The Red Text

Voga and Ry are finally back, The Red Text returns! Join us as we catch up as well as discuss the magical uses of the Joyful Mysteries of the rosary.

In this episode of the Red Text Podcast, hosts Voga and Ry revisit the topic of magick and mental health. They explore the importance of discernment in magical practices, the influence of New Age beliefs, and the ethical considerations of using magic in therapeutic settings. The conversation also touches on the significance of community support, practical magical tips for mental health, and the importance of maintaining spiritual hygiene. They share personal anecdotes and insights, emphasizing the need for professional help alongside spiritual practices.

What does it mean to craft personal magick? What does it look like? How do you do it? Join Voga and Ry for another unholy communion as we talk about crafting personal magick, from spells to conjurations to prayers, oh my!

In this episode we explore the five mysteries of the Rosary's Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity of Jesus, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. Each mystery is discussed individually, highlighting their significance and the spiritual fruit they represent. The themes that emerge from the conversation include humility, charity, detachment, and the interconnectedness of all life. The importance of unconditional love and the challenges of practicing it in a society driven by individualism and capitalism are also explored. In this conversation, we discuss the fifth and final Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Finding in the Temple. We reflect on the emotional lows and spiritual highs of the Joyful Mysteries and the importance of turning or conversion to Christ's word. We also discuss the need for personal reflection, understanding divine law, and striving to be the best version of oneself. We offer alternative interpretations of the concept of conversion and emphasize the importance of individual perspectives and modifications in prayer.

Summary Voga and Ry discuss the reasons for their podcast hiatus, focusing on personal challenges, the production of Blasphemeet, and their contrasting feelings about the summer season. They also touch on their creative projects, the success of Blasphemeet, and their preferences for warm and cold water. The conversation segues into a discussion about spiritual cleansing and the significance of bathing in the ocean. The conversation delves into the topic of spiritual cleansing, covering methods, rituals, and practices for cleansing the body, space, and energy. It emphasizes the importance of physical cleanliness before spiritual cleansing and explores the use of water, salt, and guava leaves as cleansing tools. The conversation also highlights the significance of intention and mindfulness in spiritual cleansing practices. The conversation covers various methods of spiritual cleansing and maintenance, including the use of guava leaves, rose stems, intentional rest, anointing with oils, and the use of water and salt. The importance of gratitude towards spirits and the significance of simplicity in practice are also highlighted. Sound Bites "at least once a year fully bathing in the ocean, because that in and of itself is a spiritual cleanse" "But because the ocean is just so energetically powerful in and of itself just hopping in it Will cleanse you right up." "It's spiritual hygiene. That's basically all it really is." ""I like to use guava leaves to banish."" ""I like to intentionally rest and make sure that I am doing something that I enjoy doing."" ""Oils are my best friend."" "Somatic shaking is an evidence-based therapy method for releasing pent-up energy." "Books and resources play a significant role in spiritual cleansing practices." Chapters 00:00 Navigating Personal Challenges and Podcast Hiatus 03:50 Success and Dedication: The Story of Blasphemeet 07:57Summer Season: Contrasting Perspectives 15:52 The Significance of Ocean Bathing for Spiritual Cleansing 24:32 The Power of Water in Spiritual Cleansing 33:39 Spiritual Hygiene and Mindfulness 47:13 Tools and Techniques for Spiritual Cleansing 50:07 The Art of Spiritual Cleansing and Maintenance 51:36 The Power of Intentional Rest and Self-Care 56:26 Anointing with Oils and the Use of Natural Elements 01:04:01 The Significance of Water, Salt, and Gratitude 01:08:21 Simplicity in Practice and Accessible Resources 01:14:10 Personal Experiences and Recommendations 01:25:00 Announcements and Plugs for Personal Projects and Businesses

*DISCLAIMER* This episode is from season one where Voga and Ry had not yet gone by their current names. We are choosing to republish the two episodes in which we featured Chris (@tarotexegete). We no longer support Chris and his current views. We solely are sharing these episodes in an effort that listeners will be able to gain valuable insight and information from the content therein (and please feel free to fact check anything that was presented in either of these episodes and let us know so that we can make proper corrections).

Happy New Year, Red Text listeners! Join Voga and Ry for the first unholy communion of 2024 as we discuss our New Year traditions and rituals as well as our goals and aspirations for ourselves and for the podcast for this upcoming year.

Colors...something that seems so simple but can become so complex when it comes to working them into magick. Join Voga and Ry for this unholy communion in which we discuss all things color magick and give examples from our own personal practices of how we incorporate colors into our spellwork and devotions.

Join Voga, Ry, and special guest Flo aka @the_trans_folk_witch as we discuss various topics such as UPG (unverified personal gnosis), identity and labels, and our experiences with spirit work and conjuring.

Have you ever felt like magic just didn’t feel magical anymore? As if you lost your connection to the vibrancy of your practice? That’s completely normal! Learn about what burnout is, what it can look like, and the steps you can take to mitigate and navigate it in the future.

What is ancestral veneration? What are the benefits of having an ancestral veneration practice? How do you start one? Is it necessary? Join Voga and Ry during this unholy communion to learn our answers to these questions and more!

It's been nearly two years since our first (and one of the most popular) episodes of our show has been released and today, Voga and Ry revisit Folk Catholicism 101. What have we learned since our first episode? How have our practices shifted, changed, and evolved since then? What does Folk Catholicism mean to us today versus two years ago? Join us for another episode of our Revisited series for answers to these questions and more.

The terms veneration and worship may seem synonymous, but are they truly one in the same? Can you "work with" deities? What do relationships with spirits and deities really look like and what is that relationship called? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this unholy communion where Voga and Ry discuss definitions, similarities, differences, and what veneration and worship look like to them.