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

In this episode, I'm joined by Athena Hatch, a vibrational energy alchemist, to discuss the practice of light language and its powerful ability to help us heal and release trauma. Athena has an expansive background as an herbalist, trauma release guide, yoga/breathwork/meditation instructor, III reiki master, and a grief tending practitioner/guide.  Light language is a sensory language that can be spoken or sung and helps you connect with your higher self. Athena shares her personal journey of finding light language after leaving the military and provides super practical tips for tapping into light language for the first time and incorporating it into your daily life. Connect with Athena: Website: https://heal.me/athenahatch Facebook: https://facebook.com/AliHatch Instagram: https://instagram.com/ahatchintime Other: https://allpoetry.com/AthenaAlkidemos --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

In this fun compilation episode, I'm sharing conversations I had live on Instagram with five of our incredible speakers from the 3rd annual Empowered Modern Witches Festival, happening March 18-20, 2024. In each segment of the episode, you'll hear us talk about how we met and our personal stories, what consistency means to them in their spiritual practice, and about their free presentation and All-Access Pass bonus for the festival. Here's who you'll meet in this episode: 1. Mandi Em, author of Witchcraft Therapy and Feral Self-Care, about leaning into the messy magic of life 2. Aunt Carla, your witchy godmother, about BIG magic and working with the moon phases 3. Karrie Myers, astrologer and podcast host, about working with the astrology transits of 2024 4. Afura Fareed, The Writing Witch, about seasonal living 5. Lorriane Anderson, co-creator of the Seasons of the Witch oracle decks, about having a consistent tarot practice Tune in for a preview of the festival, then get your free ticket here! --- The Empowered Modern Witches Festival March 18-20, 2024 Join thousands of other modern witches in setting intentions for a more consistent spiritual practice this spring equinox! Get your FREE ticket here: https://lupinehollow.krtra.com/t/XECVwQY8i4Yf --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

Have you ever wanted to work more with the moon phases but weren't sure what exactly to DO? It's one thing to do a new or full moon ritual but how do you really bring your awareness to the moon on a daily basis, so it becomes a habit, deeply ingrained in your spiritual life? Tracking the current phase of the moon, as well as the zodiac sign and where it activates in my own astrology chart, is the practice I have been most consistent with on a daily basis for nearly eight years. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what I track about the moon phases on a daily and weekly basis, including: The phase, sign, and house in my chart and what the energy of that combination is all about What I want to do with this energy, especially around the new moon, full moon, and dark moon I'm also giving you an inside look at the weekly email I send to members of the Starlight Coven with the exact crystal, plant, mini rituals, and affirmations I shared for the new moon in Pisces, (as an example of what we send every week for the current moon phase!) --- Join the Starlight Coven! In the most intimate community of witches on the internet, you'll find all the support and resources you need to finally have a consistent practice and live your most magickal life. Join today: https://lupinehollow.krtra.com/t/bYjMPu96KyoQ --- Get your free ticket for the 3rd annual Empowered Modern Witcehs Festival, happening March 18-20, 2024! Join thousands of other modern witches in setting spring equinox intentions for a more consistent practice this year. You'll learn from some of your favorite witchy authors, astrologers, and more, including Lorriane Anderson, Aunt Carla, and Wendy Mata, about ways to really stick with your rituals. Sign up now: https://lupinehollow.krtra.com/t/XECVwQY8i4Yf --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

In this episode, I'm taking you through an average springtime day in my own magickal life as a cottage witch! I'm sharing what I do when I first wake up, my morning rituals, how I bring a little magick into my work day, and how I wind down in the evenings. The key to living a magickal life and having a consistent spiritual practice is to weave bits of mysticism and spirituality into every part of your mundane day. Sometimes you need a little inspiration on how to make that happen, which is exactly what this episode is going to give you! Ready to finally create your own consistent spiritual practice? Join us for the FREE 3rd annual Empowered Modern Witches Festival, happening online from March 18-20, 2024! Gather with thousands of other modern witches to set spring equinox intentions for a consistent practice this year. Click here to get your free ticket: https://lupinehollow.krtra.com/t/XECVwQY8i4Yf --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Karrie Myers, who is a wonderful astrologer and my co-host for the upcoming FREE Business in the Aquarian Age Summit on January 16-17, 2024. We recorded this episode live on Instagram, where we talked about the energies of: Mars in Capricorn, as a catalyst for creating sustainable change (January 4 - February 13) Pluto in Aquarius, as the harbinger of a whole new age in business and collective care (starts January 20) The Mars-Pluto conjunction at 0 degrees of Aquarius, a transit that has not occurred in at least 2000 years and indicates a brand new beginning - the actions we take now towards justice, equity, and intuitive trust will create a new world (February 13) Mars retrograde in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius at 0 degrees, a transit that book ends this year of growth and innovation with a reminder not to lose our individual gifts along the journey towards greater community (January 2, 2025) It was a NERDY conversation and one we're very excited to continue during the summit. The Business in the Aquarian Age Summit is a free 2-day virtual event for aspiring astrologers and spiritual business owners that will help you prepare for the age of Pluto in Aquarius and go all in with your spiritual or astrology business to create financial freedom in 2024. Click here to register now for the FREE summit: https://lupinehollow.krtra.com/t/m7LMBIEWTaoQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Mac who is a Writer & Creative Business Mentor who works with coaches, healers and artist-entrepreneurs who are ready for 6-figure years, more freedom and fun in life and business. She supports creatives to sell high ticket coaching offers and digital courses and attract dream clients on repeat by sharing their authentic story online. Originally from the UK, Sarah now lives in LA. She's also a singer-songwriter, rapper, video artist and host of the Creative Magic Club podcast. Sarah and I chatted about money mindset and how to have a more abundant relationship with money based on your astrology chart, especially the north node. She shared her own experience of changing her mindset about money and embracing her north node in Taurus through small, consistent rituals around music and fun. Connect with Sarah Website: www.withsarahmac.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/withsarahmacInstagram: www.instagram.com/creativemagicclubYoutube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCccOiJicuw-7ERpaS37n3YAPodcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-magic-club/id1540128262Free Meditation: withsarahmac.com/creative-money-meditation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Jamie Della, who is an ordained priestess, healer, Xicana Witch, and mentor. She is the author of ten books including The Book of Spells: The Magick of Witchcraft and her newest work, A Box of Magick: A Guided Journey to Crafting a Magickal Life Through Witchcraft, Ritual Herbalism and Spellcrafting. Jamie and I had a wonderful conversation that began with ritual herbalism and plant allies and went to connecting with the earth, your own body, and your intuition, finding mentors that will challenge and uplift you, and the wonderful synchronicities and special conversations that go along with writing a book about magick. Connect with Jamie Website: www.jamiedella.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamiedellawrites Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiedellawrites Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@jamiedella.wiccanauthor  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

In this episode, I'm sharing my nine-part framework for Living Your Most Magickal Life! This is totally customizable and adaptable to so many different paths because it's mostly not about WHAT you do, but rather about discovering who you are so that you can create a practice that's in alignment for you - no matter what it looks like. Here's a quick overview of the framework: Nourish your intuition Get to know your astrology chart Practice shadow work (click here to listen to our shadow work episode) Honor the seasons and cycles of the sun Flow with the cycles of the moon Work with the cycles of the planets and astrology Discover the pillars of your spirituality Create your rituals Allow your practice to evolve Much of creating a practice that you can "stick with" is really about choosing elements of that practice that are truly in alignment with your own needs, desires, and soul journey. If you've ever struggled with having a consistent spiritual practice, then this episode is for you! --- Join us in the Starlight Coven Inner Circle, where I teach on every aspect of this framework! Join by October 13, 2023 and you'll also receive FREE access to my Inner Witch Soul Discovery video series to help you delve deeper into your self-awareness of who you are as a witch. Inside the Inner Circle, you get access to: Daily text messages and weekly emails so you always know when the next moon phase or retrograde is Weekly Q&A with Tenae where you can ask anything about your practice, your chart, and more Monthly coaching calls, new moon rituals, and magickal workshops Monthly PDF guide with profiles on plants, crystals, and goddesses, recipes, affirmations, mini rituals and more Seasonal rituals to celebrate the Wheel of the Year Seasonal digital magazine loaded with articles, horoscopes, rituals, and more Huge library of workshops and resources from the past 4+ years of this community Private Slack community for intimate connection with like-minded witches, support, and accountability Click here to join the Inner Circle today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend, Lorriane Anderson, who is a multidisciplinary spiritual teacher, soul-based entrepreneur, and author of The Witch’s Apothecary and the Seasons of the Witch oracle decks. She is also one of our speakers at the upcoming Empowered Modern Witches Summit, where she will be offering a reading for the collective with the new Seasons of the Witch: Mabon oracle deck. Lorriane and I have been witchy friends and colleagues for many years and often find ourselves on parallel spiritual journeys. In the episode, Lorriane and I chat about our own spiritual practices and how they have evolved over the years, how sometimes skipping rituals can be more mindful and present than pushing through or going through the motions, and how to adapt the cycles of nature like the Wheel of the Year to suit your own needs. Lorriane also shared a really interesting and useful reframe of the Wheel of the Year, not just as seasonal festivals at specific times of year but as expressions of powerful human emotions that we might experience or tap into even in the "wrong" season, (such as tapping into the grief of Samhain in spring or summer.) Sign up for your FREE ticket to the Empowered Modern Witches Summit, taking place online September 18-22, 2023: https://lupinehollow.krtra.com/t/P043WnQqftoQ Purchase Lorriane's new book, The Witch's Apothecary: https://amzn.to/44eqnGr Connect with Lorriane Website: www.spiritelement.coInstagram: www.instagram.com/spiritelement  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

Welcome to season 5 of The Empowered Modern Witches Show! Thank you for being a listener, whether you are brand new to the podcast or have been listening for years. We are starting the new season with a juicy topic: what is shadow work, why it's an essential practice for most witches, and practical, actionable ways to actually DO shadow work, (a very common question I get all the time!) I'm covering: My working definition of shadows and shadow work - the process of becoming aware of a shadow, acknowledging it, and working to understand it Magick for releasing, integrating, and transmuting shadows once you understand them Plant and crystal allies to work with for shadow work Identifying shadows in your astrology chart through the 8th and 12th houses, Chiron, and Black Moon Lilith Working with your astrology chart including the moon, Lilith, and dark goddess asteroids to support you in shadow work Dropping tons of powerful gems in this one! Want even more juicy discussion of shadow work? I'll be in conversation with other amazing witches about this during one of our live panel discussions in the 4th annual Empowered Modern Witches Summit!  The summit is taking place online September 18-22, 2023 and it is completely free to attend! Click here to get your FREE ticket: https://lupinehollow.krtra.com/t/P043WnQqftoQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support