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The journey of a witch isn't a straight path—it winds, shifts, and transforms as we discover new tools, insights, and connections. In this soul-stirring conversation, author Asa West opens up about finding magic and meaning through both writing and witchcraft.

Asa shares the pivotal moment of discovering her mother's hidden tarot cards as a teenager, sparking a lifelong relationship with divination that evolved from frustration to fluency. She describes her breakthrough realization that came when she finally pushed the guidebook aside and learned to "read the cards like a comic strip," allowing them to tell their own stories rather than reciting memorized meanings. This approach transformed her practice and offers listeners a refreshing way to connect with their own cards.

We explore the limiting nature of witch labels in modern practice. While social media encourages practitioners to identify strictly as green witches, kitchen witches, or divination witches, Asa suggests a more fluid approach—embracing different aspects of practice as they call to us rather than boxing ourselves into rigid categories. "You can absolutely have a specialty," she explains, "but don't let it define your entire practice or your entire person."

The conversation takes a fascinating turn toward representation in tarot, with Asa recounting a touching reading where a client saw themselves truly reflected in a modern, inclusive deck—something impossible with traditional imagery. This moment highlights how contemporary decks are making spiritual tools more accessible and meaningful for diverse practitioners.

Whether you're new to tarot, questioning your path as a witch, or simply curious about how magic and creativity intertwine, this episode offers wisdom, practical advice, and permission to forge your own unique magical journey. Listen now to discover how embracing fluidity in your practice might unlock deeper connections to your craft.

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Witchcraft and mindfulness might seem like separate paths, but they intertwine in powerful ways that can transform your magical practice. Drawing from her three decades as a practicing witch, Jenny C Bell shares her profound experience at a women's silent meditation retreat and the unexpected ways it deepened her craft.

The journey begins with vulnerability as Jenny acknowledges her initial resistance to silence. As a self-described Gemini moon who "loves to chat," the prospect of a day without speaking triggered anxiety. Yet this discomfort revealed exactly why the practice proved so transformative. Through guided meditations, silent meals, mindful walking, and periods of complete stillness, something magical happened – a collective shift from resistance to release.

What makes this conversation particularly valuable is how Jenny bridges esoteric concepts with practical application. She explains that witchcraft fundamentally depends on presence – "you can only make magic in the present moment" – making mindfulness not just complementary but essential to effective spellwork. The resistance we feel toward silence mirrors our resistance to shadow work, that crucial process of confronting what lies beneath our conscious awareness.

The most compelling insight comes through Jenny's explanation of "tending your own garden" – the understanding that personal spiritual work creates ripples that extend far beyond ourselves. When we create space for silence, we process emotions that would otherwise keep us awake at night. When we engage in meditation and mindfulness, our spells gain clarity and power. The ego loosens its grip, allowing our authentic magic to flow.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or simply curious about incorporating more mindfulness into your life, this episode offers accessible entry points. Try a silent meal, a five-minute meditation, or a walk without distractions. Your magic – and your life – might transform in ways you never expected. Ready to discover what happens when you embrace the power of sacred silence?

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Step into the aromatic world of tea witchcraft as SM Harlow, author of "A Tea Witch's Grimoire" and "A Tea Witch's Crystal Brews," shares her unique magical journey blending ancestral wisdom with modern practice.

Harlow's path weaves together multiple cultural traditions—her Mexican grandmother's curandera (faith healing) practices, her Japanese heritage explored through Reiki, and Chinese tea ceremony mastery. This rich tapestry forms the foundation of her approach to tea magic, where brewing becomes a sacred act of intention setting and manifestation. Listeners will discover how Harlow's early work at a metaphysical shop and holistic tea house shaped her understanding of herbs and healing long before she coined the term "tea witch."

What makes this episode particularly valuable is Harlow's emphasis on accessibility. You don't need expensive tools or rare ingredients to practice tea witchcraft. Even a simple teabag can become magical—use the string for knot spells, draw sigils on the tag, or transform it into a pendulum. Her practical advice cuts through the complexity often associated with magical practice: "Trust your intuition. If peppermint is screaming out at you, grab it, don't question it." This intuitive approach makes magic approachable for practitioners at any level.

The conversation expands into Harlow's newest magical exploration—crystal grids combined with tea brewing—creating a powerful system for channeling energy toward specific intentions. Whether you're seeking balance, manifestation, protection, or healing, these techniques offer practical applications for everyday magic.

Ready to transform your daily cup into something magical? Listen now and discover how ancestral whispers can guide your practice, one brew at a time. Subscribe for more conversations with magical practitioners and leave a review to help others find our coven!

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Imagine being raised in a family of Christian healers, only to discover that your true spiritual path lies in embracing the very practices they warned against. This is the remarkable journey of Granddaughter Crow, a Navajo shaman, witch, author, and spiritual guide who joined me for one of our most illuminating conversations yet.

Born into the Navajo Nation but raised with strict Christian dogma, Granddaughter Crow was groomed from birth to become a spiritual leader—just not the kind she ultimately became. After being cast out at 17 for questioning religious teachings, she spent years denying her innate spiritual gifts until a life-altering injury forced her to confront her true calling. Her story powerfully illustrates how our greatest challenges often become doorways to our authentic path.

What makes this conversation particularly relevant for witches and spiritual seekers is Granddaughter Crow's approach to shadow work through animal guides. Her book "Shamanism and Your Shadow" focuses on four animals traditionally considered taboo—the raven, snake, owl, and wolf—and transforms them into powerful allies for inner healing. As she explains, these creatures, like our shadow aspects, have been misunderstood and feared, yet contain profound wisdom and power when approached with respect and openness.

The most transformative insight? Shadow work exponentially increases your magical ability. By integrating those hidden aspects of yourself—those gifts and traits you've buried due to shame or fear—you become whole, and wholeness is the source of true magical power. For anyone who has struggled with feeling disconnected from their spiritual gifts or who fears exploring their shadow, Granddaughter Crow offers gentle but powerful guidance, beginning with simply acknowledging that the natural world sees you as much as you see it.

Whether you're new to shadow work or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation offers practical wisdom, emotional resonance, and a profound reminder that our power lies in embracing all aspects of ourselves—especially those deemed taboo.

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Caroline Hull's journey from "cradle Catholic" to witch illuminates a path many women are walking today—reclaiming spiritual connection outside traditional religious structures. When the podcast strategist and coach discovered "Mary Magdalene Revealed," something profound awakened within her. The realization that this biblical woman's story had been deliberately altered and diminished by patriarchal forces mirrored Caroline's own experiences of feeling silenced and disconnected.

As a homeschooling mother of three daughters, Caroline faced a critical choice: continue within religious traditions that didn't fully honor women's voices or embrace a more authentic spiritual path. She chose courage, gradually exploring witchcraft, goddess spirituality, and earth-based practices while maintaining transparent conversations with her children about this evolution. Rather than rejection, she found remarkable support, particularly from her scientifically-minded teenage daughter who encourages her mother's authenticity even when Caroline still sometimes hides her witchy books when guests visit.

The parallels between Caroline's spiritual transformation and professional evolution are striking. As a "Voice Keeper" for women in business, she helps clients overcome the very blocks she faced—finding confidence in their voice, trusting their message, and creating content aligned with their authentic selves. This powerful mission emerged organically through her own healing journey, as she recognized how women's voices have been systematically suppressed throughout history, just like Mary Magdalene's.

For anyone questioning their spiritual inheritance or feeling called to explore beyond religious boundaries, Caroline's story offers gentle permission and practical wisdom. Her integration of Mary Magdalene on her altar alongside other spiritual tools demonstrates that evolution doesn't require wholesale rejection of our past—sometimes the most powerful reclamation comes from rescuing the sacred feminine elements that were always hidden within traditional religions. Ready to explore your own authentic spiritual voice? Caroline's journey reminds us that sometimes our greatest power emerges when we finally stop dimming our light.

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Fortune telling is a skill anyone can develop with practice, patience, and trust in their intuitive abilities. The journey isn't about having special gifts but about opening yourself to different ways of receiving information through your clear senses.

• Everyone can read cards and develop their intuitive abilities
• Clear senses manifest differently: seeing (clairvoyance), hearing (clairaudience), feeling (intuition), or even smelling
• Studying tarot academically can sometimes block intuitive reading
• Oracle cards can be an easier starting point than tarot for beginners
• Card reading is storytelling – weaving together images into a narrative
• Divination helps change outcomes rather than predicting fixed futures
• Meditation helps open channels to receive intuitive information
• Don't give your magic away for free – energy exchange is important
• Reading for strangers helps build confidence and skill without pressure

Join our coven this April for a live class on spiritual protection, covering everything from tarot cards and crystals to herbs, baths, charms, and making Florida water. Learn comprehensive ways to protect your energy while developing your divination practice.

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Jenny C. Bell shares her personal journey and evolution of celebrating the Witch's Wheel of the Year, offering fresh perspectives on how to make these eight annual Sabbats more meaningful and connected to your actual lived experience.

• The Witch's Wheel comprises eight Sabbats: two equinoxes, two solstices, and four cross-quarter days
• History behind these celebrations is often murky and controversial within the witchcraft community
• Celebrating one-day rituals or focusing too much on historical accuracy can create disconnection
• Pay attention to the actual seasons where you live rather than following generic celebrations
• View each Sabbat as a "slice of the year" rather than a single day celebration
• Cross-quarter days serve as transition periods between major seasonal energies
• Gardening and herbalism offer practical ways to connect with seasonal changes
• Each season carries unique energy: Imbolc (spark), Spring (renewal), Beltane (beauty), Summer (joy), Lammas (harvest), Autumn (release), Samhain (honoring death), Winter (rest)
• Modern witches should evolve rather than just romanticize the past

Text me through my website or reach out on social media to continue this conversation about evolving your seasonal celebrations.

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In this heartfelt premiere episode of Cozy Coven Chats, host Jenny C. Bell invites listeners into her personal spiritual journey—a winding path from Catholic child to closeted witch to published author and coven founder.

Jenny shares the pivotal moment at age 10 when her CCD teacher's dismissal of animals having souls sparked her first spiritual crisis. This led to her discovery of witchcraft as a teenager, where she felt an immediate, profound connection that felt like coming home. Yet societal pressures and professional concerns as a teacher pushed her to hide this authentic part of herself for years.

Through health struggles, workplace toxicity, and personal challenges in 2018-2019, Jenny experienced what she calls a "spiritual awakening" that forced her to surrender and rebuild. This transformation included daily meditation, yoga practice, and eventually reclaiming her witchy identity publicly—a move that transformed not only her sense of self but also led to creating an online coven community and securing a book deal.

Jenny reflects on her journey as a spiral rather than a linear path, drawing parallels to Joseph Campbell's "hero's journey" where we must leave home to return transformed. She defines a witch today as "someone wild who has shaken off cultural norms to tap into their intuition," embodying the rewilding process she herself underwent.

Ready to share your own witch's journey? Connect with Jenny on social media or visit JennyCBell.com to possibly be featured on future episodes of Cozy Coven Chats.

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