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We begin this week under a full moon in Taurus. Leaning into that steady, determined Taurus energy that helps intentions actually last. If you’ve been wanting to release a habit, commit to a new practice, or celebrate how far you’ve come since spring, this lunation is a supportive place to begin, even with something as simple as a journal page or a few minutes outside under the moon.

I chat about Mercury going retrograde in Scorpio and how to cope. Yes, it can bring miscommunications, tech hiccups, and scheduling weirdness, but it can also be a gift if we treat it like an invitation to slow down. We dig into how to think before we speak, reread the text before we send it, and be extra mindful of words that might sting. You’ll also hear a quick tarot and oracle check-in, including a boost of recognition and a reminder to choose fun that still feels good the next day. I pull cards from the Halloween Tarot and the Oracle of Forgotten Witches for some good news.

The heart of this Cozy Coven Chat is ancestor veneration and how to make it work for you. We explore who “counts” as an ancestor (including stepfamily, adopted family, and chosen connections), how to call in ancestors of the, and easy rituals like a dumb supper or a simple ancestor altar. I also talk about working with grief, honoring loved ones and pets who have passed, and why connecting with ancestors can create real belonging without the drama. Subscribe for more Samhain season support, share this with a witchy friend, and leave a review with the ancestor practice you want to try next.

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Samhain energy is here. The veil is thin and so is our patience (at least for some of us). We start with a real check-in: if you’re exhausted, stretched too thin, or secretly dreading plans you normally love, you’re not broken. You’re burned out, and that deserves honesty and grace.

We pull two powerful cards to frame the week. First, the Kratt, a warning about overwork and the way productivity can turn into a self-made trap. From there we talk about why burnout has felt on the periphery since COVID and how nervous system stress can linger in the background of everyday life.

Then we turn to The Star from the tarot, the reminder that relief is possible, luck can return, and your magic works better when you stop forcing it.

You’ll also hear my take on Scorpio season, the Taurus full moon, and a simple manifestation prompt that cuts through overthinking: what would you wish for if it could be granted?

To bring it all down to earth, we kitchen witchcraft and seasonal rituals you can actually do while tired: simmer pots, soups and stews, pumpkin spice as a spell, tea herbs, offerings like candy on your altar, and the deep healing that can come from making an ancestral recipe. I also share a “bless the bones” practice you can do alone or with kids, plus journal prompts to help you name what you’re done carrying from my favorite book on kitchen witchcraft: Witch in the Kitchen: Magical Cooking for All Seasons by Cait Johnson

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We begin the week in the nergy of the Libra new moon, and Venus retrograde in Scorpio stirring up relationship truths and personal imbalance.

I share one of my favorite tools for self-check-ins that I learned from Granddaughter Crow: the four bodies. We look at the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual layers of your life and how they tangle together, especially when stress gets stored in the body. If you’ve ever wondered why a pain, ache, or “stuck” feeling won’t move, this framing helps you ask better questions and make kinder choices.

Tarot adds some clarity to the week with the Eight of Ghosts, a clear invitation to walk away from what drains your cup, and an oracle pull on Agathos Daimon that challenges us to stop only reading about spirituality and start practicing it.

Then we take another dip into Halloween history with jack-o-lantern folklore. I read an 1851 poem, “The Romance of Jack-O’Lantern,” unpack the Stingy Jack legend, and track how turnip lanterns in Ireland became pumpkin carvings in the United States. We close with modern witchcraft ideas you can try right away, from pumpkin prosperity bowls and abundance magic to inner child healing and shadow work that looks “normal” on the outside but carries real intention.

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