Mind Witchery

Why “already?” Because there’s something you've been wanting to do, that you've been intrigued by, that sounds like it could be great for you, that would be taking you in a new direction, and you keep talking yourself out of it . This spell will help you summon the courage to do something with that impulse rather than denying it or stuffing it away. Mentioned: Join Crucible, and let’s turn your id...

This lunation is all about understanding our power. Where we have it, where we want it, and how we want to show up when we use it. I’m joined by astrologer/psychologist Alejo López, to talk about all the changes in store for us. Mentioned: You can learn more about Alejo López and his work at liminalcosmos.com , and on his Instagram @liminalcosmos . He also teaches at the Faculty of Astrological St...

I promised you spicy spells for spring, and this one doesn’t disappoint! It’s a simple one, but it’s really fucking powerful . It will help you shake off the fixed identities you’ve been stuck in, and imagine all the other things you can try, you can do, you can BE. Make Magic: Remember, my love, that you are a brilliant and multifaceted jewel. No matter how long you’ve been zoomed in on being jus...

Why a Spell for Flipping Tables? It’s a dramatic, self-honoring gesture, when you know that your situation HAS TO change. You get to reclaim your agency and your ideas. You get to see who and what you are truly aligned with. It might be scary, but it is So Worth It. Mentioned: Cauldron, my evolutionary, feminist blend of group, 1:1, and self-coaching. https://mindwitchery.com/cauldron Make Magic:...

We live in an impatient world. It can be so difficult not to treat our work and our practices like just another on-demand service. Let’s try to open ourselves to the magic all around us, and cultivate the patience to partner with it. Mentioned: A super-yummy gluten-free tiramisu recipe: https://bojongourmet.com/gluten-free-tiramisu-grain-free/   timewitchery.com/planner , where you can get su...

This lunation makes it super clear that endings and beginnings are completely intertwined. I’m so privileged to discuss the two sides of this coin with astrologer and yoga teacher Veronica Perretti, who works with women looking for a little divine affirmation. Mentioned: timewitchery.com/planner , where you can get a Time Witchery planner to help you integrate your New and Full Moon reflections. V...

Life is full of twists and turns and co-creative mystery. There is no foolproof plan or ironclad strategy that can change that. What if we tried instead to trust in the process of making, in co-creation with everyone and everything? Collecting the wisdom our experiences yield, orienting toward what feels good, what aligns with our values, what is lighting us up Right Now? Mentioned: Pulitzer Prize...

Mind Witchery hits a big, round number this week, dear listener. I thought it might be fun to celebrate our 100th episode by going full meta.  When I talk to listeners of the podcast, they'll often ask me how it came to be, how the episodes are made, where the spells come from, etc. So, today's episode is all about how Mind Witchery is made. And, how you can help us reach more wonderful liste...

My guest this week Erika Tebbens, a fellow witch, author,  growth strategist, and a beautiful soul who’s here to help us change the way we think about change. The dominant culture wants us to believe that hardship and struggle are the only ways to make change in the world. But there isn’t just one way to make things better, and we’re going to show you how to start finding yours. Mentioned: Er...

I’m so excited to have astrologer Bonnie Gillespie here to share her insights on the Aquarius New Moon / Leo Full Moon lunation. Bonnie works with the stars as both an astrologer and casting director, and her wit and wisdom are a blessing. Mentioned: Cauldron, my evolutionary, feminist blend of group, 1:1, and self-coaching. https://mindwitchery.com/cauldron   Bonnie Gillespie’s Chart Harmony...

On 21st-century Earth, we are invited at every turn to make things harder and more complicated. Let’s learn together how to cultivate a life of ease so that we have the energy, the time, the internal resources, and the support we need to be able to face all the hard things life sends our way. Make Magic: Make ease a core value. When you’re approaching a task, ask yourself; What would make this eas...

Today I want to share with you the first lesson from the audio course that goes along with my anti-planner Time Witchery . I talk about two concepts that really help me to divest from the cultural imperative of productivity above all else, to invest in a more sustainable, self-honoring way of being, which happens to be productive in the most delightful, aligned, integrated, sustainable way. Mentio...

The final ingredient of our potency potion is Growth Mindset. Growth Mindset helped me make my year so epic by allowing me to access creativity and curiosity. By helping me to play and experiment. Be showing me that mistakes are not only inevitable, but exciting, because they represent a golden opportunity for becoming more thoroughly me. Mentioned: timewitchery.com/planner , where you can support...

Lunar cycles are a fascinating framework to help us reflect on the ways we move through the world. I’ve been wanting to evolve the way we mark the Moon’s journeys here on Mind Witchery, to get an experienced astrologer’s insight about how we’re invited to think about life across an entire Moon cycle. Astrologer and author Claire Gallagher is our first lunar luminary, and I cannot wait for you to i...

The next ingredient of our potency potion is values-based prioritizing. Investing more awareness, intention, and energy into making sure that your process is guided by your values. I truly believe this will help you to actually do what you want to do in the way that feels best. Mentioned: timewitchery.com/planner , where you can get support centering your values with your very own Time Witchery pl...

Allow me to brag on myself for just a moment. This year has been one of my most potent ever. I’ve accomplished things and grown in ways that I’m honestly impressed with. I fervently believe that this is something you can do, too. Over the next few episodes, I’ll be sharing a recipe you can mix up to make your own potency potion, and increase the power and impact of everything you’re putting out in...

We’re trying something new this month, my love. The vibes are Not Good for many of us. Exhaustion and frustration are sapping the energy we need to operate in the world. So. I'm coming to you on the first of December, with some extra support and perspective to help you navigate this last month of the year. Mentioned: My website, nataliekmiller.com , where you can sign up to get notified when the T...

This week in the U.S., we’re celebrating Thanksgiving It’s a holiday with deeply problematic origins, but I’m drawn to the ideals of gathering and sharing and giving thanks. I have collected (just for you) a trio of short spells to help you honor the good in your life, see the lessons you’ve learned from the bad, and step into gratitude on a daily basis. Mentioned: My website, nataliekmiller.com ,...

Are you stuck in a relationship you just can’t leave? With a partner, a boss, a friend or family member. Spoiler alert: you aren’t. You exist at choice There may be a million reasons why you choose to stay involved, but it is your choice. Always. When you’ve decided that a difficult relationship is worth maintaining here is a spell to help you center your values, and that is the only change that m...

Our lives are made from stories. Stories help us learn and grow, by turning our experiences into wisdom. But, if they’re not allowed to change, stories can restrict us, and keep us stuck in old patterns and mindsets. Let’s learn how to honor those stories, while setting ourselves free to write new chapters. Make Magic: What stories are you telling about yourself that feature a main character you n...

Just like a snake that has outgrown it skin, you, my love, have gotten too big, too bold, too powerful, for the instinctive self-protection patterns that you’re holding onto. This eclipse season invites us to shed those old ways, and move fully into our new, shiny, gorgeous skins. Mentioned: My insightful astrology teacher, Austin Coppock . Previous episodes of Mind Witchery:     Episode...

Alright, my love. This week’s spell is From me. But it’s also For me. It’s for you, and for everyone who struggles to show up on the regular. Consistency may not come naturally, but that doesn't mean you can't nurture it. What story are you telling yourself about why you find it challenging? Make Magic: The secret to consistency is not forcing yourself to follow someone else’s system. It’s about f...

When was the last time you Went For It, and took a chance on yourself? Whether it’s been a while, or only a minute, here is the reminder we all need sometimes, that you absolutely deserve your own faith. Mentioned: Mind Witchery Episode 20, A Spell for Harnessing Growth Mindset . Carol Dweck, author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success . Make Magic: When you bet on yourself, when you trust yo...

No is a big, dangerous, empowering word. No allows you to protect your energy, and direct it toward the projects and practices that resonate for you. No keeps you from wasting resources on what everyone else wants us to do, and gives us all permission to go all-in on the things that bring us joy. Mentioned: More Room at Home Declutter Coaching   Make Magic: When you’re feeling guilt or shame...

This Full Moon brings with it so much potential for increased love and honoring of Self. We are invited to the next level of creating systems and structures in our world,  in which we are free to be fully ourselves.  This Full Moon makes it very clear that, in that next level, there’s simply no room for self-effacement, people-pleasing, playing it small, or denying our power. Mentioned:...