Life has been lifing lately… so today’s episode is a little different.

I’m sitting down for an impromptu Big Crystal Energy life update to share some of what’s been happening behind the scenes—the good, the stressful, the completely chaotic, and, of course, the witchy.

I’m talking about burnout, family life, the absolute saga happening at our historic property in Augusta, Georgia (including our first official squatter 😬), and why I’m realizing that something has to give when it comes to how much I’m trying to juggle.

I’m also sharing some of the bigger changes I’ve been thinking about lately: simplifying my life, protecting my energy, reevaluating the future of the Crystal Library episodes, and a three-year dream that could eventually take my family back to the California coast.

And because spooky season is officially here, there’s plenty to look forward to. I’m sharing my upcoming travels through Atlanta, Augusta, Charleston and Savannah, a witchy desert retreat in Tucson, and my Halloween trip to New Orleans for the Anne Rice Vampire Ball—and my very first séance.

Then I pull out the Seasons of the Witch: Mabon Oracle for the Maple Tree Spread, a five-card reading centered around abundance, success, momentum, boundaries, and one question that feels especially important right now:

What if success isn’t about doing more—but having more of your time back?

Plus, I’m giving you a little sneak peek at what’s coming for Season 4 of Big Crystal Energy: glamour + divination.

This one is messy, personal, reflective, and very much a snapshot of where I am right now. Because sometimes Big Crystal Energy looks like manifestation, magic and beautiful rituals…and sometimes it looks like trying to protect your energy while life is absolutely lifing.

✨ In this episode:

• Life lately, burnout, and why I’m craving less
• The ongoing chaos at our historic Augusta property
• Energy clearing, boundaries, and protecting your peace
• Why I’m reconsidering my Tuesday Crystal Library schedule
• My three-year dream of moving back toward the California coast
• Spooky season travels, witchy adventures, the Vampire Ball + my first séance
• The Maple Tree Oracle Spread for abundance and success
• Why slowing down may actually be part of becoming more successful
• A sneak peek at Season 4: glamour magic + divination

And if you’re a diviner with an unusual or fascinating divination practice—or a glamour magician with something to share—I want to hear from you. I’m already dreaming up Season 4 and would love to discover some incredible new voices to bring onto Big Crystal Energy.

Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Please message me with any questions or comments.
bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

Apache Tear was one of the very first stones I ever chose as a child, long before I knew anything about crystal meanings, shadow work, or the symbolism this little piece of volcanic glass would eventually carry for me.

I found it while visiting a witchy shop in Omaha, Nebraska with my dad during a complicated period of my childhood. My parents were divorced, I was moving back and forth between two homes, and as an only child I often found myself caught in the middle of adult emotions and situations I didn’t yet have the language to understand.

Decades later, I still have that same tiny Apache Tear.

In this episode of The Crystal Library, I explore the geology of Apache Tear, its relationship to obsidian, and the striking way this almost-black stone can become translucent when held to the light. That physical characteristic becomes a powerful metaphor for shadow work: not eliminating the darkness, but becoming willing to see what is actually there.

We also explore Apache Tear’s modern associations with grief, mourning, protection, forgiveness, emotional release, and resilience, along with a message from Colette Baron-Reid’s Crystal Spirits Oracle about allowing grief to move rather than suppressing it.

I also take a careful look at the commonly repeated story behind the name “Apache Tear.” Rather than presenting modern crystal lore as authenticated Indigenous history, I talk about why it matters to distinguish documented history, widely repeated metaphysical stories, and our own spiritual interpretations.

This episode becomes deeply personal as I reflect on childhood grief, emotional inheritance, forgiveness, and the work it has taken to hold two truths at once: that some experiences affected me deeply, and that my parents were also human beings navigating their own wounds with the tools they had available to them.

We talk about:

• Apache Tear geology and its connection to obsidian
• Why some Apache Tears appear translucent when held to light
• The history and modern lore surrounding the stone’s name
• Grief that exists beyond death and obvious loss
• Childhood grief and the loss of stability
• Shadow work as self-awareness rather than self-rejection
• Protection as staying grounded and present with difficult emotions
• Forgiveness without rewriting what happened
• Simple ways to work with Apache Tear for journaling, meditation, and emotional reflection
• Why the stone I chose as a child carries an entirely different meaning for me now

Sometimes a crystal enters our life before we have any idea what it will eventually mean to us.

And sometimes, years later, we realize we have changed enough to finally see the story it has been holding with us.

Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Please message me with any questions or comments.
bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

Mabon marks the Autumn Equinox, a threshold between light and darkness, abundance and release, growth and the quieter season ahead. For me, it also marks the final episode in my Wheel of the Year series.

In this episode of Big Crystal Energy, I’m exploring the history and meaning of Mabon, including why the name itself is much more modern than many people realize. I talk about Mabon as the second harvest, the symbolism of the Autumn Equinox, and what this season can teach us about gratitude, discernment, balance, and recognizing what has already grown in our lives.

I also dive into some of my favorite Mabon correspondences, including crystals, herbs, colors, scents, foods, deities, and older harvest folklore. I explore traditions surrounding apples, grapes, bread, harvest celebrations, and the final sheaf of grain, along with the deeper connection between abundance, impermanence, and the approaching darker half of the year.

I share a beautiful Mabon ritual written by Raechel Henderson from the 2024 Llewellyn’s Sabbats Almanac, centered around gratitude, recognizing your personal harvest, working with Hestia, and turning your blessings into meaningful action.

And because I am always going to bring divination into the conversation, I also share some of my favorite seasonal decks, including the Seasons of the Witch: Mabon Oracle, the Seasons of the Witch: Autumn Tarot, and the Mabon journal, along with several simple three-card spreads you can use during the season.

More than anything, this episode asks one question:

What is your harvest?

Not what are you still chasing or what do you still need to accomplish, but what is already here because of the work, energy, love, and intention you have poured into your life?

In this episode:

• The history of Mabon and the Autumn Equinox
• Why Mabon is considered the second harvest
• Gratitude, balance, discernment, and seasonal transition
• Mabon crystals, herbs, foods, colors, scents, and deities
• Autumn folklore and older harvest customs
• Apples, grain, bread, grapes, and harvest symbolism
• A simple Mabon ritual inspired by Llewellyn’s Sabbats Almanac
• Working with Hestia and hearth energy
• Seasons of the Witch: Mabon Oracle
• Seasons of the Witch: Autumn Tarot
• Three simple Mabon tarot and oracle spreads
• Closing the Wheel of the Year and preparing for Samhain

And don’t worry, Samhain is still coming. I consider that one of those essential Big Crystal Energy episodes that deserves its own space every season.

Until next time, friends, keep bringing your own Big Crystal Energy into the world.

Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Please message me with any questions or comments.
bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com