Episode 58 | Between the Living and the Dead: A Journey into Necromancy

Summary

In this enlightening conversation, Kate and Kristal delve into the intricate world of necromancy, exploring its true essence beyond popular misconceptions. They discuss personal experiences in the underworld, the significant role of Hekate, and the various tools and rituals that necromancers utilize. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of understanding the underworld as a multifaceted realm, the necessity of protection in necromantic practices, and the unique relationship between the living and the dead. Through their shared insights, they aim to demystify necromancy and highlight its potential for healing and growth.

Highlights:

• Necromancy is about communicating with the dead, not animating them.
• Personal experiences in the underworld can be transformative and enlightening.
• Hekate plays a central role in necromancy as a guide and protector.
• The underworld is not just a dark place; it has gardens and streams.
• Tools like grave dirt and bones are essential for necromantic rituals.
• The necromantic circle differs from traditional Wiccan or New Age circles in structure and purpose.
• Consecration and protection are vital in necromantic work to avoid unwanted attachments.
• The dead are not omniscient; they have their own limitations and experiences.
• Understanding the multiplicity of souls can enhance spiritual practices.
• Necromancers can help guide lost souls back to the living.
• Eidolon/Eidola or Eidolans is a spirit image of a living or dead person, spectre or phantasm and the word Kristal uses to refer to spirits. From ancient Greek literature and referenced in The Bones Fall in a Spiral by Mortellus.

Resources Mentioned:

The Bones Fall in a Spiral by Mortellus  (this book is where Kristal has adapted many of her current rituals and practices), The Egyptian Book of the Dead | Ancient Egyptian Funerary Text, Greek Magical Papyri | Graeco-Roman Egypt Text

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Kate
Website: www.starsandmoontarot.com
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Kristal
Website: https://theunveiledspirit.com/
Substack @kristalthomas
BlueSky @theunveiledspirit.bsky.social

Editor & Associate Producer:
Ash Black at Blackheart Media LLC
@blackheartmediallc on FaceBook

Audio Attribution
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Intro & Outro Music: www.purple-planet.com - Let the Mystery Unfold from Ep 56 forward.

Chapters

• 0:26 Introduction and Summary
• 1:17 Journey to the Underworld Meditation
• 6:53 Symbolism from the Underworld
• 7:37 Introduction to Kristal's Necromancy Story
• 8:14 Understanding Necromancy: Myths and Realities
• 18:10 The Role of Necromancers: Service and Connection to the Dead
• 19:02 Mediums vs. Necromancers: Understanding the Distinction
• 20:25 Multiplicity of the Soul and Spiritual Experiences
• 23:38 The Underworld: A Different Perspective
• 24:50 The Role of Necromancers in Soul Retrieval
• 26:18 Hecate and the Call for Necromancers
• 27:21 The Nature of the Dead and Their Knowledge
• 28:45 Exploring the Underworld: A Personal Journey
• 32:04 Tools of the Necromancer: Grave Salt and More
• 37:15 The Necromantic Circle
• 40:44 Consecration and Protection in Necromancy
• 43:13 Protections from Posession
• 45:56 Bringing Spirits Closer to the Living
• 46:42 Outro