Whorrific

I recently had the chance to sit down with a friend and peer of mine in the tarot reading scene, RUUNE. As you may have guessed, RUUNE takes their moniker from the well-known divination method of the same name. What I find interesting about RUUNE’s journey into becoming a seasoned tarot reader is that it began with their dedication to music and an interest in videogames. In the beginning of this interview, RUUNE gives us some excellent practical lessons about reading the runes. We also discuss the importance of being critical and open-minded about your sources for learning about ancient divination practises, as well as RUUNE’s philosophy and mindset as a professional tarot reader. Anyone who is interested in performing readings for the public will definitely find some nuggets  of wisdom nestled in this interview. Best of all, RUUNE is a really humble and positive person who’s a breath of fresh air to speak with about almost anything.

Hello, beautiful witches, and welcome to the first episode of the Queer Witch Podcast. Mercury just stationed direct at the same time as a new moon, both in Aries. Aries is the sign of starting new projects, Mercury stationing direct means that it is a good time to take action, and a New Moon is an amazing time to plant new seeds and ask for new blessings, so it felt like the perfect time to finally share what I’ve been working on with you all.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Anna Joy. I am a queer witch and healer. I am a Reiki Master-Teacher, a tarot card reader and an astrologer by trade. I spend a lot of time working with others on their healing journeys, and I’ve noticed some strong trends and frequently asked questions among my clients. On this podcast, I will share those with you, as well as bring in some of my peers, mentors, clients and rolemodels for interviews on the subject of queer magick.

My vision for this podcast is to explore the intersection between witchcraft and queerness. I’ve noticed a strong correlation between magick-mindedness and queerness. So many of the witches I know also fall somewhere in the LGBTQ+ spectrum. "Why is this?" I asked myself. In the following episode, I answer my question.