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

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.

Episode 78 of the Living Mandala Podcast : Episode 6 of the Living Mandala of Oz : Yellow 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.  Episdoe 6 - Winkies - YELLOW - Associated with the color yellow, the Winkie Country reflects themes of reclaiming personal power and overcoming domination, key aspects of the Solar Plexus Chakra, which governs willpower, self-esteem, and personal authority.  Episodes drop every two weeks.

Episode 77 of the Living Mandala Podcast : Episode 5 of the Living Mandala of Oz : Orange 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 5 - Humans - ORANGE - The Sacral Chakra governs our capacity to experience pleasure, form relationships, and embrace change, mirroring how these human realm characters often shift between worlds, adapting and transforming as they engage with unfamiliar magic and wonder of Oz. Episodes drop every two weeks.