S4 E6: Pleasure-centered witchcraft and goddess work with Vicky Gourlay

In this episode, we're tapping into a recording from the recent conference, Ritual, Creativity, and Art: Unlocking the Magic in Your Home. Tenae was interviewed by María Isabel Barreiro about how astrology can guide the creation of deeply personal, powerful daily rituals.I shared my journey of rebuilding my spiritual practice after losing my home in a wildfire and using astrology as a blueprint to create rituals, self-care, and to empower yourself.In the episode, we go over: How your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs can shape your ideal ritual styleThe power of the asteroid Vesta and the sixth house in your chartWhy rituals are essential for connection, consistency, and sacred self-devotionHow your home can become a living altar and sacred containerWhy so many people struggle with consistency—and how to overcome it with astrology-based ritualsConnect with María Isabel BarreiroWebsite: https://www.ritualcreativityandart.com/

In this episode, I'm joined by Afura Nefertiti who is a returning guest and a long-time friend and fellow witch. Afura and I are discussing her shift towards working more with feminine energy and how the masculine structures and systems she's worked with in the past still serve her... but are no longer her most important focus in her life or spiritual practice. She shares about how she is opening up to receive more rest, support, and creative expression and talks about how our patriarchal society overvalues productivity.Learn more about the topic of feminine versus masculine energy - which is present in all of us, regardless of gender - during Afura's presentation in The Goddess Within Summit, a free virtual event happening April 28-30, 2025. Click here to get your free ticket!Connect with AfuraWebsite: https://writingwitch.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/afuranefertitiPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thewritingwitchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@afura_the_writing_witchYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheWritingWitch/?sub_confirmation+1

In this episode, I'm sharing my very personal stories of coming out as a witch, as polyamorous, and as bisexual - and how each new layer of authenticity that I've uncovered has led me closer and closer to the goddess within. We're talking about what goddess work is - and what it isn't. Did you know that you can practice goddess work... without every worshipping or even working with a goddess directly? You absolutely CAN and I'm sharing lots of ideas for rituals to help you connect with goddess energy, including my own personal goddess practices. But what goddess work is truly about is softening into beauty, opening your heart to receiving, releasing shame around pleasure and rest, and honoring your truest desires and authentic self. ---You'll learn all about these topics, how to work with specific goddesses, and reconnecting to pleasure without shame at the free Goddess Within Summit, happening April 28-30, 2025! Click here to get your free ticket.We are also exploring these ideas in-depth inside the Starlight Coven Inner Circle, where you can get personalized support on defying convention and living your most magickal life. Click here to learn more.

In this episode, I'm joined by Jill McArthur who is a professional tarot card reader with a focus on empowerment and self-reflection. Jill is a third-generation witch with roots in a magical lineage, beginning with her grandmother, who was an herbalist in Pakistan. Jill and I talked about her journey into working with tarot as an intuitive, but also reflective tool. She shared about some of her own practices with tarot as a wonderful support in "present-telling" - really being in the present moment and reflecting on your current circumstances, rather than anxiously living in the potential future. Jill also dispelled some common misconceptions about tarot. Connect with Jill Website: www.ottawatarot.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jilligramm Want to learn more about tarot and other methods of connecting with your intuition? Join us February 26-28, 2025 for The Oracle Within: A free 3-day summit for connecting with your intuition & cultivating self-trust. Click here to get your free ticket now. The Witch of Lupine Hollow - Embodying Simplicity in Magick, Ritual & Self-Care The Inner Circle - The Witch of Lupine Hollow The Starlight Coven: Inner Circle the most intimate online community of finally have a consistent spiritual practice and live your most magickal life with the seasons, moon + astrology I WANT TO LIVE A MAGICKAL LIFE! Dear Modern Witch... It's time for you to fall madly in love with your own life. When you dedicate.

In this episode, I'm sharing the juicy story of the #1 time I didn't trust my intuition - which centers around my big breakup back in 2023 so we're really spilling the tea here. Post-breakup, I've found myself on a journey to non-monogamy which has been deeply personal and healing - and trusting myself has been the key to getting here. I talk in this episode about a time when I had an intuitive hit, but didn't trust it, and another time when I heard the hit loud and clear and followed it through. In both instances, the nature of my intuition was quiet, direct, and very certain, which is a notable way to differentiate intuition from fear and external influences - it's always quiet and never chaotic.I'll be talking a lot more about these themes of what it means to really trust your intuition during the free Oracle Within Summit happening February 26-28, as well as sharing more stories and examples from my own life! Click here to get your free ticket now!The Witch of Lupine Hollow - Embodying Simplicity in Magick, Ritual & Self-CareThe Oracle Within Summit - The Witch of Lupine HollowThe Oracle Within A Free 3-Day Summit for Connecting with Your Intuition and Cultivating Self-Trust Awaken your intuition, learn to trust yourself, and step into your most magickal life among a supportive community of fellow witches February 26-28, 2025 Presented by The Witch of Lupine Hollow • An Empowered Modern Witches Summit REGISTER FOR FREE February

In this episode, I'm joined by Desiree Diaz who is a multifaceted practitioner in spirituality, witchcraft, and energy healing. We talked about the importance of allowing your spiritual practices to evolve, the significance of intuition in your life and spirituality, and how to connect with intuition through various tools, including plants. Desiree shared about how intuition can ultimately make your life easier and her favorite plants that aid in intuitive work. Connect with Desiree Website: https://www.sacredwisemagick.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredwisemagick TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sacredwisemagick Desiree will also be a speaker for The Oracle Within: A free 3-day summit for connecting with your intuition & cultivating self-trust. The event is happening all online from February 26-28, 2025. Click here to get your free ticket now!

In this episode, I'm joined by Mel Gutierrez, who is a yoga teacher, personal trainer, energy healer, dominatrix-in-training, and a scientific-minded body researcher who bridges the gap between science and magic. She is a cool ass person and I'm so excited to have her on the podcast! Mel and I talked about the intersection of sex and death, rather than the usual phrasing of "life and death", and how these two often-taboo tools and experiences are powerful ways to empower ourselves. She shared about the idea of the body as the first temple of manifestation and also how we can hold the nuanced reality of disease and illness. We discussed concepts such as conscious kink, seeing sex as something creative, and knowing that death is a force beyond our control. It's a super juicy episode and probably in one of my top ten fave interviews ever.... so give it a listen!. Connect with Mel Website: https://www.melgutierrez.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebodywitch/

In this episode, I'm joined by Celeste Larson, author of one of my favorite books, 'Heal the Witch Wound.' Celeste shared with us her journey as a pagan witch with a focus in ancestral and earth-based spirituality. We had a great conversation about what it means to live a magical life, the significance of community and retreats, and the history and healing journey associated with the witch wound. Celeste talked about her personal witchcraft practices, including ancestor work and the changing nature of her craft, particularly in relation to the seasons. Buy Celeste's Book: https://www.amazon.com/shop/lupinehollow/list/1W7CW5FY73YZ5 Connect with Celeste: https://magebymoonlight.com https://www.facebook.com/magebymoonlight https://www.instagram.com/magebymoonlight/

In this episode, I'm joined by Emily Lewis, also known as Emily the mystic, who is an intuitive mentor and Akashic records expert. She helps her clients discover their soul's essence and purpose, heal from past traumas, and manifest their dreams using the Akashic Records, a multi-dimensional, energetic library of information about the universe and the soul. Emily explains that accessing the records involves using psychic and intuitive senses. Through the records, individuals can learn about their past lives, understand how those lives impact their present, and heal from past traumas. Emily shared that anyone can learn to access the Akashic Records and use them for guidance and healing in their daily lives. Connect with Emily: Website: https://www.emilythemystic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilythemystic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilythemystic/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/emilythemystic

In this episode, I'm excited to share about a brand new quiz I've created to discover your core witch wound and connect with a dark goddess to help you heal - so you can start living your most magickal life! I'm discussing the five core witch wounds that are collective, ancestral wounds from the time of the Witch Trials and how working with dark goddesses can empower you to confront and heal these wounds. I'm also talking about several ways you can work with dark goddesses for healing including journal, tarot, and working with your astrology chart. Click here to take the quiz now:  https://www.witchoflupinehollow.com/darkgoddessquiz