Mystical Musings

In Part 1 of this podcast episode, hosts Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor discuss various topics, including reflections on Jennifer's solo episode and upcoming events like Reiki classes, magical gatherings, and bone casting workshops. The main discussions focus on Tava's encounter with sacred texts at a thrift store, leading to thoughts on reclaiming, transforming, and honoring old energies. Tava shares her experiences with...

DO NOT LISTEN WHILE DRIVING - DEEP PEACE AND STILLNESS INCOMING!

- no seriously, this goes deep in the first song and stays there - save this for a time when you can be lying down or seated with your eyes closed, to fully experience the transformative power of the guided session.

In this unexpected solo episode of the Mystical Musings Podcast, Jennifer Taylor hands over the reins to Archangel Michael who guides listeners through a de...

We are deeply grateful to Ashley, one of our devoted listeners, who let us know we'd goofed in editing the interview and clipped out the first song - and shortened the ending song.  While the episode has been corrected some of you may  still have the old version.  Here is the first song, immediately followed by the full last song so you don't have to go back and find it. 

Thank you all for your patience and understanding! 

Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird reconnect in this heartfelt podcast episode, sharing personal experiences from recent weeks. The conversation transitions to Jennifer's work on 'Soul Songs' and a transformative invocation, emphasizing the importance of owning one's divinity and blessing oneself. They discuss the challenges of balancing self-care with religious and community obligations. Tava shares a powerful mess...

In this seasonal episode, Jennifer Taylor, Tava Baird, and Jason Mankey discuss various traditions and celebrations surrounding the Yule season. They explore magickal traditions in their discussion such as Krampus, Yule cats, the Welsh Mari Lwyd, and the "pooping log", the Catalan Tió de Nadal. Jason shares insights from his book, 'Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule,' which covers a wide range of Christmas-rel...

In this episode of Mystical Musings Podcast, the hosts conclude a three-part discussion by recalling the song that initiated their extensive conversation. They delve into a profound experience involving visions of five rings of light and an unexplained spiritual phenomenon. The hosts recount an enlightening dialogue with Samael about a mysterious desert meeting between Jesus and Samael, challenging traditional narratives and highli...

In the continuation of last week's discussion - this episode delves into the profound nature of vibrational energies and divine entities. The hosts discuss the dynamic aspects of the Morrigan, emphasizing the importance of balancing high-vibration entities with grounding forces, such as Elen of the Ways. They explore how integrating a variety of energies can reveal new facets of well-known deities and deepen spiritual practice...

In this captivating episode, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor unpack Samael's messages describing humans as walking around in a sea of energies and entities.  The discussion covers who and what is around us all of the time, as well as how to best filter these energies, as opposed to blocking them.  Hosts also dive into the ways in which these energies and entities can affect electronics and the home environment, and possible met...

Join us for a special episode of Mystical Musings - this is the conversation that followed last week's episode.  Jenn and Tava were so deeply in the energy that more insights began flooding in and they just had to share! Beginning with a song from Samael and Archangel Michael,  the discussion winds through Michael and his sword to a deeper understanding of Samael as The Word.  Diving into ancient texts they bring new interpret...

In the second part of their conversation from last week, Jenn and Tava share a powerful poem, 'WILD' by Jennifer Jurlando, that speaks to the wildness and resilience within us - including the need to integrate both our pain and our joy. The hosts discuss a woman's brave journey of normalizing the post-mastectomy body and how we can use our pain and traumas as fuel for change, emphasizing the importance of integration...

Join Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird as they delve into conversations about the significance of darkness, healing, and integration. They discuss the misconception of darkness, the process of true healing, and the concept and fallacies of erasure. Sharing personal anecdotes and wisdom from spiritual guides, they explore how embracing darkness can lead to profound growth. As they explore the themes of healing and integration, they off...

This episode of Mystical Musings features a conversation about the upcoming Hallowed Homecoming Pagan retreat near Triangle, Virginia, featuring two of its staff members, Rayne and Frank. They discuss the event’s history, format, and unique features, including workshops, rituals, and the inclusive, community-focused environment. The retreat, held in Prince William Forest Park, offers multiple types of accommodations, caters to vari...

In this episode, we continue last week's conversation about recognizing our own divinity and how it empowers us to see the divine in others. Samael's teachings emphasize the importance of acknowledging our inner divine to foster love and unity in a world rife with division. Jen and Tava share personal stories of overcoming perfectionism and embracing their unique paths through music and art. They discuss the concept of cr...

Join Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor in an illuminating conversation as they explore profound revelations about the Temple of Song, an ethereal space built through Jennifer's lifelong singing. Uncovering the wisdom of the seraphim Samael, they delve into the creation and significance of the temple, revealing it to be a powerful energetic place where healing and divine connection flourish. Discover how people can be people, port...

In this episode of Mystical Musings, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor discuss the mystical properties and energies connected to crystal skulls and the Crystal Cave, a continuation from a previous episode titled 'Walking Blind.' The episode dives deep into experiences and profound connections individuals have had with crystal skulls, highlighting their wisdom and consciousness. Jenn shares a personal anecdote about an encoun...

Please note: due to changes in the Mystic Fire program schedule, this episode was re-edited and re-released on 9/15/2025 to reflect those changes and avoid confusion for persons attending the event.

In this episode, hosts Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird welcome Liz Jacobs and Cael Jacobs from the 'Fertile Ground' episode to talk about their upcoming event, 'Mystic Fire,' happening in late November. The event featu...

In this transformative episode, Samael shares wisdom on a variety of topics, beginning with how to reawaken our senses and find magic in the mundane.  Jennifer Taylor shares an unexpected and intimate experience of walking blind with the angelic guidance of Samael, demonstrating profound power of trusting your guides.  Discover the power of presence, the hidden wisdom of intuitive connections, and the incredible beauty that lies be...

Re-join your hosts for the exciting conclusion of the conversation which began 2 weeks prior with the discussion of song and words as charms, patterns and vibration.  After a brief reminder of Samael's words from Part 1 Tava and Jenn continue their exploration of song as divine patterns, full of information, healing and remembering. The concept of soul songs and divine blueprints are discussed.  They introduce the 'Temple...

Exploring the Life and Legacy of Raymond Buckland with Jason Mankey

In this episode of Mystical Musings, host Jennifer Taylor and co-host Tava Baird welcome guest Jason Mankey, a prolific author in the world of modern witchcraft. The discussion delves into Jason's latest book 'High Priest,' a biography of the influential figure Raymond Buckland, regarded as the father of American witchcraft. Jason shares his...