The Empress and The Fool

If you’ve ever called yourself a witch, you’ve probably come across the term “Wicca”. But what even is Wicca? Do you have to be a Wiccan to be a witch? Can you be a Wiccan without joining a coven?

Listen to learn: 

• The history of how Wicca came to be 
• The various sects and ways Wicca is practiced today
• What Wiccans believe and what it looks like to be a practicing Wiccan 
• How Wicca and witchcraft differ, and what they have in common 
• Where to start if you’re interested in practicing Wicca

Whether you’re an aspiring Wiccan or just want to learn more about the religion that’s become so intertwined with witchcraft, this episode is a great place to start! 

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Looking for a magical oracle deck to support your witchiest needs? Introducing: the Oracle of the Witch. 

In this episode, Sarah & Kaitlyn review the Oracle of the Witch deck and discuss how magical, baggable, and intuitive this deck is (or isn't). Find out what they liked, what could be improved, and whether or not this deck is worth adding to your collection. 

Learn more about the podcast, watch on YouTube, and share you thoughts on our website. 

Sure, you can do a full moon ritual. But what about the other 29 days of the month? In this episode, Sarah and Kaitlyn discuss some of their favorite practical magic tips and tricks. 

Listen to learn: 

• What we mean when we say "practical magic"
• How to incorporate magic into the ways you care for your home 
• Simple spells for protection when you're out in the world 
• Tips for integrating magic into how you tend to your body 
• Our favorite resources for magical inspiration 

Want to make your daily life a little more magical? Then this episode is for you. 

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So you have a new tarot deck... what the heck comes next? 

In this episode, Sarah & Kaitlyn explore: 

• How to charge/activate a new tarot or oracle deck
• Spreads and advice for getting to know the spirit of a new deck
• What to do when a deck gives innaccurate readings 
• How to physically care for your cards 
• What to do when a deck no longer serves you

Whether you're an experienced tarot reader or just cracking open your first set of oracle cards, this episode will help you learn how to take better care of your decks! 

Learn more about the podcast, watch on YouTube, and share you thoughts on our website. 

Do you know what kind of witch you are? Find out with this totally legit, completely infallible Buzzfeed quiz. Take the quiz here and let us know which witch you are via the contact form on our website! 

The word witch has meant a lot of different things depending on when or where you are. What does it even mean to be a witch today? 

In this episode, Sarah & Kaitlyn explore: 

• Where does the word witch come from?
• Who were the first witches? 
• How did the concept of a witch change over time? 
• What does it mean to be a witch today? 
• Who can be a witch?

Join us to find out what is has meant to be a witch over the years and how the concept of witchcraft has become what it is today! 

Learn more about the podcast, get references for this episode, watch on YouTube, and share you thoughts on our website. 

Join Sarah and Kaitlyn as they review Sarah's favorite oracle deck, The Golden Light Oracle. Learn more and shop the deck at https://magickandmediums.com/

Learn more about (and support) the new Scottish tartan at https://wildhunt.org/2025/02/newly-approved-tartan-design-memorializes-those-persecuted-under-scotlands-witchcraft-act.html

Want to work with Sarah? Book a private session or learn more about Sarah's work at https://www.sarahdittmore.com

Stream with Kaitlyn on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/comfort_creatures

Get more information about The Empress and The Fool at https://www.sarahdittmore.com/podcast

Happy Spring Equinox!! In this episode, Sarah and Kaitlyn look at how spring is celebrated around the world and share some of their favorite spring rituals and magical practices. 

Find out more about League of Kitchens at https://www.leagueofkitchens.com/

Want to work with Sarah? Book a private session or learn more about Sarah's work at https://www.sarahdittmore.com

Stream with Kaitlyn on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/comfort_creatures

Get more information about The Empress and The Fool, including references from this episode, at https://www.sarahdittmore.com/podcast

In this episode, Kaitlyn shares one of their favorite oracle decks with Sarah: The Modern Nirvana Oracle. Learn about the imagery, magic level, and baggability of this deck during Tarot Time with Kaitlyn and Sarah!

Shop the deck at https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/the-modern-nirvana-oracle

Want to work with Sarah? Book a private session or learn more about Sarah's work at https://www.sarahdittmore.com

Want to work with Kaitlyn? Follow their design work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/koi.arts.studio

Get more information about The Empress and The Fool at https://www.sarahdittmore.com/podcast

In this episode, Kaitlyn and Sarah break down the ins and outs of cartomancy, aka fortune telling using cards! From playing cards to tarot, from witches to the bourgeoisie, you'll learn the ins-and-outs of how cartomancy came to be and how people use it today. 

P.S. Don't miss the Wheel of Fortune body con dress ;) 

Recommended Books

• Red Tarot by Christopher Marmolejo
• Ancestral Tarot by Nancy Hendrickson 
• 1001 Tarot Spreads by Cassandra Eason 
• Numerology: Key to the Tarot by Sandor Konraad 
• Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling by Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele

Recommended Podcasts & Other Content

• No Bad Cards / Tarot for the Wild Soul, Lindsay Mack
• Tarot Lab with Katilyn Graña, Mother of Mystics 
• Kelly-Ann Maddox on YouTube
• Between the Worlds, Amanda Yates Garcia

Want to work with Sarah? Book a private session or learn more about Sarah's work at https://www.sarahdittmore.com

Want to work with Kaitlyn? Follow their design work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/koi.arts.studio

Get more information about The Empress and The Fool, including references from this episode and links for all the merch showcased in our presentation, at https://www.sarahdittmore.com/podcast