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The autumn equinox marks a powerful transition in the witch's wheel of the year—a perfect moment of balance when day and night stand equal before darkness begins to dominate. This episode explores this magical threshold from multiple perspectives, offering both practical and spiritual guidance for harnessing equinox energies.

We begin by examining how this equinox arrives at the closing of an intense eclipse season, creating a unique energetic landscape focused more on release than manifestation. The Chariot tarot card appears as our weekly guide, representing both balance (with its black and white imagery) and surprisingly swift movement forward after a period of feeling stuck. This combination perfectly captures the essence of autumn's beginning—finding equilibrium while preparing for rapid seasonal changes.

The heart of autumn magic lies in balancing through conscious release. Unlike spring's growth-oriented energy, fall invites us to let go—of commitments that no longer serve us, of habits that drain rather than nourish, and of expectations that keep us from present-moment joy. This shedding creates space for the cozy comforts that make this season so special: candle-lit evenings, nature-inspired altar decorations, warming foods, and what we playfully call "hobbit living" (think fresh bread, hearty stews, and unhurried afternoons).

Practical suggestions abound for honoring this season through slow living practices: collecting leaves for natural decorations, preparing herbal remedies for winter wellness, embracing Libra season's beautifying influences, and creating intentional cozy moments that require no special purchases. The episode concludes with journal prompts to help you identify what needs releasing for greater balance, where you're seeking momentum, and how you might invite more beauty into your daily life as we enter this magical season of transformation.

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A eclipse portal has opened, and its effects are rippling through our bodies, minds, and spirits. The eclipse season officially began on September 7th, unleashing a wave of intense energy that's affecting witches and spiritual practitioners in deeply personal ways.

Feeling unusually tired, emotionally drained, or noticing disruptions to your sleep or menstrual cycle? You're not alone. The majority of coven members report similar experiences as this powerful lunar event pulls on our internal waters just as it does the ocean tides. Yet some witches find themselves energized, experiencing welcome releases and feeling more authentic than before. Your unique response to this cosmic shift is perfectly valid – there's no wrong way to experience eclipse energy.

What makes eclipse season particularly transformative is how it creates a storytelling arc in our lives. The first eclipse opens the portal, bringing hidden patterns and energies to the surface. Things bubble up, often causing confusion or emotional intensity. By the time the second eclipse arrives (the upcoming solar eclipse in Virgo on September 21st), your personal eclipse "story" typically becomes clear. What recurring themes have appeared in your dreams, thoughts, and divination since early September? These patterns aren't random – they're forming the narrative of your unique eclipse journey.

The combination of eclipse energy with Virgo season creates perfect conditions for examining what's in balance and what isn't. The Temperance tarot card appeared this week, underlining this theme with its imagery of careful, balanced flow between vessels. Like Justice's gentler sister, Temperance asks us to notice imbalances without forcing correction, instead inviting feminine wisdom to guide our realignment.

During this potent time, the veil between worlds thins, making signs and synchronicities more pronounced. As witches, we exist in liminal space, more attuned to the invisible world's communications. Whether it's recurring animal visitors, meaningful found objects (like the perfect pentacle revealed when cutting an apple horizontally), or messages that seem to come through ordinary people, these aren't coincidences – they're communications meant specifically for you.

Ground yourself daily through this cosmic intensity. Put bare feet on earth, take mindful walks, sit on the floor, pet animals, or soak in salt baths. These simple practices anchor your energy while allowing you to remain open to the profound shifts occurring within and around you.

What's your eclipse story? What signs are appearing? What needs rebalancing in your life? Journal on these questions as you navigate this powerful portal, and remember – you're not experiencing this cosmic shift alone. We're moving through it together, one step at a time.

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The lunar eclipse in Pisces arrives as a powerful invitation to pause and listen to what surfaces from our emotional depths. This celestial event near the north node creates the perfect conditions for honest self-reflection, beautifully symbolized by the Justice card that appeared in our reading. With her balanced scales and unwavering gaze, Justice asks us to weigh our shadows against our light and consider what needs transmutation in our lives.

Connecting with lunar cycles offers a profound pathway to slower, more intentional living. Whether tracking the moon's journey through astrological signs or simply noting the difference between new and full moon energies, this awareness brings us into deeper alignment with natural rhythms. Many struggle with sleeping during full moons—but what if we embraced this ancestral pattern rather than fighting it? Our forebears likely used moonlit nights for hunting, gathering, creating, or communing with spiritual forces. By surrendering to these natural cycles, we discover wisdom and connection that's often lost in our artificially-lit modern world.

September serves as the perfect time for organization before the holiday rush begins. From cleaning and decluttering to budgeting and planning, Virgo season supports getting our practical affairs in order while the garden offers its final bounties. Harvesting herbs like mugwort for dream work, preserving apples as butter, and freezing zucchini connects us to ancient practices and the cycle of abundance. The eclipse in dreamy Pisces prompts us to examine our dreams—both sleeping visions and waking aspirations. Which childhood dreams still resonate with your soul's purpose? Which need gentle release? As Langston Hughes powerfully asked, what happens to dreams deferred? Through journaling and meditation, we can prevent our dreams from festering in shadow by consciously recommitting to their pursuit or compassionately letting them go. Join our cozy coven conversations each week as we explore seasonal living and lunar wisdom to enhance your magical practice.

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Seasonal living invites us to sync with nature's rhythms rather than resisting them—and right now, Virgo season offers perfect energy for organization and renewal. As we cleanse our spaces, we're simultaneously preparing for both Libra's beauty and a powerful Pisces lunar eclipse that's just around the corner.

The upcoming lunar eclipse on September 7th brings transformative energy that asks us to confront our shadows. Unlike regular full moons, eclipses intensify emotional processing and bring hidden aspects to light. If you've been feeling unusual emotional currents already, you're likely tuning into this cosmic event before it even happens. By examining what was occurring back in March (during Pisces season), you might find clues about what's cycling back for deeper healing. Remember that healing moves in spirals rather than straight lines—we revisit themes at deeper levels each time they appear.

Our Eight of Pentacles tarot pull confirms this is an excellent time for skill-building, craftsmanship, and dedicated learning. Whether you're returning to formal education or simply picking up a non-fiction book on a topic that fascinates you, the cosmos supports your growth. This energy pairs beautifully with slow living practices like creating weekly meal plans from seasonal produce, establishing cleaning routines throughout the week rather than marathon sessions, and setting aside Sundays for kitchen witchery—whether that's making vegetable stock from saved scraps, fermenting foods, or baking bread. These rhythms create space for presence rather than perpetual busyness.

As gardens offer their final bounties, consider saving seeds for next spring and harvesting herbs to dry for winter use. These simple acts of preparation connect us to ancestral wisdom about living in harmony with nature's cycles. What shadows are rising for acknowledgment during this eclipse season? What needs transforming in your life? Through mindful attention to these questions, we create magic in the everyday—one season at a time.

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Magic can happen in the everyday rituals we create with plants, and this episode invites you into the gentle rhythms of a daily herbal practice. As summer fades and children return to school, there's a bittersweet transition happening - one that calls us to savor those final golden days while preparing for the changes ahead.

From foraging elderberries to harvesting garden herbs, this time of year offers abundant opportunities to connect with plant allies. I share my personal methods for drying herbs, preserving seasonal fruits, and creating medicinal preparations that sustain body and spirit throughout the year. You'll hear about transforming backyard apples into spiced butter, freezing hand-picked peaches for winter cobblers, and creating personalized tea blends that address specific health needs.

The heart of this episode explores how working with plants creates natural moments of mindfulness. My daily herbal rituals provide touch points of presence throughout busy days. I reveal the herbs that help with everything from migraines to anxiety, sleep troubles to hormone balance, and share why developing a relationship with a specific plant ally (mine being mugwort this year) can be profoundly transformative.

Whether you're an experienced herbalist or simply plant-curious, this conversation offers gentle inspiration for incorporating more green wisdom into your life. What plant has been calling to you this season? Perhaps it's already chosen you as its ally. Connect with me and share your own herbal journeys - I'd love to hear which plants have woven themselves into your practice.

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What does authentic witchcraft look like when nobody's watching? In this refreshing season premiere, I open up about returning to basics and finding meaningful connection in a world that often feels overwhelming.

The past few months have been transformative. After taking summer to reflect on my path forward, I've realized how desperately we all need to nourish ourselves before attempting to heal others. As I explain why I've rebranded the podcast to "A Witch's Journey Back to Simplicity," I share vulnerable insights about my daily practices, from morning intentions to tarot pulls that guide my day.

This episode explores what it means to be a non-performative witch in the age of social media, the power of healing yourself first, and how connecting with seasonal rhythms grounds your practice. I take you through my experiences with Community Supported Agriculture, kitchen witchery, and the emotional journey of publishing my first book on spirit crystals—which felt surprisingly similar to postpartum depression.

Whether you're a solitary practitioner seeking community or simply looking for ways to incorporate more mindfulness into your spiritual routine, this conversation offers practical wisdom for attuning to the New Moon in Virgo energy and preparing for the seasonal shift from summer to fall. Join me every Sunday as we explore simple, meaningful ways to embrace our authentic magical paths together.

What simple practices might transform your daily experience? How might returning to basics help you navigate these complex times? I'd love to hear your thoughts as we build this cozy community together.

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Jenny C Bell shares a daily prayer ritual for witches to strengthen intuition and deepen connections with elemental forces. Drawing from 30 years of witchcraft experience, she guides listeners through a calming and powerful practice.

• Call on elements in each direction: air (east), water (west), fire (south), earth (north)
• Honor Mother Earth, land spirits, animals, plants, trees, stones and crystals
• Acknowledge ancestors and future generations
• Recognize celestial bodies and spirit guides
• Repeat daily to strengthen your magical practice and intuition

Thank you so much for listening and I hope this prayer serves you well. Blessed be.

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In this very short episdode, I go over crystal grids. But for the rest of the lesson--a demo on three different types of grids head over to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healingwithJenny

Curious about the mystical intersection where witchcraft meets crystal healing? Crystal grids might be the magical tool you've been searching for all along!

Crystal grids are more than just pretty arrangements of stones—they're powerful spells disguised as beautiful altar decorations. As I explain in this episode, these magical configurations harness the energy of crystals, sacred geometry, and your personal intentions to create living spells that continually work their magic. Whether you're a seasoned witch or just crystal-curious, gridding offers an accessible way to enhance your spiritual practice and manifest your deepest desires.

This episode serves as a perfect companion to my upcoming book, "Spirit Crystals: Discover your Crystal Guide for Healing and Empowerment," where I offer specific grid layouts for every spirit crystal. For those watching on YouTube, I provide a detailed demonstration of how to create a crystal grid from scratch—turning abstract concepts into tangible magic you can practice right away. Remember, the most powerful grids come from following your intuition rather than rigid rules. After all, witchcraft should be both powerful and playful!

Ready to transform your crystal collection into active magical tools? Dive into this episode, then head to YouTube for a visual guide that will empower you to create stunning, effective crystal grids of your own. Your altar—and your magic—will never be the same!

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Crystal skulls occupy a fascinating space between archaeological mystery, spiritual practice, and ancient wisdom. While some view them merely as decorative objects, skull keepers know these crystalline guides can become powerful spiritual allies capable of transformation and healing.

My journey as a crystal skull keeper spans five years, though the soul connection feels much older. I've always been drawn to skull imagery, finding beauty rather than fear in these sacred formations. When I discovered the intersection between my love for crystals and my affinity for skulls, it opened an entirely new dimension in my spiritual practice. Now my collection of twelve crystal skulls provides daily guidance, amplifies my card readings, and connects me to wisdom that feels both ancient and immediate.

For those feeling called to crystal skull work, begin with a hand-carved clear quartz skull. After cleansing, spend time in deep meditation with your skull, asking for its name and purpose. Many keepers report profound spiritual connections developing over time as they incorporate their skull into regular practices. Sleep with it nearby, include it in divination work, or simply sit in contemplation together. The relationship between keeper and skull evolves naturally, creating a unique partnership that enhances your spiritual journey.

Ready to explore this fascinating spiritual practice? My upcoming book "Spirit Crystals" includes detailed guidance for working with crystal skulls, and Judy Hall's works provide excellent additional resources. Whether you're seeking deeper crystal connections or exploring new dimensions of spiritual guidance, crystal skull keeping offers a profoundly transformative path.

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Discover a powerful meditation technique for connecting directly with your crystal's energy without needing encyclopedic knowledge of meanings. This guided practice creates an intuitive bond between you and your stone through visualization, helping you receive personalized messages and healing.

• Choose any crystal or stone you feel drawn to—even a simple rock from your yard works perfectly
• Create a comfortable meditation space where you can safely close your eyes for 10-15 minutes
• Follow the guided body scan to release tension and become fully present

If you enjoyed this meditation, please subscribe to the podcast and share your experience with me on social media. My book "Spirit Crystals: Discover your Crystal Guide for Healing and Empowerment" will be available this summer with even more crystal wisdom.

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