Episode 179: Animal Oracles: The Fox and the Deer

About this episode

The episode explores the meanings and symbolism of animal oracles, focusing on the fox and the deer through the practice of apantomancy.

In episode 179 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby track the footprints of animal oracles, beginning with the fox and the deer. Assigning meaning to animal sightings and chance interactions is called apantomancy, a form of divination with the wild. Through the lens of apantomancy, the fox might show up as a friend or foe, a fairy or a goddess. The fox is also a shapeshifter, much like its friend, the deer. Deer are ancient symbols of inspiration and creat...

People in this episode

Hosts: Kate Belew, Kristin Lisenby

Topics covered

• animal oracles
• apantomancy
• divination
• fox symbolism
• deer symbolism

Keywords

• animal oracles
• apantomancy
• fox
• deer
• divination
• symbolism
• spirituality

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Books & works: Episode 179: Animal Oracles: The Fox and the Deer, apantomancy, fox, deer

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