Cozy Coven Chats: Everyday Witchcraft, Seasonal Wisdom & Practical Magic

Send us Fan Mail10 of Cups is bringing in more hope! We’re leaning into that energy this week with a cozy chat that blends tarot, oracle cards, and practical astrology for real life.We start with two messages that pair perfectly together: the Ten of Cups (joy, family, chosen family, and emotional safety) and a Silence oracle card (boundaries, reflection, and stepping out of the endless noise). From there, we get honest about gratitude journaling and why it can be helpful without slipping into toxic positivity or the “just raise your vibration” trap. If you’ve been feeling overloaded, stuck in a complaint loop, or simply craving a reset, we talk about what silence can look like in everyday life and why it’s especially supportive right now.Then we move into New Moon in Scorpio themes: shadows rising, secrets revealing themselves, and the powerful opportunity to reclaim what you’ve given away. I share a simple take your power back ritual you can do with a candle, paper, and your own voice, plus questions to help you name exactly where you’re ready to be unbound. We also touch on Mercury and Venus going direct on Friday the 13th and why we treat it as a lucky, feminine day connected to Freya and Venus energy.Finally, we go deep on oracle cards and why they’re not just “tarot’s sidekick.” Oracle decks can be one of the best ways to start a divination practice because they’re intuitive, theme based, and often easier to read. We talk about choosing the right deck, using oracle with tarot, pulling daily cards, and turning any card pull into journaling prompts, shadow work, or creative practice. If this helped you, subscribe, share with a witchy friend, leave a review, and tell us what oracle deck you’re loving right now. Support the showConnect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

Send us Fan MailHappy Samhain! For the month of November, we will be exploring different divination practices each episode. Today we begin with the Tarot. We can lean into first of the month energy with simple, realistic witchcraft you can actually do. I also share why November feels naturally reflective and how that mood can support ancestral connection and inner child healing without forcing a big, perfect ritual.From there, we dive into tarot reading as a practical divination tool, especially if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by “78 cards to memorize.” We talk tarot history (yes, Italy), why the Rider Waite Smith system shows up everywhere, and why Pamela Colman Smith deserves to be named. I break down how tarot works through archetypes, symbolism, and story, plus what to do if you only want to pull one card or why I like tarot spreads.We also get honest about fear cards and beginner anxiety. Death, Tower, Three of Swords, Nine of Swords, and Ten of Swords can be intense, but they also offer clear medicine if you know what to ask next. I share my approach to choosing a deck, cleansing with smoke or selenite, skipping reversals, reading for other people, and even using tarot in spells and crystal grids so the cards become a living language, not a test.If this resonates, subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of our divination series, share this with a friend who’s tarot-curious, and leave a review so more witches can find Cozy Coven Chats. Support the showConnect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

Send us Fan MailWe 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. Support the showConnect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

Send us Fan MailSamhain 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 Subscribe so you don’t miss the full moon and Samhain flow, share this with a friend who needs a softer season, and leave a review if the cards and rituals help you feel more like yourself. What’s one thing you’re ready to say no to this week?Join Our Coven for our live ancestral connection ritual: https://our-coven.mn.co/landingTake The Veil is Thin Now What class on WitchSpace: https://witchspace.app/talk/samhain/the-veil-is-thin-now-what-a-beginner-s-guide-to-samhain-seas-jenny_c_bell Support the showConnect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

Send us Fan MailWe begin the week in the energy 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.If this chat helps you reset your balance and feel more connected to the season, subscribe, share it with a witchy friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Join Our Coven: https://our-coven.mn.co/landingTake my Samhain Class on Witchspace: https://witchspace.app/t/GJATThe Romance of Jack O Lantern: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Romance_of_Jack_o_Lantern.pdf Support the showConnect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

Send us Fan MailThe season of the witch is upon us! And we begin with a little history lesson on Samhain. I pull card from The Halloween Tarot and The Oracle of the Forgotten Witches, and the results are blunt in the best way. The Ten of Bats lands like Ophelia in Hamlet, while the Kikimora shows how chaos creeps in through clutter, frayed nerves, and misaligned choices. With Venus retrograde in Scorpio and Mercury retrograde approaching also in Scorpio, I talk about why this is prime time for shadow work, relationship review, and restoring order without chasing perfection. We can use the Libra new moon on 10/10 to frame a simple harmony ritual: clean your space, cleanse your energy, and invite peace back into your routines. All you need is a little time and a Temperance card. From there, we go deep on Samhain history and Halloween origins. I share what Samhain means, why there’s no evidence of a Celtic god named Samhain, and how ideas like the need fire, cyclical time, and the thin veil shape modern witchcraft. We also zoom out to connected traditions like Pomona, All Souls, Day of the Dead, Fèt Gede, and Diwali, all circling ancestor connection and the turning of the year. If you’ve been craving a calmer Samhain reset, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a witchy friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.Join Our Coven for the Samhain fun: https://www.jennycbell.com/our-coven-communityLearn a Samhain Card Spread on Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/TIgzDbUjT6bTake my Samhain class on WitchSpace: https://witchspace.app/t/GJAT Support the showConnect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

Send us Fan Mail We’re standing on a threshold, and Libra season brings the scales: balance, beauty, and the kind of harmony that has to be built in real life. I pull cards that get straight to the root chakra stuff: money, safety, home, and belonging. The Four of Pentacles calls out the tight grip of scarcity mindset and asks us to redefine prosperity beyond cash. The “We Are Family” message shifts the focus to chosen family, lineage, and the ancestors who may be closer than you think right now. If you’ve been feeling tender about the holidays, budgeting, or complicated family dynamics, this is a compassionate reframe. I used the Happy Halloween Tarot and the Morbid Mirror Oracle both by Soni Graves. We also go to the crossroads, literally. A mysterious pile of acorns from woodpeckers turns into a living signpost that pulls in Hecate, nature symbolism, and the reminder that spirit communication can be loud when we’ve been too busy to notice the subtle stuff. From there, we talk about witchy FOMO, imposter syndrome, accessibility in witchcraft, neurodivergence, and why social media performance is not the measure of a real practice. Simple daily witchcraft counts: breath, tea, rest, a walk, a tarot deck in your hands, a playlist on a low-energy day.If this gave you a little magic, subscribe, share with a friend who needs permission to keep it simple, and leave a review so more witches can find us. Support the showConnect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

Send us Fan MailWant to celebrate the Equinox with me? I have a free event on Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/1C2on1M5l6bBalance doesn’t magically arrive when life calms down. We have to build it, revisit it, and sometimes schedule it in and the equinox is one of the best seasonal moments to do that work with clarity. I’m sharing what I look at when I feel off center, how I tell the difference between balance and harmony, and why the smallest neglected area of life is often the one that changes everything once you feed it again. We start with a card using the Happy Halloween Tarot, pulling the Nine of Pentacles as a sweet reminder to celebrate your wins, define success on your own terms, and enjoy what you’ve already created. I also pull a card from the Morbid Mirror Oracle. From there, we move into equinox journaling prompts and a simple “life audit” across career, relationships, home life, health, and spirit. If you’re overwhelmed or working nonstop, I offer realistic ways to create small pockets of space, plus ritual ideas like nature observation, crystal grids, and seasonal mindfulness. Looking for community? Join Our Coven: https://our-coven.mn.co/landingThen we step into Libra season with Venus-led themes of beauty, pleasure, and restoring flow, before closing with the Full Moon in Aries. Aries brings raw power and fresh-start energy, making it a great time to reflect back to Aries season, take stock of what you planted, and choose a gratitude or release ritual that matches your season whether you’re honoring Mabon or Ostara. If this resonates, subscribe, share the show with a witchy friend, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us.Come listen to my chat on the Missing Witches: https://www.missingwitches.com/mabon-2026-lying-on-the-floor-doing-witchcraft-with-ivy-zeller-jenny-bell-and-jasmin-stoffer/ Support the showConnect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

Send us Fan MailThis week I chat Practical Magic, the books and the new movie. No Spoilers! But we begin by looking at Virgo season. Our house doesn’t have to be perfect to feel like a sanctuary. This week we lean hard into Virgo season energy: cleaning, clearing, organizing, and auditing what’s actually working in our lives. I share the real-life, not-aesthetic version of “ritualizing your life” from deep cleaning to freezer diving, and why caring for the mundane can be one of the most powerful forms of everyday witchcraft and self care. Our tarot pull is The Star, a bright signal of healing, resilience, and guidance. I also pull a message  from the Morbid Mirror Oracle, “We are one, we do not have nature, we are nature,” and talk about what that means for grounding, seasonal living, and the way our homes and bodies hold energy. Along the way, I share simple home energy cleansing tips you can do with grocery store  items. Sign up for my free live Equinox class: https://insig.ht/LAhGT6r5l6bThen we shift into witchy culture of Practical Magic, from the books to why the movie matters as a women-led story that wasn’t treated kindly when it first came out. I talk about showing up for the stories that reflect us, and choosing not to tear women down for aging or appearance. If you’re craving a calm reset with a little magic, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a refresh, and leave a review with the small ritual you’re trying this week. Follow me on instagram for the upcoming give away: @ourcovencommunityAnd join Our Coven for our live chat with Deborah Blake: https://our-coven.mn.co/landing Support the showConnect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

Send us Fan MailWe start with the energy of the week with the new moon in Virgo. Our tarot of the week is the High Priestess. She points us toward quiet, stillness, and listening to our inner guide. I also pulled an oracle card from Morbid Mirror: Preparation for the Afterlife. Together these cards invite us to go within. Virgo season energy invites us into cleansing your home, decluttering, organizing your space, and resetting your routines. I share simple cleansing ideas you can actually do, from energetic clearing to getting your tools and environment aligned with your goals.Then we get into the paranormal: what we mean by “ghosts” and “spirits,” why different cultures draw different lines, and the big difference between an imprint haunting that replays like a loop and an interactive spirit you might be able to communicate with. We also cover spiritual protection before and after haunted places, including prayers for protection, cord cutting, and cleansing options like herbs, sacred smoke, selenite, egg cleansing, and even holy water. I also what sensing the paranormal feels like in the body: cold or heat shifts, sudden emotion, racing heart, dizziness, words that pop into your mind, and other body cues that can signal activity. If you’re curious about tools, I talk tarot, pendulums, scrying, dowsing rods, and more, plus a personal story of an early ghost sighting that sent us straight to research for confirmation. If this conversation sparks something for you, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves ghost stories, and leave a review. What’s the most convincing paranormal moment you’ve ever had? Support the showConnect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/