Sometimes even the best laid magical plans can go up in flames spectacularly (sometimes even literally- like when you go to smoke cleanse your house and set off all the smoke detectors).

What do you do when your beautifully planned ritual time doesn’t go according to plan at all? You pivot, lean into it, and accept what is happening instead of running for the hills.

Join Nicole in the backyard for some surprisingly yummy moon milk (made with the wrong herb because- of course it was), and a chat about what to do when magic goes wrong and you feel anything but magical.

Calendar mentioned:

Llewelyn’s 2026 Witch’s Calendar

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As the wheel of the year continues to turn, we welcome Beltane, a cross-quarter holiday that celebrates creativity and the life flourishing all around.

Join Nicole in her office today (not in the backyard) for ramblings and musings about all things Beltane and some super easy magic you can do to celebrate the season. With a little witchcraft sprinkled in for good measure.

You don’t have to be Wiccan (Nicole isn’t!), or a witch to celebrate this day, but if you do, it doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated.

Show Notes

Things mentioned in the episode:

Nicole’s Substack

Etsy shop for cool witchy printable planners, tarot spreads, and more.

Ripe Avocado Witch

(Amazon affiliate links)

Seasons of the Witch Oracle: Beltane Deck

MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge)

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Join Nicole in the actual desert backyard today. Background audio complete with birdsong, beeping cars, and airplanes, oh my!

We talk about the magic of the desert, learning to love the land on which you live, and deeply connecting to the spirit of place. This is applicable no matter where on earth you are, desert or otherwise.

We also discuss weather spirits, plant spirits, and more. Tips included for practicing backyard magic for people who don’t have backyards and live in cities or very small spaces with limited access to outdoors.

A fun, rambling episode literally in the backyard. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite beverage, and let’s talk desert magic!

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Welcome to the backyard! In this episode, we’re diving right into spring, where we discuss the wood element (it’s a Chinese medicine thing), the magic of it, and the pitfalls.

Nicole goes on a tangent about hormones, and then mashes up Chinese 5 element theory with western astrology. Learn how to harness the magic of the season, right in your backyard.

No fancy tools or pre-planned rituals required. Just a little awareness and intention.

Show Notes (and a Correction)

• Nicole mentions her Substack in this episode. Since recording the episode, she actually now has 2 of them. The Backyard Magic Substack goes along perfectly with this podcast: slightly irreverent tone, doesn’t take itself too seriously, but is still all about everyday messy magic. Go check it out here!
• Her second Substack is the one about deep healing (that’s the one mentioned in this episode) and is called Messy Magic Healing. Check it out here.
• Discover your dominant and secondary elements in Chinese medicine 5 element theory here.
• For another witchy podcast with a different spin, check out the Demystify Magic podcast.
• The calendar mentioned is the Llewelyn Witches’ Calendar for 2026.

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What happens when you finally decide to tackle the weed forest in your backyard? Aside from a lot of cursing and frustration, something magical, that’s what!

In this episode, I share how an incredibly mundane (and obnoxious) task turned out to be a huge shamanic teaching moment that has enhanced my connection with the land I live on in a completely unexpected way.

Have a listen as I explore the heart of what it means to practice Backyard Magic, quite literally.

Your magical practice doesn’t have to be complex or over-ritualized. It can be simple and can show up in the most mundane of tasks.

I also mention a time management course I am an affiliate for in this episode (this is how I’m able to schedule yard work time for myself without being overwhelmed. It’s a thing. People ask me all the time how I manage to get so much stuff done and this is how). For more details on that, check out The TOP Program here.

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Happy Spring Equinox! And if you're in the southern hemisphere, happy autumnal equinox!

In this episode I'm giving the lowdown on all the little rituals I'm doing to celebrate the spring equinox, Backyard Magic style.

We talk everything from seasonal affective disorder to simple and free things you can do to ring in the new season. A particular focus is given to desert magic and embracing a more extreme climate and seasonal shift.

If you're overwhelmed by the pretty aesthetics of witchcraft practices on Tik-Tok, tune in to learn how your rituals can be completely simple, low maintenance, and still just as magical.

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