Wut Up, Witches? Podcast

Welcome to the pulpit, fellow heretics!

This is the second episode of “The Sacrilegious Tarot Testimony”, where you get your weekly dose of “Sacred Shitposts”. This week, we’re getting into Spooky Season of October!

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We’ve added a new segment and apparently black is our color! Good news, I don’t seem to be lagging anymore, thanks to my amazing husband getting me wired up.

The topic of this week is Chronic Illness and Magic. How do you still practice witchcraft when you feel like ass?

Let’s get into it…

Witchy Tips of the Week

Elly’s tip is to redefine what counts as “magic” to you. Sometimes it’s as simple as whispering words of affirmation into your morning “hot bevvie”.

Kitty’s tip is to really lean into spoon theory. Do your best with what you have and don’t be afraid or ashamed to skip steps. It’s okay, truly!

Witchy Reads of the Week

Elly highlighted a journal this week! “Embody Your Magick - A Guided Journal for the Modern Witch” by Gabriela Herstik.

Kitty had two similar reads this week: “Chronically Magical - Navigating Chronic Illness With Witchcraft” by Danielle Dionne and “Witchcraft for Healing - Radical Self-Care for your Mind, Body, and Spirit” by Patti Wigington.

Tarot Time

While Kitty drew cards for Pete Kegsbreath - I mean Hegseth - and that terribly planned meeting of “top brass” in Virginia on Tuesday, Elly drew cards for you!

* Kitty is featuring the Supernatural Join the Hunt Tarot Deck written by Minerva Siegel and art by Matthew Skiff.

* Elly is using the Believe in Your Own Magic Oracle Deck by Amanda Lovelace and artwork by Janaisa Medeiros.

“Three for Thee”: Pick a Number for your ORACLE Card Reading!

* Grey “Endings are Inevitable” - “As humans, we tend to see things in black and white, forgetting to account for all the grey in between. There’s someone in your life who’s begun to fade away, or maybe they’re gone altogether now. Don’t fight it. Real relationships are not the same as the fairy tales we know and love. There are no neat and tidy bows to tie things up at the end, leaving you satisfied. Acceptance isn’t easy, but it’s a thing you need to work toward. We create our own closure.”

* Gold “You Don’t Need Someone Else to Fix You” - “Someone is trying to convince you that you’re broken beyond repair… unless you accept their helping hand, of course. If someone offers to ‘fix’ some part of you, it’s not because they’re being selfless or kind: they know that you’re in a vulnerable place, and they want to make you entirely dependent on them. Tell them ‘no, thank you’ - you know exactly how to put the gold in your own cracks!”

* Clover “Release Your Guilt” - “You’ve been carrying the burden of guilt on your shoulders for far too long. It’s now negatively impacting all facets of your life and making it impossible to function. You’ve come to a crossroads where you need to choose a direction: go ahead and make your reparations, or release yourself from the cage you’ve built around yourself. (Hint: Sometimes the first road leads back around to the second.)

Mini-Magical Activism

Autism is NOT caused by Acetaminophen and I’m not going to take medical advice from a dumbass geriatric dementia patient who can’t even pronounce the word.

I mean, it IS a big word for Elmo… but I don’t take medical advice from Elmo, either.

How to Fight Back:

Everyone can contact the Health and Human Services Office directly by phone at 202-690-7000 and leave a message (they won’t answer, I guarantee it) demanding that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. resign or be removed. His careless and irresponsible actions are causing real harm to real people. Measles is on the rise and there is higher vaccine hesitancy as a direct result of his rhetoric. Children are dying as a result.

Use the 5Calls app or go to 5calls.org to quickly find topics and scripts to use when calling your representatives - it also provides you with contact info for them, complete with local office numbers. If you don’t have the spoons to talk to a person, call after hours when you know they won’t answer and leave a voicemail - 5calls has a perfect script for that!

Go through the list and call on any of the topics that are important to you.

These are also great if you don’t feel like calling but need information to include in an email message to your representative.

Finally, use Resist.Bot to quickly and easily contact your representatives via email by sending text messages. These are pre-written (often by other people like you) or you can type up your own message by texting Resist.Bot until you’re done. Then send it! Here’s one to help you get started:

Text “SIGN P00PWK” to 50409 to tell your officials “Hegseth endangers national security. Remove him. Don’t forget the Epstein Files.”

Dad Joke of the Week

“How do you stop a bull from charging?…

… You cancel their credit card.”

Housekeeping

* The second episode of “The Sacrilegious Tarot Testimony” will be going live this Thursday night, October 2nd!

* I forgot to mention that I will be on a camping trip next weekend! Episode 10 may be delayed, we’ll let you know!

Later, Witches!

Join our Discord chat to get it out of the graveyard and send us your own tips and tricks, questions and requests, and maybe get featured in next week’s “Guest Witch of the Week” or have your comment shown on our livestream!

Stay magical, keep being a menace. Blessed or Hexed, thanks for listening!

💕 Kitty & Elly

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Welcome to the pulpit, fellow heretics!

Welcome to the first episode of “The Sacrilegious Tarot Testimony”, where you can get your weekly dose of “Sacred Shitposts”. This week, we’re doing a double dose!

Check below for a summary of the tarot spreads we pulled in this first introductory episode, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!

Weekly Reading:

~Overall Interpretation~

Strap in, folks! This is going to be a bumpy ride… Think of it like a rollercoaster. It starts off fun and exciting, but sometimes it can get scary or even sketchy. (Please do yourself a favor and avoid those county fair rides!) It’s all about balancing the risks with the benefits. Take the good with the bad and learn from your mistakes - they’re what help you grow.

Top of the Deck: Queen of Joints

We kick off the week of September 21st-27th with confidence, compassion, and charisma. There is warmth, a readiness, and empowerment in the air around you. You may even be inspiring others to act in ways they never imagined they could. Let this energy fuel and propel you forward through the rest of the week! Sometimes a little bit of positivity and joy can spread like a wildfire, so use that to your advantage. When your own flame finally dims, someone else’s can light the way forward. This is about a team effort in the long run, independence in the short run.

13 - Matriarchy, life cycles, and maturity.

The Empress (III) - Around Monday and Tuesday, this is following up on the feminine energy that represents creation. “Fertility” is often associated with this card, indicating good news in terms of family or pregnancy, but also on the home front in and in finances. This is a very blessed way to start the week, ride that wave of the divine feminine! When it comes to leadership and career paths, this suggests a calm and caring figure who doesn’t require the use of force to get her point across. Embody the spirit of this card by tapping into the peace and tranquility offered by her aura.

3 - Divinity, creation, and serendipity.

King of Buds (R) - The middle of the week (Wednesday) is unceremoniously disrupted with pure emotion with a lack of control. If you find yourself barely able to keep your head above water, you’re not alone. It’s hard to come up for air, so if you’re feeling isolated, now is the time to reach out for a helping hand. You’re not actually alone in the middle of the ocean, and there are people ready to help if you just let them know you need it. This may be a perfect time to rebalance the budget or to plan out for the long-term future. Saving in this economy? Yeah, right! But at least you can figure out a plan for your next steps.

14 - Assertiveness, disruption, and practicality.

The Hanged Man (XII) - Towards Thursday and Friday, there is a shift in the air that leads to a pause and surrender. Ride the waves of what’s to come, since trying to swim against the current will wear you out quickly. Routine might have you stepping back and taking a rest. In order for things to change, you first need to assess the situation. Observe and take note, and then you’ll know when it’s time to move. For now, enjoy this peaceful respite for what it is. Lately, these moments have been few and far between, so take advantage of it.

12 - Independence, knowledge, and stillness.

Bottom of the Deck: Seven of Joints

By the end of the week, there is a strong pull to hold your ground and fight for what’s right. You may be defending your honor or someone else’s, or perhaps it’s something on a broader scale. Remember that just because you technically have the high ground does not mean your feet can’t be swept out from under you. When it comes to protection, don’t hold back and be prepared to keep going when the going gets tough. This isn’t just a challenge; this is a battle between truth and lies, right and wrong, and will lead to something greater than you could imagine. After all, seven is a lucky number…

7 - Spirituality, truth, and progress.

Central Message: Queen of Pipes (R)

This week’s advice or harsh truths may be delivered sharply and without any care for your response. As a matter of fact, this week embodies the spirit of “fuck your feelings” and cuts straight to the point. Alternatively, there could be a motivation to deceive or manipulate. There is a twinge of isolation and fear of being ostracized, or perhaps a desire to remain ignorant met with an inability to do so when you’re bombarded with a 24/7 news cycle. Remember to avoid over-analyzing or critiquing everything you see. Unless someone has asked for your opinion, you probably don’t actually need to give it. It’s okay to keep certain thoughts to yourself.

13 - Death, eventuality, and transition.

~Number of the Week~

Queen (13), Empress (3), King (14), Hanged Man (12), Seven (7), Queen (13)

8 - Manifestation, destiny, and power.

Representing Strength (VIII) in the Major Arcana, this card suggests this week is building up your endurance (especially emotional and spiritual). You might find yourself experiencing a crisis of faith, feeling tested by the universe, or just like you’re an anchor for Murphy’s Law. All of this is leading to something good, if you stop fighting the process. Listen to your intuition instead of fighting against it for the sake of fitting in or skating by. You know that feeling when your gut is telling you something - and you know it’s almost always right. The universe rewards authenticity, so when in doubt, check in with your conscience.

Daily Reading:

Sunday - Knight of Joints

Right away, we’re greeted with some type of urgent news. This is a signal that anxiety and paranoia may be a bit high, so be cautious on reacting before learning all the facts. Excitement can lead to impulsivity, but opportunities make the risks worth it in the end. Overall, there’s a sense of joy, optimism, and motivation to act. Perhaps this is that burst of motivation you’ve been looking for to accomplish those important tasks lately?

Affirmation: “I will act with care, not in haste.”

12 - Communication, novelty, and adventure.

Monday - Nine of Bongs

It’s time to appreciate what you have so that you can be open to receiving whatever the universe has to offer today. You might find yourself indulging on something you normally wouldn’t, it’s okay to treat yourself! Acknowledge all the hard work you’ve already done. If you’ve been holding out hope, today might bring you the thing you’ve been longing for. Enjoy yourself and feel free to smile and laugh. This is a good energy!

Affirmation: “I am positive today will bring something joyful.”

9 - Completion, achievements, and fulfillment.

Tuesday - Nine of Joints (R)

Welcome to the Rapture! Or at least, that’s what some people experiencing religious psychosis are saying. Unfortunately, today is heavy in the paranoia, exhaustion, and feeling stuck in a perpetual state of defense. If you don’t acknowledge your limitations now, you’re going to crash and burn. It is not weakness to admit you are human - and stress is a killer, so don’t go rapturing yourself with a heart attack or stroke. Take time to let down your guard and open up to those you trust. Things are probably better than you think.

Affirmation: “I do not need permission to rest and recover.”

9 - Endings, resolution, and recognition.

Wednesday - King of Buds

We’ve made it to the middle of the week, and things are looking up! You might be blessed with some unexpected abundance or financial assistance. This is a good sign that competence is leading the charge, but whether that is you or someone in your circle, the important thing is to focus on your responsibilities. Stick to your list, and let others perform their duties the same, and you’ll be able to achieve success.

Affirmation: “I am in command of my life.”

14 - Leadership, opportunity, and authority.

Thursday - Five of Bongs (R)

As we start wrapping up the week, there is an acceptance or acknowledgement of grief. You may find more conflict or that your emotions are unpredictable today. Trust that by recognizing and identifying what you’re feeling, you can now address it and move on from it. You’re no longer stuck in the viscous cycle and have finally made progress. Take a deep breathe - you did it!

Affirmation: “When life gets heavy, I get stronger.”

5 - Disruption, freedom, and miscommunication.

Friday - King of Joints

We end the workweek and kickoff the weekend with some fire and spunk! You may feel inspired into action, even if you’re not sure what form that action will take. Sit down and enjoy the things that excite you. Every once in a while, we have to reignite our spark - whether that’s with something tried and true or something brand new. Be bold and take a risk today.

Affirmation: “If I can imagine it, I can create it.”

14 - Visions, structure, and expansion.

Saturday - Page of Joints (R)

Did you wake up late on the last day of the week? Rest your bones and sink into the couch; it’s a lazy day! While you might be faced with some unpleasant or disappointing news, this could also just be a sign that you’re not feeling particularly inspired this weekend. Whatever fire you had yesterday has fizzled out and burnt up your reserves. Take today to refill your tank, however that looks. It’s the weekend, there is likely nothing so important it can’t wait until Monday (if there is, why are you reading this?).

Affirmation: “I am allowed to rest and take it easy.”

11 - Intuition, delays, and clarity.

Weekly Reading:

~Overall Interpretation~

This week is leading to the final nails in the coffin of the patriarchy as the divine feminine takes charge, rising into power. There is a real and sudden shift as we move from the beginning to the end of the week, and it’s obvious with the inclusion of Judgement (XX) that something big is on the horizon. Humanity is greatly affected by the suffering of communities around us - even if they are separated by land or sea. We are empathetic and desire connection by nature, which encourages our survival.

Top of the Deck: King of Needles

We start off the week of September 28th - October 4th on Sunday with a sudden realization of understanding. Logic and intellect play the primary roles in today’s energy, so pay attention. Someone is connecting the dots and figuring out the bigger picture. Is that someone you? Or maybe you are watching others put the pieces together with fascination? Be open to learning, listening, and challenging your own perceptions of reality. Everything is about to change…

14 - Wisdom, intrigue, and skepticism.

Five of Potions - Around Monday and Tuesday, there is a heavy emphasis on what has been lost. You might be stuck in a loop, feeling “broken” or “unworthy”, but remind yourself that this kind of negative self-talk isn’t based in facts or reality. Acknowledge your feelings, don’t sink into despair because your luck has temporarily swung in the other direction. Eventually, it will come back around. Hang in there, let yourself be sad for a moment, recognize your pain for what it is. When it’s time, get back out to face the world.

5 - Regret, conflict, and mourning.

The Lovers (VI) (R) - In the middle of the week, around Wednesday, you’re facing a difficult decision and unsure how to move forward. Have you withdrawn or disconnected yourself from your support systems? Isolation is only prolonging the inevitable, so take a moment to ground yourself, shake off the anxiety, and take a step in the right direction. Sometimes it’s as simple as saying “yes” or “no”. If you’re feeling out of sync with a friend, partner, or coworker, it may be pointing to an unresolved issue. Check what’s making you uncomfortable - your senses are giving you clues, you just have to be aware enough to follow the trail.

6 - Responsibility, disharmony, and attraction.

The Hermit (IX) - Winding down the end of the week, around Thursday and Friday, there is a reprieve. A healthy dose of introspection and quiet solitude. This is the perfect energy for being alone with your thoughts in your favorite thinking spot, to simply connect with the world around you. Life can be simple, sometimes. Do your best to keep the light shining in the darkness, and you’ll always be able to find your path. Trust your inner voice to lead you where you need to be.

9 - Completion, understanding, and wisdom.

Bottom of the Deck: Judgement (XX)

We finish up the week on Saturday with a clear and likely unexpected wake-up call. You are officially being faced with the consequences of past actions, whether good or bad. Accountability is the name of the game, and by dodging the question or taking the road of spiritual bypassing, you’re not exactly learning a lesson, are you? If you feel that you’ve made progress on the journey of self-discovery and healing, congratulations! You may find yourself rewarded with a lovely surprise by the end of the week. Should you be nervous? I don’t know, you tell me… May the odds be ever in your favor, I guess?

20 - Choices, divinity, and call to action.

Central Message: Knight of Presents (R)

The advice of the week is to recognize when you’re experiencing burnout vs. laziness. One of them requires rest and kindness, the other… a kick in the ass! Time to channel your inner Red from That 70’s Show or Wayne from Letterkenny and focus on the tasks at hand this week. You don’t have to be perfectly productive 24/7, but you do have responsibilities that need to get done. So pitter patter, let’s get at ‘er! You know what you need to do, and it’s okay to ask for help if you’re feeling stuck. After all, more hands make less work. If all else fails, find someone to threaten you with a foot in your ass, see if that lights a fire.

12 - Consistency, routine, and impatience.

~Number of the Week~

King (14), Five (5), Lovers (6), Hermit (9), Judgement (20), Knight (12)

3 - Feminism, matriarchy, and fate.

Representing The Empress (III) in the Major Arcana, this week is very involved in feminine energy and creative power. With the rise of the matriarchy (which is inherently child-centric) we are ushering in the beginnings of a new world. Before this week is over, before the month of September is at an end, we will experience a change in the winds. Communication will allow us all to have access to the truth, which may be exposed through unique methods. Trust in the process and trust your gut. Of course, with all the emphasis on women, I want to make it clear… “It’s not all men” but somehow it’s always a man, which is why everyone chose the bear.

Daily Reading:

Sunday - The Lovers (VI)

Emphasized by the truth bomb of the King of Needles energy in the Weekly Tarot Reading, today involves a significant opportunity to do something different. The appearance of this card suggests you’re in a state of harmony, and that communication is likely to be clear and concise. Remember to discuss important decisions with the people who matter to you - especially when your decision will involve or affect them, too. This is all about finding a balance between what you want and what you need. Responsibilities don’t vanish with your desire for change.

Affirmation: “I choose to connect with others today.”

6 - Romance, excitement, and satisfaction.

Monday - Justice (XI)

A heavy day indeed, especially when paired with the Five of Potions in the Weekly Tarot Reading. Overall, this is a card that suggests the scales are returning to balance after a period of disparity. Trust the process, even if it begins in surprising ways. The truth may lead to pain or grief, but that is a good thing in the long run. With the acknowledgement and acceptance comes the ability to heal and recover. Closure often comes after Justice has been served. Finally, actions have real consequences. (On a personal note, this also happens to be my 31st birthday! Fittingly for this card, I’m a Libra!)

Affirmation: “I am ready to restore balance to my life.”

11 - Karma, fairness, and divinity.

Tuesday - Five of Needles

Interestingly enough, this is a perfect follow up that solidifies the message of the Five of Potions. The confirmation of the number Five followed by the slight adjustment in energy with the change in suit. This is all about betrayal, lack of tact, and even a hint of cruelty. You might be extra sharp with your words or actions today, especially if you’re feeling the fallout from yesterday’s Karmic balancing act. Remember, “winning” or “owning the libs” isn’t really effective if it sends everyone else packing, is it? It’s time to grow up and reflect on your own unmet needs that are causing you to lash out.

Affirmation: “I will pause and reflect before I take action.”

5 - Pettiness, battles, and tension.

Wednesday - The Tower (XVI)

Along with the uncomfortable choice implied by The Lovers (VI) (R) in the Weekly Reading, this is a collapse of the current systems. The goal is not to delete or erase but to enhance, enrich, and rebuild. Ultimately, the massive changes coming today were inevitable. It was only a matter of time before the rot and decay finally caved in - now is the perfect chance to clear away any doubts and roll up your sleeves. There’s work to be done! One way or another, you will pull through this and make it to the other side. That is, as long as you’re willing to at least try. Giving up before you even start is weaker than a watered down martini at Applebee’s.

Affirmation: “I trust in my ability to bounce back, better than ever before.”

16 - Spirituality, obstacles, and fortune.

Thursday - Eight of Potions (R)

Within your fear of moving on is the wise advice of The Hermit (IX) in the Weekly Reading. It is okay to walk away and get out of a situation that is no longer serving you. When you have the opportunity to reflect and connect with your soul, you’ll be able to see what it is you desire. This isn’t about what could have been but what can still be. It’s time to leave this path behind and move on where you can actually see a way forward. Trying in vain to clear an un-walkable path is only wearing you down and wasting your time.

Affirmation: “It is okay to be afraid of what comes next.”

8 - Infinity, purpose, and wisdom.

Friday - Queen of Potions

Finally, there is a moment of love and compassion through the residual influence of The Hermit (IX). This is a time of growth, maturity, and creativity. You are able to express your opinions, beliefs, and thoughts with the world in amazingly unique ways. Take advantage of your gifts and spread that nurturing energy, inspire others to be kind and gentle not only with the world but with themselves. Too many of us are stuck in ruminating cycles of negative self-talk, and it’s tough to remind ourselves to snap out of it. Be that Queen who reminds the rest of us how fabulous we are, too!

Affirmation: “I love the kindness found in the heart of humanity.”

13 - Feminine power, completion, and empowerment.

Saturday - The World (XXI) (R)

Wow, what a way to end, considering the Weekly Reading drops us off with Judgement (XX) at the bottom of the deck. Something big is happening that is affecting all of humanity, and probably life as we know it in general. I’m not sure exactly which god is pissed off at who, or why, but was it a man? It was probably a man… The World has turned upside down, so be prepared to face the truth. Some of us may laugh, some of us may cry, but one thing is for certain - nothing will ever be the same again. Are you ready for it?

Affirmation: “I am strong, fierce, and resilient.”

21 - Setbacks, uncertainty, and resistance.

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This week, we restructure things a bit and embrace the chaos of never knowing what the actual fuck is going on.

The topic of conversation is “Religious Psychosis” - Where do we draw the line? When does faith become a mental disorder?

Let’s get into it…

Witchy Tips of the Week

Kitty: “Burn it, Break it, or Bury it” to get it away from you. This can be as simple as writing down your burdens, worries, or problems on a piece of paper and burning it, tearing it up, throwing it away, or burying it (somewhere outside of your home/property).

Elly: If you don’t know where to start when it comes to meditation, a great *free* app is called Insight Timer. It’s perfect whether you’ve never tried to meditate before or if you do it daily!

Witchy Reads of the Week

Elly: “Say What You Mean” by Oren Jay Sofer

Kitty: “The Modern Witchcraft Book of Astrology - Your Complete Guide to Empowering Your Magick with the Energy of the Planets” by Julia Halina Hadas.

Tarot Time

While Kitty drew cards for Kamala Harris, specifically for the energy of Tuesday surrounding her TV interview, Elly drew cards for you, the listener!

“Three for Thee”: Pick a Number for your Tarot Reading!

* King of Wands - “a capable, celebrated leader who focuses on the big picture… a visionary with a knack for bringing people together and inspiring them to work toward a common goal.”

* Page of Wands - “someone who’s full of fresh, innovative, creative ideas… ready to soar but may not yet have the solid, stable foundation necessary to move forward and bring those great ideas to life.”

* The Chariot - “represents progress, forward momentum, and the harnessing of inner strength to overcome obstacles in your way… stop at nothing to make your dream come true. Don’t get sidetracked, because there’s no time for doubts.”

Guest Witch of the Week

Rea!

Thank you for all the comments, likes, and gifts on TikTok - we appreciate you! <3

Dad Joke of the Week

“What has more letters than the alphabet?…

… The Post Office.”

Housekeeping

* The first episode of “The Sacrilegious Tarot Testimony” will be available on Tuesday night, September 23rd!

* Send us your witchy tips, questions, and comments to be featured next week!

Later, Witches!

Join our Discord chat to get it out of the graveyard and send us your own tips and tricks, questions and requests, and maybe get featured in next week’s “Guest Witch of the Week” or have your comment shown on our livestream!

Stay magical, keep being a menace. Blessed or Hexed, thanks for listening!

💕 Kitty & Elly

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This week, we start a day late but with an extra 45 minutes or so of chatter!

Content Warning: We do discuss some heavy topics of violence and trauma, specifically birth trauma or medical trauma, gun violence, and school shootings. Discretion is advised.

Witchy Tips of the Week

Kitty’s Tip is that it’s about to get cold. Get as much time outside and with nature as you can if you’re not the type to enjoy the cold weather. Bring that nature inside and decorate your space with warmth and the seasonal depression at bay.

Elly reminds us the importance of not falling into OCD ruminations. Stay off the Google! Your intrusive thoughts make you question your intuition. You know in your gut what’s real.

Witchy Reads of the Week

Elly is focusing on the Shadow Work this week with:

“The Shadow Work Journal, A Guide to Integrate and Transcend Your Shadows” and “The Book of Shadow Work” by Keila Shaheen.

You can actually find her right here on Substack!

Kitty is all about the Activism this week:

“Revolutionary Witchcraft, A Guide to Magical Activism” by Sarah Lyons. Her book is currently sold out on her website, but you can likely find a copy at your local library!

Parenting Wins of the Week

Kitty’s son turned 4 on Sunday, and they had a fantastic birthday! Lil man was all the rage at a local car show with his cool motorcycle power-wheels. He also gets compliments for using his manners on the regular.

Elly has been working on cutting down the screen time, and today they had practically NONE! That is a huge accomplishment, since kids notoriously are making at least three requests per minute.

Love & Marriage

Our husbands love to indulge us with food, don’t they? They know the quickest way to our hearts is through our stomachs, without a doubt!

Elly’s husband treated her to some Costco Pocky (chocolate, strawberry, AND cookies and cream flavor) while Kitty’s keeps her full on Panda Express. (That teriyaki chicken is good, I don’t care what you say…)

Tarot Time

We did things a little differently this time! Kitty pulled cards for the cult of MAGA for “Political Tarot” and Elly pulled cards for you, the listener.

Pick a number between 1 and 3 and your corresponding card is your reading!

* King of Cups (Reversed)

* Queen of Pentacles (Reversed)

* The World (Reversed)

Dad Joke of the Week

“Did you hear about the person who drank invisible ink?…

… They’re at the hospital waiting to be seen.”

Mini-Activism of the Week

Use 5calls.org (or download the 5Calls App on your phone) to contact your representatives and demand common sense gun control legislation.

We don’t say “Cars Don’t Kill People” - we just regulate them.

We make you take a test and get a license, you have to register and insure your vehicle, you can’t just wake up one day and go drive a car without ever having driven one and expect it to be okay or go without consequences.

We CAN do the same thing with guns!

Guest Witch of the Week

Sierra!

Thank you for sending us your comments on YouTube during the livestream <3

Housekeeping

* Kitty’s Free Tarot & Witchcraft will be integrating into the Wut Up, Witches? podcast page! Soon, you’ll be able to listen to daily, weekly, and monthly tarot readings along with our weekly podcast episodes.

Later, Witches!

Join our Discord chat to get it out of the graveyard and send us your own tips and tricks, questions and requests, and maybe get featured in next week’s “Guest Witch of the Week” or have your comment shown on our livestream!

Stay magical, keep being a menace. Blessed or Hexed, thanks for listening!

💕 Kitty & Elly

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This week, we discuss what isolation in motherhood looks like for us and get interrupted by a hungry baby before sharing some new reads! Don’t forget to breathe between laughs and send us a message in Discord to be featured on next week’s episode.

Witchy Tips of the Week

Focus on your words and avoid negative self-talk. When you get stuck in a loop of ruminating on the bad, get yourself a “stick” to shove in the “spokes” of the wheel of thought. Your voice, whether spoken aloud or in your head, has the ability to cast spells and manifest, with or without conscious effort.

Your brain will rewire itself to think more negatively or positively depending on how you talk about yourself. Stop saying “I’m such an idiot” and instead be gentle with yourself, remembering “I’m still learning.”

Witchy Reads of the Week

Both of us happened to pick books with similar titles!!

Kitty’s reading “The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft” by Diana Helmuth.

Elly’s reading “The Year of the Witching” a novel by Alexis Henderson.

Don’t forget to check your local library or digital borrows (Hoopla, Libby, etc.) to see if you can read these books for free! If you want to purchase the books, I recommend going to their website to support the authors directly rather than through big brand name stores like Amazon, B&N, or Target.

Parenting Wins of the Week

Our daughters are growing and hitting milestones, taking first steps, and Elly’s daughter is learning her manners with cute little “pwease” and “tank yoo”s!

Kitty’s son, despite being a sick neurodivergent and hyperactive 4yo, was able to wear a mask and not touch ANYTHING in the store when we had to stop in. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do, and he did GREAT of keeping his germs to himself.

Love & Marriage

Elly’s husband went the traditional romantic route this week to get noticed. He left her a sweet little rose with a love note. Certainly getting extra brownie points for giving her something she can use in witchcraft (especially for a love spell)!

Kitty’s husband used his white male privilege to stop cops from illegally questioning a little boy while his dad was across the parking lot with a different officer. Remember people, if you see something, say something! Step in and don’t let anyone, but especially little kids, get taken advantage of by the system.

Tarot Time

We pulled cards for YOU, the listeners, this week! Check and see which one resonates with you (or maybe they both do). Have a specific question or a suggestion for next week? Let us know! Join the Discord and message us or send us a voice message that we can play on the podcast next week.

Elly (using the Modern Witch Tarot Deck) pulled The Empress (III) as the “problem” card, with The Hierophant (V) as the “solution”. If you’re experiencing difficulty accepting or expressing your sensual side, or exploring your feminine side (men, talking to you, too here!) then be open to learning from someone with more experience.

Kitty (using the Pot Tarot Deck) pulled the Eight of Buds (or Pentacles, in a traditional deck) and the Ace of Buds (reversed). If you’re bored with the mundane of everyday life, that does not mean it’s time to waste your resources. Remember, you’re saving for a rainy day, not saving to burn a hole in your pocket.

Dad Joke(s) of the Week

I used to have a job at a shoe recycling shop… It was sole-destroying.

I recently went to the doctor because I keep hearing a buzzing noise… They said there’s a bug going around.

Mini-Activism of the Week

Call RFK Jr. at 202-690-7000 and demand his resignation for endangering millions of people, especially children, through these ridiculous anti-vaccine, anti-science nonsense like “Tylenol causes autism”… Fuck you, RFK Jr. Fuck you, Donald Trump. Fuck you everyone who voted for this shit. 🖕🏻

Later, Witches!

Don’t forget to join the Discord and send us your questions or comments to be featured in our “Guest Witches of the Week” segment for Episode 7!

Stay magical, never stop being a menace. Blessed or Hexed, thanks for listening!

💕 Kitty & Elly

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Enjoy our latest episode as we laugh, stutter, and fall on our asses talking about everything from politics and mental health to worshiping deities like Hekate and shooting spell jars to release your energy!

Witchy Tips of the Week

Our tips go over how to make use of the items you find in nature or for free in your spells or witchy decor. The library has many resources for when you’re researching the history of a god or goddess, or how a religious practice or tradition began.

September 1st (Labor Day) is the perfect time for spell work, but don’t fret if you’ve missed it! You can still do your abundance spells and whatnot, even if it’s not “on time”.

Don’t forget to cleanse your spaces! Take advantage of that moon water you’ve been collecting and add it to your mop water or, dish water, or bath water.

… Don’t fall off your chairs like I did…

Witchy Reads of the Week

Elly’s currently reading “Say What You Mean (a mindful approach to nonviolent communication)” by Oren Jay Sofer.

Kitty is almost done with “Hekate (Goddess of Witches)” by Courtney Weber and is re-reading “Uncultured (a memoir)” by Daniella Mestyanek Young (aka “Knitting Cult Lady”).

Parenting Wins / Fails of the Week

We had some fun bragging about our wonderful babies, how smart they are, and how Ms. Rachel is an amazing co-parent. From teaching our lil ones letters and numbers, fucking up the weekly schedule, we’re just laughing and remembering old times.

One of our biggest tips is to teach your kids real sex ed… Trust us! You don’t want your kids learning it from their friends.

Love & Marriage

Elly gives us an excellent idea for playing UNO (the card game) with your partner! Use those wild cards to play some truth or dare.

Kitty’s husband reminds us all that therapy is important. We all can use therapy! So don’t forget to call your therapist and schedule an appointment.

And for all the “Nice Guys” out there? No you’re not, shut the fuck up.

Tarot Time

This week, we pull some cards for Trump and the Epstein files, here are the spreads we pulled:

For Donald Trump (Elly’s Spread):

Past - The Hermit (IX)

Present - Death (XIII)

Future - Nine of Pentacles

For the Epstein Files (Kitty’s Spread):

Nine of Pentacles

Past - Justice (XI) (Reversed)

Ten of Cups

Present - The Chariot (VII) (Reversed)

The High Priestess (II)

Future - Three of Cups

Dad Joke of the Week

What’s brown and really sticky?

…

A stick!

Later, Witches!

We’ll see you next week for Episode 6. Blessed or Hexed, thanks for listening!

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Wut Up, Witches? How was your week?

In this episode, we start off with some tarot readings for the week, since Kitty didn’t get the opportunity to go live last week for her usual daily draws.

After that, we discuss our path to spirituality, magic, and motherhood.

#TPSD

Don’t forget to join The People’s Sick Day! A three day economic blackout and labor strike to show that when the people stop, the system breaks.

For Episode 5…

… we will have our first “Guest Witch of the Week” so be sure to tune in! We should be starting off right at 9:30PM (EDT).

Did you enjoy the song?

It should not be this easy for people like us to have access to software like this…

Later, Witches!

💕 Kitty & Elly

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Welcome back, witches! Are you ready for this week?

Laugh, cackle, and cough with us as we ring some bells, smoke some weed, and dish about motherhood and magic.

Don’t forget to join the Discord server and get chatting with other listeners.

We’re excited to see the community grow!

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We have the technology! Streaming from ReStream and having fun with it.

We have some witchy tips, some book recommendations, and some gushing over our families this week…

This week’s tarot goes political while we dig into the recent events of Dementia Donny taking a stroll on the White House roof, and James Donald Bowman raises the levels of the Ohio River for his birthday boating trip.

Forgot to add my shameless plug!

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Don’t forget to join the chat! - If Discord is your thing, we will be launching our server next week!

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