Welcome to the backyard! In this episode, we’re diving right into spring, where we discuss the wood element (it’s a Chinese medicine thing), the magic of it, and the pitfalls.

Nicole goes on a tangent about hormones, and then mashes up Chinese 5 element theory with western astrology. Learn how to harness the magic of the season, right in your backyard. 

No fancy tools or pre-planned rituals required. Just a little awareness and intention. 

Show Notes (and a Correction)

• Nicole mentions her Substack in this episode. Since recording the episode, she actually now has 2 of them. The Backyard Magic Substack goes along perfectly with this podcast: slightly irreverent tone, doesn’t take itself too seriously, but is still all about everyday messy magic. Go check it out here!
• Her second Substack is the one about deep healing (that’s the one mentioned in this episode) and is called Messy Magic Healing. Check it out here.
• Discover your dominant and secondary elements in Chinese medicine 5 element theory here.
• For another witchy podcast with a different spin, check out the Demystify Magic podcast. 
• The calendar mentioned is the Llewelyn Witches’ Calendar for 2026.

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