In this episode of Stars and Sprouts, Cawnawyn and Annette dive into the intricate dance between motherhood and magical living as the seasons change. They share their personal stories, touching upon the importance of the mundane and magical moments in parenting. The discussion covers everything from overcoming seasonal illnesses, navigating family dynamics, and the spirituality surrounding the fall equinox, to Libra Season's impact on our day-to-day lives. They explore rituals, the power of herbalism, and how to integrate ancestor wisdom into our daily practices, offering a heartfelt blend of practical advice and spiritual insight. This episode also includes a deep dive into the significance of the Equinox.

Cawnawyn Mor interviews Aura, an experienced birth doula and devout Pagan mother from Tacoma, Washington. Aura shares her personal journey with Paganism, how she integrates her beliefs into raising her children, and the importance of rituals and deities in her family's life. They discuss practical ways for Pagan parents to navigate spirituality with their children and how to handle societal perceptions. Aura also offers advice for new moms on balancing spirituality with the demands of motherhood. Stay tuned for part two (Oct. 2025), where Aura delves into her work as a doula and supporting mothers through childbirth with Pagan spirituality.

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00:00 Welcome to Stars and Sprouts

00:30 Meet Aura: A Pagan Birth Doula

01:04 Aura's Journey into Paganism

04:05 Parenting with Pagan Beliefs

07:11 Creating a Pagan Family Culture

17:53 Navigating Paganism in a Non-Pagan World

21:43 Advice for New Pagan Parents

25:20 Resources for Pagan Parenting

33:28 Conclusion and Upcoming Episode

Stay tuned for educational episodes every three weeks, alternating between celebrations of Sabbats and enriching interviews with industry professionals. 

Questions, comments, and suggestions can be addressed to [email protected].  

Follow Cawnawyn on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @cawnawynmor for more music, astrology, and witchcraft. Astrology classes, new podcast episodes, the Dark Moon Chronicle Blog, and music releases on cawnawynmor.com.  

Music by C. A. Worden ©️ Smashing Ivory Productions LLC 2025 Violin - Jean-Philippe de Passos (via Musiversal)

Cawnawyn and co-host Annette share personal stories about their own spiritual journeys and parenting experiences while discussing the significance of the Lughnasadh season. We dive into Annette' s spirituality, earth-based practices, and how to teach children gratitude and the importance of staying present. This episode also highlights the astrology of August 2025 and how the transits might impact parenting.

00:00 Welcome to Stars and Sprouts

00:32 Meet Co-Host: Annette

01:35 Annette's Spiritual Journey

06:04 Parenthood and Spirituality

09:04 Earth-Based Practices and Herbalism

17:59 Celebrating Lughnasadh with Kids

23:40 Toddler Wisdom: Lessons from the Little Ones

24:59 Embracing Jupiter in Cancer: Nurturing and Transformation

26:06 Managing Emotions: Parenting with Patience

28:35 Mars in Libra: Balancing Justice and Detachment

30:13 Lughnasadh Reflections: Personal and Seasonal Insights

40:50 Teaching Gratitude: Simple Acts and Profound Lessons

43:27 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Welcome to the debut episode of Stars and Sprouts: A Pagan Parenting Podcast where magic meets motherhood.

Host Cawnawyn Mor introduces the show’s foundation in aligning parenting with the rhythms of the earth and stars. She reflects on the journey of this podcast’s inception, the transition from Witchspace Presents Podcast, and the sacred responsibility of raising children with spiritual awareness.

This episode features book recommendations for Pagan parenting, insightful activities to celebrate the summer solstice, and personal anecdotes from Cawnawyn's life as a high priestess, astrologer, and mother.

"Circle Round: Raising Children in Goddess Traditions" can be purchased here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/circle-round-raising-children-in-goddess-traditions-starhawk/11423785?ean=9780553378054&next=t

"Celebrating the Great Mother: A Handbook of Earth Honoring Activities for Parents and Children" can be purchased here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/celebrating-the-great-mother-a-handbook-of-earth-honoring-activities-for-parents-and-children-cait-johnson/9086461?ean=9780892815500&next=t

Stay tuned for educational episodes every three weeks, alternating between celebrations of Sabbats and enriching interviews with industry professionals. 

Follow Cawnawyn on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @cawnawynmor for more music, astrology, and witchcraft.

Astrology classes, new podcast episodes, the Dark Moon Chronicle Blog, and music releases on cawnawynmor.com.

Music by C. A. Worden ©️ Smashing Ivory Productions LLC 2025

Violin - Jean-Philippe de Passos (via Musiversal)