Episode 530. Everyday Magic, Rituals, and the Mysteries of the Manley P Hall Library with Bri Luna

Radically Loved with Rosie Acosta

In this episode of Radically Loved, Tessa interviews Bri Luna, the author of Blood Sex Magic and the founder of the Hoodwitch. They discuss Bri’s journey and the inspiration behind the Hoodwitch, a space for everyday magic and traditional healing practices. Bri shares her experiences living in Seattle and the deep reverence she has for nature and ancestral lands. They also delve into the concept of blood sex magic and the three sections of Bri’s book. The conversation explores the significance of death, rituals, and the use of tarot as a mirror for the soul. In this conversation, Bri Luna discusses her love for tarot and the constant quest for learning. She shares her favorite tarot decks, including a unique Santa Muerte deck and the Sacred Dakini Oracle by Penny Slinger. Bri also reveals her extensive collection of over 300 tarot decks and rare occult books. She talks about her experience running the Bruja Bookshop, an online store for rare books, and her plans to ensure the safety of her valuable collection. Lastly, Bri mentions her visit to the Manley P Hall Library, the largest occult and esoteric library on the West Coast, and shares her favorite place to connect with people on social media.

Takeaways

1. Tarot offers endless opportunities for learning and discovering new techniques, spreads, and interpretations.

2. Bri has a diverse collection of tarot decks, including a unique Santa Muerte deck and the Sacred Dakini Oracle by Penny Slinger.

3. Bri is also a collector of rare occult books and ran the Bruja Bookshop, an online store for rare books.

4. The Manley P Hall Library in Los Angeles is the largest occult and esoteric library on the West Coast.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Bri Luna and the Hoodwitch

03:03 The Concept of Blood Sex Magic

14:14 Exploring Death and Ancestral Practices

38:07 Getting Started with Magic and Rituals

45:08 Tarot as a Mirror for the Soul

48:48 Exploring Different Tarot Decks

52:11 The Bruja Bookshop and Rare Occult Books

53:32 The Manley P Hall Library

56:21 Connecting on Social Media

Connect with Bri Luna

• Website: https://www.thehoodwitch.com/about

• The Hoodwitch: https://www.thehoodwitch.com/featured

• The Book Blood, Sex, Magic: https://www.thehoodwitch.com/blood-sex-magic-order-now

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehoodwitch/

Connect with Rosie Acosta:

• Get You Are Radically Loved the book: https://www.radicallyloved.com/book

• Listen to Rosie on Radio Headspace: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51BBKoCzz2Wzmi7TTsYfNI?si=65bc001ec09d4e8e&nd=1

• Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!

Connect with Tessa Tovar:

• Website: https://tessatovar.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8Cw

• Outside the Studio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio-with-tessa-tovar/id1483077110

• Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588