The Audio Almanac

14 | Shades of Summer | August New Moon

On this episode: As the Autumn starts to change the trees, we escape on the train to enjoy the last days of Summer. The fairies help with the hop harvest and the Hungry Ghost Festival teaches us about community. A podcast about seasonal change, human festivals and what connects us. Learn more. [https://perilunucy.substack.com/podcast] Links: Download Stellarium [https://stellarium-labs.com/stellarium-mobile-plus/] Mercy, [https://www.awakin.org/v2/read/view.php?tid=2535&op=photo] by Rudy Francisco [https://www.awakin.org/v2/read/view.php?tid=2535&op=photo] Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Last Days of Summer 01:42 On the Train, and Bank Holidays 03:22 First Signs of Autumn 04:21 The Hop Harvest 04:49 The Small Folk 08:17 Double Seventh Festival, or Qi Xi 09:01 The Lovers of Magpie Bridge 11:36 Hungry Ghost Festival 14:26 On Wasps and Community 17:58 Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit perilunucy.substack.com [https://perilunucy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

13 | Between Stormcloud and Rainbow | August Full Moon

A podcast about seasonal change, human festivals and what connects us. Learn more. [https://perilunucy.substack.com/podcast] On this episode: As the Thunder moon becomes the Sturgeon moon, we collect the first harvest and find links between the festivals of Lammas and Pride. Links: * Spot the Summer Triangle [https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/summer-triangle] * How to make a Corn Dolly [https://pollymadeadolly.co.uk/2019/09/07/how-to-make-corn-dollies/] * They/Them [https://www.davidgatepoet.com/store/p/0vcwlc52vx6r964jb7507c2j8avkhz], by David Gate, dedicated to Nex Benedict * Hire Michelle! [https://www.behance.net/michellebarnett2] * TAA episode about the Summer Solstice & Matariki [https://perilunucy.substack.com/p/11-summer-solstice-follow-the-sun] A correction: Michelle has corrected me that the Lammas fields are not cut, the animals are just brought in to graze on the long grasses. These meadows are actually a really interesting holdover from pre-enclosure communal farming! About Lammas Meadows [https://floodplainmeadows.org.uk/discover/learn/history] References: * The Wheel of the Year, Teresa Moorey & Jane Brideson * The Secret Lives of Colour, Kassia St. Clair Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Waning Thunder 01:40 Gods of the Storms 04:10 How Thunder Forms 06:39 Return of the Night (& Perseids!) 07:32 The Summer Triangle 08:50 Cygnus & Phaethon 11:53 Season of Duality 12:24 The Sturgeon Moon 13:08 Blackberries & Plums 14:35 Lammas, or Lughnasadh 19:23 Celebrating Pride 20:50 On True Names and Rainbows 25:13 New Podcast Artwork(!) 25:59 Conclusion Transcript https://perilunucy.substack.com/p/13-between-stormcloud-and-rainbow [https://perilunucy.substack.com/p/13-between-stormcloud-and-rainbow?r=24opeu] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit perilunucy.substack.com [https://perilunucy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

12 | One Summer Day | July Full Moon

On this episode: Bugs, Bucks and Buddhism: we slow down under the Buck Moon and follow the course of one summer day. The Guru Purmina and Dharma Day offer an opportunity to contemplate the nature of spirituality and god. Links/References: * Hummingbird Hawk-Moth [https://www.tiktok.com/@waystonefilms/video/7116294967483534597?lang=hi-IN] (this is a clip from the second time I saw one!) * The Summer Day, Mary Oliver * Bug Photos [https://perilunucy.substack.com/p/12-one-summer-day] Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Slowing the Wheel 01:57 The Buck Moon 02:24 Morning 03:49 Guru Purnima & Dharma Day 05:40 Noon 06:45 Summer Survival 08:51 Bug Watching 09:43 Crickets & Grasshoppers 12:35 Hummingbird Hawk-Moth 14:19 Dusk (and How Antlers Grow) 16:30 The Summer Day, Mary Oliver 18:30 Of Stories and Gods 22:50 Conclusion Transcript: https://perilunucy.substack.com/p/12-one-summer-day [https://perilunucy.substack.com/p/12-one-summer-day] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit perilunucy.substack.com [https://perilunucy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

11 | Follow the Sun | Summer Solstice

A podcast about seasonal changes, human festivals and what connects us. On this episode: as we cross the midpoint of the year, all things turn to the sun. We get up early to celebrate the summer solstice and Matariki, and consider the importance of observance. Found Sounds in this episode: * lighting incense * a Grandad joke! * Summer Solstice at Arbor Low * “Blooming Heather” with Sam [https://www.instagram.com/and.sam.on.keys/?hl=en] * birds & bluebottles * Amos the cat headbutting the microphone Links: * Sand Art videos on Matariki [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30V9_BUPt50], by Marcus Winter * Our Summer Solstice Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PiJPrOlwk4qAaeTWCcb4a?si=Sydllw-fQnq3MgRrSPID0w&pi=hPLHDombSwOeV] Chapters: 00:00 Introduction (feat. Grandad) 00:45 Summer is Here! 02:34 Wishing on Hay Bales 03:45 Sunflowers & Heliotropes 06:36 Pleiades, or Matariki 08:20 Māori Origin Myth 10:33 Celebrating Matariki 12:51 Rising with the Sun 13:45 About Stone Circles 15:13 Summer Solstice at Arbor Low 16:45 Becoming Santa Claus 18:20 On Observance 20:28 Wild Mountain Thyme 23:38 Conclusion Transcript and photos: perilunucy.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit perilunucy.substack.com [https://perilunucy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

10 | Suns and Waters | June Full Moon

On this episode: as the Summer solstice approaches, we appreciate the things that made life possible on Earth Episode links: * Elderflower recipes [https://www.wildwalks-southwest.co.uk/12-one-dozen-elderflower-recipes/] * Go and watch Ocean [https://www.oceanfilm.net/]! * Information on ending destructive fishing practices [https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/2025/05/06/thebottomline-take-action-to-protect-uk-marine-havens/] Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Flower to Fruit 04:00 Elderflower Season 05:45 June Flowers 07:07 New Life, Bats and Dragonflies! 09:12 Summer Solstice Folklore 10:45 Kupala Night 12:30 Water & the Goldilocks Zone 15:28 Ocean Film 17:35 Conclusion Transcript coming soon: perilunucy.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit perilunucy.substack.com [https://perilunucy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]