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SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 58: Endings and BeginningsIn today's episode I talk about the reality of how fresh starts, and endings, present in our lives (it's never neat and tidy like in a book or movie!) and how to nurture ourselves through these changes. I offer a "phase in - phase out" ritual to help us cleanse our life of what we no longer want - and bring in the new beginning we are craving. I also go off on a little tangent (again) about how we need to stop doing the toxic bypassing thing about the Death card and allow ourselves to acknowledge endings. This episode w...2025-07-281h 08
SassafrasCastHow the BLEEP do I heal my inner self?!In today's episode I talk about healing your inner self: showing up for doing The Work, healing emotional wounds and learning how to show up for yourself better. We discuss the different parts of healing -- listening deeply to yourself and your subconscious, showing up with kindness to your inner self, and stepping up to make needed changes in your life. I offer a practice of writing letters to yourself to give yourself a regular way to check in with your own healing and self-relationship. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, S...2025-07-011h 10
SassafrasCastHow the BLEEP do I protect my energy?In today's episode I talk about energetic protection -- on a practical level, on an emotional level, and on a spiritual level. These three things go hand in hand and I dispell some myths about psychic attack, as well as offer some practices for safety -- and equally importantly -- helping yourself FEEL safer. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. --- Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Tw...2025-05-311h 09
SassafrasCastHow the BLEEP do I make my tarot readings make sense?In today's episode I give you a 4 step process to giving yourself or a friend or client a clear, actionable tarot reading. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Keys to the Kingdom - unfortunately this class has been cancelled, keep in touch for the next time I'll be running it! --- Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot htt...2025-04-2941 min
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 54 How the BLEEP do I work with the moon?In today's episode I encourage you to use witchcraft to overthrow the capitalist, colonialist patriarchy! Or in other words, I teach you to work with the moon cycle in a way that embraces focusing our attention and work both outward AND inward, honoring both work and rest, pushing and playing, challenging ourselves and deeply replenishing ourselves. I give you a quick framework for a mini ritual at every phase of the moon cycle, and a bigger overview of how to work with the energy of the moon AND your own energy and inner wisdom. Working with the moon means we...2025-04-011h 12
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 53: Sleep MagickSassafrasCast Episode 53: Sleep Magick. In today's episode I talk about sleep magick - what possibilities do dreams and different states of consciousness offer for our personal growth and spiritual experiences? There's also at least one lecture about getting enough sleep in here. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. --- Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Instagram.com/sassafrastarot http://www.twitch.tv/sass...2025-02-241h 14
SassafrasCastSelf Care In Times of Intense ChangeSassafrasCast Episode 52: Self Care In Times of Intense ChangeIn today's episode I talk about self care tactics for times of change and upheaval. Many practical, some perspective based, and some spiritual. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Dethmer, Jim, Chapman, Diana, Klemp, Kaley: https://bookshop.org/a/95956/9780990976905 --- Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sass...2025-01-201h 12
SassafrasCastDo It Wrong, Baby!SassafrasCast Episode 51: Do It Wrong, Baby! In today's episode I talk about putting your spiritual and personal growth practice on EASY mode. Let's take away barriers to having a spiritual experience or personal breakthrough by bailing on productivity culture and ableist concepts of what your practice "should" look like. We will talk through identifying what stands in the way of having an easy, accessible practice - and making hacks and changes so that we can get right into the good stuff with less stress and fewer challenges. I also encourage you to make a "to don't" list and let other p...2025-01-101h 08
SassafrasCastWitchery for Troubled TimesIn today's episode I talk about witchery for troubled times -- with an emphasis on remembering that thoughts and prayers don't get it done alone: our own two hands do. We talk about being a footsoldier of justice and the emotional and physical self care that is absolutely necessary to make it sustainable. We discuss protective magic, working with guides and archetypes, and a summoning spell for purpose and action. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to...2024-11-181h 09
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 49: Intuition and Emotional Wisdom Intuition and Emotional WisdomIn today's episode I talk about intuition and emotional wisdom -- and how in order to commit to working with your own intuition, you also must commit to doing "the work" around your own emotional landscape. We talk about how to sort feelings from intuition insights -- what it feels like to be an empath vs being hypervigilant -- and how to understand when your inner wisdom is speaking to you, versus just cognitive bias or big feelings around a topic. Thiis episode was kind of a summary/companion piece to a two day Intuition and Emotional Wisdom workshop I...2024-11-011h 11
SassafrasCastCultivating Romance and Whimsy In Your LifeIn today's episode I invite you to cultivate an air of romance and possibility in your life. I use the term romance in an expansive way - meaning, seeing your life as an exciting and meaningful story that is unfolding. This is also relevant to those looking for romance within their love lives -- but to lead a truly romantic life is so much bigger than just cultivating a certain type of relationship. I give you suggestions for a morning ritual to help you cultivate a daily sense of romance and adventure, and show up for your dreamiest self. This e...2024-09-161h 06
SassafrasCastCreating Personal MilestonesIn today's episode I talk about creating personal milestones - and why you might want to! Creating a milestone for yourself deliberately during a challenging time can help you find the confidence to move forward and do what you need to do. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Julia Cameron: The Artists' Way: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-artist-s-way-30th-anniversary-edition-julia-cameron/6665657?aid=95956&ean=9780143129257&listref=personal-growth-healing-and-self-care& --- Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www...2024-09-021h 16
SassafrasCastMoving Away from Fortune-telling and Mind-Reading and Doing the Real WorkSassafrasCast Episode #46: Moving Away from Mind-Reading & Fortune-telling And Doing the Real Work In today's episode I talk about moving away from the ideas of mind-reading and fortune-telling: "What are they thinking about me? When will I get married? Will I get the promotion?" Instead I redirect my tarot practice towards showing up for the inner work that will lead to both long-term personal growth and better practical outcomes in the moment. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. ...2024-08-0257 min
SassafrasCastTarot-led Shadow WorkSassafrasCast Episode #45: Tarot Led Shadow Work In today's episode I talk about why shadow work is so powerful and give you a working method to do tarot-led or oracle-led shadow work on your own. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. --- Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Instagram.com/sassafrastarot http://www.twitch.tv/sassafrastarot https://www.tiktok.com/@sassafrastarot https://www.yout...2024-07-011h 12
SassafrasCastDeep Listening with Pattie Belle from SoulShepherd.loveSassafrasCast Episode 44: Deep Listening with Pattie Belle from SoulShepherd.love In today's episode I interview Pattie Belle from SoulShepherd.love about deep spiritual listening. We talk about the different ways to open the "mind's ear," her own practice for connecting with her guides, her hypnosis practice, and more. She offers us a DIY somatic inner listening method where we do a body scan and tune in to any messages our body may have for us. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at...2024-05-291h 12
SassafrasCastTime, Energy, Money: Claiming Sovereignty Over Your ResourcesIn today's episode I talk about claiming SOVEREIGNTY over your resources - time, energy, and money. We talk about what true sovereignty looks like - influence and wise choices, not total control. We talk about lies that our brains tell us around these topics, how to overcome self sabotage, and offer some ritual suggestions to help us step into our power around our resources. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Jul...2024-04-241h 08
SassafrasCastCultivating Faith In YourselfIn today's episode I talk about how showing up for your biggest life requires taking leaps of faith. Also, it's not about external faith - it's about having faith in yourself. It's about trusting yourself to land on your feet and have your own back. Included in the show is a 7 day self trust spell, and several psychospiritual tools to help you build trust and faith in your relationship with yourself. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. ...2024-04-171h 17
SassafrasCastBanishing, Releasing, and my Year of NoIn today's episode I talk about banishing vs releasing work - when to use each, as well as a frank discussion of mental health, intergenerational trauma, internalized bigotry, and other things that come up when we talk about releasing work and healing. I talk about my year of no, and how saying no can be a way to say yes to what matters most to you. In Witch You Got This, I offer you my daily(ish) releasing practice and elemental connection practice, which helps me feel grounded and like I'm moving in a healthy direction. This episode was recorded l...2024-02-271h 35
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Teaches You Tarot: Reversals, Reading Professionally, Other Ways to Work With Tarot (Episode 40)In today's episode I cover some different questions I've been asked about the tarot - reading with reversals, reading professionally and doing tarot parties, and also ways we can work with the tarot apart from divination - like somatic and meditative work, and ritual/spellcasting. I also share about my 8 week tarot course, Keys to the Kingdom, which is launching for the first time in February! This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in thi...2024-01-301h 24
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Teaches You Tarot: Reading Card Pulls and Spreads for Yourself and OthersIn today's episode I talk about connecting the dots between the possible meanings of a tarot card, and turning that information into a meaningful reading that will empower you or the querent to take action. We talk about one card and two card pulls, jumper cards, and spreads. I also give you helpful actions to take when you are stumped - either on the meaning of a card, or how to apply that card to a reading. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and o...2023-12-181h 48
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of CupsSassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of Cups (Episode 38) In today's episode I take you on a ~beautiful emotional journey~ through the suit of Cups in the tarot! We explore the element of water and the wisdom it has to offer on your emotional journey. As per usual, I include a small rant about harmful gender stereotypes and how much I am unwilling to apply them to the tarot. The King and Queen are equal and both approach this element with mastery. I also offer you an elemental visualization practice to help you work with your emotions as valued messengers. This epi...2023-11-201h 10
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of WandsIn today's episode I talk about the suit of WANDS in the tarot -- associated with the element of fire. We are talking about personal power, manifesting, goals, ambitions, and vision and visibility. This suit is about how we leave our mark on the world. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Playing Big by Tara Mohr: https://bookshop.org/a/95956/9781592409600 Today's song is Lady of the Harvest Moon by Rorie Kel...2023-10-241h 21
SassafrasCastEpisode 36: SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of SwordsPart three of my SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot series - focusing on the suit of swords. For beginners - this is a series that will get you up to speed with the full deck and get comfortable doing readings. For those of you who are already readers - this is going to be a nuanced discussion that goes beyond your typical "tarot 101" course and I hope you will add your thoughts and ideas to the conversation! In this second episode of the series we are covering the suit of swords - which represents the element of air. We journey through the sui...2023-09-111h 32
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of PentaclesEpisode 35: SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of Pentacles Part two of my SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot series - focusing on the suit of pentacles. For beginners - this is a series that will get you up to speed with the full deck and get comfortable doing readings. For those of you who are already readers - this is going to be a nuanced discussion that goes beyond your typical "tarot 101" course and I hope you will add your thoughts and ideas to the conversation! In this second episode of the series we are covering the suit of Pentacles - which represents th...2023-08-151h 33
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Major Arcana (Episode 34)In today's episode I kick off a series I will be doing for the rest of the year where I take you through a study of the tarot. If you're brand new, yes this will help you get comfortable with the cards and reading for yourself and others! If you're not - throughout this series I will be weaving in different perspectives, experiences and tips that are not found in your standard "how to read the tarot 101" class. For beginners this is a class that will get them up to speed - for those of you who are already readers...2023-07-311h 42
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 33: You Are A Unicorn Not a WorkhorseIn today's episode I encourage you to treat yourself like a rare, precious being rather than commodified labor. There is also an inner unicorn meditation. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: The Muse Tarot by Chris-Anne: https://themusetarot.com --- Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Instagram.com/sassafrastarot http://www.twitch.tv/sassafrastarot https://ww...2023-06-291h 18
SassafrasCastCLOSURECould you use a little bit of closure about something or someone in your life? In today's episode we talk about how to create healthy closure for ourselves -- because we deserve better than waiting around hoping we get it. episode is a magical and mundane toolbox of different ways to give yourself closure and begin to move forward in your power. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: (Be aware so...2023-05-151h 14
SassafrasCastMercury Retrograde as a Recovery RetreatIn which I encourage you to ignore your problems! Mercury Retrograde has made its way into our consciousness as a mainstream discussion point, even among non-witchy people. Is some of the fear and agony around Mercury Retrograde rooted in hustle culture and our societal obsession with busyness and productivity? I turn these ideas on their heads and invite you to turn Mercury Retrograde into a healing retreat for yourself - choosing to mindfully recover from the cult of stressful overwork over the next several weeks. I have some big and small suggestions for how to empower yourself around...2023-04-2354 min
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 30: What if it's all in my head?In today's episode I talk about balancing skepticism and spirituality. Many of us take an agnostic or skeptical view around what is really happening with spiritual/paranormal/supernatural phenomena, and yet feel drawn to magical practices. How do we reconcile this? I share my personal point of view that we don't have to reconcile it at all unless we want to -- we can opt to view belief as a tool, and use ritual and magic to have a meaningful psychological experience with measurable benefits on our health and happiness. There is evidence that ritual interacts with the subconscious mind...2023-03-191h 38
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 29: Magickal and Mundane Toolbox for Dealing with OVERWHELMA diverse set of ideas for helping with overwhelm and stress - both psychological and witchy/spiritual. In today's episode I offer you a toolbox with a bunch of different ideas for dealing with overwhelm and stress. I divide the ideas into four main categories: Embodiment, Beauty and Sacred Spaces, Words, and Creativity, and give you multiple ideas in each category, both witchy and mundane. Then I share with you instructions for a favorite practice of mine - a listening walk (including non-movement or low movement options for those who may not be able to physically take a walk). This ep...2023-02-191h 04
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 28: How To Read Tarot For YourselfIn which I point you back to your own wisdom and tackle common struggles. In today's episode I talked about how to read the tarot cards for yourself. This is not a "beginner's guide to tarot" episode, but it does contain some advice for beginners. We cover how to choose a deck for yourself - how to work with the tarot when you are new and unfamiliar with the meanings of the cards - when to read for yourself and when NOT to read for yourself - predictions versus perspective - keeping a tarot journal - self care around readings...2023-01-251h 37
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 27: Reflective MagickIn today's episode I talk about self reflection as a revolutionary act in a society that urges us to be constantly productive and constantly "on". We discuss magical and mundane ways to reflect, and how this can help with trauma, healing, and leading a meaningful life. ALSO: an end-of-year mirror ritual for you to try out! This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Kim Krans' Wild Unknown Tarot: https://www.thewildunknown.co...2022-12-2551 min
SassafrasCastThe Holy Saying of NoIn today's episode we are talking about saying no, in order to create a more spacious life to pursue what we really want. I talk about some reasons we say yes (or just let something happen) when we really mean no, and some strategies to help us feel able to say "no" with grace. I also share a ritual to create an amulet to help us say "yes" to what we really want, and "no" to what is not in alignment with it. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! S...2022-11-211h 15
SassafrasCastWitchy Weather Report 10.30.2022Today's readings were done with The Everyday Witch Tarot, by Deborah Blake with art by Elisabeth Alba. On the last Saturday of every month I go live for the Witchy Weather Report, where I pull one card for the month ahead - followed by as many one card pulls as I can fit into an hour. Patrons are guaranteed a reading if they want one, as a thank you for their support -- everyone else is first come first serve! I offer these readings freely each month but you are welcome to throw some love in the virtual tip jar: pa...2022-11-031h 03
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 25: 2022 Halloween Special with Shelby King from the Somnambulist Dreamcast!In which we spook you up creatively. In today's episode I collaborate with Shelby King from the Somnambulist Dreamcast. She has brought an original short story plus several poems to our annual Very Spooky Broadcast, and I have accompanied her words with live looped Spoopy Music (TM). Then we chat about our favorite Halloween/Samhain traditions. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. If you enjoyed tonight's show please subscribe to the Somnambulist Dreamcast with Shelby King! https://ww...2022-10-2545 min
SassafrasCastWitchy Weather Report 9.26.2022: Changing Our Minds and Finding Faith In OurselvesVirtual Tip Jar: paypal.me/roriekelly or Venmo@roriekelly Patreon: patreon.com/sassafrastarot Today's readings were done with The Everyday Witch Tarot, by Deborah Blake with art by Elisabeth Alba. On the last Saturday of every month I go live for the Witchy Weather Report, where I pull one card for the month ahead - followed by as many one card pulls as I can fit into an hour. Patrons are guaranteed a reading if they want one, as a thank you for their support -- everyone else is first come first serve! I offer these readings freely each month but...2022-09-2755 min
SassafrasCastBeing an Art Witch with Aaron Gabaldon(Plus a sneak peek at his new Astro*Luminary deck!) In today's episode I interview art witch and poet Aaron Gabaldon. He is about to start a kickstarter for a new oracle deck called the Astro*Luminary Deck - you want to get your hands on this deck! We talk about how to incorporate art into your magic whether you are an artist or not. We take a deep dive into his new astrology-based oracle deck (if you check out the video version of this podcast on youtube you can see several of the cards!) We also talk about using a...2022-09-271h 34
SassafrasCastBefriend Your Body, By Gosh! In which I rant about our workaholic, patriarchal society and encourage you to love your body as an act of beautiful rebellion. In today's episode I discuss how hard it is to love our bodies (and ourselves) and suggest a framework of befriending and showing up, rather than forcing ourselves to jump into self-love when it feels false and unattainable. I strongly reject wellness fads that equate health and self care with thinness, culturally sanctioned attractiveness and a "no pain no gain" mentality. Instead we explore being kind to our bodies just as they are, right now. I share practical and...2022-08-241h 47
SassafrasCastMusic and MagickIn which I explore ways to bring music into your magical and spiritual practice -- whether or not you have any musical experience or skills. In today's episode I share easily accessible ways to bring music into your practice, whether you are an experienced musician or someone who thinks they could never possibly make music. (I also tell you in no uncertain terms that if you think that. you're wrong: anyone can make music, yes, even you, and it doesn't have to be hard.) I remind you that you don't have to pass an entrance exam to make a creative m...2022-07-251h 27
SassafrasCastWitchy Weather Report 7.23.2022 - Cat's Eye TarotFor today's Witchy Weather Report I'll be using the The Cat's Eye Tarot by Debra M. Givin, DVM On the last Saturday of every month I go live for the Witchy Weather Report, where I pull one card for the month ahead - followed by as many one card pulls as I can fit into an hour. Patrons are guaranteed a reading if they want one, as a thank you for their support -- everyone else is first come first serve! I offer these readings freely each month but you are welcome to throw some love in the virtual tip ja...2022-07-2559 min
SassafrasCastOn Surrendering and Letting GoSassafrasCast Episode 21: On Surrendering and Letting Go In which I encourage you to lean into contradiction. In today's episode I talk about surrender and letting go - two things that the world tells us are good for our mental health, but there's no helpful instruction booklet to help us through these processes. Sometimes, instead of truly letting go, we repress the things we don't know how to face emotionally. This episode is about how to show up for yourself when you know it's time to surrender and let go of control -- but you have no idea how. This episode w...2022-06-211h 18
SassafrasCastChoosing Your Own Magical AdventureSassafrasCast Episode 20: Choosing Your Own Magical Adventure In which I sit on fences and say that ALL magical paths are the best path - it's science. In today's episode I talk about ritual and spellwork, and discuss the pros and cons of following a tried-and-true path such as rituals from a spellbook or a ceremonial tradition, vs kind of making it up as you go along and hoping for the best. Spoiler alert, I endorse both things and encourage you to choose the magical adventure that best meets your needs at any given moment in your life. Includes a set o...2022-05-3158 min
SassafrasCastWitchy Weather Report 5.28.2022 - The Wild Wood TarotFor today's Witchy Weather Report I'll be using the The Herbcrafter's Tarot, a gorgeous femme-centric deck infused with Latinx culture and spirituality created by Joanna Powell Colbert and Latisha Guthrie. On the last Saturday of every month I go live for the Witchy Weather Report, where I pull one card for the month ahead - followed by as many one card pulls as I can fit into an hour. Patrons are guaranteed a reading if they want one, as a thank you for their support -- everyone else is first come first serve! I offer these readings freely each month bu...2022-05-301h 13
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 19: Sacred MoneySassafrasCast Episode 19: Sacred Money In which I encourage you to befriend your money and honor your Big Feels about it. In today's episode I get on a small soapbox about how getting our needs met is a sacred act, and share ways to make our relationship with money more meaningful and spiritual. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Your Money Or Your Life by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez: https://www.goo...2022-04-121h 16
SassafrasCastWitchy Weather Report 3.26.2022 - The Herbcrafters TarotFor today's Witchy Weather Report I'll be using the The Herbcrafter's Tarot, a gorgeous femme-centric deck infused with Latinx culture and spirituality created by Joanna Powell Colbert and Latisha Guthrie. On the last Saturday of every month I go live for the Witchy Weather Report, where I pull one card for the month ahead - followed by as many one card pulls as I can fit into an hour. Patrons are guaranteed a reading if they want one, as a thank you for their support -- everyone else is first come first serve! I offer these readings freely each month bu...2022-03-2655 min
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 18: Caitlin Liz Fisher and the Emerald Deck of IntuitionSassafrasCast Episode 18: Caitlin Liz Fisher and the Emerald Deck of Intuition In which we encourage you to choose self care over hustle, and celebrate our hiccups. In today's episode I interviewed Caitlin Liz Fisher, a coach, podcaster, and oracle deck creator. We talk about Caitlin's calling as a coach for creative humans, especially humans who are queer, neurodivergent and disabled. We discuss their journey from a toxically restrictive 9-5 job, to creativity coach and creator of many things. And we discuss their oracle deck, The Emerald Deck of Intuition, which they developed to aid in their coaching programs. The Emerald D...2022-03-141h 14
SassafrasCastWitchy Weather Report 2.26.2022 - Parenting Ourselves & Grabbing Fate By The ReinsFor today's Witchy Weather Report I'll be using the Tarot of the Cloisters, a gorgeous round stained glass style deck by Michelle Leavitt! On the last Saturday of every month I go live for the Witchy Weather Report, where I pull one card for the month ahead - followed by as many one card pulls as I can fit into an hour. Patrons are guaranteed a reading if they want one, as a thank you for their support -- everyone else is first come first serve! I offer these readings freely each month but you...2022-02-271h 15
SassafrasCastPsychospiritual Toolbox For Personal HealingIn which I encourage you to give yourself ALL the gold stars. Think of this episode as a toolbox for your personal healing journey--whatever you may be recovering from. As always, psychospiritual advice is never a substitute for seeing a trained medical professional! Instead use these tools to aid you in moving through your recovery with a greater sense of grace and self-care. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links t...2022-02-1455 min
SassafrasCastWitchy Weather Report 1.29.2022 - Compassion for ourselves and others, emotional temperance and more.For today's Witchy Weather Report I'll be using the Tarot of the Cloisters, a gorgeous round stained glass style deck by Michelle Leavitt! On the last Saturday of every month I go live for the Witchy Weather Report, where I pull one card for the month ahead - followed by as many one card pulls as I can fit into an hour. Patrons are guaranteed a reading if they want one, as a thank you for their support -- everyone else is first come first serve! I offer these readings freely each month but you are welcome to throw some lo...2022-01-2954 min
SassafrasCastFinding Grace and Healing In the Bummer Cards of the TarotIn today's episode I discuss the "Big Bummer Cards" of the tarot -- in a real life context. This episode discusses how we can navigate the deeply challenging times on our lives that these cards represent. I discuss my top 4 - Death, The Tower, The Devil, and the 10 of Swords - and share strategies and ideas for navigating these incredibly difficult life experiences with self compassion, a sense of humor and an eye towards growth. Then I guide us through the process of creating a tarot card meditation to help us tap into the wisdom of a card we may...2022-01-1754 min
SassafrasCastMagic and Mundane Methods to Supercharge a New YearIn today's episode I talk about healthy and holistic goal setting based on your strengths and desires rather than should and shame culture. I discuss the difference between predictive and empowering, action-oriented new year's readings, and offer a trifecta of rituals to super charge your goals and dreams for the new year. I also rant a little bit about toxic diet culture. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Savannah Tillet o...2021-12-271h 33
SassafrasCastPsychospiritual Tools For BurnoutHi! This episode is about BURNOUT. In today's hustle culture I think most people have experienced burnout at least once. How can we deal with burnout in a holistic, spiritual way? This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Luminous Spirit Tarot App: https://luminousspirittarot.com Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Instagram.com/sassafrastarot http://www.twit...2021-11-241h 01
SassafrasCastDeath with Benefits: Spooky Story Episode with Prettie CreepieToday we have Raven from Prettie Creepie here to read user submitted stories about brushes with the paranormal. Raven is a professional ghost tour guide, musician, artist and writer. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Prettie Creepie: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrettieCreepie/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PrettieCreepie/ On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsyZFAET0xvNcRElDdm0Gw On Redbubble (get you some cute/creepie merch!): https://ww...2021-10-271h 20
SassafrasCastMoney Magick!-What if interacting with money could be joyful and deeply meaningful? -What if we viewed the act of providing for ourselves and our loved ones as a sacred act? -What if we healed our relationship with money? -What if I gave you a huge list of 30 different, totally accessible money magic ideas and spent a whole episode talking about my experiences with each one? (Maybe I should have led with that.) This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! This month's bonus episode is a ready-to-go healing ritual for healing our r...2021-09-201h 32
SassafrasCastBelief as a Tool and Witchy Community With Susannah from Antifragile TarotToday we welcome my dear friend and fellow tarot podcaster onto the show - Susannah from Antifragile Tarot! This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: SASSWitches on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SASSWitches/ ChaosMagick on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/chaosmagick/ Tommie Kelly's Adventures in Woowoo: https://www.adventuresinwoowoo.com Joanna DeVoe's Hippie Witch: http://www.joannadevoe.com...2021-08-141h 30
SassafrasCastHow to Use the Moon Cycle to Help you Manifest Your GoalsToday's episode has a blueprint for a new moon to new moon manifestation practice. I also share some takeaways from our recent Sassafras Tarot manifesting challenge, and also share a hack to harness the energy of the moment to assist you in your manifestation goal. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Witchipedia: A truly nifty online compendium of witchy info. http://www.witchipedia.com AstroSeek Moon Phase Calendar: https://mooncalendar.as...2021-07-1851 min
SassafrasCastHypnosis and Past Lives with Pattie Belle from SoulShepherd.loveToday we have our first ever GUEST INTERVIEW on SassafrasCast! Pattie Belle Hastings is a licensed and certified hypnotist who specializes in past life regression. Pattie Belle views her work as a healing modality and spiritual path. She explains: "Past life regression therapy is not about finding out if you're Cleopatra, but about actually healing energy strands or emotions that have been carried through life times." We take a deep dive into this topic and then co-lead you on a guided meditation to introduce you to a spirit guide. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - t...2021-06-221h 16
SassafrasCastGetting Started With, or Back To, a Witchy Spiritual PracticeIf you're looking for simple ways to get started building a spiritual or witchy practice into your life, this episode is for you. If you've had an on-again/off-again relationship with your practice, consider this episode your loving invitation to make it on-again, again! This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Join the Sassafras Tarot MANIFESTING CHALLENGE: Tune in for the kickoff livestream at 3pm EDT on Wednesday June 9th 2021 at facebook.com/sassafrastarot or twitch.tv/sassafrastarot Lin...2021-06-0158 min
SassafrasCastHonoring Difficult Emotions as Holy MessengersSassafrasCast Episode 7: Honoring Difficult Emotions as Holy Messengers This started as an episode about sacred anger, and I expanded it to honor the sacredness of all the emotions that challenge us. This is definitely more on the personal growth side than the witchy side -- but don't worry, I include a neat witchy ritual to reconnect with your most challenging emotion in the "Witch, You Got This" section. $5 and up patrons get a bonus episode and this time, it's a guided meditation to help you heal your relationship with your most difficult emotion. Sign up and claim this and other pe...2021-05-1335 min
SassafrasCastShadow WorkHelp bring Shadow Work (the album) to life: tinyurl.com/SupportShadowWork Shadow Work Resources: Rorie's Shadow Work Self Care Miniseries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuq4uwXizzKyXW1OK95Fnw-hmUcWu1gFk #ShadowWorkOctober from Mnomquah: http://mnomquah.blogspot.com/p/shadow-work-october.html Benebell Wen's Tarot and Shadow Work for Activating Dynamic Power: https://benebellwen.com/2017/06/20/tarot-and-shadow-work-for-activating-dynamic-power-online-course/ Joanna DeVoe's Shadow Love: http://www.joannadevoe.com/p/blog-page_14.html Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.Youtube.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter...2021-03-1247 min
SassafrasCastHow to Set and Manifest Goals in a Witchy, Holistic WayToday's show is about witchy and holistic ways to set, and manifest, goals for 2021 or anytime. It also includes an energy raising musical meditation at the end of the episode that you are welcome to meditate to or use as an aid in spellwork or ritual! Mentioned in today's show: Witchipedia.com is an awesome repository of information and has great correspondence tables. Get in touch! @sassafrastarot on Insta/Twitter Facebook.com/sassafrastarot sassafrastarot@gmail.com Order a reading!https://www.etsy.com/shop/sassafrastarot Music! Theme song: Magick Comin' by me, Rorie Kelly Final Musical Meditation: untitled, also by me, R...2021-01-1949 min
SassafrasCastWhat the BLEEP Do I Do With Crystals? Plus Ethical Sourcing and My Top 9 Today's show is in answer to a listener's question, "What the BLEEP do I do with crystals?" I talk about ethical sourcing and share about the 9 crystals I work with most personally (one's definitely just a rock) and what i do with them. Once again I encourage listeners to talk to rocks because it's 2020. Get in touch! @sassafrastarot on Insta/Twitter Facebook.com/sassafrastarot sassafrastarot@gmail.com Order a reading! https://www.etsy.com/shop/sassafrastarot Music! Theme song: Magick Comin' by me, Rorie Kelly Final Song: I Got This, a...2020-12-0849 min
SassafrasCastSpirituality and Self Care In Times of Chaos and UpheavalEpisode 3 discusses easy, no fuss spiritual self care during times of chaos and upheaval. I share a list of practical easy ideas plus a guided meditation to help you get some nurturing and insight from your higher self! My theme song is called Magick Comin' and is written by me, Rorie Kelly! The song at the end of this episode is called Silence Ends. You can find both of these songs on all major streaming platforms by searching "Rorie Kelly" and you can find out more about me and my music at http://www.roriekelly.com 2020-11-0445 min
SassafrasCastShadow Work and Dream InterpretationHello witchy friends! In this episode we are talking about shadow work and dream interpretation. These topics go hand in hand! I will talk about my go-to method for dream interpretation and also about how this can benefit your daily life. My theme song is called Magick Comin' and is written by me, Rorie Kelly! The song at the end of this episode is called Silence Ends. You can find both of these songs on all major streaming platforms by searching "Rorie Kelly" and you can find out more about me and my music at http://www...2020-09-2729 min
SassafrasCastIntroducing SassafrasCastThis is episode 1 of Sassafras Cast. In it, I introduce myself and my history with Witchy Stuff. The tarot deck I used for the Witchy Weather Report is the Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake, with artwork by Elisabeth Alba. You can find it here: https://deborahblakeauthor.com/books/non-fiction/the-everyday-witch-tarot-deck/ You can find information on my theme song, Magick Comin', and my other music, here: http://www.roriekelly.com You can find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @SassafrasTarot. You can support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/s...2020-08-0817 min