The Blackthorn Grove

Beck Ravenswood (they/them) owns the Serpent's Key Shoppe and Sanctuary in Hanover PA. In 2024 they had to sue the state of Pennsylvania to overturn a law from 1861 banning the use of divination "for gain or lucre," in order to avoid jailtime for practicing their faith.

The Astrology Asia Perspective As a certified Jungian Practitioner, CADC Counselor, and Clinical Group Facilitator in California with 6+ years of experience working in Substance Use + Mental Health Treatment; nothing has been more powerful in my work both personally and professionally than integrating spirituality and astrology with the fundamental principles of psychology and the human experience. Taken from https://www.astrology-asia.com/Book a reading with Asia today!Get your copy of Blackthorn's Botanical Shadow Work today!

Kelly Lidji crawled out of the fog-drenched woods of Lower Slower Delaware with a notebook in one hand and a deeply questionable relationship with ghosts in the other. She does not believe in writer’s block—only in spirits who refuse to cooperate.Kelly joins The Blackthorn Grove to tell ghost stories, gush about horror movies and get us into the spirit of Halloween.Check out Kelly's books at: https://kellylidji.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B99DZQ38/about?ccs_id=e3247156-525b-4744-bdad-694e1ea1c245

From the cultural, colonial, and maritime lore of New England comes a new set of oracle decks, steeped in the tea of our ancestors: The Lantern by Laura Tempest Zakroff. These hand-painted images by the artist and author glimmer with magic from the land and its spirits, as well as the spirits of the sea.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lapanthere/the-lanternThis episode sponsored by Blackthorn's Botanical Shadow Work, Available now for pre-order.

Jen Sankey is an author, professional witch, teacher, and speaker. She has over thirty years of experience reading tarot and being an energetic healer. Visit her at StardustWandererTarot.com and Instagram.com/StardustWandererTarot.Manifesting by the Moon: A Guide to Lunar Magic Paperback – February 8, 2026 by  Jen Sankey  (Author), Lorriane Anderson  (Foreword)5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars     (11)See all formats and editions120 Spells and Exercises to Connect with the Moon and Manifest Everything You WantThe moon: a mystical advisor for manifestation who lights your way and creates a cosmic roadmap for you to get what you want with grace and conviction. This book illuminates how to work with the moon on your journey of self-discovery and unlimited potential.Jen Sankey teaches you how to reframe your thinking and incorporate your spiritual, mental, and physical self to create a tapestry of manifesting success. She first provides the foundations for building your own practice, and then she guides you, chapter by chapter, through each moon phase and the activities that help you connect to its power. With this book, you can step into your magic, define your path, and be fully present in your life.

About the AuthorDina Rosenberg is the co-owner of Amityville Apothecary and The Athenaeum at Amityville Apothecary, alongside her business partner Danielle Deacy. Dina and Danielle offer a thoughtfully curated selection of metaphysical products and experiences—ranging from crystals, meditation tools, and ritual supplies to tarot and oracle readings, classes, and transformative events. You can connect with Dina and explore more at shopamityvilleapothecary.com and @amityvilleapothecary on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and others.Deepen and enhance your personal insight with this stunning deck that fuses traditional tarot wisdom with the transformative energy and power of crystals.Anchored in the tradition of the Rider-Waite tarot deck, Crystal Keys Tarot pairs the symbolism of the cards with the colorful imagery of powerful crystals from all over the world. Each card, beautifully rendered as if seemingly carved from the stone itself, echoes the energy, aura, and texture of a crystal specifically chosen to match the card’s archetype and imagery.With Crystal Keys Tarot, the tarot reader will now learn about the metaphysical properties of a variety of crystals, while those interested in crystal healing can use the relationship with precious stones to learn the ways of all seventy-eight cards.  By combining tarot and crystals, you can better comprehend the archetypes of each card and discover something new.This deluxe boxed set contains 78 gilt-edged cards and a 176-page full-color guidebook.About the artist-Amalia Drewes is an interdisciplinary artist and illustrator deeply inspired by the natural world, divine femininity, and spiritual oneness. Through her art, she invites viewers to open their intuitive hearts to the beauty of life and the sacredness of death. Amalia graduated from Parsons School of Design with a BFA in illustration. She continues to explore oracle symbolism, mysticism, and the unseen worlds. As a graphic designer, she has collaborated on a variety of creative projects, including the album Immigrance by Grammy Award-winner Snarky Puppy and the poetry book The Mandala Meditations by Maddi Cheers. Additionally, Amalia is a storyteller of traditional myths and legends, as well as a dedicated teacher of art and meditation. She founded her own business, Visual Remedies, to support individuals during times of grief and loss through the transformative healing powers of art and nature combined. To view her work please visit amaliadrewes.com.Works also mentioned: Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness by Rachel PollackThe Book of Stones: Who They Are & What They Teach by Robert Simmons (Author), Naisha Ahsian (Author)note: this podcast stands with victims of abuse, always.

Sponsored by Amy Blackthorn, Author (amyblackthorn.as.me)Queer Rites by Enfys J. Book:Embrace Your Personal Power with 20 Queer-Specific RitualsQueer people go through all kinds of unique milestones and rites of passage as we grow into our true selves. Whether you are coming out, attending your first Pride parade, or changing your pronouns, this book will help you enter these rites of passage thoughtfully and spiritually.Enfys J. Book (they/them) is ​​the author of the Gold COVR award-winning Queer Qabala, co-author (with Ivo Dominguez, Jr.) of Sagittarius Witch, and author of Queer Rites: A Magickal Grimoire to Honor Your Milestones with Pride (Llewellyn, 2025). They are the High Priest of the Fellowship of the Ancient White Stag coven near Washington, D.C. Enfys has taught classes on magickal practice around the world. They are also the creator of majorarqueerna.com, a website devoted to queer magickal practice, and host a podcast called “4 Quick Q’s: Book Talk with Enfys,” where they interview pagan authors using questions determined by a roll of the dice.

"Imposter syndrome is the human's natural predator." -Lauren ParkerSpells for Success: Deck and Guidebook 40 Spells to Set Intentions and Manifest Everyday Wins by Lauren ParkerSponsored by Amy Blackthorn Intuitive (https://amyblackthorn.as.me/schedule/5eacb6fa)Lauren Parker stops by the Podcast to talk about growing up on the move, "My hometown is the back of a station wagon."After you listen, go read 'Wise Child,' by Monica Furlong.

Edited by Cassandra Snow. (Cassandra-Snow.com)Cassandra is a professional tarot card reader, and teacher, writer, and theather maker in Minneapolis, MN. Cassandra's writing focuses on tarot, paganism, arts journalism, queer lifestyle and personal storytelling. They are the author of Queering the Tarot and Queering your Craft: Witchcraft from the Margins and co-authored Lessons from the Empress: a Tarot Workbook for Self-Care and Creative GrowSponsored by Amy Blackthorn Intuitive (amyblackthorn.as.me)Media mentioned during the episode.Becoming Dangerous: Witchy Femmes, Queer Conjurers, and Magical Rebels by Katie WestQueer Magic: Power Beyond Boundaries by Lee HarringtonQueering the Tarot by Cassandra SnowQueer Devotion: Spirituality Beyond the Binary in Myth, Story, and Practice by Charlie Claire Burgess Radical Tarot: Queer the Cards, Liberate Your Practice, and Create the Future by Charlie Claire Burgess78 Acts of Liberation: Tarot to Transform Our World by Lane SmithSeventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness by Rachel PollackFinding the Fool: A Tarot Journey to Radical Transformation by Meg Jones WallTarot Original 1909 Tarot Circular Deck Cards, Sasha Graham Next World Tarot: by Cristy C. Road The Linestrider Tarot Cards by Siolo Thompson The Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim KransDeviant Moon Tarot by Patrick ValenzaCrow Tarot by MJ CullinaneFat Folks Tarot (Fat Folks dot org)Slow Holler Tarot Deck https://slowholler.com5th Spirit Tarot Charlie Claire BurgessJasper @queerconjure Houseplant Tarot: A 78-Card Deck of Adorable Plants and Succulents for Magical Guidance by Minerva SiegelMoonlight Dream Tarot deck

In this episode I'll be answering listener [email protected] to submit your questions.Podcast sponsored by Blackthorn's Botanicals. Tea of the day: The White Witch (of Narnia), for an almond black tea, with cream and ginger.Topics discussed today:- Where does Witchcraft live?-Brief discussion of tarot-How Witchcraft works Agency. -How to write a spell Example: Stabilizing finances Ancestors Plant spirits Example: frankincense-Magical Specializations-Advice for new practitioners-Initiation through Death -Celebrities Practicing WitchcraftAmy references her positive experience on "This Circle is Podcast" https://thecircleispodcast.buzzsprout.com and mentions public figures, noting the complexities and potential backlash celebrities may encounter when sharing their spiritual practices.-Witchcraft Practices and Book of Shadows Discussion on whether a Book of Shadows is necessary in witchcraft. -Length of Service vs. Credibility in WitchcraftLength of service does not automatically equate to authority or credibility, and experience is subjective and context-dependent.- Group Mind in Coven Dynamics Examines how the addition or departure of members affects the group mind or collective thought form of a coven. -Belief and Thought Forms in Magic Discusses the importance of belief in magic and the creation of thought forms. - Doubt and Skepticism in Magic Addresses how doubt can undermine magic, as doubt is described as the "killer of all magic." The speaker encourages healthy skepticism but poses a question about what might be lost—such as childlike wonder or ancestral connection—when realism overtakes magical belief. Listeners are invited to share their thoughts and experiences.Sources: Blackthorn's Botanical Magic by Amy BlackthornBlackthorn's Protection Magic by Amy Blackthornhttps://www.thecut.com/2019/09/i-want-to-believe-that-jennifer-aniston-has-formed-a-coven.html