Mind Witchery

I’ve got a vulnerable one for you this time, my loves.

It’s about the ways that society labels us as different,

and how we contort ourselves to either fit in

or stand out in the Right Ways.

It’s about learning to love the things that set us apart.

I hope you’ll join me on the journey.

Make Magic:

If there is a place in your life where you don't feel free

to be who you are,

where you don't feel free to operate

in the way that suits you best,

where you don't feel honored for your talents,

or accepted in your difference,

if there is a place where you are not allowed to be unpleasant,

please liberally apply this spell.

Transcript: A Spell for Embracing Your Difference

The holidays can be wonderful,

but the expectation of increased proximity and intimacy

can be a challenge.

My bestie and fellow coach Emma Magenta

helps us figure out how to show up as the people we want to be,

and navigate this tricky season

in a purposeful, self-honoring way.

Mentioned:

Emma’s website, hangwithemma.com.

Emma’s previous appearance on Mind Witchery, Conjuring Faith.

Make Magic:

When you’re wrestling with holiday “shoulds,”

pay attention to the signals you’re getting from your body:

your gut, your heart, your breath.

They share messages from your innermost self,

and they can help you understand where you need

to place and hold boundaries.

Transcript: Conjuring Holiday Sovereignty

I have a personal definition of patience.

The ability to be with What Is, as It Is.

This spell will help you be free to be.

Here, and Now.

Not projecting into the future you want,

or stuck in the past you can’t change.

Make Magic:

There will always be things we want for the future.

When you’re feeling impatient,

return to the present moment.

And find the glimmers of what you want

that exist in the things you already have.

Transcript: A Spell for Gathering Patience

This New Moon in Scorpio invites us to:

Welcome the unexpected.

Embrace the disruptive.

and Engage with the shocks and awes of life.

Not just to accept it,

but to dive down deep and luxuriate in the upheaval.

Shall we dig in together?

Mentioned:

My insightful astrology teacher, Austin Coppock.

Make Magic:

All the questions from today’s episode are collected in this gift of a New Moon Worksheet.

Transcript: New Moon in Scorpio: SUR-THRIVE-AL

Possibilities and opportunities are everywhere,

but only if we’re looking for them.

If our mind’s eye is fixated on the worst-case scenario,

we will miss all of these resources that are available to us,

and we will forget the ones inside of us.

Mentioned:

My friend and mentor Jennifer Voss.

Martha Beck, founder of Wayfinder Life Coach Training.

Make Magic:

When you start to fear a bad situation at the bottom of a slippery slope,

take a breath.

Imagine all the steps

all the opportunities

between you and it.

Transcript: A Spell to Stop Catastrophizing

I have an extra special treat for you this episode.

My good friend and client Yetta Myrick is an amazing practitioner of Unbotheredness.

In this candid convo, we’ll hear how Yetta has evolved

to handle her business, and leave other people’s business up to them.

Setting boundaries and focusing on what she wants,

instead of struggling with “shoulds.”

Doesn’t that sound delicious?

Mentioned:

Contact Yetta by email: [email protected]

(Coming Soon) actearlydc.org - resources to help parents monitor their children's development, and find support after an Autism or related diagnosis.

Make Magic:

Let other people worry about their business

and manage their own expectations of you.

And if you’re in the CC: ? Don’t act like you’re in the To:

Transcript: Conjuring Unbotheredness

Yes or No.

Do or Don’t.

Right or Wrong.

Female or Male.

When we’re thinking about our choices in binary terms, we’re limited and limiting.

This spell will help you see options as expansive and diverse as this reality we’re co-creating.

Mentioned:

Leela Sinha - check out zir YouTube channel!

Make Magic:

Take any either/or you’re seeing

and see what’s in between.

Transcript: A Spell for Expanding Your Options

This year’s New Moon in Libra is so ready for you to Decide Already.

It’s a perfect opportunity to turn away from things that no longer serve,

and toward your most luminous and whole self.

And/but/also?

This new moon is happening during a Mercury Retrograde, which necessitates re-view, re-flection, re-visioning.

As always, I got you covered. <3

Mentioned:

My insightful astrology teacher, Austin Coppock.

Make Magic:

All the questions from today’s episode are collected in this gift of a New Moon Worksheet.

Transcript: New Moon in Libra: RE-PAIRING

Does being angry scare you? Does it feel like something you have to deny, or push down?

I’m here to tell you, that’s the patriarchy talking.

The World wants you to be scared of your anger, because anger is insightful.

Anger knows when something is unfair, unfit, or unjust.

Anger is here to tell you what’s wrong.

And it can give you the power to make it right.

Mentioned:

The Language of Emotions, by Karla McLaren. I can’t recommend it enough.

Make Magic:

When you feel the flame of anger start to burn, don’t snuff it out.

Let it move, ask it some good questions, and then take all that power and channel it into change.

Transcript: A Spell for Honoring Anger

Whether or not you’re as obsessed with plants as we are, I think you’ll love this conversation between me and Kamili Bell Hill, creator of Plant Blerd.

Mostly, Kamili and I share the immense joy, comfort, and wisdom that plants bring into our lives. We talk about communing with fellow Plant People, give suggestions for people wanting to up their plant game, and even meander into Sorting Hat territory, assigning Hogwarts houses to a few plants.

Enjoy, and get you some plants!

Mentioned:

You definitely want to follow Kamili’s Plant Blerd Instagram.

While you’re at it, also peep the Black People W.Plants Instagram

And do a lil merch shopping on the Plant Blerd website

Make Magic:

Start simple. There are plenty of plants that love minimal tending.

And remember, there’s no such as a green thumb. Just like us, every plant has its own unique needs.

Don’t be afraid to experiment, to find the plants whose needs best reflect your capacity to give.

Transcript: Conjuring Plant Magic