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In numerology, your Life Path Number is like your astrological Sun Sign. It reveals traits of your inner self, potential career paths, your designated life lessons, and more. Today we start out by teaching how to properly calculate your number, then we lead you through the meanings of each. Do you have a karmic debt number, a master number, or a power number? We'll show you how to find out, and what it means. Calculate your life path number at worldnumerology.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

In this week's episode, we go beyond the basic birth chart and share some other fun things you can learn about your planet placements. We dive into things like Solar and Saturn returns, chart shapes, dominant elements & planets, signature signs, astrocartography, North and South Nodes, your Vertex, and Part of Fortune. During our pre-show chat, Jen talks about how she's simplifying her life, and April shares an update on her Astrology program. Before listening, run your natal chart at: http://astro-seek.com - visit us at http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

You've probably heard about Mercury Retrograde - but did you know that most of the other planets also go into retrograde? Travel with us through the solar system as we visit the planets to talk about their traits and what to expect during their retrograde. You may want to grab your natal chart info (generate one for free at http://astro-seek.com) because we also cover what it means when you have a planet in retrograde in your birth chart. Got a question or show suggestion? Drop us a note or voice message at http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

Today we’re all about color! Learn the spiritual meaning of different colors in the spectrum and how to use them in your practice - including healing, divination, crystals, and more. We also cover some fun facts and the historical significance of different colors, and April teaches us about color therapy.  References in this episode: Test for synesthesia: https://synesthesia.com/#/Task/0/0/gateway-synesthesia-test-synaesthesia-test-quick-version/1011 https://www.dougallfraser.com/ Find us at spiritualbasicspodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have an Out of Body Experience? Tune in this week as we cover all types of OBEs including NDEs (near death experiences) and Astral Projection. April does a deep dive into how psychedelics like ayahuasca and cannabis induce OBEs. Then Jen gives listeners the ins and outs of Astral Projection, including tips and how-to’s. DISCLAIMER: This episode contains references to drugs that are illegal in some locations. Although we do not advocate the use of drugs, listener discretion is advised. Referenced in this episode: * Out of Body Experiences: How to Have Them and What to Expect by Robert Peterson (1997) * Dying to be Me by Anita Moorjani * Episode 37: All About Dreams Contact us: spiritualbasicspodcast.com or spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

Earth, air, fire, water - these are the elements that make up our existence. In this episode, All About the Four Elements, we talk about the meanings and affiliations of each element. We also share tips and ideas on how to bring more balance to yourself and the space around you by working with each element. April discusses a new favorite novel and Jen confesses a weakness during Cancer Season. What's YOUR favorite element and why? Let us know at spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

In this extra special 2-part series, we cover all aspects of the Soul's Journey. Today's episode features a deep dive discussion about death, the afterlife, past lives, near death experiences (NDEs), communication with spirits on the Other Side, parallel lives, soul family, and soul splitting. Be sure to listen to Part 1 from last week for more on this topic. Warning: This episode may contain potential trigger topics such as suicide, miscarriage, and abortion. Listener discretion is advised. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

In this extra-special 2-part series, we cover all aspects of the Soul's Journey. Today's episode covers topics such as the "in between" or the Other Side: where your soul exists when you are not incarnated. We also dive into concepts regarding birth and Earthly life, the collective consciousness, parallel lives, soul contracts, life purpose, soulmates, and twin flames. One thing we guarantee - this discussion will get you thinking! Be sure to join us next week for Part 2! Warning: This episode may contain potential trigger topics such as suicide, miscarriage, and abortion. Listener discretion is advised. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

Have you ever had a recurring dream or nightmare? Want to know what a crazy dream about your ex means? Or are you longing to try lucid dreaming? In this episode, All About Dreams, we explore the fascinating world of dreaming. We start out with some interesting facts and theories about dreams and discuss dream interpretation. Then we dive in to how to maximize dream recall and boost lucid dreaming. All throughout, we share our own dream stories and weigh in on what they mean. Send us a note: spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

Immersing your physical body into intention-charged water can be an intense and enlightening spiritual experience. Join us as we have a divine conversation with the radiant Shannon Price from Erthy Bruja. She walks us through the process of spiritual bathing and talks about how to use this sacred practice to manifest and release. Learn more about Shannon and her products & services at http://erthybruja.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

What is candle dressing? Which color should you choose? How do you use candles to manifest, release, or do spellwork? April shares her knowledges about all these topics and more in today's episode, "All About Candle Magic." In our pre-show chat, Jen shares a new process for manifesting that has proven highly successful for her. Contact us: spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

Our guest on today's episode talks to the animals - and they talk to her! Mary Helen Schmidt from It's My Nature gives some great tips and advice on how to communicate with your beloved companion. She also blesses us with some very heartfelt and emotional readings on our own fur babies. Learn more about Mary Helen and book a private reading: https://www.itsmynature-mhs.com/ or maryhunnen@yahoo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

How can meditation benefit us? What are some different meditation methods? In episode #33 All About Meditation, we discuss these questions and more. We also share ways to overcome some of the challenges people often face when meditating, such as mind chatter. We start out the show chatting about holistic shows, a new type of reading, shopping for jeans, and an upcoming TV appearance. Contact us: spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

In today's episode, Cutting and Removing Energetic Cords, we welcome special guest Athena from Victory Crystals in Dallas. Athena shares her knowledge about discording and some of her favorite crystal recommendations for the process. We also chat about our "go-to" crystals. First, April shares a recent discovery in hygiene products and Jen talks about a recent discovery about her Viking roots. Victory Crystals: http://victorycrystals.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

Curious about whether your partner's sign is compatible with yours? Want to know why past loves haven't worked out? Give a listen to this episode, All About Zodiac Love Matches to find out! We go through each sign and list the most and least compatible signs, and tell you why. But first, we chat about something we discovered about our friendship while bra shopping! For details about sign/sign compatibility, visit https://www.astrology-zodiac-signs.com/compatibility/ Send your questions & show suggestions to spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or visit us at http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

Today we welcome Tera Hodges as our special guest! She tells us all about Hoodoo beliefs and practices, and dispels the myth that Hoodoo is the same as Voodoo. In fact, Hoodoo is a longstanding practice developed by American slaves, and uses botanics to cast spells and remove curses. Tera also organizes the Metroplex Holistic Fair in Arlington, Texas, where we (April & Jen) first met! Visit Tera's businesses: https://www.facebook.com/hoodoopriestesstx | https://www.hearthwisdomstore.com/ |https://www.facebook.com/mhpftx/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

Take a trip around the sun with us! This episode is all about Wicca and Pagan celebrations. We focus on the sabbats that are marked on the Wheel of the Year including Samhain, Yule, Ostara, and Litha. These coordinate with many Norse Pagan and Asatru celebrations like Walpurgisnacht, Midsummer, Harvest Mother, and Winter Finding. Tune in to learn why and how these holidays were celebrated, and how to make them a part of your own practice if you are guided. Send us a note: spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

Have you ever had a Tarot reading and gotten the Death card? Or the Devil? Or the Tower? In this episode, we go through the bad boys of Tarot - the cards with the creepiest images that nobody wants to get! We'll explain what they really mean and why there's no need to fear them. But first, we chat a little bit about our apparent tendency for fire mishaps during rituals. We love listener questions and suggestions! Give us a shout at spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or our website spiritualbasicspodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

We are super excited to have as our very special guest, the "Fairy Lady" herself, Ms. Karen Kay! Karen is well-known in the UK as a Hay House UK published author and a fairy and mermaid expert. She has appeared on ITV This Morning and is Editor of Soul & Spirit Magazine. In today's episode, Karen joins us to give the lowdown on fairies: Where to find them, how to attract them, and how to manifest with them. She also tells us all about her beautiful music and her magical 3 Wishes Fairy Festival in Cornwall, UK. Stay to the end for a very special treat - Karen pulls a card for our listeners from her Oracle of the Fairies deck! Learn more about Karen Kay: https://karenkay.co.uk/ and https://www.faeriemusic.com/ If you are enjoying our podcast, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. Find us at http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message

Curious about witchcraft? In this episode, April spills all the ins and outs of being a witch. That includes misconceptions, spells, the different types of witches, and the basics you need if you want to try it out and see if it's for you. Find us at www.spiritualbasicspodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritual-basics/message