The Pocket Coven

Last week's episode was all about difficult feelings, so we thought it was only natural that this week should be all about conjuring pleasure! To begin with, how do we define pleasure? And once we define it, how do we manifest that in our lives? In episode 53, we use the metaphor of a cauldron to illustrate some extremely grounded mental health potion crafting and get into how to take action towar...

We know that trauma lives in the body, but what does that mean? And on top of that, where else does trauma live? How does it impact our spiritual, physical, energetic lives? In this episode, we look at the effects of complex trauma through the lens of paganism and witchcraft. This episode could be difficult or triggering for folks like ourselves who live with C-PTSD or other traumas, so we remind...

Welcome to 2022, the year of THE LOVERS. The sixth card in the tarot, The Lovers may appear to be about romance at first blush, but we dive into the ways The Lovers really want to influence us and lead us in this new year. What lessons does 2022 have in store for you? Listen in and see what messages await! We also have an extremely special bonus episode this week: episode 2 of SELF AS MYTH, this t...

This week, we talk about the art of creating sigils: magical symbols to aid in spellwork. Callie shares what she's learned in her sigilcraft certification course and teaches listeners to create their own sigils, and then we dive into the mental health process this helps practitioners with. It's a juicy how-to episode, and we know y'all LOVE a how-to! In this week's Patreon bonus content, we talk a...

As professional new age fools, we are in a community that is rich in wisdom, magic, and unfortunately a lot of problematic behaviors and ways of thinking. This week, we look at some of the red flags you can keep an eye out for in the esoteric realm.  In our Patreon exclusive content this week, we generate our own new age bullshxt-oscopes for each other and laugh at ourselves. Reorganize your...

It's holiday time and you know what that means: family. For better or worse, our families are deeply tied to our emotional lives and managing what that can bring up can be tough. This week, we talk about what familial curses are and how to deal with holiday stress. Do you need a little extra boost to your skill set before hanging with your relatives this season? For Patrons this week, we do a half...

We are so appreciative of the support you've sent in the weeks we've taken off. To hear about what happened, listen in as we discuss what death brings with it-- pain, magic, and otherwise. Listeners this week should note that we discuss potentially upsetting topics such as hospitalization, sudden death, and grief. If this isn't the episode for you, we hear you, we love you, and we'll see you next...

Grimoires, Books of Shadows... Whatever you call them, these tomes are fascinating representations of witchcraft through the ages. But what's the difference between these two terms and do either apply to you? Do neither? In this episode, we discuss the history of these books, posit a new term for these texts, and discuss why using a written record as part of your practice can help you integrate al...

Wheel one is complete and we talk about the highlights, lowlights, and listen to the beautiful messages you left for us! We tell you all about changes to come this year and just get real squishy about it all. Patrons will hear a very behind-the-scenes look into our experience over the last year and some of our most personal thoughts about achieving this milestone. We also share some fun gossip abo...

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Amanda Yates Garcia , AKA The Oracle of LA, to the podcast in today's episode! This week, we chat about being a public-facing witch— the highs and the lows, the challenges and magic, and how it all affects our mental well-being. Patrons at the Witch tier and above get an exclusive private chat where we get a bit more personal and share some things that just ar...

Obviously, witches are associated with magick and spellcasting. But what IS a spell, how is it made, and how does one perform this mystical practice? In this episode, we talk about what a spell consists of from supplies to ritual, share our opinions on buying and using others' spells, and talk about why it all works on a psychological level. You don't want to miss this one! Patrons at the Witch ti...

We'd planned to talk about The VVitch this week, but the universe had other plans... Listen in for a short & sweet episode about dealing with the unexpected. We'll be back this week with a standard length episode! Rate & review us on Apple podcasts, pretty please! Those written reviews help other like-minded weirdos find us and enjoy the magic alongside you, and it absolutely makes our day...

What does the ocean mean to you? How do you begin working with the sea as a magical practitioner, even if you're in a landlocked place? In this episode we begin by chatting about what's going on in our individual practices and what that has to do with the element of water and holistic witchcraft. We move on to practical information and advice on how to work with the ocean and share some reflection...

Every day, we make choices to be (or not to be!) someone we admire. This episode is all about finding your own path, cutting through impostor syndrome, and claiming your unique path— the path *only* you can claim. Listen in to stories from our lives and how we weave magic and mental health into our beliefs the self. Over on Patreon this week, we talk about some moments when our attempts to become...

Coming out is hard work, whether it's coming out as queer or a witch–– or anything else. We are overjoyed to present the second installment of The Farm Tapes featuring our dear friend Turner Masland of Watermoon Farm. This week, we discuss the challenges and beauty of being true to oneself. This week on Patreon, listen in for the second half of the tarot reading for our community–– if you feel cal...

We are thrilled to present this episode featuring our dear friend Turner Masland of Watermoon Farm! This week, we talk about the beautiful and sacred relationship of tending to the land with intention, awareness, and love in honor of this week's Sabbat, Lammas AKA Lughnasadh. Learn about the twelve principles of permaculture and what it's truly all about. In this week's bonus content, we pull a ta...

This is the final installation of a three-part project we're doing called The Magician's Mini Series (if you haven't heard part 1 and 2 , give them a listen!), this time all about embodying magick, and the thought leaders who helped modern-day pagans learn the ways of ~olde.~ Let's talk about privilege, embodiment, Crowley's impact, and our spicy, spicy thoughts. In this week's bonus content, we d...

This is part two of a three-part project we're doing called The Magician's Mini Series (if you haven't heard part 1, you can find that here! ), picking up where we left off last week and discussing the details of wtf alchemy and hermeticism are *and* how these practices affect us on a personal level.  In this week's bonus content, we discuss how to have a happy, healthy creative connection wi...

We're back from a break and ready to talk esotericism, mysticism, and where mental health and magick overlap. You can't really talk about witchcraft without talking about these interesting traditions, so let's dive in. This is part one of a three-part project we're doing called The Magician's Mini Series, beginning with a look at the concepts above before we discuss the big names in Western Esoter...

Mercury retrograde tried to foil us yet again but here we are! Litha brings up power, the "masculine" energy of the sun, ~mommy and daddy issues~ and we observe another pagan holiday. We also share some administrative notes about upcoming scheduling! Please tune in to learn about our upcoming shifts. *This episode is dedicated to Emma and Dan of the beloved Real Life Ghost Stories podcast.* *Conte...

For the duration of May 29th til June 22nd, we're in retrograde yet again. It's tempting to blame every miscommunication and misfortune on the planets, but in this episode, we tell you how to utilize those frustrations to better your life instead of allowing them to become the enemy.  This week's bonus content includes a nice juicy thought that may help you met away some body/self shame— and...

... And special guests, Amber's teen witch daughter, Olivia, and her best friend, Mollie.  We discuss the mother and crone at length, but what about the maiden? This week, author Kate Williams (of The Babysitters Coven ) talks with us about the archetype of the teen witch, the wisdom that young mystics and pagans have to share with the world, and why we should listen when youth speak. Stay tu...

The Major Arcana mirrors the Hero's Journey and can be used in developmental psychology to help integrate and heal trauma. In our own tarot practices, we can use tarot grids to achieve some of the same effects. In this episode, we talk about life cycles, utilizing your deck for self-actualization, and the integration of the past, present, and future selves.  This week's bonus content is an up...

The universe wants to know if you can come out and play? This week, award-winning oracle deck creatrix and mystic Mellissae Lucia talks with us about saying YES to life and how embracing our inner child— and adolescent— is a key ingredient in the grieving process. Connect with Mellissae via her website , Instagram , or Etsy , and find her award-winning deck here . This week's bonus content is a de...

You've consulted the sphinxes we today we bestow upon you our goofy-ass responses. This week, we cover questions about finding witchy community, apps and podcasts for witches, book recommendations, how to identify a patron deity, and of course you know we get into some fun tangents. Toward the end of the episode, we discuss free and accessible options to find witchy content in a legitimate way. BO...