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Between the Worlds PodcastBTW 89: Page of Wands – Awkward Awakenings, with Alice Sparkly KatIn this episode with post-colonial astrologer Alice (AKA Ace) Sparkly Kat, we discuss the meaning of Venus in the Fire Signs and rendezvous with the Page of Wands, awakener of inspiration, exultation of salamanders, awkward definer of boundaries. When this card comes up in a reading, it's a sign that there's a new opportunity that wants to be seized. Prepare for the thrill of new adventure! **********************************FIND OUT MORE ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTSBetween the Worlds - Designing Your Own Tarot Spreads Workshop - Sunday, 25 August, 2024 11am PST. Live Call (on Zoom) and pdf, p...
2024-08-131h 13Between the Worlds PodcastBTW 88: The King of Cups, Alchemist and Pharmakon with Brian CotnoirThe King of Cups brews a potent medicine. Drinking it will change you. This King is an alchemist, bringing out the secrets you've kept hidden within. He is a trance inducer, a seducer, mixer of poisons and medicines. When the King of Cups appears in your life, you are about to encounter the Mysteries, you will become wiser, more relational. Your life will change. You may feel confused, inspired, turned on, transformed, besotted. Join us today to learn more about the power of this king, Lord of the Waves and Waters, King of Undines and Nymphs, with our special g...
2024-06-281h 44
New Visionary PodcastThe Transformative Power of Prioritizing Your Art Practice with Beth PickensArtists, are you ready to get inspired? Join us for an uplifting and empowering discussion with author and arts consultant Beth Pickens. Here’s what we discuss:1. Why Beth is so passionate about providing guidance and wisdom for artists, and what motivated her to write Your Art Will Save Your Life and Make Your Art No Matter What.2. The life-changing impact that comes from prioritizing our creative work and actively carving out studio time.3. Benefits of joining an artist community and connecting with fellow creatives.About Beth:...
2023-10-0539 min
At the Heart of ArtS1E1 Celeste SeitzMeet Celeste Seitz, an artist from my hometown of McKinney, Texas. Her mediums include Japanese calligraphy, street art, murals, and sculpture. When I said in the intro that she was a renaissance woman, I didn't even realize how much so until we talked! She's so interesting and I know you'll be as fascinated as I was.
Show notes/references:
Book: Make Your Art No Matter What by Beth Pickens https://www.bethpickens.com
Calls for art; Art Cafe https://www.callforentry.org
Celeste's Links;
IG: celeste_seitz_artist https...
2023-07-2857 min
Sagittarian MattersBETH PICKENS: Live Advice on Dating, Revenge, Asking, Volunteering, New project announcements and MORE.BETH PICKENS: Live Advice on Dating, Revenge, Asking, Volunteering, New project announcements and MORE.
We are over the moon to welcome noted Capricorn BETH PICKENS back to the show to give
Advice on Revenge, Dating, Asking for things, Working for free, Having a life, a new press, two new classes AND MORE.
Beth Pickens is the author of the books Your Art Will Save Your Life and Make Your Art No Matter What.
Today's episode was guest edited & produced by our theme song composer, Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs. Thank you Carolyn!
You can find Beth...
2023-07-2046 min
Mind Your PracticeYes, You're An ArtistEp 8. Yes, You’re An ArtistWelcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I am here to tell you that yes, you’re an artist. And yes, absolutely, you ought to keep making your work. *****Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Join Homework Club where you’ll get monthly homework, workshops, live QnA's, and an accountability pod, hand chosen by me. Go to bethpi...
2023-04-2705 minMind Your PracticeDo Take It EasyEP 7: Do Take It EasyWelcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I will make a case for resting, which will only help your creative work. *****Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Join Homework Club where you’ll get monthly homework, workshops, live QnA's, and an accountability pod, hand chosen by me. Go to bethpickens.com to learn more. You can find me on...
2023-04-2506 minMind Your PracticeYour Greatest ResourceEp. 6 Your Greatest ResourceWelcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I will talk about your greatest resource as an artist: your creative community. *****Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Join Homework Club where you’ll get monthly homework, workshops, live QnA's, and an accountability pod, hand chosen by me. Go to bethpickens.com to learn more. You can find me on Instag...
2023-04-2006 minMind Your PracticeAdventures in RejectionEP 5: Adventures in RejectionWelcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I will talk and talk and talk about rejection and how to make friends with it. *****Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Join Homework Club where you’ll get monthly homework, workshops, live QnA's, and an accountability pod, hand chosen by me. Go to bethpickens.com to learn more. You can find me...
2023-04-1807 minMind Your PracticeNot a Ladder but a ContinuumEp. 4 Not a Ladder but a Continuum Welcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, we turn a ladder on its side. *****Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Join Homework Club where you’ll get monthly homework, workshops, live QnA's, and an accountability pod, hand chosen by me. Go to bethpickens.com to learn more. You can find me on Instagram at @bethpickensconsulting. Thanks...
2023-04-1306 minMind Your PracticeIt Was Perfcet...Ep. 3 It Was Perfcet...Welcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I will talk about the illusion of perfection. ******Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Join Homework Club where you’ll get monthly homework, workshops, live QnA's, and an accountability pod, hand chosen by me. Go to bethpickens.com to learn more. You can find me on Instagram at @bethpickensconsulting. Thanks for listen...
2023-04-1109 min
Sagittarian MattersEpisode #273-VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS with MORGAN and an Unsolicited Vegan Food Review from Beth Pickens! Vegan Poke, Bam Milk, Chocolate Covered Chickpeas, Miyokos, Meal Train Advice and MORE.Morgan is a frequent contributor to Sagittarian Matters. She is the former purveyor of Dovetail Bakery, and loves dry crunchy foods more than any earthling could understand.
Beth Pickens is the author of the books Your Art Will Save Your Life and Make Your Art No Matter What.
Beth is an arts consultant, a CAPRICORN, and an esteemed friend to the show.
You can join her homework club RIGHT NOW at bethpickens.com .
Foods we discuss this episode:
Golden beet poke
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2023-04-091h 09Mind Your PracticeSurrendering to the SuccessWelcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I surmise that it’s easier for artists to get success than to enjoy it. As usual, I've included homework!*****Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Join Homework Club where you’ll get monthly homework, workshops, live QnA's, and an accountability pod, hand chosen by me. Go to bethpickens.com to learn more. You can find me on Inst...
2023-04-0607 minMind Your PracticeAre You Too Old To...?Welcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I will consider the lies we are told about aging. *****Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Join Homework Club where you’ll get monthly homework, workshops, live QnA's, and an accountability pod, hand chosen by me. Go to bethpickens.com to learn more. You can find me on Instagram at @bethpickensconsulting. Thanks for listening and keep making art.
2023-04-0407 minBetween the Worlds PodcastBTW 76: The World Needs Your Art, with arts consultant Beth PickensIn this episode, in honor of the creative magic of the Court of Cups, we speak with art consultant Beth Pickens, author of Make Your Art No Matter What, and Your Art Will Save Your Life; and host of the podcast, Mind Your Practice.. Talking with Beth inspired us to roll up our sleeves and recommit to our creative work, and we know it will for you as well. We talk about why artists are important, how to keep making work even if you're feeling depressed or anxious, and how to build a life that can support your creativity...
2023-02-101h 08
Everything is FineCreativity As a Balm (with Beth Pickens!)Kim's on tour this week so we're answering a few listener questions (like how Lucky magazine actually came to be!) and, afterwards, Jenn interviews author Beth Pickens all about tapping into creativity in the new year — how to start, what to do when you're stuck, forming new habits, finding realistic flow, and most of all: how to use our creative goals as a balm and not a weapon against ourselves. Beth can be found on Instagram @bethpickensconsultingHer "Homework Club" for artists and creators of all stripes can be found at bethpickens.com...
2023-01-0951 minBetween the Worlds PodcastBTW 74: Solstice Season Yuletide SpecialWe're pulling out last year's Solstice decorations and flying through the frosty air. Come to our Yuletide podcast party and hear all the meaning of the upcoming holiday and get a sneak preview of our upcoming Court of Cups season. Think cauldrons of inspiration, sea monsters, grand romances, and searches for the Holy Grail. Join us!**********************************BETWEEN THE WORLDS CHARIOT YEAR: RIDE OF YOUR LIFE WORKSHOPIn this course, you'll learn how the Chariot Year can help us reach for our goals, focus, and step into our most exalted form! (All while avoiding...
2022-12-191h 03
HP Podcast Backlog 2Makin’ Art No Matter What (Beth Pickens)Our guest this week, Beth Pickens went to school to be a therapist but decided to go the unconventional path and create her own job title. She is passionate about fanning the flame within artists to “safeguard” their creative practice, grow their businesses...and make their art (no matter what)Connect with Beth Pickens: https://www.bethpickens.com/Access full show notes here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/050ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:How do we know when we are ready to go “all in'' wi...
2022-10-2727 min
Sagittarian MattersEpisode #260-BETH PICKENS- Advice on Art, Opportunities, Problematic Friends & MORE! Plus- vegan food reviews w DAWN RIDDLE, and Nicole mentions COVID.We are over the moon today to have honored Capricorn BETH PICKENS on the show to dole out advice on accepting opportunities and making time for your art practice. PLUS we answer a couple vintage advice questions about problematic friends and how to accept your character assets that have gone out of wack.
PLUS beverage reviews from DAWN RIDDLE & friends, and Nicole tells you how she got the novel CORONAVIRUS 19.
TUNE IN!
Beth Pickens is the author of the books Your Art Will Save Your Life and Make Your Art No...
2022-06-2837 min
Sagittarian MattersEpisode #251-BETH PICKENS -Advice on breakups, burnout, money, artist statements, making friends & MORE.We are over the MOON today to have esteemed Capricorn BETH PICKENS join us for a very special Beth's Birthday edition of the show.
She gave us advice about breakups, burnout, Changing your relationship with Money, artist statements, making friends and MORE.
Beth Pickens is the author of the books Your Art Will Save Your Life and Make Your Art No Matter What. Find Beth, her books & Homework club on instagram @bethpickensconsulting or at bethpickens.com.
2022-01-1738 minBetween the Worlds PodcastBTW 52: 8 of Pentacles – Getting In The Flow with Alejandra Alejandra Luisa León, the Lioness OracleToday we’re talking about the 8 of Pentacles, all about mastering your craft and makin’ those coins. When the 8 of Pents comes up, you’re being called to know your craft so well, to be so confident in it, that you can innovate. You’re not checking to see what other people are doing or if you’re getting it right. You’re paying attention to the materials and listening to what wants to emerge. Whether that’s in your practice as a witch or a musician, or a podcaster or whatever you’re doing. Your real work and practice begins...
2021-09-091h 07
HP Podcast Backlog 1Make Your Art No Matter What | Beth Pickens“Being willing to ask for things means you will get more.” Beth went to school to be a therapist but decided to go the unconventional path and create her own job title. She is passionate about fanning the flame within artists to “safeguard” their creative practice, grow their businesses...and make their art (no matter what) Connect with Beth: https://www.bethpickens.com/ TOPICS: How do we know when we are ready to go “all in'' with our art? Safeguarding your creative practice (finding the time, etc) Going for the ask and building y...
2021-06-1427 minBetween the Worlds PodcastAnnouncing... The Empress Workshop - Erotic Magick for Joy, Pleasure, and AllureCURRENT WORKSHOPS JOIN US FOR THE EMPRESS WORKSHOP. The Empress Workshop: Erotic Magick for Joy, Pleasure, and AllureIn this workshop, we call in the Empress, pleasure Queen and the tarot avatar of Venus, goddess of love, luxury, beauty and creativity, and we practice her sacred arts. Erotic Magick teaches you how to:Have more funEmbrace eroticismIncrease your personal powerTurn sensuality into an act of rebellionBoost your confidencePractice magickAnd Become more fully yourselfRight now the Sun and Venus are both in Taurus. Beltane, the pagan fire holiday celebrating sexuality and fe...
2021-04-2903 min
A Mighty Practice24. Should I Keep Going? with BETH PICKENSToday on the podcast we have BETH PICKENS, the author of Make Your Art No Matter What: Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles (Chronicle Books, 2021). Beth is a Los Angeles-based consultant for artists and arts organizations. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. Since 2010, she has provided career consultation, grant writing, fundraising, and financial, project, and strategic planning services for artists and arts organizations throughout the U.S. She team-teaches an entrepreneurship course at the California Institute of the Arts School of Theater and teaches workshops at universities, companies, and art spaces throughout the co...
2021-04-1642 min
Make it a Pear!Fun is not optional, joy is not a luxury.Click to join us next week! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/145167719557
Beth Pickens: https://www.bethpickens.com/
What is Let's Sketch Tech? -- https://appearworks.com/link-tree/
2021-03-2907 min
Sagittarian MattersEpisode #229-BETH PICKENS, MORGAN & KAIA WILSON with Vegan food reviews, Amazing Race, femmes & dog advice!Today we are over the moon to serve you up a CLIPS SHOW. These are never-before-heard clips of some of our favorite regulars, rescued from the cutting room floor.
MORGAN taste tests chocolate tahini spread & oatley yogurt, BETH PICKENS talks about the time we applied to the Amazing Race as queer femme friends, and KAIA WILSON gives advice on reactive dogs & new homes.
You can find Beth Pickens and her new book, Make Your Art No Matter What at bethpickens.com, &
Kaia Wilson (starting in March) will be offering remot...
2021-02-2231 min
You Sound Like a GirlCode switchingIn this episode, we hear from Shallion Dixon and Alessandra Ruiz on code switching -- what it means to them and how it’s impacted their voices; how it's a form of erasure; and how a person can both use it to their advantage and reject it as a form of oppression.
Links from our discussion!
Define and dig deeper into code switching -
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/code-switching
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/04/13/177126294/five-reasons-why-people-code-switch
Dare greatly and get vulnerable with Brené Bro...
2020-11-1318 minA Mighty Practice15. Art-making as Self-care.In this episode I'll talk about how art-making is not a "self-indulgent" activity but vital to our survival and the survival of others.
Thanks to Beth Pickens, whose work inspired this podcast. Check out her counseling practice here:
http://www.bethpickens.com
Get on the waitlist for our next 12-week coaching program below. Enrollment opens December 15th!
https://www.amightypractice.com/coaching
Share your feedback on this podcast episode here:
https://www.amightypractice.com/feedback
2020-11-0611 min
Sagittarian MattersEpisode #212-BETH PICKENS!!! Advice on attachment, activism & making art during fascismWe are over the moon to welcome back Honored Capricorn BETH PICKENS back to the show to answer your questions about neurotic coworkers, attachment styles, cohabitation, avoiding activist burnout and MAKING ART DURING FASCISM.
You can sign up for Beth's mailing list RIGHT NOW at bethpickens.com. She will be announcing TWO new secret projects in October, and it will behoove you to get in on the ground floor. So go! Bethpickens.com
In this episode we also mention TheLovelandFoundation.org and https://postcardstoswingstates.com/.
xoxoxoxo
2020-09-2837 minBetween the Worlds PodcastSTAY TUNED! Between the Worlds picks up again next week with the 5 of CupsWe're taking the week off as Carolyn adjusts to parenthood.Next week we'll pick right back up where we left off - as Amanda talks 5 of Cups with poet Ariana Raines!*****Subscribers! Keep a lookout for a very special download arriving in your inbox in the near future.*****Get in touch with sponsorship inquiries for Between the Worlds at betweentheworldspodcast@gmail.com.Or, contact Amanda, or Carolyn below to book a session or just to find out more:*****Amanda Yates Garcia (art witch...
2020-02-2000 min
Tierney TalksBeth Pickens - More Money 2020Send us a textBeth Pickens helps artists. She invented her own job, combining counseling and arts management, and now works as a consultant for artists and arts organizations in L.A. She is also the author of "Your Art Will Save Your Life" and the host of Getting Real About Money workshops. Beth is a Capricorn, like me, and we meet on the first day of Capricorn season for a powerful conversation about working from home, working with other people and working on our relationship to money. LISTEN TO HEAR HOW YOU CA...
2020-01-051h 06
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 38: Support for the Dark Moon Time of YearHere are some of the resources Sarah mentioned:Native Land projectThe Sogorea Te Land TrustWishtoyo's Chumash Village projectShayne Case's Toki Amanwani projectNorth American Traditional Indigenous Food SystemsAll My Relations Podcast
Learn More About Your Host Amanda Yates GarciaTo join Amanda's MYSTERY CULT on Substack click here.To order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CLICK HERE.Amanda's InstagramTo book an appointment with Amanda go to www.oracleoflosangeles.com
2019-11-2829 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 36: Reclaiming Your Heart — Tarot Magic to Dissolve the Patriarch WithinA huge thank you to Casey Zabala of the Witch's confluence for organizing a beautiful event. A huge thank you to everyone there that participated. To learn more about the Witch's Confluence, go here.************************************Links!Amanda Yates Garcia (art witch, healer, writer):www.oracleoflosangeles.comTo sign up for Amanda's newsletter, CLICK HERE.To order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CLICK HERE.Amanda's InstagramAmanda's Facebook**Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (musician, artist, producer):www.c...
2019-11-1444 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 30: Going In Deep With Your Cards of the YearWe're back with Season 3 of Strange Magic!In this episode we review our Empress and Hanged Man predictions from the beginning of the year to look at what's come true and how it's all played out. We also take a deep dive into a review of our own cards of the year in the hopes that you'll be inspired to check back in with your cards as well. xo**********************************References from the ShowTo pre-order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CLICK HERE.The Mindfulness Conspiracy essay by Ronald Purser in...
2019-10-031h 02
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 28: How to Make Spells Work for YouIn this episode we discuss every witch's favorite subject: spells. Do they work? HOW do they work? Are they safe? And we dish some delish spells stories of our own.*****Links!*Amanda Yates Garcia * (art witch, healer, writer):www.oracleoflosangeles.comCONTRIBUTORSAmanda Yates Garcia, Sarah, Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs.
Learn More About Your Host Amanda Yates GarciaTo join Amanda's MYSTERY CULT on Substack click here.To order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CLICK HERE.Amanda's Instagram
2019-07-0451 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 26: Solstice -- Your Guide to Solar CelebrationsWoot, woot! It's summer Solstice, the holiday where witches in the northern hemisphere light up their grills, put on their frills and... collect rain water in crystal bowls. Tune in to find out simple ways to celebrate with your people. We give you alllll our magical Solstice tips.Notes from the show:This year, in Los Angeles, Solstice comes on June 21st at 8:54am PST.For more information about Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs' event at the Getty, click this link.Amanda mentions the book "Witta" by Edain McCoy. The familiar blessing is...
2019-06-1948 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 25: The Hanged Man - Stuck? Frustrated? This is a job for the Hanged Man!Hang tight, the Hanged One is here to show you how to get through difficult times. The Hanged One tarot card gets a bad wrap, but we show you the bright side on this episode of Strange Magic.You might need this episode if:You feel like no matter what they do nothing changes, i.e. you feel stuck in an uncomfortable positionYou are in an uncomfortable and groundless time period in your lifeYou feel frozen, or unable to respond, disassociated and disengagedYou are in a situation where there’s nothing you can do to improve yo...
2019-06-1353 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 24: Connecting To Your IntuitionWe were so excited about this episode we put it out a day early! Intuition. Is it real? Is it just wishful thinking? Can you trust it? How do you listen to it? In this episode we answer these questions and more.In this episode, you'll find out just what intuition is and why it's useful. Also, Sarah and Amanda share some of the things they wish someone had told them when they first started practicing this stuff on their own.****Links!*Amanda Yates Garcia * (art witch, healer, writer):...
2019-06-0522 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 23: Feminism and the TarotIn this episode, we go into every witch's favorite subject: feminism! Sarah and Amanda discuss friendship and the 3 of Cups; to complete or not to complete with the 4 of Wands; getting frisky with the Page of Cups; powering up with the Queens; and yes, we finally address the Motherpeace controversy. Tune in!Feminism and the tarot is one of our favorite subjects and we could go on about it all day. We get personal and relational in this episode, and that's what makes it so juicy and real... just like feminism! We know you're going to love...
2019-05-3050 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 22: Justice - How to Bring it All Into BalanceIn this episode Sarah and Amanda talk about Major Arcana XI, the Justice card. If you're having legal issues, have fallen out with a friend or loved one, or keeping running in to the same old drama, this is the episode for you.We talk about goddesses of wisdom and their bloodthirsty, devouring shadows. We talk about squaring up with your values (remember those?). We talk numbers (if you ever wanted to know what 11-11 means now's your chance). We talk swords and blindfolds -- bet you didn't know Justice could be so hot!In...
2019-05-161h 01
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 21: Free Life Hacks from Witches Who KnowIn this episode we give witchy advice for some of our listeners' most pressing problems. Tune in to hear Sarah and Amanda roll up their sleeves and become life hacktivists, tarot-style.We answer questions about patriarchy and questions about ambition.We tell you the secret tricks that helped us create lives we love.We problem-solve about what to do when that one pesky card KEEPS showing up.AND we discuss what to do if you want to come out as a witch, but don't live in Los Angeles where there's literally...
2019-05-0933 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 20: Which Witch Are YOU?In this episode we interview some of our favorite witches to find out what witchcraft means to them. Tune in to hear from an art witch, a sex witch, a decolonialist witch, and a famous astrologer witch, and remember... there's a witch wherever you arrrrrreeeee.In fact, hearing from all of these other witches can help you understand where witchcraft fits into your world. We want to hear from you! Don't forget to let us know what kind of witch you are when you leave your five star review for us on iTunes.Witches you'll...
2019-05-0230 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 19 : Wheel of Fortune - Learning To Trust Your FateIn this episode we discuss the weird and wonderful world of the Wheel of Fortune, including as many wheel puns as possible -- wheely, wheely good ones!But seriously folks, this card is special. Full of arcane symbols, great wisdom about luck, acceptance, surrender, fate, destiny, and recognizing that to everything there is a season.Respect that the universe works according to its own laws of time and space. Show up in truth, authenticity and humility and you are golden. *********************************NOTES FROM THE SHOW:Let it be known that it was Em...
2019-04-251h 18
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 18 : Our Tarot Journeys - Sarah shares her story about becoming a tarot readerIn today's episode, Amanda interviews Sarah about her slow tarot journey into becoming a professional reader.Sarah gets personal and talks about her initial resistance to being a reader, discussing some of what she's learned in her 15 years with the cards, and gets deep into her love of the tarot.Thanks for tuning in! *********************************Links!Amanda Yates Garcia (art witch, healer, writer):www.oracleoflosangeles.comAmanda's InstagramAmanda's FacebookCarolyn Pennypacker Riggs (musician, artist, producer):Carolyn's Instagram
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2019-04-1828 min
Sagittarian MattersEpisode #154-CHICKPEA ICE CREAM & ARTIST ADVICE! with Morgan & BETH PICKENS!!Today on the show, fan favorite MORGAN joins us to taste CHICKPEA ICE CREAM at Little Bean in Portland, Oregon. Then, Friend-to-the-Show BETH PICKENS jumps in the mix to help an artist who is having an emergency as their artist residency.
Find Little Bean at littlebean.com, and Beth Pickens at bethpickens.com or buy her book, Your Art Will Save Your Life, from Feminist Press.
2019-04-1221 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 17 : Our Tarot Journeys - AYG on Becoming a WitchIn this episode, Sarah interviews Amanda about how she came to tarot and when she became a witch.Our hope is that by listening to our stories about how we came to make tarot, magic, and witchcraft such a huge part of our lives, that you will be inspired to think about your OWN tarot journey.The world comes to us in the form of stories. As we tell our stories of how we came to our beliefs, we reveal our processes of discovery, resistance, and ultimately, empowerment.Thanks for tuning in!
2019-04-1135 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 15 : Tarot Grids — A Special Technique to Learn the CardsMost of the time when we pull tarot cards, we arrange them into spreads basically at random. But that doesn't really help us understand the story of the cards as it was intended by tarot's inventors. When we lay the Major Arcana out in grids, we can understand how the "Fool's Journey" evolves and also get a better understanding of how the cards relate to each other when they come up in a reading. *********************************Links!Amanda Yates Garcia (art witch, healer, writer):www.oracleoflosangeles.comAmanda's InstagramAmanda's Fa...
2019-03-2850 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 14 : Strength — The Lady of the BeastsThe wild witches of the west are back with Season 2 of Strange Magic!In this episode we discuss Major Arcana 8, the Strength card. Also known as The Lady of the Beasts, and sometimes simply, Lust, this card helps us find and celebrate our inner wild thing.If you're:having to endure a situation you’re not sure you can enduretrying (maybe struggling) to get in touch with your creativityif unconscious drives are encouraging you to do things you consciously know you shouldn’t doif you’re ready to expand beyond what you always thought you we...
2019-03-2151 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 13 : Your Cards of the Year for 2019 — Personal and PoliticalIn this episode, Amanda and Sarah discuss the steamy Cards of the Year combo for 2019: The Empress and the Hanged One. We discuss how to apply YOUR cards of the year to your own life, and how to use them in your magical practice. Sarah and Amanda dish on what they expect from THEIR cards of the year and how they handled their cards from 2018. +++++Links!**Amanda Yates Garcia (art witch, healer, writer):**www.oracleoflosangeles.comAmanda's InstagramAmanda's Facebook**Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (musician, a...
2019-01-0144 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 12 : The Chariot — Your Path Towards VictoryIn this episode, Amanda and Sarah discuss Major Arcana 7: The Chariot.Sometimes known as the victory card, the Chariot teaches us how to align our will so that we can accomplish our goals. A protective symbol, the Charioteer helps us establish healthy boundaries and tame our fiercest inner (and outer) critics.We talk about the history and evolution of this card, what it can teach us and how to use the card as a tool in our magical practice. Of course, we also ruminate on examples of this card in pop culture, and get into...
2018-12-2755 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 11 : The Lovers — Your Relationship To LoveIn this episode, Amanda and Sarah discuss Key 6: The Lovers.We talk about the history and evolution of this card, and what that can teach us. We talk about ways to relate to this archetype and ways to make magic with it. We discuss some energies of this card through pop culture, some shadow sides of this card.+++Here are some references from the episode:all about love by bell hooksListen to the Rumi poem referenced being read out loud here.Queen singing "We Will Rock...
2018-12-2047 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 9: The Hierophant — The Work of Work, Teachers & Teachings, Accessing Your Purpose, & Becoming the MediumThis key is very important, it marks a turning point in the major arcana. It is the first tarot card where traditionally, we see more than one person. This is the first card where we see a kind of hiearchy represented. There is an exchange between the High Priest and their God/Goddess/Goddexx, and between the High Priest and those assembled to listen.Find out our interpretations, and some magical and practical ways to work with this powerful archetype.... Some Hierophant Archetypes we discuss:Gurus Getting Me Too'edW...
2018-12-0639 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 8: The Emperor — Creating the World You WantThe Emperor is structure, stability, planning, and well, empires. We talk about the patriarchy, power, and ways to work with this card positively, and magically. How can we reimagine power, and take up space in our own life more?...We reference the work of adrienne maree brown : Emergent Strategy.The link to the article about alpha wolves that Amanda references, by Carl Safina, can be found here.The link to the Cher quote we were talking about can be found here.Links!**Amanda Yates Garcia (art witch, healer, writer):**
2018-11-2934 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 7: The Empress — Creativity & Fertility — the Perils and PleasuresThe Empress is the Queen of Queens. Like the HIgh Priestess she sits, but her throne is in nature, and it is daytime. She is mother earth, she is Venus, she is love and creation and sex and generative processes. She’s an open rose, one who has been pollinated and is activated by pollination. She’s sex, pleasure and the pursuit of. The integration of all the cards before her, she is ego and intuition, personal power and surrender. Find out more ways to work with her and for her, in this episode....Some Empr...
2018-11-2243 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 6: Your Questions Answered!We get asked a lot of questions and we love it! In this episode we discuss a couple of ones we have received often.Tune in to this episode to learn more about how we think about serving clients through spiritual advising, and different ways to connect with a spiritual practice outside of "God" or "Goddess" worship.....Links!**Amanda Yates Garcia (art witch, healer, writer):**www.oracleoflosangeles.comAmanda's InstagramAmanda's Facebook**Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (musician, artist, producer):**Carolyn's Instagram
2018-11-1521 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 4: Samhain — Rituals for Halloween (+ to hex or not to hex)Vocab:Samhain: - Pronounced "Sow-wen", Samhain is the witches holiday on October 31st honoring the ancestors and celebrating the 3rd harvest.Magic: - changing material reality or consciousness according to one's will; often combines symbols, emotional charge and action to initiate transformation . Hexing: A spell directed towards another person or group with the intention of causing them harm. Binding: A spell cast on another person or group with the intention of preventing them from doing harm. ....Books Mentioned in the PodcastLaurie Cabot with Tom Cowan. "Pow...
2018-10-3132 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 2 : The Fool — Start at the BeginningThe Fool often appears at the beginning of a journey. At those times we launch ourselves into a new course of action, often because we don't know how difficult it will be once we get into the thick of it. But The Fool is surrounded by guides, guardians and protectors. In this episode, learn how you can access some of yours.....Links!**Amanda Yates Garcia (art witch, healer, writer):**www.oracleoflosangeles.comAmanda's InstagramAmanda's Facebook**Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (musician, artist, producer):**...
2018-10-1822 min
Between the Worlds PodcastSM 0: Meeting Us WitchesJoin us for our very first episode of Strange Magic where we introduce ourselves and our podcast and describe what you can expect throughout our podcast season. We share our perspectives on where magic is right now, how we see witchcraft, what to expect from a tarot reading, and a few tips on how to use tarot in your magical practice. Tune in and say hi.
Learn More About Your Host Amanda Yates GarciaTo join Amanda's MYSTERY CULT on Substack click here.To order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CL...
2018-09-2121 min
ArtgasmYour Art Will Save Your Life with Beth PickensWe love LA! Arts consultant and author Beth Pickens joins Allison to discuss the practicalities of being an artist. We talk about living in cities, the importance of community for artists, making art during fascism, how to keep your art practice from destroying your mental health, the queer legacies in art, and so much more. More topics: Nostalgia | Protestant work ethic | Internalized ableism | Wealth Disparity | Bootstrap Myth | Expanses of time as anathema to the creative process | LA is a cookie jar | The value of creative skills | Failure as liberation | Politicized bodies | Mi...
2018-05-291h 12
odd programLadycast ep 34: The Women's March + a quick chat with Indira CesarineThis week I share a few sounds and stories from the Women's March on Washington this weekend. After that, I have a quick interview with Indira Cesarine, curator of the UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN exhibit at The Untitled Space in NYC.
You can read more about the exhibit here: http://untitled-space.com/uprise-angry-women-group-show/
Things we talked about:
The Untitled Magazine: http://untitled-magazine.com/
Making Art During Fascism, the pamphlet from Beth Pickens: http://www.bethpickens.com/test/
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2017-01-2426 min