The Moon in Carolina
Episodes
Eps.70: Ancestral Seeds & Stories We Inherit
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moon in Carolina, we explore the stories that move through families across generations. From inherited traditions to emotional ...
Eps.69: Egg Magic in Folklore & Spellcraft
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Ostara approaching and the season shifting toward spring, eggs take center stage as symbols of renewal and new life. In this episode of The Moo...
Eps. 68: Mythic Brothers- Sleep & Death
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Greek mythology, Sleep and Death were brothers. Hypnos, the god of sleep, visited each night through dreams, while Thanatos, the god of death, arri...
Eps. 67: The Missing Queen of Heaven
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy takes a deep dive into ancient religions, seeking the missing queen of Heaven. Hist...
Eps. 66: Q&A with Kate Belew
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 66 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy is joined one last time by her winter season co-host, Kate Belew. In this final episo...
Eps. 65: Brownies, Hobgoblins & Other House Spirits
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 65 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy dives into the various folklore surrounding the spirits that share our homes. From tr...
Eps. 64: Birthdays from a Magickal Perspective
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby Bundy is joined by her winter seasonal co-host, Kate Belew, to discuss the magick of birthdays. From Artemis and candles to th...
Eps. 63: Winter Hauntings with Kate Belew
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode sixty-three of The Moon in Carolina, host Shelby Bundy is joined again by her winter season co-host Kate Belew to discuss the hauntings of ...
Eps. 62: Sleep Magic with Kate Belew
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 62 of the Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy is joined by her winter season co-host, Kate Belew, in a conversation about the magic...
Eps. 61: Horned Beings of the Winter Woods
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moon in Carolina, host Shelby Bundy steps into winter folklore and the stories tied to forested landscapes in the cold months. ...
Eps. 60: New Years, Intentions & Simple Rituals
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 60 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy is joined again by her winter seasonal co-host, Kate Belew. Listen in as they share t...
Eps. 59: Winter Solstice & Capricorn Season
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 59 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, Shelby Bundy is joined by her Winter Season co-host, Word Witch Author Kate Belew. In this conversation...
Eps. 58: Winter Divination with Kate Belew
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 58 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy is joined by her good friend and winter season co-host, Kate Belew. Listen in as they...
Eps. 57: Q & A with Amanda Paulson
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 57, host Shelby Bundy is joined one last time for the season by her autumn cohost, Amanda Paulson. Together they answer listener submitted ...
Eps. 56: Odd Emotions with Amanda Paulson
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Shelby Bundy and her autumn seasonal co-host, Amanda D. Paulson, as they discuss Amanda's theory on "Odd Emotions." Compris...
Eps. 55: The Folklore of Time
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy is joined again by her autumn seasonal co-host, Amanda D. Paulson, to discuss the folklore of time. Why is midnight...
Eps. 54: Home Protection Magic
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy delves into the history and folklore of home protection magic—from witch bottles buried under hearthstones to the...
Eps. 53: Samhain & Finding Community w/ Amanda Paulson
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy is joined by her autumn seasonal co-host, Amanda Paulson, to discuss the sabbat Samhain and the importance of findi...
Eps. 52: American Monsters
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby Bundy is joined by her autumn seasonal co-host, Amanda D. Paulson, in a conversation about American Monsters. Listen in as the...
Eps. 51: Three Kings & a Feather
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy discusses the contrasting visions of the afterlife in Greek and Egyptian mythology. While the Greeks imagined an un...
Eps.50: Ghosts, Spirits Ancestors & Demons
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Shelby Bundy and her autumn season co-host, Amanda D. Paulson, as they discuss various supernatural entities and the differences between the...
Eps. 49: Famous Cursed Items
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby and her autumn season co-host, Amanda Paulson, take a look at various known cursed and haunted objects, while pondering what i...
Eps. 48: Ode to an Oak, Part 2
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of season 3 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, and the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, host Shelby Bundy reminisces on t...
Eps. 47: Ghosts of the Harvest & Folklore of the Dying Season
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy explores the folklore of the dying season. From the ghostly superstitions tied to the last sheaf of grain to the ...
Eps.46: Hermes & Virgo Season
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy discusses the energy of Virgo season through the myths and stories surrounding its ruler, the god Hermes. (Mercury ...
Eps. 45: Art Witchery with Caitlyn Barone
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy is joined by her friend and collaborator, Caitlyn Barone. Caitlyn is a self-proclaimed "art witch" and sh...
Eps. 44: The Marked Child- Birthmarks, Crows & Coming Back
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 44 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy dives into the world of children who are "marked" as different and potentia...
Eps. 43: Lore of the Lakes & Seas
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy explores the various water spirits, entities, and deities said to inhabit the depths of our waters. From the Greek ...
Eps.42: Word Witchery with Kate Belew
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, published author and word witch Kate Belew joins host Shelby Bundy for a discussion on all things creativity. Listen in as they ponde...
Eps. 41: Meeting the Muses
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby introduces us to the nine muses of Greek Mythology. Born of a union between Menesymone and Zeus, the nine daughters of memory ...
Eps. 40: Folklore of the Fae
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is a fairy ring, and why do we avoid stepping in one? Why is an iron nail a surefire way to protect against fairy magic? This episode explores th...
Eps. 39: Haunted Places, Objects & People with Amanda Paulson
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy welcomes her friend and paranormal investigator, Amanda Paulson, to talk about all things haunted. Here, they ponde...
Eps. 38: The Five Rivers of Hades
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy discusses the five rivers of the Underworld. Where the modern version of "hell" is imagined as fire and b...
Eps.37: Myths of the Zodiac (Libra through Pisces)
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this series, Shelby rounds out the zodiac by telling the myths of Libra through Pisces. From Themis, the Titan goddess who held the sca...
Eps 36: Myth of the Zodiac (Aries through Virgo)
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the symbol for Aries a ram, or Gemini, the twins? What did the crab do for the queen of the gods to deserve a spot in the stars? Each zodiac si...
Eps.35: Psychic Abilities with Kristin Lisenby
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Shelby Bundy and her guest, Kristin Lisenby as they discuss six of the most common "clairs," or psychic abilities. Are we born wit...
Eps. 34: The Number Three
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard someone say, "People die in threes" or "Third time is a charm?" What is it about the number three that makes i...
Eps. 33: Death Omens in Myth & Lore
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What did it mean to see a raven before battle or a black dog at a crossroads? What happens when you hear the call of a whippoorwill or dream of a rela...
Eps. 32: Pentacles of the Tarot with Maria
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby & Maria round out their tarot talks by diving into the suit of the Pentacles. Listen in as two tarot readers discuss their...
Eps. 31: Was Jesus a Capricorn?
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 31 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, Shelby ponders the question of Jesus' birth date and the associated astrological sign. By looking ...
Eps. 30: Monsters of Christmas
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby shares some of the less "merry" tales of the holiday season. In the treacherous dark season of the year, our pagan a...
Eps. 29: When Christmas was Yule
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Shelby dives into the pagan roots of Christmas and shares where the symbols and celebrations we know of today originated. She discuss...
Eps. 28: How the Underworld Became Hell
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 28 of the Moon In Carolina Podcast, host Shelby Bundy dives into the oldest historical records of the Underworld and its progression to the...
Eps. 27: The Storm & the Tree: An Ode to an Oak
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby pays homage to her 300-year-old oak that fell during Hurricane Helene, while exploring the magickal and spiritual significance...
Eps 26: Monsters of Myth & Lore
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Season 2's opening episode, Shelby kicks off spooky season by discussing the things that haunt us. From Werewolves to the Djinn, this episode ...
Eps. 25: Wedding Rituals with Kate Belew
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Shelby Bundy and her guest, Kate Belew as they discuss wedding rituals, folklore, thresholds and Kates upcoming nuptials in the desert of So...
Eps. 24 Swords of the Tarot with Maria the Arcane
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby welcomes back tarot reader and witchy photographer, Maria the Arcane. Together, they walk through each card in the Swords suit...
Eps. 23: Tamed Wild Creation Story
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 23 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host and Tamed Wild Creatrix Shelby Bundy shares the story of how the popular online shop came to be. B...
Eps. 22: The Moon & The Mother
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 22, Shelby discusses Cancer Season, the archetype of the mother, and the moon through myth and lore. From Selene and Artemis to Lycanthrope...
Eps. 21: Christian to Pagan with Ariel Halka
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby sits down with her good friend Ariel Halka to share their experiences moving away from the church and into Paganism. Ariel was...
Eps. 20: Telling the Bees with Kristin Lisenby
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby welcomes her long-time friend and Tamed Wild collaborator, Kristin Lisenby, to the pod. Kristin is the cohost of the TW podcas...
Eps. 19: Myth and the Bible
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby shares some of her favorite biblical stories inspired by earlier myths. Stories like the great flood, the Tower of Babel, and ...
Eps. 18: Mothers in Myth
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby shares the different mother archetypes as they appear in myth. Exploring the stories of Gaia, Hera, Yashoda, Thetis, and Maia,...
Eps. 17: Cups of the Tarot with Maria the Arcane
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby welcomes back tarot reader and witchy photographer, Maria the Arcane. Together, they walk through each card in the Cup suit, d...
Eps. 16: Wands of the Tarot with Maria the Arcane
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, two tarot readers share their perspectives on the suit of Wands in the Tarot, Ace through King. With different approaches and interpr...
Eps. 15: Myths & Goddesses of Spring
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby shares a few of the myths of spring and the stories of the goddesses who create the season. In the spirit if the sabbat Ostara...
Eps. 14: Moon Stories: Leo - Libra
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby shares three short narratives about the moons journey through the cosmos. Beginning with Leo through Libra, these narratives w...
Eps. 13: Baptist to Pagan- Ancestor Veneration
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby continues sharing parts of her story of becoming a Pagan from Southern Baptist. Ancestor Veneration, or honoring of ancestors,...
Eps. 12: Archetypes of the Major Arcana with Maria the Arcane
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, two tarot-obsessed witches walk through the twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana, exploring different interpretations of their energi...
Eps. 11: Myths of Creation-Something from Nothing
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby discusses creation mythologies from around the world while finding meaning in the stories. Considering the thread of "som...
Eps. 10: Breaking up with Jesus- Baptist to Pagan
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby shares her story of converting from Baptism to Paganism. Raised in a small town by a religious woman, the path to Paganism was...
Eps. 9: Rest, Retreat & Myths of Winter
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby chats about what it means to retreat into the winter months while sharing some of her favorite mythologies of the season.✨ C...
Eps. 8: Sharing our Fears with Riss Cottrill
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby and guest co-host Riss Cottrill talk about fears in life and business while sharing three of their own. From the fear of sound...
Eps. 7: Imposter Syndrome with Kate Belew
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby and guest Kate Belew discuss imposter syndrome and how it inhibits personal growth. As the social media manager for Tamed Wild...
Eps. 6: Perception. It's Real.
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby shares a little story from her long ago past and a revelation from her recent past, demonstrating the power of perception. S...
Eps. 5: Astrology for Manifesting, Part 3: Moon Transits
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy continues her series on Astrology for Manifesting and discusses the moon phases, the signs, and how the transits ca...
Eps. 4: Astrology for Manifesting, Part 2: The Houses
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy continues her series on Astrology for Manifesting and discusses the Astrological House System. Using the twelve hou...
Eps. 3: Astrology for Manifesting, Part 1: The Planets
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy shares how astrology can support manifesting and shares what has worked for her. Each planet and luminary is looked...
Eps. 2: Bankruptcy, Borrowing & Talking to the Universe
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shelby shares the story of her financial ruin and how unintentional manifesting was the way out. She also shares methods and modali...
Eps. 1: Humble Beginnings
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this maiden episode of The Moon in Carolina Podcast, host Shelby Bundy gives a quick introduction to herself, the pod, the intent of its creation, ...