Episode 82 of the Living Mandala Podcast : Episode 10 of the Living Mandala of Oz : Violet Cards

Episode 83 of the Living Mandala Podcast : Episode 11 of the Living Mandala of Oz : Dark Gray Cards

The Living Mandala of Oz podcast series explores the corresponding upcoming Living Mandala of Oz [http://www.livingmandalaofoz.com/] oracle deck through a series of conversations based on the color schematic of the cards. Each color in the deck corresponds to a country or character type within the magical realm of Oz. In this podcast series, Dr. G. William Barnard [https://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/religious-studies/people/faculty/barnard] and I discuss each color one by one in an effort to tap into themes of divination, chakras, occult knowledge and spiritual undertones available to dissect in the 14 marvelous Oz books by L. Frank Baum.  Episode 11 - Chariots of Ascension - DEEP GRAY - In L. Frank Baum’s Oz books, the recurring use of "chariots", vehicles of transition like the cyclone, hot air balloon, and whirlpool, can be seen as symbolic conduits of energy flow within the auric field, particularly in the subtle, liminal spaces between consciousness and transformation. These gray-toned phenomena, neither purely dark nor light, represent threshold experiences, moments where a character is lifted out of the ordinary and transported into a new energetic realm.  Episodes drop every two weeks.

Episode 82 of the Living Mandala Podcast : Episode 10 of the Living Mandala of Oz : Violet Cards

The Living Mandala of Oz podcast series explores the corresponding upcoming Living Mandala of Oz [http://www.livingmandalaofoz.com/] oracle deck through a series of conversations based on the color schematic of the cards. Each color in the deck corresponds to a country or character type within the magical realm of Oz. In this podcast series, Dr. G. William Barnard [https://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/religious-studies/people/faculty/barnard] and I discuss each color one by one in an effort to tap into themes of divination, chakras, occult knowledge and spiritual undertones available to dissect in the 14 marvelous Oz books by L. Frank Baum.  Episode 10 - Gillikins - VIOLET - The purple of the Gillikins corresponds with the color of the Crown Chakra, reinforcing its role as a gateway to the divine, the mystical, and the unseen. In this way, the Gillikins represent the spiritual dimension of Oz, echoing the chakra’s themes of unity, transcendence, and the quest for higher truth.  Episodes drop every two weeks.

Episode 81 of the Living Mandala Podcast : Episode 9 of the Living Mandala of Oz : Silver Cards

The Living Mandala of Oz podcast series explores the corresponding upcoming Living Mandala of Oz [http://www.livingmandalaofoz.com/] oracle deck through a series of conversations based on the color schematic of the cards. Each color in the deck corresponds to a country or character type within the magical realm of Oz. In this podcast series, Dr. G. William Barnard [https://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/religious-studies/people/faculty/barnard] and I discuss each color one by one in an effort to tap into themes of divination, chakras, occult knowledge and spiritual undertones available to dissect in the 14 marvelous Oz books by L. Frank Baum.  Episode 9 - Fairies - SILVER - The fairy figures often operate on a higher plane of awareness, appearing at key moments to guide, reveal truth, or influence fate in subtle but profound ways, much like the Third-Eye Chakra helps one access insight beyond logic.  Episodes drop every two weeks.

Episode 80 of the Living Mandala Podcast : Episode 8 of the Living Mandala of Oz : Blue Cards

The Living Mandala of Oz podcast series explores the corresponding upcoming Living Mandala of Oz [http://www.livingmandalaofoz.com/] oracle deck through a series of conversations based on the color schematic of the cards. Each color in the deck corresponds to a country or character type within the magical realm of Oz. In this podcast series, Dr. G. William Barnard [https://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/religious-studies/people/faculty/barnard] and I discuss each color one by one in an effort to tap into themes of divination, chakras, occult knowledge and spiritual undertones available to dissect in the 14 marvelous Oz books by L. Frank Baum.  Episode 8 - Munchkins - BLUE - The blue homeland aligns with the Throat Chakra's color, emphasizing themes of honest expression, clarity, and the liberation that comes from finding one’s voice. Episodes drop every two weeks.

Episode 79 of the Living Mandala Podcast : Episode 7 of the Living Mandala of Oz : Green Cards

The Living Mandala of Oz podcast series explores the corresponding upcoming Living Mandala of Oz [http://www.livingmandalaofoz.com/] oracle deck through a series of conversations based on the color schematic of the cards. Each color in the deck corresponds to a country or character type within the magical realm of Oz. In this podcast series, Dr. G. William Barnard [https://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/religious-studies/people/faculty/barnard] and I discuss each color one by one in an effort to tap into themes of divination, chakras, occult knowledge and spiritual undertones available to dissect in the 14 marvelous Oz books by L. Frank Baum.  Episode 7 - Emerald City - GREEN - Just as the Heart Chakra serves as the bridge between the physical and spiritual chakras, the Emerald City functions as the unifying heart of Oz, bringing together diverse peoples and energies. Episodes drop every two weeks.