By popular demand, in this episode I explain what a pick me woman (or “pickmeisha”) is. I give some examples of how pick me women act and think, as well as some of the extreme dark manifestations of this mindset and energy. I would argue that most women go through a phase like this as teens and young adults, and it’s part of stepping into womanhood to choose self worth, self love, and strong boundaries instead.
Read MoreI hate to be that person who is like, “but LOGIC!” I feel like I sound like a 13 year old boy who just took his first philosophy class, lol. But alas, I am someone who is finishing up my PhD in Philosophy of Science, and who found myself shifting over the years from politically far left to being more conservative and on the right. I noticed a left steeped in identitarianism and tribalism, who mobilize emotions like shame, embarrassment, and fear: fear of being wrong, fear of being called this or that, fear of being contaminated by perspectives that are framed as evil or bad, just because the left says it is. In this episode I share my experience of attending last night’s Munk Debate on the Crisis of Liberalism, held at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto. I talk about my impression of the speakers, what they had to say, their rhetorical style, as well as who “won” the debate by swaying more people in the vote, as well as my troubled reflections and observations on why I think they won, and how the winning rhetorical style is, unfortunately, becoming more and more common. A reflective and political discussion.
Read MoreHi friends! Wow, it didn’t take long for my week ahead tarot reading to catch up with my personal life! I talk about noticing patterns in our tarot readings, and the importance of taking note when repeat cards come up. I also talk about the most important quality in a conflict: curiosity.
Read MoreHi friends! You may be wondering - how the hell do I celebrate Samhain, aka Halloween, as a witch? Whether you’re exhausted and have little energy and not much time to do something, or whether you’re bursting with good vibes and ready to do a million things, I have some great suggestions for you.
Read MoreA big episode in a short amount of time! Are you feeling a bit better now that the eclipse has passed? I know I am! We are still feeling echoes of this energy and I talk about how to work with it.
Read MoreHi friends! In this episode I share some of what this full moon lunar eclipse in Taurus is all about, what some of the big lessons have been for me (as well as a very surprising and insightful tarot reading), and how making space for stillness and surprise can allow us the permission and inspiration to pivot in new, fulfilling directions.
Read MoreMy friends, I know. I’ve done it too. Put off important things, adulting things, or things I actually really love and want to do but… don’t. Whether it’s in learning tarot, dealing with finances and taxes, cleaning out the cat litter, or writing our next book, it’s easy to just say “I’ll do it later.” In this episode I talk about why we should do the thing, and I share some common protestations of why folks deprioritize tarot learning (and even brainwash themselves they will never learn it properly anyway).
Read MoreDo your tarot readings totally suck? Leave you feeling confused, bored, and even more stressed than you were before? In this episode, I share 3 of the biggest mistakes I see newbie tarot readers make - and, yes, sadly a LOT of “tarot pros” too! Listen to learn what these mistakes are and what to do instead.
Read MoreMy friends. I’ve seen so many tarot learners tell themselves - and believe - stuff that just absolutely isn’t true about learning and getting good at tarot. Instead of taking a leap to try something new, and believing in ourselves, many of us delude ourselves into inaction and we hold ourselves back from pursuing our interests and moving towards our goals. In this episode I debunk the biggest, worst, most soul denying myths I’ve seen from my fellow tarot lovers. Wanna debunk the myths and dive into tarot? My mega course TAROT WITHOUT BULLSHIT is now open for enrollment!! This is the best tarot course on the internet: you’ll never need another course on tarot, ever.
Read MoreWhy does learning tarot take so long? Well, let me tell you why it absolutely doesn’t have to. We live in a hyper individual society where no one wants to admit that (or when) they need help. However, when we accept teachings and guidance from mentors we can accelerate our growth and our learning. In this episode I talk all about why and how mentorship will catapult your tarot practice light years into the future.
Read MoreHi friends! Scorpio season has arrived! In this episode I share what this season is about, what to expect from the full moon eclipse vibes around the corner, and highlight what I’ll be teaching in my upcoming masterclasses on Tarot for Mediumship and Ancestor Magic.
Read MoreIn this episode I answer a question someone recently slid into my DMS: How often should I cleanse my deck? Does it matter what sign the moon is in? Should I cleanse my cards during a full moon or eclipse? You may be surprised by my answer!
Read MoreIn this episode I talk all about why reading tarot every day is a good idea. Yes, you don’t only have to read tarot when you feel like the world is ending!
Read MoreYes, friends! It’s true! Whenever you whip out your cards and do a reading for yourself, do you stop midway and flip through your tarot guidebook, or handy tarot website? We’ve all been there, but in this episode I share how and why this practice will clog up your intuition and lead to worse tarot skills overall. There is another way!
Read MoreIn this episode I discuss a very common thing - yes, something that even I’ve experienced - fear of tarot cards! No, I don’t mean being afraid of decks of tarot cards themselves, but actually asking the cards what we reeeallly want to know: often things we are afraid to know the answers to, or things we would rather avoid or not face. In this episode I discuss why we should face our fears and ask the cards those hard questions.
Read More“The veil is thinning!” If I had an apple oat macchiato every time I heard someone say that, I would likely explode from overconsumption of sugar, haha. In this episode, I discuss what on earth everyone on witchy Instagram (and I assume TikTok) means when they suggest that “the veil is thin” around this time of year. I explain what exactly the “veil” is, and why some people think that autumn creates the space for more spiritual experiences and spiritual contact. Is it legit that it’s easier to talk to spirits at this time of year? Find out my thoughts in this very seasonal episode!
Read MoreIn this episode I discuss why you might want to connect with your ancestors and deceased relatives, even if you didn’t have a great relationship in life. And I introduce two masterclasses: Ancestor Magic, and Tarot for Mediumship.
Read MoreHi friends! A little belatedly, I wanted to talk to y’all about my brand new tarot journal, the Getting to Know the Cards Tarot Journal. It’s totally different from my Card of the Day Tarot Journal, where you record all your readings! In this episode I explain my inspiration behind creating this very unique, one of a kind tarot journal, and why it’s something you will want to add to your tarot collection as you get to know the cards more and more each day.
Read MoreHi friends! Happy Friday! Today on the Secrets of a Witch podcast, I share a funny anecdote about how this week I got locked inside a downtown farm… all alone! If I had listened to my intuition, this wouldn’t have happened - in this episode, I explain the how and why.
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