Musings in Transit

This thirteenth episode of Musings in Transit marks the end of Season One of the podcast! I can’t believe that we have made it to this point. I will be picking this back up again in the start of the new year with fresh episodes, new guests, and more!But to close out this season, I wanted to invite someone I adore, Suprasensory Shahir, to talk about all things Jupiter, blessings, and their unique perspective on astrology.Shahir is a queer muslim astrologer, whose practice is rooted in muslim mysticism and focused on diving for love, luck, and healing portals. Shahir is incredibly special in their work as they seek to enlighten people through their unique vision and voice. With an astrology practice connected to ancient traditions with a modern flair, they know how to meet people where they are and express the energy of the stars in a succinct and undeniably accurate way.You can learn more about Shahir by checking out the links below!Shahir’s Links:InstagramSubstackBookingsMusings in Transit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Musings in Transit at anthonyperrotta.substack.com/subscribe

Let’s talk astrology, art, creativity, and more! This episode is centered around all facets and intricacies of astrology. I have invited the wonderful Jeff Hinshaw to share their insights and care with me!Jeff Hinshaw is the founder of Cosmic Cousins and a dedicated teacher and guide in the realms of astrology, tarot, and spirituality. With over a decade of experience, Jeff explores the intersection of these esoteric practices as tools for self-discovery, embodied healing, and deeper soul inquiry.In their work, Jeff weaves together astrology, tarot, psychology, meditation, and somatic healing, offering a grounded and intuitive approach that invites both personal and collective transformation. Their teachings illuminate how these ancient systems can support modern seekers in reconnecting with their truth and purpose.Also, in this episode, I mentioned chatting with Jeff on their own podcast. You can find that episode here!You can learn more about Jeff by checking out the links below!Jeff’s Links:PodcastInstagramSubstackLonely Planet Tarot DeckWebsiteMusings in Transit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Musings in Transit at anthonyperrotta.substack.com/subscribe

A new episode is here, where we explore the themes and depths of what Scorpio Season has to offer in many ways.This episode is one full of ancestral healing, magic, folk traditions, and coffee. I was lucky enough to have my friend, fellow author, and incredible folk witch, Leah Middleton, on the pod!Leah is a folk practionier through and through! She from southern Appalachia, in Western North Carolina, and now creating a home in the Pacific Northwest. Her work is focused on ancestral practices drawn from her roots. She has a substack called Folkcraft, where she invites readers to join her for conversations on her front porch, so to speak. For her, her writing is a creative landscape and grimoire: a place where magic, the mundane, and creativity intertwine.Recently, she has authored two books: Magic from the Hilltops and Hollers and The Beginner Witches Handbook. Each one drawing inspiration from her personal magical practices.Leah’s Links:InstagramSubstackMagic from the Hilltops and HollersThe Beginner Witches HandbookMusings in Transit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Musings in Transit at anthonyperrotta.substack.com/subscribe

Happy Samhain, All Hallow’s Eve, and Day of the Dead to all who celebrate! You won’t want to miss today’s special episode.Ancestral work is the theme of the day. I am not stranger to ancestral magic and working with the home as a form of this practice as well. Your space is a living, breathing entity that deserves your kinship. Which is why today’s episode is so important, especially as we find ourselves in the witchiest and one of the most sacred times of the year. My guest today is Laura Louzau, a diviner, witch, and expert in ancestral magic/home blessings. Not to mention she is someone that I feel such a personal connection to, and I am lucky enough to live near to see regularly! Through this episode, we explore what a home blessing is, how to bless your home, spiritual cleanses and baths, and of course, how to connect with your ancestors. Learn more about Laura below:Laura Louzau is a diviner, card reader, healer, teacher and student of folk magic. She has been a practicing bruja all of her life with over 20 years of experience reading tarot cards. She creates sacred space to channel transformative messages of ancestral medicine for your highest good. Her mission is to remind you that you are never without options! We always have power to affect change in our lives. In addition to her real-talk tarot readings, she teaches classes on folk magic and offers spellwork services for emotional cleansing and drawing blessings into your life. She founded Divination Room in Denver, Colorado and is now proud to serve communities across New England!Laura’s Links:Booking divinationroom.as.meIG @DivinationRoomEmail [email protected] Sky Divinationroom.bsky.socialLaura also shouted out her own teachers and guides on her journey. You can find their names below:* Sterling Moon* The Death Witch - Loretta Ledesma* Brother Yona Glickman* Professor Charles PorterfieldMusings in Transit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Musings in Transit at anthonyperrotta.substack.com/subscribe

Being a creative, it felt right to speak on the creativity of the esoteric. I often can find the intersections in astrology, but I wanted to explore this more in the practice of tarot. My guest, Nick Jacobs, is the perfect person for this, as he is not just a reader, but a deck creator, full time artist/creative, and always has a fun perspective. It helps that Nick and I are very close! Learn more about Nick below:Nick Jacobs is joining us today, who is a good friend and not to mention a phenomenal tarot reader, a designer, and an artist. Nick has more than twenty-three years of experience working with the cards. He views tarot as a practice that creates meaningful space for reflection, offering individuals the opportunity to understand their lives more clearly and to take purposeful action.In addition to his practice, Nick is the designer, photographer, and producer of The Rebis, an annual print anthology that celebrates tarot and creativity. He is the creator of both The Haptic Tarot and the Departures Tarot, two decks that bring distinctive artistic perspectives and storytelling to the art of tarot. Through his deck work, he explores not only the symbols of tarot but also new approaches to art, design, and divination.Book a reading with Nick or follow him using these links:* Website * Instagram * The RebisMusings in Transit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Musings in Transit at anthonyperrotta.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever been curious about your psychic abilities or how to become a medium? On today’s episode of Musings in Transit, I speak to Susan Lynn, world-reknowned psychic medium to answer these questions and more! Be sure to give the episode a listen and learn how to tap into your innate gifts. To learn more about Susan, check out her bio and links below:Susan Lynn is a psychic medium, photographer, and teacher. Susan is not just a seer, but someone who is able to feel spirit. She works with people on the larger scales, leading events, mentoring in her private community, and hosting a very popular YouTube channel under the title Susan Lynn Spirit Navigator.* Susan’s Website* Youtube* Instagram* Community ContainerMusings in Transit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Musings in Transit at anthonyperrotta.substack.com/subscribe

I can’t believe we are now on episode seven of the podcast! Have you ever wondered about how intentional or magical scent can be? Well, this episode is for you! Mason Hainey, a perfumer, is my guest, and we muse on all things smells. We explore the depth of scent and fragrance — the energetics, the ritual, and how to world build using scent. You can learn about Mason below:Mason Hainey is a perfumer, designer, and the founder of M.HAINEY, where he creates clean, genderless perfumes inspired by nature and modern design. With a focus on transparency and sustainability, Mason approaches scent as ritual — crafting subtle, dimensional blends that evolve with the wearer. His work celebrates both the intimacy of memory and the artistry of fragrance as something we all share.Curious about his work? Check out his new discovery scents here.You can also find Mason through these links below:* M. Hainey Studio* Candles & Other Fragrances* Instagram* TikTok* PinterestMusings in Transit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Musings in Transit at anthonyperrotta.substack.com/subscribe

Happy October! We are now onto the 6th episode of Musings in Transit. This episode is spicy, delicious, and wonderful as I interview Hannah Levy, the creator and editor-in-chief of The Rebis. Hannah is a dear friend and someone I could muse with forever!Hannah is a writer and editor living in Northern California. She's the editor-in-chief of The Rebis, an annual tarot-themed literary anthology. Each issue brings an international group of artists and writers together to explore a single archetype. Just recently, The Rebis published their fourth anthology on The Devil, exploring themes like power, rebellion, liberation, desire, shadow work, self-authenticity, and so much more. The Rebis is a ritual object—a beautifully designed keepsake that belongs as much on your altar as on your bookshelf. Perfect for tarot practitioners, creatives, and mystics hungry for writing & art that pushes boundaries and dares to go deeper.You can pick up The Rebis, Devil Issue now online!You can find Hannah & The Rebis through these links below:* Other Rebis Issues* Instagram* Hannah’s Personal Writing* The Rebis SubstackOther notes based on this episode:* Persephone Poem that Hannah brings up can be found here.* The Saturn in Pisces Haiku I wrote is here.If you enjoyed this conversation and want to work more with me, try attending my upcoming workshop on exploring your Natal Nodal Placements taking place on October 9th! You can receive 20% off using the code: NODESMusings in Transit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Musings in Transit at anthonyperrotta.substack.com/subscribe

The 5th episode is here! In this episode, I talk with Shayan Pashai, an Iranian-American Queer Designer based in California. Shayan owns and operates his own fashion brand called Carnal Flora, which focuses on storytelling, sustainability, and quality. He has built his career in couture and worked with French and Italian mills that Chanel and Versace also do business with. Over the hour, we discuss all things from trend indentification, how community plays into creation, and why storytelling is important for a brand. Shayan also gives some wonderful advice to any creative looking to start their own business and pursue a creative passion.You can find Shayan through his links below:* Carnal Flora* Instagram* Tik Tok* PinterestHe also invites you, listeners, to share some points of inspiration for ideas or products you’d love to see him create! Feel free to leave your comments wherever you are listening or to reach out to him directly by using this email: [email protected] you love Shayan’s work and want a little discount, try using this code for 15% Off products on his site: AP15Lastly, learn about the sustainability practices of Carnal Flora, which we touch on in this episode here: https://carnalflora.com/pages/sustainability-principlesIf you enjoyed this conversation and want to work more with me, try attending my upcoming workshop on exploring your Natal Nodal Placements taking place on October 9th! You can receive 20% off using the code: NODESMusings in Transit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Musings in Transit at anthonyperrotta.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 4 has officially dropped! In this episode, I speak with my good friend, Erin Harker. Erin is the founder of Magick Makers and host of Kindred Club, a global online spiritual and wellness community. For over three years, she has been organizing community events for spiritual and witch communities in Durham, NC, from intimate meetups and workshops to seasonal gatherings and markets that draw thousands.Her work emerged from countless conversations with community members searching for opportunities to connect with other magically-minded folks. Recognizing this deep need for genuine spiritual community, she has dedicated herself to bridging virtual and local connection, believing that online and in-person communities offer unique benefits that complement rather than compete with each other.It is through this work with her community that she explores sacred hospitality—a tradition spanning cultures and centuries that transforms the simple act of welcome into a powerful tool for community building and social healing. Drawing from global indigenous wisdom and contemporary community organizing, this conversation explores how recognizing the divine in strangers can create the connections our souls are craving. Whether you consider yourself spiritual or secular, you'll discover how hospitality becomes spiritual practice that builds resilience not just for yourself but for your entire community.You can find Erin through her links below:* The Magick Makers* Instagram* Kindred Club* SubstackYou can also sign up for her workshop that deepens the conversations that we had today on Sacred Hospitality on her site: https://themagickmakers.com/sacred-hospitalityIf you enjoyed this conversation and want to work more with me, try attending my upcoming workshop on exploring your Natal Nodal Placements taking place on October 9th! You can receive 20% off using the code: NODESMusings in Transit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Musings in Transit at anthonyperrotta.substack.com/subscribe