Circle Talk with Debra Rose 2023 and 2024

1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8:00 pm Eastern

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January 3rd, 2023:  Ailynn Halvorson
Would you like to create meaningful change and live the life you've always wanted? Join us on Circle Talk as we talk with author Ailynn Halvorson as we learn her unique tarot apothecary approach. We will be talking about combining wisdom of Tarot, aromatherapy, meditation, numerology and everyday ritual to honor your own magic, take control of your life, and achieve the transformation you've been seeking.

January 17th, 2023:  Lisa McSherry
Join us on Circle Talk as we talk to Lisa McSherry about her new book, "A Witch's Guide to Crafting Your Practice ".  We will be chatting with Lisa about her self-paced guide to the fundamentals of witchcraft which includes topics like creating an altar and developing psychic abilities.

February 7th, 2023:  Deborah Blake
Do you and your friends get together to celebrate Full Moons or Sabbats? Would you like to learn techniques and suggestions about group ritual or spell work. Then you will want to join us on Circle Talk as we talk with author Deborah Blake about her new book, "The Everyday Witch's Coven". This book is a valuable resource for both traditional and eclectic magick practitioners looking for a modern, free-form approach to group activities.

February 21st, 2023:  Karen Tate
Karen Tate is a well known radio show host, published author, featured conference speaker and social justice activist. For almost three decades her work has been fueled by her intense interest and passion for travel, comparative religions, ancient cultures, and the resurging interest in the rise of the Feminine Consciousness. She is back after a hiatus, so join us on Circle Talk as we become reacquainted and find out what is coming up in her future. 

March 7th, 2023:  Phoenix Silverstar
Would you like to brew healing potions, harness the power of sigils, create amulets to protect against evil, give life to Thoughtforms for long-lasting magic, and more? On Circle Talk, we will be talking with Phoenix Silverstar about her new book from Llewellyn, "Spells from Scratch". More than just a collection of ready-made spells, this new book will explore well-established principles of Magick. Phoenix is going to show us how to take our magic into our own hands by casting potent bewitchments that are specific to our exact wants and needs.

March 21st, 2023:  Special Anniversary Show!
In the Spring of March 2019, Circle Sanctuary launched their own podcast network CSNP-Circle Sanctuary Network Podcasts. CSNP produces podcasts from Circle Sanctuary, connecting all who follow nature-centered paths around the world broadcast on Blog Talk Radio.  CSNP podcasts are hosted by Circle Sanctuary Ministers Selena Fox, Debra Rose, Laura Gonzalez, and Char Bear with engineering and technical support by Laura Gonzalez, Steve Curtin and Pamela Kelly. Join us for this special anniversary show as we talk about CSNP in the beginning, what is happening now and what the future holds for CSNP. 
Spoiler alert, we will be introducing a new show that will be airing in the Spring. You won't want to miss special anniversary show!

April 4th, 2023:  Pagan Spirit Gathering preview
Pagan Spirit Gathering or PSG is one of America's oldest and largest Nature Spirituality festivals. Since 1980, PSG has been bringing together Pagans of many paths and places to create community, commune with Nature in a sacred environment and celebrate Summer Solstice. Join us on Circle Talk as we talk about what you can expect when you attend this year's Pagan Spirit Gathering with PSG's event administrators.  If you still need to register or want more information, then go to circlesanctuary.org and select Pagan Spirit Gathering under the Events tab.

April 18th, 2023:  Music of SJ Tucker
Join us on Circle Talk as we chat and listen to the music of SJ Tucker, who is a featured musician at this year's PSG-Pagan Spirit Gathering. Named a vanguard of the modern Myth movement and even "the face of neo-tribal Paganism" by Witches and Pagans magazine, SJ Tucker is the voice of lore at the campground and the sharp laughter of modern myth.

May 2nd, 2023:  Music of Meren King
Music and dance have always been a part of Meren King's life, although it is just within the last 15 years that she has really pursued music as her Lifepath. Join us on Circle as we chat and listen to the music with one of this year's Pagan Spirit Gathering's featured musicians.  From Folk to Blues to World Beat and more, the songs Meren sings and the stories she tells, will take you on a journey of the mind and heart.

May 16th, 2023:  Music of Lou Garou
For over forty years Louis Garou, has travelled the South, working, playing, and writing with his old guitar he performs the Dark Americana that his music has evolved into... songs about love, revenge, depression... About people haunted and alone... And people best left alone... And beings who are not quite... People. Join us on Circle Talk as we chat and listen to the music of Lou Garou.
Lou's music can be found on BandCamp at:  https://louisgarou.bandcamp.com/
This is an encore broadcast from 9/8/2021.

June 6th, 2023:  Music of Arthur Hinds
Join us for this encore presentation of Circle Talk as we chat and listen to the music of Arthur Hinds. Blending stories from Celtic myth and legend with songs drawn not only from Celtic and American folk traditions but from his own inspiration, Arthur takes his listeners along on a spell-binding journey to other times and places and also into the universal human spirit.
This is an encore broadcast from June 8, 2022,

June 20th, 2023:  The Aquarian Tabernacle Church
The Aquarian Tabernacle Church is a global interfaith Wiccan fellowship ministering, worshiping and working together for a brighter tomorrow. Join us on Circle Talk as we catch up with Belladonna Laveau, who is the Archpriestess of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church.

July 4th, 2023:  Rev. Mari Powers
Have you heard of the Feri Tradition but do not know much about it. Then you will want to join us on the encore presentation of Circle Talk as Rev. Mari Powers discusses her tradition of Feri.  This is an encore presentation first aired on 11/4/2020.

July 18th, 2023:  Astrea Taylor
Art is inherently magickal and you, as an artist, are a magician who can ritualize any creative endeavor. Join us on Circle Talk as we talk with Astrea Taylor, who is the author of Inspiring Creativity Through Magick. She will guide us through the creative process using an impressive collection of spells, rituals, deities, and lore from her newly published book.

August 1st, 2023:   Stephanie Grimassi
Raven Grimassi contributed a wealth of knowledge and Magick to the wisdom to the Occult community over decades before his death in 2019. Tonight, on Circle Talk, we are going to be talking with his wife, Stephanie Grimassi, who is preserving his legacy as she re-introduces Raven's texts to a new audience of readers and seekers of the Magickal Arts.

August 15th, 2023:   Oberon Zell
What Happens to our soul/spirit consciousness after we die? Tonight on an encore presentation of Circle Talk, we will explore this topic and others with Oberon Zell as we chat with him about his new book-The Undiscovered Country: A Traveler's Guide to the Afterlife.
Originally aired on August 3, 2021.

September 5th, 2023:   Debra DeAngelo
Join us on Circle Talk as we explore massage therapy through the lens of magic and ritual.  Debra DeAngelo will be discussing her new book, "Sacred Massage and Ritual of Soothing Touch-Harness the Healing Power of Touch through Spiritual Bodywork".

September 19th, 2023:   Sarah A. Bowen
Animal Chaplains provide support for animals and the humans who love them. Join us on Circle Talk as we discuss Sarah A. Bowen's book, "Sacred Sendoffs-An Animal Chaplain's Advice for Surviving Animal Loss. Making Life Meaningful and Healing the Planet".

October 3rd, 2023:   Charles Harrington
Join us on Circle Talk as we explore the Tarot of the Vampires Deck by Charles Harrington. This Rider-Waite-Smith-based deck resurrects vampire archetypes for a new age. These children of the night are modern, nuanced, and deadly creatures who will inspire us to unearth forgotten treasures within ourselves. Author Charles Harrington will reveal insights about this new and thrilling Tarot Deck and take us on a journey through the eyes of Vampires.

October 17th, 2023:   Morpheus Ravenna
Shaped by ancient and mythological texts, the new book "The Magic of the Otherworld" introduces us to a wellspring of Celtic Magic. Join us on Circle Talk as we chat with the author, Morpheus Ravenna as we explore how to apply these deep traditions and methods to our own unique, magickal practices. Drawing upon polytheism, animism, and a connection to the Otherworld, author Morpheus helps us develop our magickal skills through ritual and deity work for healing.

November 7th, 2023:   Christine Cunningham Ashworth
Scott Cunningham is an iconic figure who led the way in establishing Wicca in North America. His pioneering book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner radically altered the practice of Wicca. Join us on Circle Talk as we talk with his sister, Christine Cunningham Ashworth as she shares insights on Scott as a persona s well as his magickal path from her new book, Scott Cunningham-The Path Taken.

November 21st, 2023:   Lesley A Morrison
Would you like to learn how to achieve balance, fulfillment and magic in your home? Join us on this encore presentation of Circle Talk as we chat with Lesley A Morrison about her new book, “In the Spirit of Home Practical Ways to Create Your Perfect Haven”.
Originally aired on July 19, 2022.

December 5th, 2023:   Ailynn Halvorson
Would you like to create meaningful change and live the life you’ve always wanted? Join us on an encore presentation of Circle Talk as we talk with author Ailynn Halvorson as we learn her unique tarot apothecary approach. We will be talking about combining wisdom of Tarot, aromatherapy, meditation, numerology and everyday ritual to honor your own magic, take control of your life, and achieve the transformation you’ve been seeking.  This episode previously aired on Jan 3, 2023.

December 19th, 2023:   Jill Angelo
Join us on Circle Talk as we learn practical and spiritual tools and practices that will help us create our own personal sacred space. Author Jill Angelo be our gentle guide as we discover the simple, easy-to-implement steps to transforming our homes into a harmonious refuge. Her new book, Sacred Space will help us create sacred space that allows us to connect to the divine, find balance at home and clear the physical/ mental clutter of everyday life.

January 2nd, 2024:   Durgadas Duriel
Tonight on an encore presentation of Circle Talk, we take a journey of compassion, authenticity, and spiritual connectedness as author Durgadas Duriel discusses his new book, “ Worthy as You Are”. With techniques such as affirmations, meditation, and journaling, we are going to learn how to change our everyday thoughts from negative to nourishing to embrace our authentic selves

January 16th, 2024:   Ben Stimpson
Would you like to build a relationship with your ancestors and learn about the role that your ancestors could play in your daily life. Tonight on Circle talk, author Ben Stimpson explores ancestral veneration in his book, Ancestral Whispers A Guide to Building Ancestral Veneration Practices.

February 6th, 2024:   Rev. Jerrie Hildebrand
The Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans or CUUPs is an organization dedicated to networking Pagan identified Unitarian Universalists (UUs). Join us tonight on an encore presentation of Circle Talk as we chat with Rev. Jerrie Hildebrand, the past president of CUUPs to learn more about this Pagan organization.

February 20th, 2024:   Emma Kathryn
Written from an animist perspective, the book, Season Songs will teach us how to magically work with the sabbats, moon phases, day and night, and other cycles both big and small. Join us on Circle Talk as the author Emma Kathryn uses personal stories, meditations, visualizations, and other exercises to inspire and deepen your practice.

March 5th, 2024:   Monica Crosson
Would you like to nurture your love of plants or get gardening guidance for flowers, herbs, vegetables, trees, to grow your most plentiful garden yet? Join us on Circle Talk as we chat with Monica Crosson about her new book, A Year in the Enchanted Garden. Featuring dozens of spells, charms, and activities, this hands-on book helps you select, grow, and harvest the best plants for your region and shows you how to use them in your magickal practice.

March 19th, 2024:   Jamie Waggoner
Hades is one of the most recognizable yet misunderstood Greek gods. Join us on Circle Talk as we explore through myth, storytelling, and practical exercises how Hades is more than just the keeper of souls and the land of the dead. Author Jamie Waggoner will be discussing her new book-Hades, Myth, Magic and Devotion which will reveal his true nature and provide everything needed to create your own Hades devotional practice.

April 2nd, 2024:   Virginia Chandler
Have you always been drawn to Dragons but not sure how to begin to work with Dragon energy. . Join us on Circle talk as we talk with author Virginia Chandler, author of the new book, Year of the Magickal Dragon. This hands-on book also features journaling prompts, altar work, and extensive dragon lore, making it a must-have resource for your practice. Virginia will show us how to connect to dragons and practice Magick with them throughout the year. Our magickal practice will soar to new heights as we join Dragons on a journey through the seasons, exploring meditations, sacred sites, rituals, oil and incense recipes.

April 16th, 2024:   Dawn McLaughlin
Whether you're a Reiki student or seasoned healer, join us on Circle Talk as Dawn McLaughlin, as author of Everyday Reiki shows us how to cultivate a personal relationship with healing energy itself. Dawn, who is a Reiki Master-Teacher, will discuss how to strengthen intuition, improve mindfulness, reduce stress, and promote healing on all levels.

May 7th, 2024:   Sarah Heartsong
The wheel turns and Beltane season is here. Join us on Circle Talk as we chat with author Sarah Heartsong about her new book, Beltane Blessings and the Wisdom of Rhiannon. This new book is part of “The Wheel of the Year” series for pre-teens which features highlights of Beltane including how to do a Beltane ceremony. It also includes both a traditional story about a man and women falling in love and a seasonal nonbinary story. It is Maypole time on Circle Talk.

May 21st, 2024:   Debra L. Burris
Why does the wind blow, how do clouds form, and what can the science and lore behind these occurrences teach us about magic? Join us on Circle Talk as we chat with Physicist and witch Debra L. Burris about her new book: Weather Magic: Witchery, Science, Lore. We will explore the synergy of science and sorcery in topics such as protection methods for your home and family, cloud divination techniques, sigil work using weather map symbols and thunderstorm water scrying.

June 4th, 2024:   Deborah Blake
Join us on Circle talk as we explore the wisdom of the beautiful and empowering new Oracle deck by author Deborah Blake. This new deck is the Everyday Witch’s Familiar Oracle Wisdom of the Familiars by Deborah Blake and Illustrated by Elisabeth Alba. Through this oracle, you’ll meet forty familiars grouped by the five elements who can carry powerful guidance for your divination practice and daily life.

June 18th, 2024:   Courtney Weber
Grief can affect us all emotionally and spiritually. Join us on Circle Talk as we talk with Courtney Weber about her new book, Sacred Tears A Witch’s Guide to Grief. This new book provides rituals, prayers, journal prompts, and other exercises specially designed to help with all kinds of grief from a Witch’s perspective.

July 2nd, 2024:   Madam Pamita
Join us on Circle talk as we dive deep into Magick of the Sun sign Cancer. We will be chatting with Madam Pamita about the Llewellyn the Witch’s Sun Sign Series which unlocks the Magick of your sun sign. Tonight, we will be learning about the Sun sign Cancer including how to connect with the Sun sign Cancer’s energy, understanding strengths and weaknesses, and choosing the best correspondences and tools for those born under the Sun sign Cancer.

July 16th, 2024:   Phoenix Silverstar
Would you like to brew healing potions, harness the power of sigils, create amulets to protect against evil, give life to Thoughtforms for long-lasting magic, and more? On this encore presentation of Circle Talk, we will be talking with Phoenix Silverstar about her new book from Llewellyn, "Spells from Scratch". More than just a collection of ready-made spells, this new book will explore well-established principles of Magick. Phoenix is going to show us how to take our magic into our own hands by casting potent bewitchments that are specific to our exact wants and needs. 
This episode was previously broadcast on 3/7/2023.

August 6th, 2024:   Opal Luna
Join us for an encore presentation of Circle Talk as we talk with author Opal Luna about her new book,” Fiber Magic: A Witch’s Guide to Spellcasting with Crochet, Knotwork and Weaving”. Spark imagination and crafting into your practice as we learn how to move magical intention from our minds to our hands.
This episode was previously broadcast on 1/18/2022.

August 20th, 2024:   Leo Witch
Join us on Circle talk as we dive deep into Magick of the Sun sign Leo. Ignite your magickal practice with the mighty roar of the Leo sun sign. Tonight with authors Coby Michael and Ivo Dominguez Jr., we will explore the moon and rising sign traits, discover what correspondences are best for those with Leos in their chart. Perform a ritual to meet the spirit of your sign, and how to cleanse and shield yourself.

September 3rd, 2024:   The Mandarin Tree
The book, The Mandarin Tree shares the wisdom of Asia in an accessible way, presenting insights on mystical beings and animal magic, goddesses and ancestors, crystals, Feng Shui, and the Five Elements. Join us on Circle Talk as we speak with authors Pamela Chen and Samantha Blossom and shift our mindset by learning to tap into sacred energetic practices and techniques that will unlock our mandarin tree magic, step into the prosperity portal, and manifest our most magical life.

September 17th, 2024:   Circle Sanctuary’s newest ministers
At 2024 PSG or Pagan Spirit Gathering, graduates of Circle Sanctuary’s Ministry Training Program were ordained. Join us on Circle Talk as we meet Circle Sanctuary’s newest ministers.

October 1st, 2024:   Circle Sanctuary History: Beginnings & Growth
Circle Sanctuary 50th Anniversary Celebration with Memories & Perspectives by some longtime Circle Community members including Selena Fox, Stephanie Edwards, Dennis Carpenter, Nicholas Sea, Chip Brown & Robin Umber, interviewed by Debra Rose.

October 15th, 2024:   Circle Sanctuary History: Ministers & Ministry
Circle Sanctuary 50th Anniversary Celebration with Memories & Perspectives by some of Circle Sanctuary's Ministers, interviewed by Debra Rose.

November 5th, 2024:   Disability and Chronic Illness
Did you know that there are a significant number of people in today’s Pagan community who have a disability or chronic illness? Join us on Circle Talk as we discuss this topic with Rev. Dia, a Circle Sanctuary minister as she offers options to adapt rituals and other events so that everyone is included.

November 19th, 2024:   Heron Michelle
Join us on an encore Circle Talk as we explore “Elemental Witchcraft-a Guide to Living a Magickal Life through the Elements” with the author Heron Michelle. Our discussion will include the Pentacle Path, a wholly unique system of Magickal practice that incorporates ritual Magick, journey work and spellcraft to help you fully engage with the elements

December 3rd, 2024:   Rev. Mari Powers
Join us on Circle Talk as Circle Sanctuary Minister Rev. Mari Powers discusses Divination with Tarot and Oracle Cards in her Wheel of the Year Divination.  Please note this show is on the new (to us) Spreaker platform so the "look and feel" will be a little different. Let us know what you think!

December 17th, 2024:   Debra DeAngelo
Join us for a Circle Talk encore presentation as we explore massage therapy through the lens of magic and ritual.  Debra DeAngelo will be discussing her new book, “Sacred Massage and Ritual of Soothing Touch-Harness the Healing Power of Touch through Spiritual Bodywork”.