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Highlights

• 🔮 Maria and Neva use tarot decks to roast and lovingly insult each other, blending humor with self-reflection.
• 🎭 The “This Might Hurt” deck delivers brutally honest insights, while the “Magpie” deck adds chaotic, eclectic energy.
• 😂 Their psychic abilities humorously disrupt a game of rock-paper-scissors to decide who reads first.
• 🌱 Tarot reveals personal themes like boundary-setting, procrastination, conflict avoidance, jealousy, and emotional hoarding.
• 🤝 Friendship is explored through tarot, showing contrasting views: Neva values diverse options, Maria craves adoration and loyalty.
• 🌟 Both hosts share recent joyful life moments—Reiki learning and kitchen renovation supported by friends.
• 💪 The episode closes on a positive note with a tarot card encouraging perseverance and ongoing effort.

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✨ Produced & Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC

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🔮Neva Rowland (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction.

🔮Maria (she/her) is a mother to two adorable gremlins. She has a long-term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years, focusing on inner city schools and diversity education. She has been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into her own traditions. She loves Moon and High Holiday Rituals (Especially Beltane), Simmer pots, Tarot Pulls, candle and herb magic and plants!

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In this lively episode of the Lost Girls Podcast, hosts Neva and Maria delve into the captivating world of cryptids, exploring mythic creatures like Mothman, Chupacabra, Jersey Devil, Selkies, and Nessie, blending folklore, cultural insights, and personal anecdotes.

Throughout the episode, Neva and Maria interweave personal reflections on social issues, embracing vulnerability and the challenges of maintaining awareness in a complex world. The episode ends on a hopeful note with the hosts sharing what’s bringing them joy amid chaos, emphasizing community, creativity, and imperfect progress while drawing a thematic connection to a folkloric figure, Perchta, who warns against self-punishment for unrealistic standards. The conversation blends humor, critical thought, and warmth, inviting listeners to appreciate the storytelling power of cryptids while recognizing the real-world contexts underpinning these myths.

Highlights

• 🦶 Illinois ranks among the top five states for Sasquatch sightings, showcasing local folklore pride.
• 🎲 Cryptid Urban Legends: a new two-player game spotlighting the pursuit and evasion dynamic between scientists and cryptids.
• 👁️ Mothman of West Virginia symbolizes both a benign mythical guardian and a driver of local tourism economies.
• 🐐 The Chupacabra myth combines terrifying animal imagery with a humorous cultural catch-all for unexplained phenomena.
• 👹 The Jersey Devil narrative explores historical witch hunts and misogyny embedded in cryptid legends.
• 🦭 Selkies represent themes of patriarchy, control, and resistance in Northern European folklore.
• 🐉 Nessie maintains enduring fascination despite technological improbability, nurturing beliefs in mystery and wonder.

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✨ Produced & Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC

🎶 Huge thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music for composing and mixing our theme song, "Go Do This."

🔮Neva Rowland (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction.

🔮Maria (she/her) is a mother to two adorable gremlins. She has a long-term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years. She has been a practicing witch for most of her life. She loves Moon and High Holiday Rituals (Especially Beltane), Simmer pots, Tarot Pulls, candle and herb magic, and plants!

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In this episode of The Lost Girls Podcast, hosts Neva and Maria delve into the fascinating world of cryptids and folklore, with a particular focus on local legends and the widespread cultural phenomenon surrounding creatures like Sasquatch and the mysterious Hornet Spook Light. The conversation begins with a playful introduction to their mutual interest in cryptids, including Neva’s handmade Sasquatch and Mothman earrings, which serve as an entry point into a broader discussion.

Highlights

• 👣 Deep dive into the lore and cultural significance of Sasquatch and other cryptids.
• 🌕 Exploration of the mysterious Hornet Spook Light, a century-old paranormal enigma.
• 👻 Italian folklore featuring spectral giant women punishing unfaithful men. Mythical Beasts and Cryptids of Italy.
• 🌌 A theory proposing cryptids as higher-dimensional beings visible only as shadows.
• 📺 Discussion about the modern resurgence of The West Wing and The X-Files.
• 💡 Insightful reflection on folklore as a manifestation of historical trauma, especially relating to women.
• ✨ Personal moments of joy shared by hosts, along with a cosmic oracle card reading.

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Love the chaos? Keep up with us on social media! Follow, like, and support us on:
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✨ Produced & Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC

🎶 Huge thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music for composing and mixing our theme song, "Go Do This."

🔮Neva Rowland (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction.

🔮Maria (she/her) is a mother to two adorable gremlins. She has a long-term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years. She has been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into her own traditions. She loves Moon and High Holiday Rituals, Simmer pots, Tarot Pulls, candle and herb magic, and plants!

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