The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Enid Baxter Ryce: Author, Artist, Professor & Education Advocate
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In this enchanting episode of The Oracle of Luna, host Bridget Ingalls welcomes Enid Baxter Rice, an award-winning author, artist, professor, and descendant of three Salem witches, for a deeply personal and magical conversation. Enid shares her spiritual journey rooted in solitude and communion with nature in the woods of Eastern Pennsylvania, her early artistic awakening through a transformative crafts class, and her disciplined path to college despite working full-time. She delves into her ancestral lineage, uncovering a rich tapestry of heritage that traces back to George Jacobs Sr., George Jacobs Jr., and Margaret Jacobs—key figures in the Salem Witch Trials—revealing a legacy of herbalism, resilience, and resistance. Her latest book, *Ancient Spells and Incantations: Echoes of Magic Through the Ages and Across Cultures*, emerges from years of archival research, bringing forgotten incantations to life with poetic clarity and accessible magic. Enid emphasizes the universal human longing for love, protection, and transformation, showing how ancient spells mirror modern desires. She also shares her unique artistic process—using indigo from her garden, oak gall ink, and intuitive ink washes—to visually interpret the spells, creating a book that is both scholarly and soulful. The episode closes with a beautiful Gaelic incantation to welcome the new moon, underscoring the power of intention and ritual. Throughout, Enid’s work becomes a bridge between past and present, magic and education, art and ancestry.
Ancestral research can reveal deep spiritual lineages and empower modern magical practice.
Art and writing are powerful tools for reclaiming and honoring forgotten histories.
Spells are not just ancient rituals—they are modern acts of intention and emotional clarity.
The most transformative magic often begins with paying attention to what truly resonates with you.
Intention, focus, and ritual can be used to manifest change in daily life.
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Introduction to Enid Baxter Rice: Witch, Artist, and Ancestral Keeper
“I'm descended from George Jacobs Sr. and George Jacobs Jr. and Margaret Jacobs, who if you're familiar with the Salem Witch Trials, George Jacobs was... convicted after he was heard joking about the girls who were wildly convicting everyone.”
Spiritual Roots in Nature and Artistic Awakening
Enid reflects on her childhood in the woods of Eastern Pennsylvania, where she first felt a deep connection to nature and the unseen world. She recounts her early artistic spark through a crafts class and her journey to college via a scholarship program, balancing full-time work with rigorous study.
Unearthing Ancestral Magic: The Salem Witch Legacy
“She decides she can't live with herself. She has to recant her confession and she begs her grandfather for forgiveness and he forgives her.”
From Plant Magic to Ancient Spells: The Making of a Magical Book
“I wanted to make a fun Magic Spells book with this material. So, you know, I wrote the university librarians and said, hey guys, things are going to get weird, but here's what we're going to do.”
The Art of Incantation: Poetry, Power, and Intention
Enid explains how ancient spells function as poetic expressions of universal human needs—love, protection, vengeance, joy. She emphasizes their emotional resonance and how they can be used today as tools for manifestation and self-awareness.
“New moon, thou art dark now. May thy light soon be lovely to me. May thy path across the sky be smooth. Thou fair moon of seasons.”
“I'm descended from George Jacobs Sr. and George Jacobs Jr. and Margaret Jacobs, who if you're familiar with the Salem Witch Trials, George Jacobs was... convicted after he was heard joking about the girls who were wildly convicting everyone.”
“She decides she can't live with herself. She has to recant her confession and she begs her grandfather for forgiveness and he forgives her.”
Host
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Enid Baxter Rice
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Bridget Ingalls
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Salem Witch Trials
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Margaret Jacobs
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George Jacobs Sr.
person
Red Wheel Weiser Books
organization
George Jacobs Jr.
person
Book of Trees
other
CSU Monterey Bay
organization
Moore College of Art and Design
organization
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