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Stars, Spells and Final FarewellsWitchcraft and Activism... We've Endured EmpiresIn episode 11 we start a series of episodes that will be dedicated to Revolutionary Witchcraft. In this upside-down world we live in we can find ourselves feeling helpless and we are not, we can also find ourselves numb and that is a dangerous thing. I want to feel empowered and impactful as well as making sure I am taking care of myself and finding balance. This series will pull inspiration from the book Revolutionary Witchcraft by Sarah Lyons, Hexing the Patriarchy by Ariel Gore and Light Magic for Dark Times by Lisa Marie Basile as we explore our power...2025-03-2323 minStars, Spells and Final FarewellsOstara is coming! Celebrating the hope and rebirth of Spring, a chat with Britt and Elaine.Episode 10! We’ve made it into double digits! In this episodeI have the honor of having my long-time friend, mentor and spirit mama Elaine Paurel join me to discuss one of our favorite sabbats, Ostara. Elaine is an eclectic witch that grew up curious about spirituality and luckily was pretty muchencouraged to explore. Elaine fits the bill as one of the “witches among us” because she infuses her practice into her everyday life. Elaine is from San Francisco and has lived in Vallejo (my hood too) for many moons raising her sons here in a lovely old farmhouse with a beau...2025-03-1937 minStars, Spells and Final FarewellsThe Death Witches....Episode 9 of Stars Spells and Final Farewells brings us a fast-paced conversation about all things witchy and the ins and out of deathcare or “after” deathcare really. I had the opportunity to sit down with my friend Jessica Cocar who is one of the “witches among us”. Jessica has been a practicingCeltic Witch since age 11 getting her initial education at the local library’s small “New Age” section and then, like myself, finding family and community at the local Red Raven shop in Vallejo, CA.A self-proclaimed “Creepy little girl”, Jessica was alwaysfascinated with the darker themes in life which even...2025-02-171h 07Stars, Spells and Final FarewellsWhen the Wave HitsBlessed Imbolc! The wheel turns and spring is coming! In this episode we touch on the folklore of this ancient Celtic holiday and the roots of the modern Groundhog Day. Trying to stay sane in what feels like an insane time to be alive without going numb and how a rogue wave of grief brought me back into feeling my aliveness. This episode is meant to remind us of our humanity through experiencing our own pain and joy while being available to others on their own journeys. Being numb is a choice…try to make good choices.
To...2025-02-0218 minStars, Spells and Final FarewellsThe Year of the Wood Snake, a chat with The Skeptical ShamanEpisode 7 of Stars, Spells and Final Farewells is here! I had the pleasure of spending time with my friend Rachel White, the Skeptical Shaman of TOTEM Readings discussing the volatile year of the Wood Dragon and her thoughts on the coming Wood Snake year. The Wood Dragon year was one of intense
vertical growth, and we are all feeling the change fatigue that goes along with the many revolutions we’ve been through personally and collectively. My biggest take away from our chat is Rachel’s advice that we all need to grieve. “Please f**king grieve!” The upcoming Wood Sna...2025-01-191h 22Stars, Spells and Final FarewellsDream Wide AwakeHappy New Year! In this very short episode, I just wanted to
wish y’all a happy new year, share a very personal story that gave me an opportunity to pause, shift my perspective on life and remind you all to keep dreaming, dream wide awake!!
To find me (Britt) https://www.goldenthreadalchemy.com/
or https://www.instagram.com/goldenthreadalchemy/
or https://goldenthreadalchemy.substack.com/
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https://www.pu...2025-01-0512 minStars, Spells and Final FarewellsYule Celebrations and the Blending of TraditionsEpisode 5 of Stars, Spells and Final Farewells is here! I am
super excited to have two of my mentors and friends, “The Ravens”, Kathy and Jeani Kyair on as my first interview for the pod. Jeani and Kathy have been practicing pagans for much longer than the 20 years we’ve been friends, and, in
this episode, we talk about Yule traditions, being (pagan) women in a patriarchal world and what is in a name anyway? Kathy and Jeani have married (literally) their separate traditions together to create special rituals for the sabbats
and you can thank them for the return...2024-12-1447 minStars, Spells and Final FarewellsSpellcasting with the MoonEpisode 4 of Stars, Spells and Final Farewells is here! This
episode we talk about spellcasting and working with the moon. We cover perfectionism, getting started and a couple of books I continue to reference when working with the moon. Even practiced witches can find value in going back
to basics sometimes!
MoonSpells by Diane Ahlquest
EverydayMoon Magic by Dorothy Morrison
To find me (Britt) https://www.goldenthreadalchemy.com/
or https://www.instagram.com/goldenthreadalchemy/
or https://goldenthreadalchemy.substack.com/
Check out TheWitch and The Shopkeep, Tales from the window seat podcast a...2024-11-3027 minStars, Spells and Final FarewellsFull Moon in Taurus and Potion (tea) Making for Collective GriefIn this episode I talk about the Taurus full moon and the energies of this Venus ruled sign and how it lends itself to current events in the world. Then we tap into some potion (tea) making and collective grief. We explore 4 herbs
for protection, heart opening and soothing the nervous system. Collectively the US has been having a very intense week and I’m erring on the side of self-care,
regrouping and channeling hard emotions rather than diving into my poison garden books, it wasn’t easy, but I know without tending to our emotions they can
get away...2024-11-1322 minStars, Spells and Final FarewellsWhat is Samhain all about anyway?In this episode we discuss Samhain, what it is and a few ways to celebrate with a big focus on honoring and working with our ancestors. The modern Halloween does have some traditions that carried over from the old
Celtic celebrations of Samhain but there is more to the holiday and acknowledging the turning of the wheel of the year our current “trick or treating” and pumpkin carving. We are cyclical beings after all and working with the seasons of the year brings us closer to nature and the natural world. Please enjoy and like, follow and share if you...2024-10-3031 minStars, Spells and Final FarewellsAnd the season of Transformation begins...Welcome to episode one of Stars, Spells and Final Farewells! This episode you get to know me and my story a little more and learn about the magic of Scorpio. Transformative Scorpio season is a time to go deep and I’m thinking a good time to meet your inner witch and astrologer. Maybe even get more comfortable with death and grief, it is the season of death and rebirth after
all. Please don’t forget to like, subscribe and share this with your homies, it really helps me out a lot.
Here are some links from thin...2024-10-2523 minStars, Spells and Final FarewellsWelcome to Stars, Spells and Final Farewells!Welcome to the new podcast from The Witch from the The Witch and the Shopkeep, tales from the Window Seat pod. Stars, Spells and Final Farewells will dive into Astrology, everyday magic, witchcraft and compassionate end-of-life care. Join us as we work to demystify these practices and learn practical ways to tap into the magic that surrounds us everyday. 2024-10-1501 min
The Skeptical ShamanThe Art Of Spiritual Molting, with Britt Sandkulla-SinclairIn this episode of the Skeptical Shaman Podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) sits down with Britt Sandkulla-Sinclair (of Golden Thread Alchemy) to discuss the crucial need for release and surrender as we enter a new epoch on planet earth.Not only is Britt an astrologer and witch, but she's also a certified Death Doula--and very well versed in the world of letting go with grace. Rachel and Britt discuss this time of intense transition and transformation, and explore the nature of the forces converging to create this churn. They also dive into what human-scaled, daily...2024-08-101h 14
The Skeptical ShamanThe Art Of Spiritual Molting, with Britt Sandkulla-SinclairNow unlocked for all subscribers— and available on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!In this episode of the Skeptical Shaman Podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) sits down with Britt Sandkulla-Sinclair (of Golden Thread Alchemy) to discuss the crucial need for release and surrender as we enter a new epoch on planet earth.Not only is Britt an astrologer and witch, but she's also a certified Death Doula--and very well versed in the world of letting go with grace. Rachel and Britt discuss this time of intense transition and transformation, an...2024-08-041h 14
The "Calling the Quarters" PodcastBritt Sandkulla-Sinclair (Golden Thread Alchemy) The Calling the Quarters Podcast Season 2 Episode 10Britt Sandkulla-Sinclair, Golden Thread Alchemy
Britt is a practicing witch, death doula, astrologer, and writer. She finds meaning and purpose in guiding
others through life's big transitions.
As a death doula, Britt provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support to those nearing the end of
life and their loved ones. She helps plan personalized end-of-life rituals, legacy projects, and final
arrangements.
Britt uses her knowledge of astrology to help clients better understand themselves and navigate
challenges. By interpreting the positions of the planets at the moment...2024-03-0448 minThe Skeptical ShamanOut of the Broom Closet, with Britt Sandkulla-SinclairIn this episode of the Skeptical Shaman Podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) sits down with Britt Sandkulla-Sinclair of Golden Thread Alchemy to discuss what it's like to "come out of the broom closet" as a witch. Britt is a witch, astrologer and integral coach. She's been a practicing witch for 20 years, mainly as an individual practitioner. Through her practice, Britt's offers includes coaching, astrology readings and in-person New Moon women's circles in her area. In this discussion, Rachel and Britt get into the definitions-- and differences-- of witchcraft, Wicca and paganism, as well...2023-06-191h 07
The Skeptical ShamanOut of the Broom Closet, with Britt Sandkulla-SinclairIn this episode of the Skeptical Shaman Podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) sits down with Britt Sandkulla-Sinclair of Golden Thread Alchemy to discuss what it's like to "come out of the broom closet" as a witch. Britt is a witch, astrologer and integral coach. She's been a practicing witch for 20 years, mainly as an individual practitioner. Through her practice, Britt's offers includes coaching, astrology readings and in-person New Moon women's circles in her area. In this discussion, Rachel and Britt get into the definitions-- and differences-- of witchcraft, Wicca and paganism, as well...2023-06-171h 07