Episodes
Learn more about the Romani roots of fortune telling from Jezimna Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens, co-hosts of the Romanistan Podcast. We chat about Romani customs, cultural appropriation, and practicing magic and spirituality in a modern world. Stay tuned for Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens forthcoming book, titled "The Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling," available October 2024 with Weiser Books. Enjoy! ✨ https://romanistanpodcast.com, @romanistanpodcast on Instagram,...
Published 03/11/24
🌊 Welcoming Pisces Season ~ Work on the Heart 🌊 As the cosmos gracefully transitions into the dreamy realm of Pisces, get ready to dive deep into the ethereal and embrace the enchantment of Pisces Season 2024! From February 18th to March 20th, the cosmic currents guide us through the watery and imaginative world of the last zodiac sign. Pisces invites us to explore the vast ocean of emotions, creativity, and spiritual introspection. During this season, the boundaries between reality and...
Published 03/01/24
🌊 Welcoming Pisces Season ~ Work on the Heart 🌊 As the cosmos gracefully transitions into the dreamy realm of Pisces, get ready to dive deep into the ethereal and embrace the enchantment of Pisces Season 2024! From February 18th to March 20th, the cosmic currents guide us through the watery and imaginative world of the last zodiac sign. Pisces invites us to explore the vast ocean of emotions, creativity, and spiritual introspection. During this season, the boundaries between reality and...
Published 02/18/24
We're delighted to share this conversation with intuitive empath and spiritual coach Zoey Greco of Merhipsy where we delve deep into the numerology of 2024, and explore what magic is in store for us this year. We discuss the world of intuitive practice, what it means to be a spiritual entrepreneur, and our energetic relationship to money. Plus so much more! Join us at our digital altar! Zoey Greco (also known as The Merhipsy) is an intuitive empath and spiritual coach who uses her gifts of...
Published 02/08/24
Welcome Aquarius season ~ PART 2 ✨ During Aquarius season, the Sun takes center stage in this airy and visionary sign, promoting a collective focus on progress, humanitarian ideals, and intellectual pursuits. This is a time when individuality is celebrated, and the status quo is challenged in favor of inventive solutions and out-of-the-box thinking. In 2024, the season is particularly noteworthy as Pluto reenters Aquarius on January 20, marking a rare and influential cosmic event. This...
Published 02/04/24
Happy Imbolc & Welcome Aquarius season ✨ During Aquarius season, the Sun takes center stage in this airy and visionary sign, promoting a collective focus on progress, humanitarian ideals, and intellectual pursuits. This is a time when individuality is celebrated, and the status quo is challenged in favor of inventive solutions and out-of-the-box thinking. In 2024, the season is particularly noteworthy as Pluto reenters Aquarius on January 20, marking a rare and influential cosmic...
Published 01/19/24
Happy Winter Solstice & Welcome Capricorn season ✨ The winter solstice on December 21st welcomes winter's embrace, marking a time of deep magic and reflection. As the sun enters Capricorn, we're urged to channel our inner witches, grounding ourselves in earthy wisdom. Capricorn season beckons with a call for intention-setting, disciplined practices, and connecting with ancestral roots to lay the groundwork for our aspirations as the light begins to return. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Follow your...
Published 12/21/23
Natasha Khan aka Bat for Lashes joined us at our digital altar to share their recently released oracle deck: Motherwitch. We talked about the process of creativity as a form of magical practice, and the complexity of being a mother, musician, and witch all at once. Run, don't walk, to check out Natasha's gorgeous hand illustrated offering, Motherwitch, in collaboration with She's Lost Control. And don't miss Natasha's reading for our community at the end of our conversation. ✨ ABOUT...
Published 11/30/23
Welcome to our exploration of Sagittarius season ✨ During this time, the Sun moves through the sign of Sagittarius, encouraging exploration, a quest for knowledge, and a broadening of horizons. People might feel more inclined to take risks, seek new experiences, and embrace a sense of freedom. There's often a focus on learning, travel, philosophical pursuits, and open-mindedness. Jupiter, the ruling planet of Sagittarius, often plays a significant role during this time, amplifying...
Published 11/22/23
Enjoy this juicy conversation between our host, Casey Zabala, and Gabriela Herstik, erotic witchcraft practitioner. Hear about the genesis and magic behind their new "Goddess of Love Tarot," as well as conversations around magical self-care, and navigating grief with a stocked magical toolkit. As always, us know what you think! ✨Gabriela Herstik is a practitioner of erotic witchcraft who is devoted to the Goddess of Love and Lust. She is the author of the books Sacred Sex, Inner Witch,...
Published 11/01/23
Welcome to our exploration of Scorpio season ✨ As the sun enters Scorpio on october 23th, we're on the brink of a transformative journey filled with mysteries, reflection, and profound change. In today's episode, we delve into this enigmatic season, discuss the current world climate, and share self-care tips. We'll also touch on the profound significance Scorpio season has in honoring our ancestors and celebrating life amid its deep themes. Join us for a cosmic adventure of self-discovery...
Published 10/23/23
We hope you enjoy this special conversation between Alejandra Luisa León and Casey Zabala. Alejandra is the artist and author behind many fabulous divination decks: The Lioness Oracle Tarot, Vision of the Muse, and Stars Divine. During our conversation we discuss Alejandra's art making practice and how it's shaped by "10 of Swords" moments in life, eclipse season energetics, and what it means to be a modern witch living in an overly stimulating world. Plus, Alejandra generously shares a...
Published 10/06/23
The equinox is what you make it! Libra season shines a dramatic spotlight on our egos, our sense of self, and how both of those ideas are shaped through relational dynamics. Take note of what you feel you have energetic bandwidth for at this pivotal time of transition. Balance is key in establishing healthy routines to see us through the darker months. Our monthly astrological episode aims to offer you the celestial highlights and energetic insights for the zodiac season. Below are some...
Published 09/21/23
VIRGO SEASON 2023 🌞 As of this Wednesday, August 23rd, the Sun transitions into Virgo, ushering in a four-week period dedicated to maximizing efficiency in various aspects of life. Virgo's inclination towards service-oriented activities encourages us to reconnect with our ethical values. This period focuses on practicality, attention to detail, and a desire for efficiency and organization. While Virgo season presents a favorable period for gathering essential information to support the...
Published 08/22/23
Leo Season commences on July 22nd and concludes on August 23rd. With the heart of summer comes the season of Leo, a period filled with warmth, passion, and self-expression. As temperatures rise, so does the energy of this fixed fire sign that is ruled by the sun. The sun, in astrology, governs our self-image, confidence, and identity. Leo season invites us to embrace our unique self and encourages us to express it freely. This season is a time for pursuing dreams with optimism and...
Published 07/21/23
Enjoy these astrological and energetic downloads for CANCER Season and Summer Solstice! "A celebration of both life giving waters and the our Solar life source, Summer Solstice catapults us into visionary modes of existence. Be one with the Sun. Pour libations for clean, healing, and free waters. Tune into the mystic landscape of yourself, your community, and your calling. Find ways to share your brilliance, while you revel in the genius of everything around you. Fill your energetic cups...
Published 06/21/23
After a very turbulent month of May on the astral level, the entry of the Sun into this sign promises to bring very healthy, solar and gentle energy. It almost feels like summer! What a way to end spring in style for the greatest pleasure of the whole zodiac. The change brought about by the Sun in Gemini is lightness, calming and a deep reset. This is the summary in 3 ideas of the Gemini season this year for all signs. From May 22, the sun will be a vector of joy. With it, it brings a...
Published 05/19/23
Enjoy these astrological and energetic downloads for Taurus Season! When the Sun moves into Taurus, we ground ourselves and focus on bringing pleasure into our daily life. With the eclipse happening during this season, our daily rituals and practice to connect our body, mind, and soul will help us see clearly through the chaotic lens that can bring the eclipses. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨⠀ Follow your Hosts on Instagram and Support their work: Casey -Intuitive Witch, Artist & Author, Creatrix of...
Published 04/18/23
Memory palaces, chronic illness, growing up as a witch... Enjoy this interview with Olivia Pepper as much as we enjoyed the conversation! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Olivia Pepper is a writer, theorist and nondenominational artist who currently resides in rural Southern New Mexico. Olivia has dabbled abundantly in life and has been at various times a film producer, a medicinal herb farmer, an astrologer, a journalist, a labor organizer, a teacher, a line cook, and all kinds of other things. Mostly, though,...
Published 04/05/23
Enjoy these astrological and energetic downloads for Aries Season! When the Sun moves into Aries we initiate a new astrological year, and celebrate the Spring Equinox (in the northern hemisphere.) This season is a potent time for recalibration, balance, and integrating so very much emotional baggage. Learn more about ways to celebrate the equinox, and ritual activations for the lunations throughout Aries season.  ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨⠀ Follow your Hosts on Instagram and Support their work: Casey -...
Published 03/19/23
Pisces Season is initiated by a New Moon on February 19th, which initiates a new way of relating to our spiritual practices and our psychic selves. Energetically we will be embracing a teutonic collective shift, as Saturn moves into Pisces season on March 7th. This Pisces Season we are encouraged to turn to the embodied and mystical experience of love, as a practice that can support our boundary work, as well as our resilience in the face of change. This episode provides some tips for how to...
Published 02/17/23
CYBELE  (she/her) taught magic, ritual & meditation with the Reclaiming Collective and its founding member, Starhawk, from 1984-97 in the U.S., Canada and Europe. In the last 20-plus years Cybele has taken her longtime practice of working with the body and with dreaming  into the earth-work of Stone Medicine. The slower realm of stones & crystals aligns with her interest in ultra-slow micro movements  to open the body, emotions and spirit. She has practiced  hands-on healing &...
Published 02/02/23
This Aquarius Season is initiated by a potent New Moon on January 21st, and holds the important mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, celebrated in Celtic culture as Imbolc. Energetically we will feel a renewed sense of possibility, offering us a true start at a new year. All throughout Aquarius Season we are encouraged to tend to our authentic needs, and strive to find hope and resilience in the everyday. Enjoy these Aquarius Season insights! Let us know what you...
Published 01/19/23
A deep dive into the astrological and magical potentials of 2023 with intuitive witch Casey Zabala, and writer + astrologer Mariana Balkar.  Learn about the big planetary shifts from Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto, and what to expect from these outer planets as they transit through new signs. We unpack Mercury retrograding through Earth Signs, Venus retrograde in Leo... and so much more. We also touch on the significance of 2023 as the year of The Chariot, both esoterically and in numerology....
Published 01/04/23
When the Sun enters Capricorn (cardinal Earth sign) we celebrate the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. This celebration has been a pivotal moment for humanity for thousands of years, encouraging us to honor the darkness and cultivate faith in the rebirth of the Sun. Learn more about the significance of Capricorn season at this important celestial time, and tune into how to best celebrate and support yourself throughout this Solstice season.  Modern Witches podcast hosts,...
Published 12/20/22