Open Magic

In this interview we joined by the incredible Haylin Belay as we discuss magic and witchcraft as it relates to our bodies, these practices and their political natures, and how we can use these practices to learn more about the language of ourselves.

In this episode we talk with the delightful Anna Rosen of Blind Love Tarot and the Blind Love Radio Podcast. A tarot reader, podcaster, and creative, Anna shares her wisdom and experiences around the mysterious topic of dreams, as well as her insights into working with spirit. Find her online @blindlovetarot on Instagram and listen to her podcast, Blind Love Radio, anywhere you get your podcasts.

Blessed Samhain and Happy Halloween, magical friends! In this "mini" episode we do a collective tarot reading for the holiday, exploring what is coming to fruition in our lives, the rewards we're harvesting, as well as a message from our ancestors. We also discuss our practices, plans, and traditions around Samhain and so much more. 

Another deep-dive conversation with Gina & Bri where we discuss the meaning of slow magic. We explore how to use practices in a way that's nourishing, pressure-free, and expansive, as well as how slow magic itself can bring us into a more just relationship with the world around us. Touching on our personal practices with dreamwork, kitchen witchery, reading as magic, radical intention setting, and more this episode expands the idea of magic into something innate, accessible, and practical. 

We speak with the wonderful Kathleen Callahan of Daughter of Wands about her experience running a spiritual business. Kathleen brings a depth of knowledge, candid thoughts about her journey, and so much passion to this discussion. In this conversation we explore: turning your side hustle into your full-time job, running a values-based business, honoring your personal boundaries, noticing and acting on the changes that are happening in your business, and so much more. This conversation stretches beyond practitioners and is such a delight. Although she thinks of herself as an eternal student, Kathleen has been working with the tarot for the past 19 years. Her father was a tarot reader in the 1970s but kept it secret from her until she bought her first set of cards at the initiatory age of 13. He refused to teach her the language of the cards, so she spent many years finding her own way with them. With limited means most of her life she has taught herself plant medicine and astrology over the course of the last 7 years, and now weaves her love for tarot, astrology, and plant medicine together in her work to support transformation in herself and clients. She is also trained in IET (Integrated Energy Therapy) and Reiki to nourish the space she holds for others. By learning to find the voice within after all these years, she now teaches others how to find their own inner wisdom and that we can be our own healer.

In this episode we answer a lovely question from one of our patrons:  how would you say your spiritual practices have changed compared to a year ago? Also, is there any aspect of your practice/spiritual experiences that your younger self would be SO excited to know that you're doing? Clearly, this was an inspiring question as we cover a lot of ground, from childhood experiences to cultural appropriation, to name a few topics, all in the very "mini" timeframe of 30 minutes. 

In this episode we speak with Andrea Kasprzak, the author of IMAGINATION TRANSFORMS EVERYTHING (Seal Press/Hachette Book Group), a fairy tale writer, and a daydream intuitive. She uses her background as a fantasy writer to help clients use narrative to command a life of their dreams. Here we discuss her work, the process of intentional imagining, the importance of daydreams, and using magic and fantasy stories for healing.

It's business time! In this episode we get real about money and spiritual services: charging for spiritual work, compensating practitioners, and some of the sticky issues and myths around it all. Among many other things, we cover: the role of the internet and social media in modern spirituality, valuing spiritual services, accessible and sustainable pricing, the myth of not charging for your 'gift,' and our personal experiences as professionals. 

In this episode Bri talks with Jameela F. Dallis, PhD of Ophidian Tarot about her personal practice with the cards, her experiences as a business owner and academic, as well as the fascinating intersection of tarot and literature. 

Bri & Gina get into some of the common spiritual buzzwords and discuss their meanings, use, and issues. Find out their takes on alignment, energy, twin flames, and more as they interrogate the importance and pitfalls of language in the spiritual community.

Join us as we talk with herbalist Chanelle A. Bergeron about the power of plants, her path to herbalism, and the importance of connecting to the environment and how to become more active protecting it. Learn about Chanelle's longstanding connection to plants and her journey exploring magic, music, elements, flower essences, and more.

In this episode we discuss the ins-and-outs and eclipse season and all these summer retrogrades. Part astrological exploration, part discusion on the themes of surrender, processing, and the challenges of healing, this conversation goes many places. Tune in for our two cents on the tarot card that best describes this moment (Strength) and our personal experiences of these transits. 

In this episode we talk about the power of human design with Willow Rising of Human Design Magic. Learn the basics of the human design system, how to start understanding your chart, and Willow's personal experience with the system. 

A tarot reading exploring the energies of the Summer Solstice: What to conclude and let go of, what to welcome, what to illuminate, and what to celebrate. 

Join us as we talk with herbalist, nature lover, and medicine maker Lindsay Perry of Full Flower Herbs. We dive into the beautiful world of flower essences, learning how to create, explore, and work with them, as well as Lindsay's wealth of experiences with plants. Learn about the lessons we can learn from poison ivy, which Lindsay refers to as sister ivy, and the healing magic of dance and movement that she enjoys in her personal practice. 

In our first Mini-Episode we answer a listener question about how to practice magic when you can't be open about it or don't have the space to do so in a safe, accepting environment. We share our experiences, tips, and ways to sustain a practice without coming out of the broom closet. 

We're back for the second half of the zodiac, exploring the tarot connections to the signs of Libra through Pisces. Join us as we discuss the ways the signs and tarot build on each other's meanings and our takes on their pairings and more. 

Join us as we go through the tarot correspondences for each of the signs of the zodiac. In this episode we talk about the characteristics of the sign, it's tarot card, and what the two have to say about each other. What happens when an astrologer and a tarot reader start talking? A lot! Which is why this topic is divided into two episodes: Next time, we'll be covering Libra - Aquarius. 

Join us as we talk with Yarrow Magdalena of Yarrow Digital and Daydreaming Wolves about embodiment, magic, tarot, healing from trauma, and so much more. Yarrow describes herself as a queer writer, pleasure activist, body worker, celebrant and plant lover who supports soft folks in reclaiming embodiment and a connection to nature through everyday magic and ritual. Find her online at: Daydreaming Wolves: http://www.daydreamingwolves.com Yarrow Digital: http://yarrowdigital.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yarrowmagdalena/

Lisa Nagel is a guide, coach and intuitive helping womxn resolve and heal personal and inherited trauma, move through grief with grace and live a life of sustainable aliveness and tenderly being fully human. Join us as we discuss her work, the process of uncovering and healing inherited trauma, the importance of holding space, and using magic and other tools for a holistic healing approach.  Find Lisa at: www.wildsensitivesouls.com Instagram - @wildsensitivesouls

In this episode we discuss how to find spiritual teachers, connect with likeminded seekers, and even how to share the knowledge you have with others. Learn some red flags to avoid, how to trust your judgment, and find the groups and teachers that are right for your path. 

In this episode we address the common myths about tarot, astrology, and witchcraft. From the old classic "you have to be gifted your first tarot deck" to musings on Mercury retrograde, we dive headlong into exploring and debunking some of the confusion while sharing our personal takes on how to work around these ideas. 

In this episode we explore how to use practices like tarot, meditation, astrology, and more to navigate difficult, challenging, or downright strange times in life. Learn what tools we use in our personal practices and our tips for dealing with doubt, overwhelm, and fearful thinking.    RESOURCES -------------- Journeying and the Forty Servants by Bri Try This: Thrift Store Tarot by Gina

In this episode, we dive deep into the wonderful world of self-care! We discuss what self-care is, the many forms it can take beyond bubble baths, and ideas for incorporating magic into self-care rituals. We share what works for us (and what doesn't!) and consider how to find magic in the everyday. Learn more at openmagicpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram @openmagicpodcast & Twitter @openmagicpod. MUSIC // MK Rodenbough, mkrmakesmusic.com

This episode is all about easily accessible and affordable magic tools & techniques. Here, we dive into our favorite ways to practice magic on a budget or simply as a metaphysical minimalist. We also touch on issues of consumerism, over-reliance on fancy tools and ingredients, as well as the power of cultivating deep relationships with the things you have, from tarot decks to pendulums, and more.    Learn more at openmagicpodcast.com and follow us on instagram @openmagicpodcast & twiter @openmagicpod.   MUSIC // MK Rodenbough, mkrmakesmusic.com

In this episode we dive into the wild and wonderful world of intention setting, exploring how we can use mindful intentions in our magical practices. We explore the intersection of intentions and planning and discuss ways to sidestep guilt and pressure. And finally, we share our intention-setting practices through the use of sigils, meditation, and spell work. MUSIC // MK Rodenbough, mkrmakesmusic.com ABOUT Open Magic is a podcast about understanding magic through cozy, critical conversations. Hosted by tarot reader, Gina Wisotzky, and metaphysical writer, Bri Sikorski, this podcast reaches beyond the 101 and instead seeks to answer the "why's," "how's," and "what's," of a mindful magical practice through conversations between each other and with trusted experts. WEBSITE openmagicpodcast.com SOCIAL MEDIA twitter // openmagicpod instagram // openmagicpodcast GINA incandescenttarot.com instagram // incandescenttarot BRI tadpolemagic.com instagram // tadpole.magic

Welcome to Episode 0 of Open Magic, we are so happy to have you here! Open Magic is a podcast about understanding magic through cozy, critical conversations. Hosted by tarot reader, Gina Wisotzky, and metaphysical writer, Bri Sikorski, this podcast reaches beyond the 101 and instead seeks to answer the "why's," "how's," and "what's," of a mindful magical practice through conversations between each other and with trusted experts. In this inaugural minisode you'll be introduced to us as the hosts, learn about our backgrounds, our reasons for starting Open Magic, and what to expect from the show! This is a community-driven podcast built around the ethos of learning from one another. If you have any suggestions for episodes or want to be featured as an expert, reach out to us via our website, openmagicpodcast.com, Twitter, or Instagram! We look forward to hearing from you! Learn more about Gina at her business, incandescenttarot.com, and Bri at her blog, tadpolemagic.com. Music by MK Rodenbough, mkrmakesmusic.com.