Left Standing

This week, Cara welcomes minister and astrologer Lindsey Turner of Bad Pastor to the podcast. Lindsey works at the powerful intersection of spirituality, empathy, and astrology, teaching how we can use the cosmos to find internal and relational peace.

In this episode, Cara and Lindsey explore what ritual theory is and how to alchemize any moment by bringing intention to it. Learn how to use astrology and nonviolent communication as a framework to better understand and meet your own needs, transforming the cosmos into a tool for your liberation.

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This week, we're joined by Rachel Lang, an astrologer, author, spiritual teacher, and public official in Ojai, California. Rachel gives us a masterclass in using astrology as a practical tool, from timing business launches with moon cycles to understanding the major upcoming Neptune in Aries transit. We explore its historical parallels to the Civil War era, what it means for the future of spirituality and social justice, and how you can work with your own chart to navigate the changes ahead.

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This week, Cara speaks with artist, astrologer, and director of the alt-comedy troupe Planets, Planets, Planets, Blair Bogin. They discuss how to empower your business with astrology, including using the birth chart to find your strengths and looking at the lunar nodes through the lens of grief, trauma, and desire. Blair also shares her perspective on why relational disruption is essential for creating repair.

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This week, astrologer and licensed mental health counselor Jonah Emerson Bell joins us to discuss the powerful intersection of astrology and Internal Family Systems (IFS). We explore how to view the planets in your chart as different "parts" of yourself, providing a framework for understanding their needs and finding empathy for your unique journey. This lens helps us reframe challenging placements, showing how they can become our greatest sources of creativity and growth.

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This week on Business Witch, I'm joined by Marval Rex, an actor, multimedia artist, and the voice behind the "World of Rex" podcast and Substack. In this episode, we discuss how astrology provides a framework for self-compassion and empathy, rather than judgment. We explore the fluidity of gender and sexuality through an astrological lens and share personal experiences with projection and healing. 

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This week, Cara welcomes LA-based astrologer, storyteller, and community builder Vivi Henriette, co-founder of the LA Astro Festival and host of the TalkTalkTalk podcast. 

In this transformative conversation, Cara and Vivi discuss moving beyond astrological binaries and fear. They explore how to reframe difficult placements or transits not as a life sentence, but as the very source of our greatest strength.

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In this episode, Cara unpacks how astrology has been the single most important tool in her personal toolkit for self-empowerment, compassion, and providing context for the patterns of human behavior. She discusses how understanding your birth chart can fundamentally reshape your business, helping you move past mindset blocks and build a strategy that is in true alignment with your soul's work

For the first time ever, Cara is claiming her title as an astrologer and opening up a very limited number of one-on-one Business Birth Chart readings. This is your opportunity to have a rare 1:1 session with Cara and gain profound insight into your business through the lens of the stars. You can book your reading here. 

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Hello Witches! This week on Business Witch, Cara hosts the luminous Gemma Hartley. Gemma isn't just a writer and journalist whose powerful words have graced the Washington Post and Glamour; she's the acclaimed author of Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward—a must-read for anyone ready to dismantle the invisible burdens women carry. 

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This week, Cara speaks with Lily Womble, feminist dating coach, speaker, and author of "Thank You More, Please". Lily is the founder of Date Brazen, a company designed to help women build joyful, empowered dating lives, moving beyond patriarchal norms.

This episode explores how to embody main character energy through permission, self-trust, and messy action in your personal and professional life. Cara and Lily also cover dismantling internalized "too much" narratives and using tools like "Essence-Based Preferences" and "Bless and Release" to reclaim your agency and center your own story.

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Meet Veronica Varlow, a fourth-generation Bohemian witch, international burlesque performer, and author of Bohemian Magick.  She blends ancestral Czech-Romani magick with her unique style to help others awaken their truest self.

This episode explores ancestral wisdom, the power of personalized and "messy" magic, and embracing your unique gifts. Cara and Veronica also discuss the story behind Veronica's spell-infused book and how to find the courage to share your authentic self. 

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