Claire Goodchild

EPISODE 02: CLOVER

Good morning Patreons, and happy Saturday! 

Here is the Clover episode which airs for everyone else tomorrow. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

How Do You Hang A Horseshoe?

If you are anything like me, you have asked this at least once in your life. 

Now that you know where the horseshoe's luck comes from, it's only natural to want some of it in your home. 

But which way is the right way?

Officially?

Both. 

Ends Up: This is how I hang my horseshoes. The idea is that the luck passing by gets caught in the bowl of shoe.

Ends Down: The luck pours on to everyone passing through.

Things I come across in my research

Now this is a news headline!

Anyone know how I can train a horde of rats? Asking for a friend....

Tree Stump Tombstones

While taking your next stroll through your local cemetery or graveyard (which I assume you all do), keep an eye out for one of these stone tree markers. 

Popularized between 1880 and 1920, these carved stumps were a way of associating death with life. Death was considered everlasting art, forever entwined with the natural world. They could also be considered the precursor to the modern tree pod burials.

Because the time period these were made is quite small, they are pretty r...

EPISODE 01: HORSESHOE

Monks chant.... 

Poem begins

Intro plays...

Speaking begins:

Horseshoes have a long and interesting history of being protection symbols, and this is where their luck is rooted. Our medieval counterparts had a lot of things to worry about, famine, disease and war to name a few.

Since becoming domesticated, Horses have played an integral role in our lives, a...

EPISODE 0.5: WELCOME

This is the Memento Mori Oracle Podcast, where I, Claire Goodchild discuss the history, lore and symbolism of the images depicted in the cards of the Memento Mori Oracle Deck. 

In each episode, you will get to hear the stories and facts behind the objects on one of the cards in the deck. Think of this as less of a traditional guidebook, and more of a deep dive into our curious and often morbid history. One that you can conveniently listen to whenever you want. 

Booklist

Below you will find a list of all of the books that have influenced my magical practice or were used for researching this podcast. <3<3

Witchcraft - Practical:

1. The Book of Kitchen Witchery - Cerridwen Greenleaf

2. The Wicca Herbal - Jamie Wood

3. Dark Goddess Craft by Stephanie Woodfield

4. Star Magic by Sandra Kynes

5. Hex Your Ex by Adams Media

6. A Year and a Day of Everyday Witchcraft by Deborah Blake

7. Water Witch...

BONUS EPISODE POLL

Hey Patreons! 

Cast your vote for the first bonus episode topic for the Memento Mori Oracle Podcast. The length of these bonus segments will range from 10-35 minutes with the first airing in September.

xo Claire