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Ep 28 | Sensitive Matters Podcast

On witchcraft and the mystical world of Tarot

with Fio Gede Parma

Podcast Chapters

  • 01:11 Introduction to Witchcraft
  • 02:50 Acknowledgment of Country
  • 08:35 Understanding Witchcraft: Definitions and Historical Context
  • 14:35 The Intersection of Marginalization and Witchcraft
  • 18:30 Personal Practices and Rituals of a Witch
  • 24:00 Witchcraft as a Relationship with Nature and the Divine
  • 26:57 Cultural Connections to Bali
  • 32:28 The Power of Tarot
  • 37:35 Collective Reflections and Gratitude
  • 48:13 Navigating Future Challenges
  • 53:50 Books and Future Endeavors
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A new episode of our Sensitive Matters Podcast is live and together with this week’s guest Fio Gede Parma. Christina takes us onto an exciting journey of witchcraft, spirituality, and our profound connection to nature. 

 

In this conversation, Christina and Fio discuss the importance of acknowledging indigenous lands and the cultural significance of witchcraft, particularly in relation to marginalized voices. Fio shares insights into their personal practices and the role of nature in witchcraft, emphasizing the sacredness of emotions and the present moment.  

Left : Our first tarot pull: taps into the collective energy of closing chapters and new beginnings as we approach the end of the Gregorian calendar year – The Star, Seven of Cups, Four of Pentacles, and King of Cups.
Right: Our second tarot pull: a peek into the energies of the coming year – The Two of Swords, Three of Cups, Ten of Swords, and Eight of Wands.

Their exchange explores Fio’s deep connection to Bali, exploring the cultural and spiritual significance of their heritage. They discusses the role of tarot as a tool for meditation and insight, emphasizing its historical roots and practical applications. The conversation shifts to a collective tarot reading, offering guidance for the future, highlighting the importance of gratitude and friendship in navigating challenges. Fio also shares their literary works and upcoming projects, inviting listeners to explore the realms of magic and spirituality.

Episode Resources

Find more about Fio and their work here

Recommended Reads:

  • "The Tarot : History, Symbolism and Divination" by Robert Place.
  • "The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine" by Sophie Strand
  • "Elements of Magic" Edited by jane Meredith & Fio Gede Parma
  • "The Witch Belongs to the World" by Fio Gede Parma

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ABOUT OUR HOST

Christina Zipperlen

Christina is the designer and founder of Ananda Soul, but her journey doesn’t end there. She is now a mom to a beautiful daughter named Jaya Ariel, and also a writer and counselor, helping others to heal trauma, find their authentic self, and feel safe and whole as they walk through this life. She uses a somatic approach combined with Compassionate Inquiry to form a deep understanding of how the body, mind, and soul are undeniably interwoven.

 

Interested? You can learn more by visiting www.SensitiveMatters.com