Crones & Crossroads

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Alice Elizabeth Wilson in honor of the magic and the practitioners who don't fit into tidy gender boxes, those who move through life with fierce ambiguity and who defy labels. Together, we explore the Crone not as a fixed role bound to womanhood or age, but as a powerful, liminal archetype that resists patriarchal structures and binary thinking. Join in...

 As the sun has reached its peak and the days begin to turn, this midsummer episode invites you to pause at the crossroads. The Crone's Journey continues with a look at The Lovers card of the tarot. Cate also shares a solstice-inspired tarot spread along with a simple fire ritual to help you reflect on the first half of the year and choose your path forward with clarity and intention. Whether...

This episode explores the first flicker of magical awareness and how we get from the threshold to the crossroads of magic. How do you know you're a witch? How do you become a witch? Whether you’ve always known you were a witch, are still circling the idea, or you don’t resonate with any particular title for yourself at all, this episode offers reflection, grounding, and a little bit of crone...

Forget the pressure to be the perfect witch! Let’s talk about embracing the magic of imperfection. In this episode, we explore the myth of perfection and ways to reclaim the power of your own authentic practice. This project is a labor of love with no strings attached! If you are interested in appearing on the podcast, adding ideas for topics you would like to hear discussed, or simply want to tal...

In this episode of Crones & Crossroads , we discuss the Year of the Snake, its significance in the Chinese zodiac, and how different traditions interpret its energy. My magical friend Jesse joins me for a chat about practical ways to align with this year’s transformative power and how to embrace the wisdom of the Snake.  This project is a labor of love with no strings attached! If you are inte...

This first episode of 2025 looks at ways to further close the chapter of 2024 and step gracefully into the new year. This episode dives into the art of letting go—not just as an act of release, but as a powerful ritual of renewal and weaving new paths forward, with a new take on the traditional cord cutting when it's time to lighten our load so we can move forward in the best way possible. Pl...

In this episode of Crones & Crossroads, we explore the powerful symbolism of the crossroads in magical practice and life transitions. Crossroads are places of choice, transformation, and mystery—where paths meet, diverge, and possibilities unfold. For those entering the Crone phase, these thresholds mirror the transformative journey of aging and the decisions that shape our lives. You can find...

A quick introduction and welcome to the Crone's journey with Cate as she discusses what to expect in the podcast, a little bit about her experience and what brought her to magic, and hopes for what she will offer in future episodes. This project is a labor of love with no strings attached! If you are interested in appearing on the podcast, adding ideas for topics you would like to hear discus...