The Coven's Corner

Welcome back to The Coven’s Corner! This week, Kacey and Dawn sit down at the altar to untangle the differences between two essential divination tools: structured Tarot and fluid Oracle cards. Between navigating chaotic summer campus schedules and helping clients untangle major life choices, finding mental clarity can feel like trying to read a map in a windstorm. When life gets loud, cards serve as an intuitive mirror to gut-check your present reality—not to predict an unchangeable future.

In this episode, we lay down the structural architecture of the 78-card Tarot blueprint versus the boundless freedom of Oracle decks. We explore how to break free from guidebook dependency, use empowering three-card spreads for hard decisions, and maintain your personal sovereignty. Plus, Kacey and Dawn tackle the fine line between intuitive guidance and daily codependency, share simple zero-dollar deck maintenance hacks, and close out the episode with a live, real-time card pull right at the altar!

In This Episode:

• Intro & Weekly Vibe Check: Navigating decision fatigue and summer chaos with dual deck setups—pairing oceanic tarot with abstract elemental oracle decks under clear quartz to filter out the daily noise.

• Segment 1: The Blueprint vs. The Breeze (Tarot vs. Oracle): Demystifying the structural differences! Why Tarot offers a complete map of the human psychological experience (Major & Minor Arcana), while Oracle card decks throw out the rulebook to focus on broad emotional landscapes and themes.

• Segment 2: Sovereign Reading & Overcoming Guidebook Dependency: The golden rule of card reading: the card works for you, you don't work for the card. How to read imagery intuitively before opening a book, and simple three-card spreads to untangle career and life crossroads.

• Segment 3: The Hot Take Question (Daily Guidance vs. Spiritual Codependency): "Is using cards for daily decisions a form of codependency where we outsource our personal sovereignty?" Recognizing when card pulling becomes anxiety, using cards to highlight possibilities rather than fixed fate, and taking back executive control over your life.

• Segment 4: Tool Maintenance & Energetic Cleansing Hacks: Practical, zero-dollar house witchery! Resetting decks using the "knock test," cleansing cards with rosemary and lavender smoke or selenite, and sleeping with new decks to sync your subconscious mind with the archetypes.

• Segment 5: Consulting the Coven & Live Altar Reading: Our weekly prompt for your favorite decks, followed by a live card pull at the table offering messages of perspective, divine timing, and showing your true colors.

Consulting the Coven Prompt:

What is your absolute favorite tarot or oracle deck, and what personal, real-world meaning have you assigned to a card that you won't find in any guidebook? Email your card stories and favorite tools to [email protected].

Connect With Us:

Follow along for weekly altar updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and community prompts on Instagram and TikTok: @CovensCornerPodcast

Welcome back to The Coven’s Corner! This week, Kacey and Dawn sit down at the altar to unpack one of the most fundamental questions every modern practitioner faces: should you walk the path as a sovereign, solitary witch, or weave your magic within a coven? Between managing chaotic deadlines, career transitions, and parenting, finding your spiritual home isn't about fitting into a box—it's about finding the rhythm that feeds your soul.

In this episode, we explore the absolute freedom of being the high priestess of your own living room alongside the deep, exponential power of a shared circle. From the trade-offs of self-disciplined solo practice to the tricky human dynamics, group politics, and scheduling hurdles of coven life, we break down how to create a flexible, hybrid practice that gives you the best of both worlds.

In This Episode:

• Intro & Weekly Vibe Check: Minimalist altar setups for total autonomy (smoky quartz and a single black candle) vs. shared circle energy (a ring of tea lights feeding an amethyst center)—and navigating the paradox between needing isolation and craving community.

• Segment 1: The Freedom & Friction of the Solitary Witch: The superpower of total sovereignty! Practicing in your pajamas at midnight without needing consensus, permission, or a coven leader's approval—and how to handle the self-discipline needed during spiritual dry spells.

• Segment 2: The Power & Politics of Covens & Shared Circles: Transforming a solo acoustic guitar into a full symphony. Pooling tarot, herbal, and grounding talents, being witnessed in your magic, and navigating the inevitable human dynamics, group politics, and scheduling conflicts.

• Segment 3: The Hot Take Question (Echo Chambers vs. Real Growth): "Can you achieve high-level spiritual evolution if you never step outside your solitary bubble, or does real growth require community friction?" Debunking gatekeeping myths, dismantling rigid coven hierarchies, and recognizing that daily life provides all the friction you need for shadow work.

• Segment 4: Building a Modern Hybrid Practice & Digital Spaces: How to keep a fiercely protected solitary core while stepping into open holiday circles, book clubs, or digital communities. Plus, honoring the magic of having just one trusted podcast co-host or "work bestie" to anchor your shared energy.

• Segment 5: Consulting the Coven & Weekly Spark: Our weekly prompt on where you stand on the solitary-to-coven spectrum, followed by a grounding visualization connecting your sovereign inner flame to a global tapestry of practitioners across the world.

Consulting the Coven Prompt:

Where do you sit on the spectrum? Do you consider yourself a strictly solitary practitioner, a dedicated coven member, or are you floating in that flexible hybrid space between? Email your stories and paths to [email protected].

Connect With Us:

Follow along for weekly altar updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and community prompts on Instagram and TikTok: @CovensCornerPodcast

Welcome back to The Coven’s Corner! This week, Kacey and Dawn step onto the rocky shores of their home turf to explore the raw, ancient energy of New England coastal magic. Living on the coast means living in constant relationship with dramatic shifts in weather, heavy ocean currents, and the unyielding heartbeat of the Atlantic Ocean.

In this episode, we break down how to stop fighting your natural cycles and start mapping your personal energetic battery to the rhythm of the tides. From harnessing the fierce power of coastal electrical storms and storm-charged Atlantic sea salt to ethically beachcombing for hagstones, shells, and sea glass, we share zero-dollar frameworks to help you anchor yourself through any fog.

In This Episode:

• Intro & Coastal Vibe Check: Local Atlantic sea salt, driftwood, and sea glass at the altar—and reflecting on the ocean’s rhythm as academic and professional "tidal waves" approach.

• Segment 1: The Rhythm of the Tides: Why human beings aren't built for a permanent "high tide." How to time your intentions—using incoming tides to draw in abundance and ebbing tides to flush out corporate scarcity, anxiety, and stress.

• Segment 2: Storm Magic & Atlantic Sea Salt: Harnessing the electrical atmospheric pressure of coastal storms. How to use storm-charged sea salt and wind to clear away office sludge and break up mental cobwebs.

• Segment 3: The Hot Take (Sunny Beach Aesthetics vs. Foggy Reality): Debunking the social media myth of "tropical-only" magic. Why New England’s dark, foggy, rocky coast forces you to rely on true intuition over superficial perfection.

• Segment 4: Ethical Beachcombing & Local Treasures: Working with the ocean’s zero-dollar toolkit! How to use hagstones for clarity, quahog shells for offering dishes, and sea glass for emotional transformation—plus the essential rules of energetic exchange and asking nature spirits for permission.

• Segment 5: Consulting the Coven & Weekly Spark: Our weekly prompt for your found nature treasures, followed by a bracing, misty coastal visualization to align your breath with the Atlantic tide.

Consulting the Coven Prompt:Whether you live on the New England coast or near a landlocked river, lake, or stream: What is one found object from nature that has washed into your life recently, and how are you honoring its energy? Email your coastal stories (and photos of your treasures!) to [email protected].

Connect With Us:Follow along for weekly altar updates, beachcombing finds, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram and TikTok: @CovensCornerPodcast

Welcome back to The Coven’s Corner! This week, Kacey and Dawn open the circle to tackle a challenge so many of us face: the energetic crash when stepping through the front door after a long day of work, meetings, and holding space for others. As single parents, educators, and service professionals, leaving the corporate noise outside isn’t just a nice idea—it’s an absolute necessity.

In this episode, we pivot away from work buffers and focus on making your home an absolute fortress of peace against outside stress. From traditional threshold folklore and zero-dollar doorway washes to practical hearth anchors and surviving "survival-mode clutter," we share accessible, low-barrier tools to ensure your home acts as a sanctuary that fiercely protects and recharges your spirit.

In This Episode:

• Intro & Entryway Vibe Check: Clearing office residual stress with raw selenite and fresh rosemary bundles to turn the home into a true battery charger.

• Segment 1: Securing the Border (Threshold Magic): Why your front door is a sacred liminal boundary. How to create a zero-dollar herbal threshold wash (rosemary, lemon peel, and coarse salt) to wipe away corporate sludge before it enters.

• Segment 2: Internal Grid & The Baggage Dump Zone: Using the "sweep and seal" broom technique, botanical mists (witch hazel, lavender, and mint), and crystal grids to clear trapped energy out of high-traffic living spaces.

• Segment 3: The Hot Take (Clutter vs. Misaligned Magic): Is an untidy house a sign of an untidy spirit? Dawn and Kacey call out "capitalist guilt wearing a witch's hat" and explain why washing a single mug or clearing one counter is a powerful, valid form of survival-mode house witchery.

• Segment 4: Two-Minute Hearth Anchors: Simple daily routines to transition out of work mode—including the keys-and-coat threshold release, stove-top simmer pots, making a quiet cup of tea, and setting firm boundaries for family time.

• Segment 5: Consulting the Coven & Weekly Spark: Our weekly call for your threshold routines, followed by a grounding visualization wrapping your living space in a golden, luminous shield of home sanctuary magic.

Consulting the Coven Prompt:What is one simple, go-to practical routine or physical anchor you use to shake off the outside world when you walk through your front door? Share your threshold secrets and ideas with us at [email protected]!

Connect With Us:Follow along for weekly altar updates, threshold tips, and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram and TikTok: @CovensCornerPodcast

Welcome back to The Coven’s Corner! As the wheel of the year turns toward Lughnasadh (Lammas) and the first harvest, Kacey and Dawn gather around the altar to explore the powerful, grounding shift of midsummer. Though the fields look golden and full, the days in New England are quietly beginning to shorten—forcing us to pause, look at where we stand, and take stock of what we have built.

In a society that thrives on corporate scarcity traps and endless treadmills, we are constantly conditioned to ask, "What's next?" before we even stop to celebrate what we've reaped. In this episode, we unpack the ancient agricultural practice of "counting your sheaves" and explore how to break free from comparison weeds, cultivate true contentment, and firmly lock in the mindset of I have enough.

In This Episode:

• Intro & Golden Vibe Check: Catching the midsummer sun with citrine, yellow jasper, and dried grasses while reflecting on the bittersweet shift of New England's shortening days.

• Segment 1: The Modern Scarcity Trap: Unpacking the corporate treadmill that keeps us feeling perpetually behind, and how Lughnasadh forces a seasonal pause to honor the tangible proof of our labor.

• Segment 2: The Grain Cutting Ritual: Using traditional agricultural imagery to run an internal energetic audit. How to cut the "comparison weeds" choking out your gratitude and direct your nutrients back to your own fields.

• Segment 3: The Hot Take (Satisfaction vs. Ambition): Does contentment kill your career drive? Dawn and Kacey debunk the myth that ambition must be fueled by corporate anxiety and discuss how operating from "enough" protects you from exploitation.

• Segment 4: The Gratitude Jar 2.0: A seasonal pantry upgrade! Learn how to use a glass jar and whole grain kernels to create an auditory and visual anchor for daily abundance (and how to practice it with kids).

• Segment 5: Consulting the Coven & Weekly Spark: Our call for your midsummer harvest wins, followed by a grounding visualization standing at the edge of a sun-drenched golden field to anchor absolute peace.

Consulting the Coven Prompt:Look back over your life from these past few months: What is one harvest win or achievement from this summer that you completely forgot to stop and celebrate? Let us help you count your sheaves! Email your stories to [email protected].

Connect With Us:Follow along for weekly altar updates, seasonal tips, and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram and TikTok: @CovensCornerPodcast

Welcome back to The Coven’s Corner! Following our milestone meditation, Kacey and Dawn are opening the circle to dive into a topic that most practitioners rarely talk about: what happens when you buy the herbs, light the candles, do all the work—and your spell completely fizzles?

In this brave and honest conversation, we get real about failed manifestations, ritual "duds," and why a total fizzle isn't always a mistake—sometimes, it’s a necessary safety feature. From internal battery checks and mundane effort to forensic altar audits, we break down the practical steps to troubleshoot your magic while honoring the quiet, restful dry spells along the way.

In This Episode:

• Intro & Weekly Vibe Check: Setting boundaries against mid-year administrative burnouts and heavy workloads with black tourmaline, smoky quartz, and hematite.

• Segment 1: The Internal Mundane Check: Why your body is the ultimate engine of your magic, how fatigue mutes your intuitive senses, and learning to embrace the energetic winter.

• Segment 2: Physical Pathways & Mundane Alignment: Why magic follows the path of least resistance—and why casting a career or test-passing spell without studying or updating your resume leaves the universe nowhere to deliver your intentions.

• Segment 3: The Forensic Altar: Applying higher-ed assessment frameworks to ritual work. Kacey and Dawn audit a past full-moon fire ritual that backfired and unpack how anxiety, timing, and control can short-circuit a spell.

• Segment 4: The Greater Good Clause: Understanding when a fizzle is actually a protective shield.

• The Hot Take: Would we actually be powerful—or terrifyingly dangerous—if every emotional, short-sighted spell worked instantly? Why the "fizzle" is the universe's best safety feature.

• Segment 5: Consulting the Coven: A listener story from Sarah in Connecticut on how a failed love ritual saved her from a major train wreck.

• Weekly Spark & Card Pull: Guidance from the Wisdom of Avalon Oracle deck—pulling the Eagle (Spirit & Integrity) and Love (Signpost)—and a reminder to trust the quiet recalibration periods.

Consulting the Coven Prompt:Have you ever had a spell or ritual fail in the moment, only to realize later that the long-term outcome was a million times better than what you originally asked for? Share your stories with us at [email protected] to be featured in an upcoming episode!

Connect With Us:Follow along for weekly updates, card pulls, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram and TikTok: @CovensCornerPodcast

Welcome to a very special milestone episode of The Coven’s Corner! We have reached Episode 10, and as promised, our 10th-episode format is completely different. There are no debates, no casual chat, and no spicy takes today—just a dedicated, extended space for deep rest, grounding, and integration.

As we reach the peak of mid-July, the summer sun is at its highest and heaviest. Halfway through the year, carrying the accumulated weight of our careers, daily lives, and spiritual practices can leave our energy feeling thick, stagnant, and demanding. In this 20-minute guided visualization, Kacey and Dawn lead us away from the mundane world and into an ancient forest to experience the medicine of Living Water.

Step onto a cool, shaded path and submerge yourself in a crystal-clear, sacred river designed to wash away administrative stress, imposter syndrome, and burnout. Let the current carry away what no longer serves you, and step back out onto the shore wrapped in a radiant, protective shield of solar light for the second half of the year.

Note: Please pause this episode and save it for a time when you can safely close your eyes, lie down or sit comfortably, and step away from driving or multitasking.

In This Milestone Meditation:

• Introduction to our 10th-episode meditation series

• Physical body check-in, progressive relaxation, and shedding mundane armor

• Crossing the threshold into the ancient, emerald forest

• Entering the living river: cooling, cleansing, and releasing mental clutter

• Immersion with music: letting the current scrub your spirit

• Emerging renewed: integrating solar light and weaving a protective aura

• Returning to physical awareness and closing the circle

Connect With Us:Follow along for weekly updates, episode announcements, and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram and TikTok: @CovensCornerPodcast

Have a story or response to share for our Consulting the Coven segments? Email us anytime at [email protected].

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Welcome back to The Coven’s Corner! In Episode 9, Kacey and Dawn are stepping into the rhythm of the earth to explore how to find hidden, subtle seasons right in your own backyard. While the witchy community loves to talk about the grand solar holidays, today the hosts are asking: why wait for a major holiday to connect with the magic of the earth?

First, the circle opens with a much-needed early-summer vibe check. Dawn shares how she’s connecting with the local landscape using fresh greenery cut straight from her yard paired with a piece of green fluorite, noting how quickly the year is flying by. Kacey echoes the craving for a slower pace, admitting that her days in academic support often get entirely eaten up by indoor meetings and fluorescent lights—prompting her to make a conscious effort to step outside for just five minutes a day to soak up some vitamin D and touch the earth. Dawn validates the heavy psychic weight of their student-facing day jobs, reminding us how easy it is to carry everyone else's anxieties if we aren't careful.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The Macro vs. Micro Calendar: A breakdown of the traditional Wheel of the Year. Dawn explains the mechanics of the eight Sabbats—the solstices, equinoxes, and the four cross-quarter days—and how historically tracking these solar milestones was a matter of literal survival.

• The Magic of Phenology: Transitioning from rigid calendar dates to hyper-local micro-seasons. Kacey introduces phenology—the study of cyclic natural phenomena—as a powerful form of magic. Learn how tracking "nature's firsts" (like the first local wildflower blooming or a specific bird's arrival) acts as a deeply personal magical trigger that helps you read the "energetic forecast" of your neighborhood.

• Reclaiming the Seasonal Rhythm: Dawn and Kacey discuss how our bodies naturally respond to Mother Nature's cues. From smelling the salt air in their coastal town to navigating the cyclical shifts of the New England climate, they share how aligning with the earth makes daily life flow with more ease.

Hot Take Alert: Is living seasonally even possible in a modern, 24/7 corporate world with climate-controlled offices and strawberries available in December? Kacey and Dawn unpack how society expects us to live in a state of "constant summer" (always producing, always high-energy), and why it is vital to reclaim our right to a "winter cycle" of rest and stasis without feeling guilty.

• The Seasonal Switch: Fun, cozy, and zero-dollar ways to shift your mundane habits to match the earth. Kacey and Dawn share how they visually switch up their offices—from Kacey’s transition into a turquoise "under the sea" summer theme to Dawn’s favorite little window snowman. They also swap ideas on seasonal wardrobes, changing candle scent profiles from bright citrus to spicy apple cinnamon, and Kacey's famous seasonal baking profiles (hello, lavender lemon cookies and summer strawberry shortcake!).

Before closing the circle, the hosts pull from the Higher Self Messages oracle deck to anchor the week. Dawn pulls "Everything you want is on the other side of the unknown," while Kacey draws the perfectly paired partner card, "When you start the path appears, so take a step in any direction."

Consulting the Coven: We want your immediate observations! Look right outside your front door this week: what is one tiny, subtle change in nature that tells you the season is quietly shifting? Email your responses to [email protected], or send a photo of your favorite seasonal baking ingredient or backyard view to @CovensCornerPodcast on Instagram and TikTok! New episodes drop every Witchy Wednesday.

Remember: You don’t need to quit your job and move to a farm to live seasonally. Open your eyes to the tiny shifts around you, and remember that the magic is always unfolding in the present moment. Stay mindful, everyone!

Welcome back to The Coven’s Corner! In Episode 8, Kacey and Dawn are tackling one of the hardest, most essential skills a practitioner can master: drawing the line. Today, the hosts are exploring how to say "no" like a high priestess, setting fierce boundaries that protect your peace, your practice, and your paycheck.

First, the hosts open the circle with a grounded vibe check. Dawn centers her energy with a combination of smoky quartz and raw black tourmaline, reflecting on the balance between wanting to give to others and knowing when your own tank is hitting empty. Kacey echoes the sentiment, sharing the daily juggling act of navigating her fast-paced student support career on campus while being a single parent—and the absolute necessity of locking down personal time to prevent total burnout.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The Warded Office: Bringing your witchiness directly into your workspace. Discover how to blend the mundane and the magical to create an energetic buffer zone at your day job. Kacey shares her personal office shielding method—placing a blend of black tourmaline, clear quartz, and salt in the corners to cleanse inbound energy—while Dawn highlights using heavy stone paperweights, crystals, or a literal "do not disturb" sign as real-world warding tools.

• The Mechanics of Protection: A deep dive into traditional spiritual filters. The hosts break down the technical "why" behind classic protective elements like the salt-and-iron line, as well as herbs like rosemary and rue, which trap parasitic energies before they cross your threshold.

• Return to Sender & The Vampire Check: Dealing with toxic dynamics and energy leaks. Kacey and Dawn explore the ethics and execution of mirror magic—using physical or energetic mirrors facing outward to reflect heavy vibes back to their source as an "energetic refund." Learn how to run an honest audit of your life to identify the energy vampires draining you and how to utilize cord-cutting visualizations to stop the bleeding.

• Shadow & Scope: Recognizing why we let our internal boundaries slip. Drawing parallels to defined scopes of practice in professional fields, the hosts warn against the common beginner trap of trying to fix, heal, or cast a spell for everyone else's problems. Dawn shares her own tough Capricorn lesson on how trying to teach everyone to set their own boundaries can sometimes just be another way of misdirecting your own energy.

• The "Yes" Ritual & Internal GPS: A zero-dollar grounding tool to halt automatic people-pleasing. Learn the "three breaths rule" to pause before committing to a new project or request. By checking in with your physical body, you can distinguish a genuinely aligned "yes" from a tightening, constricted "no." Plus, hear Dawn's hilarious anecdote about why she finally learned to trust her vehicle's GPS—and how we need to treat our own internal redirect signals exactly the same way.

Hot Take Alert: Quiet quitting—is it laziness, or is it actually a modern, secular term for setting a healthy energetic boundary with a corporation? Dawn and Kacey get real about generational shifts in work ethic, exploring why younger generations are making a healthy mental health choice by refusing to let their careers bleed endlessly into their personal lives without compensation.

Wrap things up with the Citadel of Light, a powerful, sovereign guided visualization led by Kacey to build a selective, crystalline filter around your core energy.

Connect with the Coven: We want to hear your boundary stories! What was a time you said yes to a project, person, or ritual when your spirit was actively screaming no, and what did it ultimately teach you? Email your stories to [email protected], and make sure to follow the hosts on Instagram and TikTok at @CovensCornerPodcast! New episodes drop every Witchy Wednesday.

Remember: Your energy is finite, and you cannot pour from an empty cup. Keep your circle strong, keep your boundaries locked, and stay magical!

Welcome back to The Coven’s Corner! In Episode 7, Kacey and Dawn are pointing their wands at Hollywood, TikTok, and pop culture to figure out where the cinematic entertainment ends and the real practice begins. If you think witchcraft requires special effects, designer aesthetics, or an instant 15-second solution, it’s time to look past the smoke and mirrors.

First, the hosts open the circle with a much-needed early-summer vibe check. Dawn shares how she's channeling nostalgia while setting up her new "queen room," while Kacey talks about navigating the high-energy chaos of college orientation season and keeping her six-year-old son supported. Her secret weapon? Leaning hard into her intentional morning beverage rituals to find her center before the world wakes up.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Tropes vs. Truths: Breaking down the entertainment industry's favorite distorted reflections. From green-skinned hags and isolated crones to the trope of the young prodigy who inherits explosive power overnight, the hosts dismantle Hollywood stereotypes and remind us that real witchcraft is practiced by people of all ages, backgrounds, and genders—usually in casual wear and cozy slippers.

• The Illusion of the Spark: Why real magic doesn't rely on cinematic lightning bolts, floating objects, or two-minute plot resolutions. Dawn and Kacey discuss how real magic operates on subtle, quiet shifts in energy, unfolding over weeks, months, and cycles. Dawn shares how to handle frustration when a ritual doesn't show immediate results and why looking for a "big bang" might make you miss the quiet opening door right next to you.

• Nostalgic Magic & Silver Screen Favorites: A trip down memory lane! Kacey shares her love for Buffy and the emotional sisterhood of Practical Magic (and her hype for the upcoming sequel!), while Dawn takes us further back to Suspiria, Escape to Witch Mountain, Bewitched, and her ultimate classic, The Wizard of Oz.

• Enclothed Cognition & Ritual Mindsets: The fascinating psychology behind what we wear. While you definitely don't need an expensive aesthetic to practice, the hosts discuss how slipping into ritual clothing or donning a favorite necklace acts as a genuine psychological trigger, signaling your brain to step out of the mundane world and into a space of focus, power, and intent.

• The 15-Second Spell Pitfall: A honest look at the rise of "WitchTok" and modern social media trends. Dawn drops some serious wisdom on why a 15-second viral clip can give you a quick recipe, but it can never give you a deep, lasting relationship with the craft, which requires true study, tradition, and self-discovery.

Hot Take Alert: Does wearing a sacred symbol like a pentagram necklace actually count as protection if you don't even know what it stands for, or is it just jewelry at that point? Kacey and Dawn share a 100% aligned perspective on why investing the time to understand the symbols you carry is vital to keeping your practice authentic.

Before closing the circle, the hosts consult the coven with a double card pull from the Dreaming in Color oracle deck. Dawn pulls Catharsis—reflecting on how recording the podcast serves as her ultimate release from life's daily grind—while Kacey pulls Serenity, a beautiful reminder to find quiet moments of calm amidst a chaotic schedule.

Connect with the Coven: We want to bring this conversation straight to you! What specific movie, TV show, or book initially sparked your interest in the craft, and what is the biggest lie it told you about being a witch? Email your answers to [email protected], and make sure to follow along for weekly altar updates on Instagram and TikTok at @CovensCornerPodcast! New episodes drop every Witchy Wednesday.

Remember: You don't need a Hollywood movie budget or special effects to create absolute, real, and profound magic in your life. Be well, everyone!