Best La Potion Podcasts (2024)

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Ep715 Ouija Boards: the Season 7 finale 53:28

4d ago53:28

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It’s the season 7 finale, Witchcasters! And in this episode, Emily and Kate are discussing a subject that has haunted them for a while: Spirit boards, or as they are more commonly known: Ouija boards. They discuss the ancient origins of spirit boards, from automatic writing in ancient China to its popular heyday in the era of 1890s Spiritualism, ho…

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Ep714 Meaningful Rest with Sleep and Sorcery's Laurel Hostak Jones 56:26

26d ago56:26

56:26

Get cozy, Witchcasters! In this episode of Witchcast Podcast, hosts Emily and Kate are joined in the “astral realm studio” by ever-so-soothing and magical Laurel Hostak Jones: writer, audio producer, and witch known for her popular bedtime podcast ‘Sleep and Sorcery’ (@sleepandsorcery). They discuss into Laurel's creative journey, exploring the ins…

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Ep713 "Such good neighbors!" All about fairies with Rose Auroras 1:00:27

1M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Buckle up, Witchcasters, this one is a wild ride and is a lot of fun! In this episode, Emily and Kate are joined in their studio on the astral plane with a very special guest: sorceress and seer Rose Aurora, who specializes in Fairy and Elf work, and she is also trained in the spiritual tradition of Trolldom. There’s so much to cover, so for this e…

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Ep712 "Dogs be dogging" Candle Magick with Aaron Porchia 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

In this episode, Emily and Kate welcome to the coven witchy comedian and baker Aaron Porchia @aporchia (pronounced PorSHAY, he/him) and they discuss all the ways Aaron is actually a very powerful intuitive witch, how he’s found his own way to practice over the years, including candle magic, setting intentions, manifesting and the difference between…

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Ep711 “Beyonce’s America” Black cowboys and Japanese foxes 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

In this episode, Kate and Emily gather round for story time again. This time, Kate talks briefly about the history of Black and African American country music, cowboys, the great west migration, and the amazing African American women of the Wild West — specifically renown chef and caterer Abby Fisher, who wrote the 2nd oldest African American cookb…

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Ep710 "Gatorade is a potion" Health & Wellness Magick 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

In this episode of Witchcast Podcast, Emily and Kate discuss the different ways they’ve been exploring health and wellness through their spirituality, whether that’s through different headache remedies or spells for channeling healing energy. (As always, this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and never medical advice) Then Kate pulls a car…

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Ep709 Astrology and Witchy Content Creation with @JKitsCole 1:11:06

3M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

In this episode of Witchcast Podcast, Emily and Kate are joined by very special guest, professional astrologist and cosmic comedian, Cole Prots aka @jkitsCole (he/they). They discuss how Cole first got started in astrology and his meteoric rise on social media with his hilarious, engaging and educational videos. They chat about his creative process…

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Ep708 The Vibes of the Year with Jasmine Wolfe 59:50

4M ago59:50

59:50

In this episode of the Witchcast Podcast, Emily and Kate welcome back numerologist, astrologer, kooky witchy auntie and dear friend of the pod, Jasmine Wolfe aka @satin.saturn, to discuss the numerology forecast for 2024. They discuss the overall year number, what that means and how to calculate your own personal year number, and how that relates t…

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Ep707 La Befana and the 13 Yule Lads 37:54

4M ago37:54

37:54

It’s story time again at the Witchcast Podcast, and this time Emily and Kate cozy up to the cauldron to tell the yuletide tales of La Befana, Italy’s Christmas witch, and the Yule Lads, Iceland’s mischievous pranksters who visit on the days leading up to Yule. Then Emily pulls a card from her Moon Power Tarot deck for a New Year’s message!…

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Ep706 “D*ck pic on a crystal” Astrology Roast with Christiana Jackson 1:43:45

5M ago1:43:45

1:43:45

Happy Solstice, Witchcasters! In this very special year-end episode, Emily and Kate are joined by their friend, hilarious comedian and artist, Christiana Jackson, as they review, rank and rake every single astrological sign over the coals. That's right, it's a good old-fashioned roast! From insufferable Aries to flakey Pisces, no sign is safe in ou…

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Ep705 “Spin that wheel!” All about the Wheel of the Year 1:16:53

6M ago1:16:53

1:16:53

In this episode, Emily and Kate do a top-line recap of the full Wheel of the Year: the eight seasonal festivals derived from ancient European practices to honor the solstices, equinoxes and midpoints, that are now observed by many modern Pagans, Wiccans and witches. Forget when is Beltane or what’s the deal with Mabon? This episode has you covered.…

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Ep704 “About that husband of yours” Stories of Tam Lin and the Spana Prosecution 56:13

6M ago56:13

56:13

In this episode of the Witchcast Podcast, it's storytime again! Emily tells the story of the Spana Prosecution, a major (and witchy) criminal case of an Italian abusive husband poisoning ring, and then Kate regales the tale of the famous Scottish poem, The Ballad of Tam Lin, an enchanted and cursed knight held captive by the queen of the Faeries, s…

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Ep703 "Your own time traveling guardian angel" with Judy Darling 1:00:12

6M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

In this episode of the Witchcast Podcast, Emily and Kate chat with "The Event" that is Judy Darling, aka Coleman Drew: witch, drag queen, multi-hyphenate artist and overall wonderful human being (he/she/they). Calling in from a sun-filled wooden deck they just helped build for their friend in Atlanta, Judy discusses their fascinating and winding ro…

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Ep702 “W-Y-R-D weird” with priestess and author Jamie Della 1:09:37

7M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

In this episode of Witchcast Podcast, Emily and Kate chat with priestess, healer, Xicana witch, water activist and author Jamie Della. She is the author of ten books, including her newest book, A Box of Magick, which was just released with Sounds True on September 26, and is available wherever books are sold. They discuss Jamie’s colorful history i…

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Ep701 "Points on your license" Libra Season and Love Spells 48:00

7M ago48:00

48:00

We’re back, baby!! In this special 7th season premiere, Emily and Kate embrace the chaotic energy of the Aries super full moon in and discuss the energy and elements of Libra season, then Kate shares a couple self-love and Venus-inspired spells. Then Emily pulls a card from her Druid Craft Tarot deck! You can find links we mentioned on our website …

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Ep615 "Winter is for silence, Summer is for screaming." 43:02

10M ago43:02

43:02

It's the season 6 finale! In this episode, Emily and Kate discuss little ways to work witchiness into your everyday life. As they both prepare for their own summer break, they offer tidbits of inspiration for those still in the broom closet or want to imbue more mindfulness by subtly working intention and joy into your everyday tasks like gardening…

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Ep614 Korean Shamanism with Mudang Jenn 1:05:08

11M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

In this episode, Emily and Kate sit down with Mudang Jenn, respected teaching artist, practicing mudang, and consultant on Muism–Korea’s ancient and enduring indigenous religion. (Mudang is very loosely translated to shaman, we discuss this in the episode!) They discuss Jenn's background and training and some core tenets of this ancient practice. T…

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Ep613 Witchy Entrepreneurship and Enshittification with Christina of @moonandcactus 57:57

11M ago57:57

57:57

In this episode, Emily and Kate chat with the wonderfully talented and creative creatress, Christina, of @moonandcactus. They discuss her winding and fascinating journey with spirituality as well as how she's grown an incredible following over the years with her custom illustrations. After publishing an oracle deck (available for purchase here), sh…

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Ep612 "Make Shift Happen" with The Butterfly Hippie, Dutch 48:34

12M ago48:34

48:34

In this episode, Emily and Kate sit down with The Butterfly Hippie, Dutch, as they discuss her journey to finding her spirituality, psychic connection and spiritual practices. They talk about her live radio show now podcast, The Margarita Room, and her brand new non-profit, The Free Woman Project, as well as how to unpack shame, truly live in joy a…

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Ep611 Witchcast's 100th Episode Live Taping Extravaganza! 1:28:42

1y ago1:28:42

1:28:42

It's the 100th episode live taping extravaganza, taped live at QED Astoria in New York City! Emily and Kate kick off the show with a few incredible opening acts, featuring comedian Sammy James, musician and comedian Martha Cipolla, comedian Christiana Jackson, and comedian and singer of the Witchcast theme song, Colby Smith! Then they chat about th…

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Ep610 "A little potted history" Scottish folk beliefs with Scott Richardson-Read 1:04:02

1y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

In this episode, Emily and Kate are joined by special guest, Scott Richardson-Read, founder and writer of the Cailleach's Herbarium, (@cailleachsherbarium) to discuss Scottish folklore and folk magic! Then Scott pulls a card from his Pagan Otherworlds tarot deck. Learn more about Scott and check out his recommended list of reading on our website, w…

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Ep609 "Air Buddy" House Magick 1:02:50

1y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

In this episode, Emily and Kate discuss many different ways to use magick to help protect, cleanse and bless your home, whether you're moving into a new home or just want a refresh -- both as a homeowner or renter. Topics include protection charms, talismans and spells, energy cleansing and even helpful witchy housewarming gift ideas! Then Emily pu…

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Ep608 "DTMF" Witchy Date Night Ideas 1:00:58

1+ y ago1:00:58

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In this episode, Emily and Kate discuss different ways you can celebrate love just in time for the impending Valentine's Day holiday, whether that's with your significant other, friends or yourself! (Self-love, can we get a hex yeah?!) Then Emily pulls a card from her Moon Power tarot deck. Follow us on Instagram at @witchcastpodcast for more updat…

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Ep607 "Too Short Skirts" Stories of Tam o' Shanter and Persephone 56:22

1+ y ago56:22

56:22

It's story time! In this episode, Emily and Kate tell the stories of Robert Burns' Tam o' Shanter and the myth of Persephone and our favorite supporting actress, Hecate. Then Emily pulls a card from her Winged Enchantment oracle deck.By Witchcast Podcast

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Ep606 "Not so lucky rabbits" Lunar New Year 58:38

1+ y ago58:38

58:38

Gong hei fat choy! In this episode, Emily and Kate dive into the complex and long-celebrated Lunar New Year, covering just what exactly is a lunisolar calendar, where and how is Lunar New Year celebrated, the Chinese Zodiac and what this year of the Rabbit has in store for us. Then Kate pulls a card from her Korean Oracle Four Seasons Hwatu deck.…

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Ep605 A Very Witchy New Year 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! In this episode, Emily and Kate discuss the backgrounds on popular New Year's Eve trends and other witchy ways to celebrate. Then they both pull a card for the new year. Follow us on instagram @witchcastpodcast and leave us a rating and review if ya like us!By Witchcast Podcast

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Ep604 Storytime: Absinthe and Gone to the Spirits 55:35

1+ y ago55:35

55:35

In this episode, it's story time again! This time, Emily dives into the fascinating and surprisingly witchy history of absinthe, and Kate tells the tale of 'Gone to the Spirits,' a trans Kutenai[ prophet and translator who lived in the early 19th century. Then Emily pulls a card from her Winged Enchantment oracle deck! Follow us on instagram @witch…

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Ep603 "Little Deaths" Energy, Entities and Dia de los Muertos 1:00:15

1+ y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

It's never too late to honor our ancestors! In this episode, Emily and Kate are joined by special guest, Miros Green, energy and consciousness facilitator! They discuss her experience with energy work and psychic mediumship as well as her upbringing in Mexico and how her family celebrates Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Then Miros pulls a c…

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Ep602 “Space Racism” Astrology Symbols 1:03:06

1+ y ago1:03:06

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You may know your Pisces from your Aries, but do you know the origins of their symbols? In this episode, Emily and Kate go over each zodiac sign's symbols, where they come from and why they look like they do. Then Kate pulls a card from her Universal Goddess tarot deck!By Witchcast Podcast

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Ep601 “Cute Halloween Sh*t” History of Black Cats and Jack O’Lanterns 54:43

1+ y ago54:43

54:43

Welcome to Season 6! In this episode, Emily and Kate catch up a bit and then celebrate the season by sharing the history and origins of black cat lore and jack o’lanterns! Then Emily pulls a card from her Druid Tarot deck.By Witchcast Podcast

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Ep522 "Thrifty Witchy" Dollar Store Witch Finds 51:33

2y ago51:33

51:33

For our season 5 finale, Emily and Kate each took a little shopping trip and then have a little show and tell (or rather, describe and share), revealing their new witchy purchases from their local low cost dollar stores. The only thing you need to be magickal is yourself – but if you do want wonderful things, they don't need to cost a fortune! Visi…

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Ep521 “Beards were not in.” Book Club with Durgadas Allon Duriel 1:19:31

2y ago1:19:31

1:19:31

It’s book club time, baby! In this episode, Emily and Kate welcome back friend of the podcast: magic worker, astrologer, licensed therapist and published author Durgadas Allon Duriel! They talk all about his book, The Little Work, as well as his upcoming new book, Worthy As You Are. (It also may or may not have turned into a bit of a therapy sessio…

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Ep520 "Is it yours?" with psychic medium Emily Grote 59:56

2y ago59:56

59:56

In this episode, Emily and Kate welcome back friend and past guest of the podcast, psychic medium and energy healer Emily Grote! They chat about reclaiming our power in a society not built for us as well as her experience with the Access Consciousness and her Access Bars workshops. Then Emily pulls a card from her Winged Enchantment oracle deck. Ch…

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Ep519 “Beware of Horses” Palmistry with Kalem Turner 1:02:41

2y ago1:02:41

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In this episode, Emily and Kate are joined by a special guest: expert palm reader, tarot reader, astrologer and all around divine diviner Kalem Turner (@FortunebyKalem)! Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Kalem has read thousands of palms over the last several years, incorporating both astrology and tarot into his practice. Listen along as Kate and Emil…

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Ep518 "Hot Girl Summer Solstice" 42:51

2y ago42:51

42:51

In this episode, Emily and Kate meander through the lush vibrancy that is the upcoming Summer Solstice! They discuss a brief history, ways to celebrate as well as the best herbs, crystals and spells to honor our year's longest day. Then Emily uses an online tarot card randomizer to pull the card of the week!…

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Ep517 "The Big Guy Downstairs" All About Satanism 1:13:04

2y ago1:13:04

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In this episode, Emily and Kate do their signature "medium dive" into the topic of Satanism, going over the origins of the concept of satan up until modern day practice. Then Kate pulls a card from her new Gentle Tarot deck by @mariinthesky.By Witchcast Podcast

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Ep516 "Assquakingly Terrible" Stories of Khonsu & Chilseong 36:10

2y ago36:10

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In this episode, Emily and Kate share stories about the Egyptian god Khonsu and the Korean shamanic fable of Chilseong, or the Seven Stars. Then Kate pulls a card from her Four Seasons Hwatu Oracle deck!By Witchcast Podcast

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Ep515 "Big Action Boy" All About Wands 1:08:27

2y ago1:08:27

1:08:27

In this episode, Emily and Kate finish up their Tarot suit series and discuss the suit of Wands! They briefly touch on the history of the Rider Waite Smith tarot and then go over general meanings and interpretations of each Wands card. Then Emily pulls a card from her Moon Power tarot deck.

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Ep514 "All's Well That Ends Well" All About Mercury Retrograde 47:21

2y ago47:21

47:21

In this episode, Emily and Kate celebrate our current Mercury Retrograde and discuss the science and history of this ever frustrating astrological period, along with how to best prepare yourself for everything this fiery little planet will throw at you. Then Kate pulls a card from her Universal Goddess deck!…

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Ep513 "The True Horny Holiday" All About Beltane 46:13

2y ago46:13

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In this episode, Emily and Kate go over the history and different ways to celebrate May Day, or Beltane (or Bealtaine, Beltine, Beltaine, Belltaine, etc.). They go over the origins and ancient practices as well as a love spell you can do today. Then Kate pulls a card from her Modern Witch tarot deck.…

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Ep512 "Big Colonial Vibes" Auras 101 47:54

2y ago47:54

47:54

In this episode, Emily and Kate discuss auras, the history behind them, the meaning of different aura colors, and how aura photography works. Then Emily draws a card from her Winged Enchantment oracle deck!By Witchcast Podcast

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Ep511 "Classic 36/9 Day" with Jasmine Wolfe 51:19

2y ago51:19

51:19

In this episode of the Witchcast Podcast, Emily and Kate chat with friend and past guest of the pod: numerologist, astrologist, tarot reader and badass witch Jasmine Wolfe! Together they catch up and chat numerology of the days, months and years; life path numbers; Jasmine's upcoming exciting projects and more. Then Jasmine pulls a card from her Wa…

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Ep510 "G.O.A.T Witch" The history of hats and rocks 1:00:18

2y ago1:00:18

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In this episode, Emily and Kate do a quick dive on the history of those black pointy witch hats and rock stacking, or cairns. Then Kate pulls a card from her Modern Witch tarot deck.By Witchcast Podcast

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Ep509 "We're S'wordswomen!" All About The Swords 1:07:40

2y ago1:07:40

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In this episode, Emily and Kate bite the bullet and dive into the tarot suit of the Swords! They discuss visuals, general meanings and interpretations of each card. Then Emily pulls a card from her Moon Power tarot deck.By Witchcast Podcast

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Ep508 "It's Book Club, Baby!" The Spiral Dance 52:35

2y ago52:35

52:35

Grab a glass of wine, pass the cheese, it's a book club episode! Emily and Kate have finally finished reading the first book of their officially casual Witchcast Book Club: "The Spiral Dance" by Starhawk. Join them as they chat about their biggest takeaways and random musings about this seminal book on the origins and practice of Western Witchcraft…

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Ep507 "Books are Hard!" New Crystals and Spells for Peace 41:19

2y ago41:19

41:19

In this mini-episode, Emily and Kate push back the Witchcast Book Club juuuust a little bit longer and instead chat about Kate's newest crystal purchases and their meanings. They also discuss witchy ways to promote peace and protection for Ukraine, as well as practical ways to help. Emily then draws a card from her Self-Love Oracle deck.…

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Ep506 "Hot Duck!" All About The Cups 1:05:22

2y ago1:05:22

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In this episode, Emily and Kate start off continue the four part series of breaking down each suit of the tarot with the Cups! (or Chalices, however you like to call them.) They discuss visuals, general meanings and interpretations of each card, and Emily has a special poll for our listeners, vote for your answer on our Instagram! Then Emily pulls …

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Ep505 "Get Drunk, Get Naked!" Pagan Origins of Valentine's Day 36:24

2+ y ago36:24

36:24

In this episode, Emily and Kate talk about the origins of St. Valentine's day and its link to pagan tradition, plus some fun ways to honor the old ways. Then Kate draws a card from her Whispering Woods oracle deck.By Witchcast Podcast

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Ep504 "A Very Yin Time" with Melissa Soong 1:02:56

2+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

In this episode, Emily and Kate are joined by past guest and friend of the podcast, Melissa Soong (@mel_durga): doer of things, registered trainer of the NADA protocol, acupressure specialist and yoga teacher. They discuss the impact of the past 2 years, dealing with burnout, the history of the NADA protocol and ear acupuncture, and more. Then Meli…

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Ep503 "Big Money Mommy" All About Pentacles 1:05:54

2+ y ago1:05:54

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In this episode, Emily and Kate start off their four part series of breaking down each suit of the tarot with the Pentacles! They discuss Rider Waite-inspired visuals, general meanings and interpretations of each card, then Kate pulls a card from her Universal Goddess tarot deck.By Witchcast Podcast

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