S5 E15: Witch wounds with Julie Anne Stratton

In this episode, I'm joined by Julie Anne Stratton, who is a musician, witch, author, and priestess of the goddess. She has studied many different paths such as Germanic, Dianic, and Gardnerian Wicca and is now fully in the ReClaiming tradition. We discussed her fascinating journey as a witch and her novel, 'The Witches of Riegersburg', about the witch trials and Burning Times in Austria, the repercussions of which are still felt today in the form of pervasive witch wounds for so many of us. Julie shared how she discovered her spiritual path while studying music abroad in Europe and how much of her practice is about reclaiming the divine feminine and the interconnectedness of all peoples. Connect with Julie Website: https://www.julieannestratton.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creatingmagicandstories/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannestratton/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julieannestratton --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Karen Gargiso, an accountant and financial empowerment coach, (and our very own witchy accountant here at Lupine Hollow!) She is a money witch and founder and CEO of Sacred Money, Inc. Karen and I discussed the integration of practical money management with the emotional, energetic, somatic, and psychological aspects of money. Karen is all about emphasizing the role of pleasure in living a magickal life and how pleasure and sensuality can tranform your relationship with your finances. I also asked Karen about how astrology can help us understand our financial wounds heal our money mindset. Connect with Karen Website: https://www.sacredmoneyinc.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/karengargiso.sacredmoneyinc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Kara Harms, the CEO of Whimsy Soul, a lifestyle and travel website. Kara lives local to me in the Bay Area and I've been writing spiritual articles and horoscopes for her site for three years now! We chatted about the origins of Whimsy Soul and the importance of bringing a little magic and whimsy into your daily life. We also talked about the power of travel and some of the most spiritual and magical destinations we've been to - for Kara, that includes Sedona, Joshua Tree, and Hawaii. I was excited to have Kara on because she considers herself to be "witchy-ish" but doesn't necessarily identify as a witch and it's always helpful to hear about different spiritual practices and beliefs! Connect with Kara Website: https://whimsysoul.com/ Instagram: @thewhimsysoul Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whimsysoul --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

In this episode, I'm delving deep into the buzzword topic of manifestation and sharing five steps you can take right away to manifest your most magickal life. The five steps are: Clear limiting beliefs and self-sabotage Visualize your future self who has what you want Reaffirm your goals and don't give up on them Share and talk about what you're manifesting in community Look to Pallas, Venus, and Mars in your astrology chart to understand your unique manifestation style I'm also talking about some of the problematic issues in the manifestation space online around privilege, spiritual bypassing, and more. --- Want to spend three whole days manifesting your dreams with me, six incredible experts, and an intimate group of fellow witches - and get ongoing support with implementation? Join the Starlight Coven Inner Circle to participate in our first ever Manifest Your Magickal Life virtual retreat from June 12-14, 2024. Click here to join now: www.witchoflupinehollow.com/virtualretreat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Tammy Mastroberte, who is a wellness expert, spiritual teacher, and award-winning author. Tammy is sharing with us about her new book, The Higher Help Method, which is a powerful guide for creating the most fulfilling life that we all strive for by outlining practical yet spiritual tools, such as meditation and mindset changes. Tammy shares her personal journey of discovering spirit guides and mediumship after her mother's death and how it led her to develop practical yet spiritual tools for getting unstuck. She introduces her method, a four-step process that involves getting clear on what you desire, partnering with the universe to co-create that desire, receiving signs and synchronicities, and more. Tammy also explains the different types of spirit guides and higher helpers that people can work with and how tools such as crystals can help us amplify our energy and intentions as we call on our guides. Connect with Tammy Website: https://tammymastroberte.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedtammy/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empowered-modern-witches/support

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