Darkness and Light is a podcast about myth, Magic, and nature, hosted by Wendy Rule.
Following the cycles of the Moon and the turning of the seasons — in both hemispheres — each episode explores how ancient stories and archetypal energies can help us navigate our own cycles of change. Through mythology, lunar wisdom, and seasonal insight, Wendy invites listeners into a deeper relationship with the living world and the ever-changing dance of darkness and light.
New episodes are released every two weeks, starting on Thursday, March 26th, 2026.
Head to https://wendyrule.com/ (https://wendyrule.com/) for more info about Wendy's music and Magic.
15: The Descent of Inanna - Libra Dark Moon and the Goddess in the Underworld
Hello friends and welcome to Episode 15 of Darkness and Light! I’m still on tour, so this is a special ‘on the road’ episode. It’s a little looser than my usual ones, and I’m using my traveling mic, and trying to contend with lots of background noise, but I still really hope that you enjoy how it turned out. In this episode I tell the story of one of my favourite myths: The Descent of Inanna, the ancient Sumerian Goddess. I think this works really nicely with our upcoming Libra Dark Moo...
23 Sept 2026
14: Aries Full Moon - Set Your Intentions
Hello friends In this episode of Darkness and Light, we celebrate the Aries Full Moon — exploring Cardinal Fire, the spark of new beginnings, and the balance between Aries and Libra, self and other. And because Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, this episode is a little special, with a guided Full Moon ritual to help us focus our intentions and harness that fiery Aries energy. Along the way, we explore the energy of courage, independence, enthusiasm and action, guided by the mythology of ...
9 Sept 2026
13: Hestia of the Hearth and the Virgo Dark Moon
HESTIA OF THE HEARTH and the VIRGO DARK MOON The Sacred Art of Tending What Matters Hello friends In this episode of Darkness and Light, we enter the quiet, focused realm of the Virgo Dark Moon — exploring Mutable Earth, ritual, attention, and the sacred art of tending what matters. As the final Dark Moon before the Equinox, this is a time to come back to centre: to notice what needs our attention, what is worth tending, and what we are ready to let fall away. Guided by Hestia, Greek Go...
26 Aug 2026
12: Poseidon and the Pisces Full Moon
EPISODE 12: POSEIDON AND THE PISCES FULL MOON Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 12! This episode lands right on the Pisces Full Moon, which is extra powerful because it's a Lunar Eclipse! We're diving deep into the beautiful, mysterious Mutable Waters of Pisces, with the mighty Greek god Poseidon as our guide. Together, we explore the ocean as a living symbol of Piscean energy: ever-changing, powerful, emotional, mysterious, and impossible to fully control. We journey with Poseidon ...
12 Aug 2026
11: Rosy-Fingered Dawn - My Life with The Odyssey
Episode 11: Rosy-Fingered Dawn: My Life with The Odyssey Hello friends. With the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Homer's ancient epic is once again capturing the world's imagination. But for me, this extraordinary poem has been a lifelong companion. In this episode, I share my personal journey with The Odyssey, from discovering it as a young woman, to writing songs inspired by Odysseus, Calypso, Circe and the Sirens, to finally walking the shores of Ithaca itself. Together ...
29 Jul 2026
10: Lammas, Imbolc, and the Wisdom of the Seed
EPISODE 10: Lammas, Imbolc, And The Wisdom of the Seed Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 10! It feels a little bit magical to have reached this milestone, and it seems fitting that we celebrate by exploring the beautiful cross-quarter festivals of Lammas in the Northern Hemisphere and Imbolc in the Southern Hemisphere. Together, we'll discover how these seemingly opposite festivals are united by the timeless wisdom of the seed. Guided by the myth of Demeter and Persephone, we discov...
15 Jul 2026
09: Apollo and the Spark of Creativity - Preparing for Leo Season
Apollo and the Creative Spark – Preparing for Leo Season As Cancer season gives way to Leo, we move from the fertile darkness of potential into the radiant act of creative expression. In this episode, we explore creativity not as a rare gift reserved for artists, but as a universal human birthright. Guided by the golden god Apollo, we journey through myth, divination, and the ancient Muses to discover how inspiration arises, how it takes form, and how we can learn to trust the natural cycles ...
1 Jul 2026
08: The Great Cosmic Mother And The Infinite Void- Journeying Through Cancer Season, With Selena Fox
Hello friends, and welcome back to Darkness and Light. As the Moon wanes and the Sun journeys through Cancer, I explore the watery gifts of Cancer season: emotion, protection, and the nurturing presence of the Great Cosmic Mother. From the vastness of deep space to the depths of the ocean, we'll journey into the fertile darkness from which all things emerge. I'm also joined by renowned Pagan priestess, author, and community elder Selena Fox, who shares her insights on the Void, deep spa...
17 Jun 2026
07: The Solstice Sun - Shine Your Light
Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 7 of Darkness and Light. In this episode, we celebrate the upcoming Solstice: Midsummer in the Northern Hemisphere and Midwinter in the Southern. We explore the radiant power of the Sun, and what it truly means to “shine your light.” We journey with the ancient Greek Sun God Helios across the sky, celebrating the joy and vitality of solar energy, as well as the dangers of solar imbalance: from ego inflation (too much Sun) to depression (too little). And w...
3 Jun 2026
06: Gemini Season: Hermes, Magic and Mischief, with Laura Tempest Zakroff
Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 6 of Darkness and Light. In this episode, we explore the mercurial world of Hermes: trickster, messenger, and magician. We celebrate Gemini energy, the Magic of language and storytelling, and the playful wisdom of the trickster archetype. This episode also features my first guest interview on the podcast, with the wonderful Laura Tempest Zakroff - author, artist, witch, educator, creator of numerous oracle decks, and a Gemini! Laura joins me to disc...
20 May 2026
05: The Wild Within – Artemis and the New Moon
Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 5 of Darkness and Light. In this episode, we turn toward the energy of the Waxing Crescent Moon, emerging from the darkness of the Dark Moon and calling us into action, direction, and new beginnings. Guided by the Greek goddess Artemis, we explore the Wild Within — that instinctive, autonomous part of ourselves that knows how to move through the world with clarity, courage, and precision. I hope you enjoy the show. Blessings, Wendy IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPL...
6 May 2026
04: Taurus Season - Aphrodite and the Beauty of the Earth
Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 4 of Darkness and Light. In this episode, we continue our journey through Taurus season, as the waning Moon leads us toward the Taurus Dark Moon. Guided by Aphrodite, we explore the beauty and sensuality of the physical world, and the deep wisdom of spirit expressed through form. We also turn to the shadow side of this energy — attachment, accumulation, and the fear of “not enough” — and how the waning Moon invites us to release, rebalance, and return to ...
22 Apr 2026
03: Beltaine and Samhain - Life, Death and the Wheel of the Year
Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 3 of Darkness and Light. In this episode, we turn to the solar cycle of the Wheel of the Year, exploring the festivals of Beltaine and Samhain. These two festivals sit opposite each other on the wheel, yet are deeply connected. Through them, we explore the relationship between life and death, creation and release, and how these energies are always present together in the living world. I share some of the structure of the Wheel of the Year, reflect o...
8 Apr 2026
02: Our Lady Moon - Constancy and Change
DARKNESS AND LIGHT – EPISODE 2 OUR LADY MOON: CONSTANCY AND CHANGE Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 2 of Darkness and Light. In this episode, we tune in to the cycles of the Moon. We explore the way she moves through her phases, the different energies of the Moon and the Sun, and why learning to work consciously with the Moon can bring so much balance, clarity, and depth into our lives. The Moon’s cycles have long been a powerful anchor in my spiritual practice. I’ve learnt that by tunin...
25 Mar 2026
Episode 1: Nature Is Both Darkness and Light
Welcome to the very first episode of Darkness and Light. In this opening episode I introduce the core idea behind the podcast: that darkness and light are not opposites in conflict, but partners in the great cycles of Nature. Together we explore how the rhythms of the Moon, the Sun, and the seasons can help guide our lives, and how mythic stories can deepen our relationship with the living world. In this episode we explore: • nature’s cycles of darkness and light • our own cycles of darkness ...
25 Feb 2026
Welcome to Darkness and Light with Wendy Rule (TRAILER)
Hello friends, and welcome to Darkness and Light, a podcast about myth, Magic, and nature, with me, your host, Wendy Rule. We’ll be following the cycles of the Moon and the turning of the seasons — in both hemispheres. We’ll explore how mythology and ancient stories can help us make sense of our own cycles of change. We’ll experience together what it is to be human on this Earth, in relationship with the rhythms of nature and the ever-changing dance of darkness and light. I’ll be releasing a ...
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