In this episode, we dive deeply into Venus Retrograde (May 13th to June 25th) and some of the traditional warnings and cautions that have contributed to the unfavorable reputation of this significant event, unpacking them and filtering them through a more modern and empowered perspective. We then explore how we can actually work with the energy of this time — from reflecting on our family of origin to dating during Venus Retrograde as an empowered ritual of self-discovery — to take our heart healing into our own hands, clearing our old relationship patterns and re-writing our limiting stories and beliefs around love and ultimately emerging when Venus stations direct with increased radiance and relational awareness as well as self-awareness. We also discuss some of the specific astrology of this retrograde, including a challenging square to Neptune and the fact that this retrograde is occuring in the relational and communicative sign of Gemini. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for weekly magick right in your inbox: http://eepurl.com/geT-bX Send feedback and questions to: [email protected]

Happy Beltane! In this episode, we talk about the mythology behind this ancient holiday (May 1st) and dive much deeper into it’s some of it’s gender-focused symbolism and its emphasis on sex. This becomes a conversation about the importance of shadow work (relevant with Pluto recently turning retrograde until October) and how we can use existential kink — the art of finding comfort and even pleasure in uncomfortable moments —among other, more conventional practices, to focus our desires and superpower them with internal alignment, up-leveling our magickal and manifestation practices.

In this episode, we dive deeply into the magick of the Nine of Wands, the tarot’s invitation to lovingly manage the inner flame according to our unique energy levels, creative processes, sexual drives and multi-tasking abilities. I briefly discuss my tarot approach (which will inform further discussion of card theory in this podcast), and then offer several personal antecdotes within which I ground my interpretation of this important card, using them to explore how it can manifest practically in our lives from our romantic adventures to our career and creative pursuits, and in the form of both significant life decisions and everyday learning moments. We end the episode with a gentle exploration of how this card’s invitations are especially relevant in the midst of Taurus Season and this unprecedented time, and how we can work with it’s energy — regardless of whether or not we even own a tarot deck — to revive the flame within, beginning now. E-mail feedback or questions to: [email protected]. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/geT-bX

This episode is a brief introduction to what tarot is, literally and theoretically, and serves as a foundation for further tarot discussion in this podcast where it’s approached as a psychologically supportive tool for empowerment, manifestation, healing and self-awareness (much like astrology and every other tool we discuss.) This episode has been lovingly and intentionally created for the novice smart witch whose familiarity with tarot as a practice and concept is minimal, or for the intermediate who might occasionally dabble but is somewhat intimidated by the cards or unclear on how to use them practically. It’s also beneficial for those looking to enrich and expand an existing empowered tarot practice and their relationship to these 78 teachers. Ask me your tarot questions! Send them to: [email protected] and subscribe to my weekly newsletter for weekly card pulls and astrology updates!

In this episode, we discuss the themes of Taurus — primarily, pleasure and security — and how we can examine and, if necessary, change the ways we can engage with and integrate these concepts into our lives to pursue the embodiment of our best selves. I also briefly mention the recommended spellwork for the Taurus New Moon, as well as a few supportive crystal allies for this energy. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/geT-bX