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SassafrasCastFinding Your Quiet Inner Voice and Letting it LeadI started SassafrasCast several years ago as a project purely for my own joy and fun. I loved witchy podcasts and I was getting deep into my own spiritual practice and I wanted a space to just share about that and the different topics I'd been getting excited about. It's reached an endpoint not because I don't enjoy the podcast anymore - but because life is full enough that I have to be honest with myself about what stays with me as I go into 2026 and what I leave behind so I can stop spreading myself too...
2025-11-171h 03
SassafrasCastWorking with the Element of AirSassafrasCast Episode 60: Working with the Element of Air In today's episode I talk about connecting with the element of air, which I associate with communication, information, and winds of change. 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.youtube.com/@SassafrasTarot Order a re...
2025-10-1443 min
SassafrasCastSassafrasCast Episode 59: Working with the Element of Earth.In today's episode I talk about how to work with the element of earth in your spiritual or folk magick practice. 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.youtube.com/@SassafrasTarot Order a reading from the Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com...
2025-09-0458 min
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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