SassafrasCast

SassafrasCast is a podcast full of witchy insights to help you lead your sassiest life!

SassafrasCast Episode 43: Time, Energy, Money: Claiming Sovereignty Over Your Resources 04/24/2024

SassafrasCast Episode 42: Cultivating Faith In Yourself 04/17/2024

SassafrasCast Episode 41: Banishing, Releasing, and my Year of No 02/27/2024

SassafrasCast Teaches You Tarot: Reversals, Reading Professionally, Other Ways to Work With Tarot (Episode 40) 01/30/2024

SassafrasCast Teaches You Tarot: Reading Card Pulls and Spreads for Yourself and Others (Episode 39) 12/18/2023

SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of Cups (Episode 38) 11/20/2023

SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of Wands 10/24/2023

Episode 36: SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of Swords 09/11/2023

SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of Pentacles 08/15/2023

SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Major Arcana (Episode 34) 07/30/2023

SassafrasCast Episode 33: You Are A Unicorn Not a Workhorse 06/29/2023

SassafrasCast Episode 32: CLOSURE 05/15/2023

SassafrasCast Episode 31: Mercury Retrograde as a Recovery Retreat 04/23/2023

SassafrasCast Episode 30: What if it's all in my head? 03/19/2023

SassafrasCast Episode 30: What if it's all in my head? In today's episode I talk about balancing skepticism and spirituality. Many of us take an agnostic or skeptical view around what is really happening with spiritual/paranormal/supernatural phenomena, and yet feel drawn to magical practices. How do we reconcile this? I share my personal point of view that we don't have to reconcile it at all unless we want to -- we can opt to view belief as a tool, and use ritual and magic to have a meaningful psychological experience with measurable benefits on our health and happiness. There is evidence that ritual interacts with the subconscious mind, and there is also evidence that the subconscious mind drives a LOT of our behavior. In my opinion, it's worth taking an opportunity to interact with our subconscious in ways that is meaningful to us -- regardless of whether anything supernatural is actually happening. What do you believe around this topic? Further down in the show notes, I share links to peer-reviewed scientific studies around the measurable health effects of meditation and prayer, the effects that the subconscious has on our decision making, and the efficacy of certain essential oils to treat a variety of symptoms. I also share a sane list of essential oil safety tips -- because irresponsible MLM marketers on social media often advocate for types of essential oil use that are neither safe nor evidence-based. (Especially ingestion. You absolutely never have to ingest an essential oil, ever. That's not how aromatherapy works.) This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Prayer and healing: A medical and scientific perspective on randomized controlled trials https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2802370/ Prayer as medicine: how much have we learned?: "Decision Making May Be a Surprisingly Unconscious Activity" Johns Hopkins Medicine: Do Essential Oils Really Work? Essential Oil Safety Tips: (please read this article before just trying stuff suggested by Pinterest or someone selling for an MLM company!) --- Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Instagram.com/sassafrastarot Order a reading from the Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sassafrastarot Find Rorie Kelly music online: http://www.roriekelly.com http://www.twitch.tv/roriekelly http://www.youtube.com/roriekelly https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZebTvtqcaR8g1QEJzvzgd Official Video for the theme song, Magick Comin': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIluF4mjQS0 Link to the track for download or purchase: https://roriekelly.bandcamp.com/track/magick-comin (You can also find it on your favorite streaming site by searching "Rorie Kelly Magick Comin") /episode/index/show/sassafrascast/id/26274246

SassafrasCast Episode 29: Magickal and Mundane Toolbox for Dealing with OVERWHELM 02/19/2023

SassafrasCast Episode 29: Magickal and Mundane Toolbox for Dealing with OVERWHELM A diverse set of ideas for helping with overwhelm and stress - both psychological and witchy/spiritual. In today's episode I offer you a toolbox with a bunch of different ideas for dealing with overwhelm and stress. I divide the ideas into four main categories: Embodiment, Beauty and Sacred Spaces, Words, and Creativity, and give you multiple ideas in each category, both witchy and mundane. Then I share with you instructions for a favorite practice of mine - a listening walk (including non-movement or low movement options for those who may not be able to physically take a walk). This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show (may contain affiliate links): Mabis Steam Inhaler: https://amzn.to/3khNM93 Crystal Visions Tarot: https://amzn.to/3k8KbtY Nico Padden Music: https://www.nicopadden.com Randonautica App: https://www.randonautica.com Brooklyn Botanic Garden Waterways Virtual Tour: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=300074538410887 Song of the Day: Shining Tonight by Rorie Kelly (Or search "Rorie Kelly Shining Tonight" on your favorite streaming app!) --- Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Instagram.com/sassafrastarot Order a reading from the Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sassafrastarot Find Rorie Kelly music online: http://www.roriekelly.com http://www.twitch.tv/roriekelly http://www.youtube.com/roriekelly https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZebTvtqcaR8g1QEJzvzgd Official Video for the theme song, Magick Comin': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIluF4mjQS0 Link to the track for download or purchase: https://roriekelly.bandcamp.com/track/magick-comin (You can also find it on your favorite streaming site by searching "Rorie Kelly Magick Comin") /episode/index/show/sassafrascast/id/25979070

SassafrasCast Episode 28: How To Read Tarot For Yourself 01/25/2023

SassafrasCast Episode 28: How To Read Tarot For Yourself In which I point you back to your own wisdom and tackle common struggles. In today's episode I talked about how to read the tarot cards for yourself. This is not a "beginner's guide to tarot" episode, but it does contain some advice for beginners. We cover how to choose a deck for yourself - how to work with the tarot when you are new and unfamiliar with the meanings of the cards - when to read for yourself and when NOT to read for yourself - predictions versus perspective - keeping a tarot journal - self care around readings - and how to make a card-a-day practice fresh and meaningful instead of BORING. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Dragon Tarot: https://www.tarot.com/tarot/decks/dragon The Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rider–Waite_Tarot Pamela Colman Smith: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pamela_Colman_Smith Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Instagram.com/sassafrastarot http://www.twitch.tv/sassafrastarot Order a reading from the Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sassafrastarot Today's song: I Got This https://roriekelly.bandcamp.com/track/i-got-this (Or search "Rorie Kelly I Got This " on your favorite streaming service) Find Rorie Kelly music online: http://www.roriekelly.com http://www.twitch.tv/roriekelly http://www.youtube.com/roriekelly https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZebTvtqcaR8g1QEJzvzgd Official Video for the theme song, Magick Comin': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIluF4mjQS0 Link to the track for download or purchase: https://roriekelly.bandcamp.com/track/magick-comin (You can also find it on your favorite streaming site by searching "Rorie Kelly Magick Comin") /episode/index/show/sassafrascast/id/25718217

SassafrasCast Episode 27: Reflective Magick 12/25/2022

The Holy Saying of No 11/21/2022

Witchy Weather Report 10.30.2022 11/03/2022

SassafrasCast Episode 25: 2022 Halloween Special with Shelby King from the Somnambulist Dreamcast! 10/25/2022

Witchy Weather Report 9.26.2022: Changing Our Minds and Finding Faith In Ourselves 09/27/2022

SassafrasCast Episode 24: Being an Art Witch with Aaron Gabaldon 09/27/2022

SassafrasCast Episode 23: Befriend Your Body, By Gosh! 08/24/2022

SassafrasCast Episode 23: Befriend Your Body, By Gosh! In which I rant about our workaholic, patriarchal society and encourage you to love your body as an act of beautiful rebellion. In today's episode I discuss how hard it is to love our bodies (and ourselves) and suggest a framework of befriending and showing up, rather than forcing ourselves to jump into self-love when it feels false and unattainable. I strongly reject wellness fads that equate health and self care with thinness, culturally sanctioned attractiveness and a "no pain no gain" mentality. Instead we explore being kind to our bodies just as they are, right now. I share practical and magical ways to tune into your body, and go through the basics of a body listening practice. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Intuitive Eating: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/our-books/ Body Kindness Podcast: https://www.bodykindnessbook.com/podcast/ Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Instagram.com/sassafrastarot http://www.twitch.tv/sassafrastarot Order a reading from the Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sassafrastarot Today's song: Everywhere I Go https://roriekelly.bandcamp.com/track/everywhere-i-go (Or search "Rorie Kelly Everywhere I Go " on your favorite streaming service) Find Rorie Kelly music online: http://www.roriekelly.com http://www.twitch.tv/roriekelly http://www.youtube.com/roriekelly https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZebTvtqcaR8g1QEJzvzgd Official Video for the theme song, Magick Comin': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIluF4mjQS0 Link to the track for download or purchase: https://roriekelly.bandcamp.com/track/magick-comin (You can also find it on your favorite streaming site by searching "Rorie Kelly Magick Comin") /episode/index/show/sassafrascast/id/24154776

SassafrasCast Episode 22: Music and Magick 07/25/2022

SassafrasCast Episode 22: Music and Magick In which I explore ways to bring music into your magical and spiritual practice -- whether or not you have any musical experience or skills. In today's episode I share easily accessible ways to bring music into your practice, whether you are an experienced musician or someone who thinks they could never possibly make music. (I also tell you in no uncertain terms that if you think that. you're wrong: anyone can make music, yes, even you, and it doesn't have to be hard.) I remind you that you don't have to pass an entrance exam to make a creative mark on the world -- you can do it right now. I explore using music to facilitate altered states and inner journeys, raise energy, manifest your desires and dreams, reprogram your subconscious with healthier beliefs, and even as a form of divination. Go listen, I want the music in your heart to be let out into the world! This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff mentioned in this show: Circle Singing: Learn more about what this is and find a list of in person singing circles here: Shawn Colvin's "Sunny Came Home": Paula Cole's This Fire: Find Sassafras Tarot online: http://www.patreon.com/sassafrastarot http://www.facebook.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Twitter.com/sassafrastarot http://www.Instagram.com/sassafrastarot http://www.twitch.tv/sassafrastarot Order a reading from the Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sassafrastarot Today's song: Lady of the Harvest Moon (Or search "Rorie Kelly Lady of the Harvest Moon" on your favorite streaming service) Find Rorie Kelly music online: http://www.roriekelly.com http://www.twitch.tv/roriekelly http://www.youtube.com/roriekelly https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZebTvtqcaR8g1QEJzvzgd Official Video for the theme song, Magick Comin': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIluF4mjQS0 Link to the track for download or purchase: https://roriekelly.bandcamp.com/track/magick-comin (You can also find it on your favorite streaming site by searching "Rorie Kelly Magick Comin") /episode/index/show/sassafrascast/id/23844767

Witchy Weather Report 7.23.2022 - Cat's Eye Tarot 07/25/2022

SassafrasCast Episode 21: On Surrendering and Letting Go 06/21/2022

SassafrasCast Episode 20: Choosing Your Own Magical Adventure 05/31/2022

Witchy Weather Report 5.28.2022 - The Wild Wood Tarot 05/30/2022

SassafrasCast Episode 19: Sacred Money 04/12/2022

Witchy Weather Report 3.26.2022 - The Herbcrafters Tarot 03/26/2022

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