Xandra the Witch

bill bill bill bill It’s the year of the fire horse so listen up - bill the pony has messages for you! Middle Earth Magic welcomes another special guest, Aysha Rose , to tell us about sacred animal bonds and do some Bill-bliomancy with the book. Aysha reads from the Horse Wisdom Oracle , and offers these journaling questions from the booklet (words by Laurie Prindle ): Keep in touch: * Join us thi...

hey now, ho now, this is what trees are made of Welcome to our first VIDEO lesson of Middle Earth Magic! Reading the Old Forest chapter was whooOooa so I needed to bring in a Tree Whisperer. Thankfully, I know Rebecca Hall , and thankfully, she knows trees. Tune in for our conversation about the hobbits’ descent, ancestral healing, and how to talk to trees. Call to Adventure: Introduce yourself to...

good morning! This cosy Xandra the witch podcast is a 2-for-1. 1. Introducing the LOTR Cosy Reading Community In the first half, I update you on the reworking of my LOTR Leadership Circle, which now includes a free Cosy Reading Community where everybody gets a hobbit-hole! I like to explain my thought process as it unfolds, for it is an example of wielding leadership. Thanks for being on this jour...

Here are 12 little prizes I’ve given myself for doing hard things! Most recently, I rewrote my About page! You can read it here ✨✨✨ The prize was to record this podcast, because that’s what felt most fun. the prizes * 10 Things I Hate About You + pizza * 12 minutes of looking at my favourite painting at the art gallery — a nice zoomer in a Chappell Roan concert tee took this photo for me: * but...

craving a cosy little podcast so i made one myself topics: * recommended mental health practice: Emoji sos * What IS my fave ep of gossip girl? * Blair was manifesting and miserable in Paris * criticising white supremacy IS COSY. just me?? * Overnight Addendum : actually Louis is and always has been the worst → Apply for the LOTR Leadership Circle here. → Read more about the LOTR Leadership Circle...

Welcome back to the Showgirl Portal / Taylor Swift Album Countdown Club— I’ve been in rehearsal (on my living room floor) to bring you this concert (from my living room floor). 1989 makes me want to sing along, so for my creative project, I learned the chords to a few favourites. At first I was tempted to learn the whole album , but I’m challenging myself to not challenge myself so much. This conc...

Welcome back to the Showgirl Portal / Taylor Swift Album Countdown Club. (here’s part 1 & part 2 ) Today, I heed the call of Speak Now and speak now . If you have been looking for a call to Speak Now too, this is it. 💘 Your challenge : be an audience member and then, —> create something - anything- in response. Do you seek a deeper and truer connection to your sense of fun? Join my FUN CLUB: a re...

How can we have fun at a time like this? Is it even ok to have fun? Urgent action must be taken to fight fascism and dismantle white supremacy. We also must have fun, because the liberation of joy and peace is what we are fighting to protect. This is not escapist. This is not separate. This is not a break. It is all connected. It is especially not escapist because often systemic oppression exists...

Every full moon I delete social media from my phone, and every full moon I announce it. I like to normalise and role model different ways of balancing the virtual world with reality. Over my years of doing this, I learn something new every time! So when Lorde commented on phone addiction, I thought I’d weigh in on why she doesn’t feel confident in her answer. Here are my Sag full moon thoughts on...

with magic,⭐️ X. This essay poured out of my pen in pretty much one go, born from days and hours of sleep and rest, honouring my soul-aching tiredness. With gratitude to Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey of The Nap Ministry , and to Simone Grace Seol for affirming rest and slowness as a foundation for truth-telling. With gratitude to my divine feminine teachers, Meg McDermott and Bria Melitta ....

First Quarter Moon project setting ritual!🪄 Lunar Logbook: https://lunarlogbook.com 📸 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/xandrathewitch/ 📝 Substack: https://xandrathewitch.substack.com/ 📹 TikTok: / http://tiktok.com/@xandrathewitch 🕸️ Website: http://xandrathewitch.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xand...

How to live, plan, and create by the moon’s phases 🌙 I’m Xandra Sunglim Burns, the Witch, and artist of everyday life. This blog, The Priestess Diaries, is about reviving ancient ritual in modern times. Lunar Logbook , my moon planner for creating the magic story you wish to live, is now available to order online ! I live in Edinburgh, prefer the title Mx, and use all the pronouns. This is a publ...

As a theme park enthusiast, I wish I could be excited about Epic Universe and Universal Great Britain. But I can’t shake the fact that theme park licensing for HP is the largest source of [my former favourite author turned raging transphobe] JKR’s income. Is that the only reason I feel icky about these projects? In this video/episode I explore the balance between enjoying IP in theme parks with ca...

My self-development hobby has me podcasting about my favourite habits of the moment 😍. I love hearing examples of what daily practices others are focusing on. Here, I’ll go first: * Daily movement or rest - and how I’m organising my wellness YouTube playlists * Daily Correspondence (Half) Hour - and reducing messaging overwhelm * Mini cleaning ritual - for resetting my space and deep cleaning my...

Every week I paint my nails and watch an episode of Gossip Girl . It’s like my church. Whatever episode I’m on, the themes are spot on to set me up for the week ahead. The timing is always uncanny. Watch the show and see what stands out to you: what inspires you? What disgusts you? Let your emotional reactions to the characters show you what to focus on in your own life.  And if you’re inspired, j...

I have something a little deeper and weirder today. If you are feeling the intensity of this moment in time, this message is for you.  Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries  for future episode topic requests * My Fringe of Colour Response: Charlene Kaye: A Rockstar breaking generational moulds This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

🌒 It’s a Waxing Crescent Moon today 7 August, 2024. This Monday, 12 August is the first quarter moon. This is a call to see the signs of positivity, affirmation, and magic on difficult days. Train your brain to respond in a way that serves you moving forward. It’s time to get specific about your dreams. I talk about the most common forms of resistance around wishing, and what to expect as your dr...

🌘 It’s a Waning Crescent Moon today, Wednesday 31 July, 2024. This Sunday 4 August at 12:12 BST is the New Moon in LEO! I’ll be honest - I’m recording back-to-back episodes. This leads to a reflection on how we view time in our creative and expressive lives. What rhythm feels best to you? What’s the balance between polish and authenticity? There are a couple retrogrades this week, so allow time f...

🌖 It’s a Waning Gibbous Moon today, Wednesday 24 July 2024. This Sunday, 28 July is a last quarter moon. What do you want MORE of, in your daily life? Where are you making space for it? Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries  for future episode topic requests * My Summer Glow-Up List This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

🌔 It’s a Waxing Gibbous Moon today, Wednesday 17 July 2024. This Sunday, 21 July is the second Full Moon in Capricorn of the year. We’re talking about one of my favourite subjects: CONTAINERS! I bring up old school pencil storage pieces that they still sell at Staples , I have just learned! Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries  for future episode topic requests This is a publ...

🌓 It’s a Waxing Crescent Moon today, Wednesday 10 July 2024. This Saturday, 13 July is the First Quarter Moon. In this episode, I discuss WHERE to invite vision boards into your life, an expansive definition of ‘home’, and an update on my rollercoaster lock screen dreams. Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries  for future episode topic requests This is a public episode. If you'...

🌘 It’s a Waning Crescent (DARK!) Moon today, Wednesday 3 July 2024. This Friday, 5 July at 23:57 BST, is the New Moon in Cancer. No new plans just yet! Finish what you started or decide to let the steps go. Receive spaciousness, make room for grief of what didn’t go as planned. FEEL THE DISCOMFORT! Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries  for future episode topic requests This i...

🌔 It’s a Waning Gibbous Moon today, Wednesday 26 June 2024. This Friday, 28 June at 02:07 BST, is the Last Quarter Moon in Aries. Now is the time to believe in the plan you set, and allow this cycle to close. Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries  for future episode topic requests X This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

🌔 It’s a Waxing Gibbous Moon today, Wednesday 19 June 2024. This Saturday, 22 June at 02:07 BST, is the Full Moon in Capricorn. Now is the time to block off some SPACE in your calendar. Practice Lunar Logoff, and reflect on how this cycle's strategy is going.    Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries  for future episode topic requests * Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial * Follow the Fun...

🌓 It’s a Waxing Crescent Moon today, Wednesday 12 June 2024. This Friday, 14 June, is the first Quarter Moon. Now is the time to decide: What will you see to fruition this moon cycle?  Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries  for future episode topic requests * Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial X This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...