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Sometimes the most magical thing we can do is step back and make space for ourselves.   This week, Kanani shares a quick summer update as she announces a short break from the podcast to focus on family, embrace the season, and recharge before returning with brand-new episodes and exciting guests on August 6.   She also offers timely guidance for working with the New Moon in Cancer, arriving during Mercury retrograde, and explores why this lunar moment encourages emotional healing, self-care, and giving ourselves and others a little extra grace. Plus, Kanani shares exciting news about her upcoming book, including preorder details, exclusive artwork, and what’s ahead as release day draws closer.   Whether you’re setting intentions under the new moon or simply taking a well-deserved pause, this brief episode is a reminder that rest is an important part of every magical practice.   Points of Interest:   Summer hiatus announcement Returning August 6 with new guests Working with the New Moon in Cancer Navigating Mercury retrograde with compassion Self-care and emotional healing Exciting updates on Kanani’s upcoming book Why preorders make a difference for authors   ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS   Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions)

Ceremonial magic has long been surrounded by mystery, but what does it actually look like as a modern spiritual practice? This week, Kanani welcomes author, artist, and ceremonial magician Maevius Lynn for a fascinating conversation exploring the living tradition of Thelema, the role of ritual in everyday life, and why magic should be practiced rather than simply studied.   Together they discuss the differences between witchcraft and ceremonial magic, the importance of spiritual community, and how Thelemic holidays offer an alternative way of experiencing the sacred rhythms of the year. Maevius also shares the inspiration behind her groundbreaking book The Holy Year of Thelema, explains the significance of the Spring Equinox and Winter Solstice within her tradition, and offers practical ways anyone can deepen their magical practice through ritual, divination, and intentional celebration.   Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or simply curious about ceremonial magic, this episode is an inviting reminder that there are countless paths to the divine and that every meaningful magical journey begins with practice.   In This Episode:   What ceremonial magic is and how it differs from modern witchcraft An introduction to Thelema and its non-dogmatic approach to spiritual practice How Thelemic holidays compare to the Pagan Wheel of the Year Using the equinoxes as powerful times for divination and personal reflection The remarkable story of Aleister Crowley, Rose Edith Kelly, and the founding of Thelema Building a meaningful magical practice through ritual, community, and intention A look inside Maevius Lynn’s groundbreaking book, The Holy Year of Thelema   ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS   Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. ___________________________________________  BIO   Maevius Lynn is a writer, artist, international lecturer, and ceremonial magician dedicated to making Thelema a living, accessible spiritual tradition. As both a solitary practitioner and initiate of Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.) and the Temple of the Silver Star, she combines scholarly research with practical experience to help others build meaningful, personal magical practices.   Through her books, educational videos, lectures, workshops, online study groups, and artwork, Maevius encourages practitioners of all backgrounds to explore ceremonial magic with curiosity rather than dogma. Her latest book, The Holy Year of Thelema, offers the first comprehensive guide to the Thelemic sacred calendar, blending history, philosophy, ritual, and practical celebration for modern practitioners.   Social Media: https://maeviuslynn.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MaeviusLynn https://www.patreon.com/maeviuslynn

This week, Kanani welcomes Wendy Mata, founder of Bruja Power Botanica, Bruja Curandera by lineage, healer, teacher, and author. Wendy shares how her Mexican heritage, family traditions, and global spiritual studies have shaped her unique approach to combining healing and magic. Together, they explore the role of soul retrieval, cord cutting, spiritual protection, and energetic maintenance in everyday life. Wendy explains the differences and connections between Curanderismo, Brujería, folk magic, and modern witchcraft, while offering practical insights into working with energy, ancestors, and spiritual boundaries. The conversation also dives into cultural appreciation versus appropriation, the importance of honoring ancestral traditions, and how healing and magic work together to help us move beyond survival and into transformation. Plus, Wendy gives listeners a preview of her upcoming book, sharing the open practices, spiritual cleansings, ancestral healing techniques, and magical tools readers can expect to discover. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or simply magic-curious, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing and enchantment are not separate paths—they are strongest when woven together. ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. ___________________________________________  BIO   Wendy Mata is the founder of Bruja Power Botanica and a Bruja Curandera by lineage dedicated to helping witches, healers, and spiritually curious seekers reclaim their power and create lives filled with purpose, abundance, and magic. Initiated in shamanic traditions in the Yucatán and trained through her family’s lineage in Curanderismo and Brujería, Wendy combines ancestral wisdom with modern spiritual practices. She is a Reiki Master, Advanced Pranic Healer, Feng Shui Master, certified leadership coach, and lifelong student of energy, consciousness, and co-creation. Before fully embracing her spiritual calling, Wendy led global product launches in cybersecurity and digital forensics. Today, she bridges strategy and spirituality, helping thousands reconnect with their inner power through healing, magic, ancestral work, and personal transformation.   Learn more at brujacurandera.com and bruja.us https://www.instagram.com/brujapower/ https://www.tiktok.com/@brujapowerbotanica

The Summer Solstice is more than just the longest day of the year. It’s a powerful turning point in the Wheel of the Year, a moment when light reaches its peak before beginning its gradual journey back toward darkness. This week on Suburban Witch Lady, Kanani welcomes oracle, medium, Reiki Master, and High Priestess Remy Pandeia for a conversation about the magic, meaning, and practical applications of the Summer Solstice. Together they explore how ancient cultures honored the sun, why solstice celebrations remain relevant today, and how modern practitioners can work with seasonal energy to support manifestation, protection, growth, and transformation. Remy shares accessible ways to celebrate the season, from creating solar water and charging magical tools to gathering with community and simply taking time to honor the sun’s life-giving energy. The conversation also dives into the importance of reconnecting with nature’s rhythms, embracing the changing cycles of the year, and letting go of the pressure to practice “perfectly.” Along the way, Kanani and Remy reminisce about years of celebrating at Sunfest, discuss the role of community in magical practice, and offer encouragement for anyone looking to deepen their connection to the natural world. Whether you’re planning a full ritual, hosting a backyard gathering, or simply stepping outside to feel the sun on your face, this episode is an invitation to pause, celebrate, and embrace the abundance of the season. ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. ___________________________________________  BIO Remy Pandeia is an oracle, medium, ordained High Priestess, Reiki Master, and teacher with more than twenty years of study and experience in spirituality, religion, and magical practice. As the founder of Mystic Light Temple and a respected leader within the Pacific Northwest Pagan community, she is dedicated to helping others reconnect with their intuition, ancestral wisdom, and personal power.   Known for her compassionate honesty, grounded humor, and deeply practical approach to spirituality, Remy has spent more than sixteen years offering intuitive guidance, energy healing, ceremonial leadership, and both legal and symbolic rites of passage. Her work blends sacred tradition with everyday accessibility, empowering seekers to cultivate healing, balance, and authentic transformation.   Through her work with Mystic Light Temple and Harvest Hall Company, Remy continues to serve her community while helping others discover and remember the unique light they carry within.

What can Eastern astrology teach us about destiny, spiritual practice, and navigating the energy of a changing world? This week, Kanani sits down with traditional shamanic worker, folk magic practitioner, and author David Shi for a fascinating exploration of Eastern astrology and North Asian spiritual traditions. Together, they unpack the twelve zodiac animals, the five elemental forces, and how Eastern astrological systems differ from—and complement—Western astrology. David shares how astrology functions as a spiritual identifier within his ancestral traditions, why your birth animal is only the beginning of the story, and how layered influences of animals, elements, lunar cycles, and planetary movements create a unique energetic blueprint for every individual. The conversation also explores the significance of the Year of the Fire Horse, the role of astrology in ritual and divination, and how these ancient systems can help us better understand ourselves, our health, and the cycles of change we experience throughout life. Whether you’re deeply immersed in astrology or simply curious about another way of viewing the cosmos, this episode offers a thoughtful and accessible introduction to a rich spiritual tradition that continues to shape the lives of millions around the world. In this episode: The origins of the twelve zodiac animals How Eastern astrology differs from Western astrology The five elements and their planetary correspondences Why your birth year is only one piece of your astrological profile Spiritual uses of astrology in shamanic practice The meaning and energy of the Fire Horse year Lunar New Year traditions and spiritual protections How Eastern and Western systems can work together ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS   Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. ___________________________________________  BIO   David Shi is a traditional shamanic worker, folk magic practitioner, and educator whose spiritual practice is rooted in ancestral North Asian traditions. Primarily of Manchurian descent, with ancestral ties to Mongolian, Chinese, Korean, Siberian, and Central Asian Turkic peoples, he was raised in a household that incorporated both Southeast Siberian and North Chinese spiritual customs. Recognized as a future shaman prior to initiation within both Mongolian and Korean traditions, David’s work centers on spirit communication, ancestor veneration, and collaboration with land spirits. His teachings emphasize the living spiritual traditions of North Asia, including shamanism, folk magic, divination, and astrology. David is the author of Spirit Voices: The Mysteries and Magic of North Asian Shamanism and frequently teaches workshops and presents at conferences throughout the United States. His work seeks to preserve, share, and contextualize the spiritual practices of Greater Eurasia for modern practitioners. Follow David on Instagram: @davidjshi311.

Grief touches every life, yet many witches and spiritual practitioners struggle to find resources that speak directly to their experiences. This week, Kanani welcomes award-winning author and longtime friend Courtney Weber for a heartfelt conversation about loss, healing, and the inspiration behind her book Sacred Tears: A Witch’s Guide to Grief.   Together, they explore the many forms grief can take, from death and miscarriage to divorce, life transitions, and the loss of the future we imagined for ourselves. Courtney shares her personal journey through profound loss, how it shaped her spiritual path, and why she felt called to create a resource specifically for the witchcraft community.   The conversation dives into closure myths, grief as a spiral rather than a straight line, supporting loved ones through loss, and the importance of allowing ourselves to feel difficult emotions without judgment. Kanani and Courtney also reflect on friendship, community care, generational attitudes toward grief, and the ways spiritual practice can help us navigate life’s hardest moments.   Whether you’re carrying a fresh loss, processing an old wound, or supporting someone you love, this episode offers compassion, insight, and a reminder that healing is not about “getting over it” but learning how to move forward while honoring what was lost.   In this episode: • Courtney’s inspiration for writing Sacred Tears • Grief beyond death and mourning major life changes • Why witches need grief resources of their own • The myth of closure and creating meaning after loss • Grief as a spiral, not a straight line • Supporting loved ones through practical acts of care • Finding beauty in our stories, even when they aren’t finished ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS   Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. ___________________________________________  BIO   Courtney Weber is a witch, award-winning author, tarot advisor, educator, and spiritual influencer known for making witchcraft accessible, practical, and deeply meaningful. She is the author of numerous acclaimed books, including Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magic of the Celtic Goddess, The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magic and Might, Hekate: Goddess of Witches, Tarot for One, Sacred Tears: A Witch’s Guide to Grief, and the forthcoming Pentacle: The Shape of Power. A respected voice in modern witchcraft, Courtney has been featured in Maxim, HuffPost, Vice, and The Thom Hartmann Program. Through her writing, workshops, and online communities, she helps practitioners explore magic, spirituality, personal growth, and the sacred mysteries of everyday life. You can connect with Courtney through her website, CourtneyAWeber.com, or follow her on social media @CourtneyAWeber, where she’s always sharing something magical.

This week, Kanani sits down with Heather, a neurodivergent pagan mother, high priestess, and community builder from Tacoma, Washington, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about finding, and creating, your magical tribe.   Heather shares how she went from a shy solitary practitioner who rediscovered witchcraft during the pandemic to stepping up as high priestess for Divine Warrior Witches, a ritual group that now draws 30+ people to sold-out Wheel of the Year celebrations. Her story is one so many witches will recognize: craving community, showing up anyway, and watching something beautiful grow from a single brave step.   Together, Heather and Kanani explore what group ritual really feels like, why that post-ritual crash is so real, and how shared magical experiences give us the validation and connection that solo practice can’t always provide.   In this episode: how to find magical community near you tips for raising pagan kids planning Wheel of the Year sabbaths adapting ritual for neurodivergent practitioners,  the nine knot spell Heather’s advice for anyone who wants to build their own community from scratch. ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. ___________________________________________  BIO   Heather is a pagan mother, neurodivergent witch, and high priestess living in the Pacific Northwest. She serves as one of five core leaders of Divine Warrior Witches, a ritual group based in Tacoma, Washington that hosts community Wheel of the Year sabbath celebrations throughout the year, most of which regularly sell out.   Experienced in adapting ritual and spellwork for differing abilities and energy levels, Heather keeps her personal practice rooted in energy work, divination, relationship with spirit, and liminal spaces. She is a lifelong learner with a deep love of ancient mythology, Celtic paganism, folk magic, and the Divine Feminine, expressed through writing, painting, and art.   You can find her on Instagram at @HeatherHereThere and follow the group at @DivineWarriorWitches or at divinewarriorwitches.com, where upcoming events, ticketing, and post-ritual blog recaps are regularly updated.

This week, Kanani sits down with master crystal healer, Reiki practitioner, and sound healer Dina Rosenberg — co-owner of the beloved Amityville Apothecary on Long Island, New York — for a rich, warm, and deeply insightful conversation about all things crystals. Dina breaks down how anyone can begin developing a real relationship with crystals, from the basics of wearing and placing stones in your environment, to more advanced energy work like laying on of stones and crystal healing. She shares a fascinating framework using the Mohs scale of hardness to help you choose the right crystal for your situation — whether you’re processing something fresh or working through deep, long-standing patterns. They also explore how crystal energy is personal — why what works for someone on TikTok may not work for you, what it means when you stop “feeling” a crystal you used to love (hint: it hasn’t stopped working), and how to choose crystals intuitively by letting them choose you first. Dina also gives us a peek into her stunning new Crystal Keys Tarot deck — a complete system pairing every tarot card with a corresponding crystal, designed for tarot readers who love crystals and crystal people who want a new way into tarot.   In this episode: •How to start working with crystals as a beginner (her “be a scientist of your own experience” approach) •The Mohs hardness scale as a guide for choosing crystals based on what you’re healing •Grounding practices for working with high-vibrational stones like moldavite •How to cleanse and charge your crystals (singing bowls, selenite, moonlight & more) •Dina’s personal favorite crystals — fluorite, labradorite, and quartz varieties •A deep dive into the Crystal Keys Tarot and how the deck came to life   _________________________________________________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. _________________________________________________________________________________ BIO Dina Rosenberg is a lifelong student and practitioner of the metaphysical and healing arts. A master crystal healer trained under Laurel Rethke in New York City, she is also a Reiki practitioner and sound healer who integrates crystal energy, intuitive practice, and energetic alchemy into her teachings and sessions. Dina is the co-owner of Amityville Apothecary, a thriving metaphysical shop located at 174 Park Avenue in Amityville, Long Island — about an hour east of New York City — which she runs alongside her business partner and fellow Libra, Danielle Deacy. What started as a small shop has grown to include a full bookstore next door and a robust schedule of classes, workshops, and in-person and virtual events through their Alchemy Academy. A tarot reader since 1995, Dina recently channeled that decades-long passion into creating the Crystal Keys Tarot, a full 78-card deck published by Weiser Books that pairs each tarot archetype with a corresponding crystal. The deck bridges the worlds of tarot and crystal work, offering an intuitive entry point for practitioners of both. Dina and Danielle also co-host Apothecary After Dark, a podcast exploring magic, metaphysics, and modern witchcraft with warmth and wit, available on all major platforms and YouTube. You can find them on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @AmityvilleApothecary, and shop online at amityvilleapothecary.com

This week, Kanani Soleil sits down with the incredible Tahverlee Anglen for a deeply personal and magical conversation about elemental witchcraft, shadow work, sovereignty, and the sacred cycles that shape our lives. From powerful spoken rituals and spirit communication to the ways our bodies hold memory, trauma, and transformation, this episode dives into the heart of what it means to truly embody magic. Tahverlee also shares insight into her upcoming book series Sacred Magic, her elemental teachings tied to the cardinal directions, and the philosophy behind becoming “dangerous” in your authenticity and power. This one feels less like an interview and more like sitting down with old friends over tea while talking about the mysteries of the universe.œ Tahverlee Anglen is the heart and High Priestess of the Moon Temple Mystery School, guiding seekers through self discovery, witchcraft, empowerment, and spiritual awakening. Rooted in ancient wisdom and aligned with the wild, she helps others embrace sovereignty, embodiment, and personal magic through ritual, elemental work, and spiritual practice. She is the author of the forthcoming Sacred Magic book series, the creator of a Witch’s Oracle Deck, and the author of Becoming Dangerous, a manifesto centered on reclaiming power and authenticity. Through her teachings, classes, and community work, Tahverlee inspires others to walk a path of liberation, healing, and sacred transformation ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS   Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY.   Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home. _________________________________________________   BIO Tahverlee Anglen is the heart and High Priestess of the Moon Temple Mystery School, guiding seekers through self discovery, witchcraft, empowerment, and spiritual awakening. Rooted in ancient wisdom and aligned with the wild, she helps others embrace sovereignty, embodiment, and personal magic through ritual, elemental work, and spiritual practice. She is the author of the forthcoming Sacred Magic book series, the creator of a Witch’s Oracle Deck, and the author of Becoming Dangerous, a manifesto centered on reclaiming power and authenticity. Through her teachings, classes, and community work, Tahverlee inspires others to walk a path of liberation, healing, and sacred transformation

No matter who we are or where we come from, we all look up at the same moon. 🌙✨   This week on the podcast, Kanani Soleil explores The Moon and dives into moon magic, lunar phases, manifestation, release work, eclipses, and the deep emotional connection humanity has always shared with the moon.   Whether you’re deeply spiritual or simply someone who feels comfort staring up at a full moon, this episode is a reminder that the moon has always connected us.   ___________________________________________   You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more!   You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com   You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________   SPONSORS   Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY.   Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home.   BIO Kanani Soleil is a witchcraft practitioner, author, and podcast host known for her grounded, compassionate approach to magic and spirituality. Blending practical witchcraft with deeply personal insight, Kanani explores topics such as moon magic, tarot, energy work, folklore, and self empowerment through both her writing and podcasting. Her work encourages people to embrace spirituality in a way that feels authentic, accessible, and woven into everyday life. With a passion for education, storytelling, and community, Kanani creates spaces where curiosity, healing, and magic can coexist.

Food is more than fuel, it’s magic. In this episode, Kanani Soleil sits down with kitchen witch Dawn Aurora Hunt to explore the art of cooking with intention. From mindful handwashing to seasonal ingredients and the power of gratitude, they dive into how everyday meals can become deeply spiritual practices. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a self-proclaimed microwave monarch, this conversation breaks down how intention, awareness, and a shift in mindset can transform the way you nourish your body and spirit. Get ready to reconnect with your food, your energy, and the magic already simmering in your kitchen.   ___________________________________________   You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more!   You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com   You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________   SPONSORS   Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY.   Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home.   BIO   Dawn Aurora Hunt, owner and CEO of Cucina Aurora Kitchen Witchery, has been teaching and writing on the topics of Kitchen Witchery and Spiritual Nutrition since 2010, when she started her own company making gourmet foods with a dash of magic and a heaping helping of positive vibes as the main ingredients. With simple ingredients and the power of intention, she teaches people how to cook simple meals in a mindful way to help achieve spiritual goals. Incorporating magic and energy work into food, she has grown her brand to reach people from all faiths and spiritual backgrounds. The author of A Kitchen Witch’s Guide to Recipes for Romance, Kitchen Witchcraft for Beginners, and A Kitchen Witch’s Culinary Oracle Deck,  Dawn speaks at events, appears regularly on local TV, and teaches people that good, healthy, and even gluten-free food can be easy to make and wonderful to eat. When she’s not working, writing or cooking she can be found snuggling her two black cats and watching Star Wars with her Husband in their cozy home in Southern New Hampshire.

What does it mean to call yourself a witch and why does that word still carry so much weight?   In this impromptu solo episode, Kanani Soleil explores the stigma, fear, and power behind the “W word,” inspired by a recent interview tied to Practical Magic 2. She reflects on her own journey toward embracing witchcraft, the misconceptions that still surround it, and the quiet reality that many people are already practicing forms of magic without naming it.   This conversation centers on intuition, self-trust, and the importance of not shrinking yourself to fit societal expectations. Whether you identify as a witch or not, this episode is a reminder that your connection to energy, instinct, and personal power is valid and worthy.   You don’t have to claim the title to claim your magic. ___________________________________________   You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more!   You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com   You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________   SPONSORS   Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY.   Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home.   BIO   Kanani Soleil is a witch, author, and host of the Suburban Witch Lady podcast, where she explores modern witchcraft through the lens of everyday life. Blending practical magic with real-world experiences, she creates space for those who don’t see themselves reflected in traditional witchy stereotypes.   As the author of Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia, Kanani focuses on making witchcraft accessible, personal, and grounded. Her work centers on intuition, self-empowerment, and helping others recognize that magic doesn’t require a coven, a forest, or a specific aesthetic, it can exist in kitchens, carpools, and quiet personal rituals.   Through her podcast, writing, and community presence, Kanani encourages people to trust themselves, embrace their own path, and redefine what it means to live a magical life.

In this episode, Kanani Soleil is joined by author and folklorist Morgan Daimler to explore the history and modern magic of Beltane, one of the great Irish fire festivals.   They dive into the origins of the holiday, the ongoing debate around its timing, and how ancient agricultural traditions have evolved into today’s celebrations. From bonfires and blessings to maypoles and modern adaptations, this conversation separates folklore from fact while honoring both.   The episode also touches on the presence of the fair folk during Beltane and the importance of respecting the unseen world, blending scholarship with lived magical practice.   Whether you celebrate traditionally or in your own way, this episode is a reminder to reconnect with nature, embrace the season, and maybe keep your luck close. ___________________________________________   You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more!   You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com   You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________   SPONSORS Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home.   BIO Morgan Daimler is a prolific author, poet, and educator specializing in Irish folklore, fairy lore, and modern pagan practices. With over 50 published books to her name, she is widely regarded as one of the leading voices on the subject of the Good Folk and their place in both historical tradition and contemporary spirituality. A practicing witch and priestess with a focus on Irish polytheism, Morgan’s work bridges academic research and lived experience, making complex folklore accessible without losing its depth or nuance. She teaches widely on esoteric subjects, is a priestess of the Daoine Maithe and a featured instructor with the Irish Pagan School, where she focuses on preserving and sharing authentic Irish traditions. Through her writing, teaching, and online presence, Morgan continues to inspire practitioners to engage thoughtfully with folklore, respect its cultural roots, and find meaningful ways to incorporate it into modern practice.

In this episode, Kanani Soleil is joined by financial coach and writer Alacias Enger to explore the connection between money, mindset, and magic. Together, they dive into financial attraction magic, blending practical money knowledge with the power of manifestation.   Alacias shares how our emotional relationship with money shapes what we attract, from the stories we tell ourselves to the energy we carry when we earn, spend, or save. The conversation challenges limiting beliefs and reframes money as a neutral exchange of energy, one that responds directly to our mindset.   Listeners will gain insight into rewriting their money story, shifting out of scarcity thinking, and using both magical and practical tools to create real financial change.   Because in the end, you are the spell jar—and what you hold determines what flows in. ___________________________________________   You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more!   You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com   You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________   SPONSORS   Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY.   Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home.   BIO   Alacias Enger is a writer and coach that specializes in teaching Financial Attraction Magick. Her teaching infuses the lessons of traditional personal finance with Law of Attraction Magick to manifest abundance. She is the founder of the personal finance blog Sense with Cents, which she founded in 2015 to help people build a financial life they love. Her writing at Sense with Cents has been featured  on Motley Fool’s All-Star Money, and the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily. She also served as the personal finance columnist for: America’s AIDS Magazine from 2018-2022. In 2020, she began her Law of Attraction Finance coaching program where she helps clients on their path to financial freedom. Having recently semi-retired, Alacias is focusing her energy on teaching others to do the same, and her love of the theatre. When she is not working with her coaching clients, she can be found on stage, meditating, or planning her next travel adventure.    Website: www.mysensewithcents.com  IG: sensewithcents_  Facebook: Alacias Enger

What does it really mean to be a witch of your environment?   In this episode, Kanani Soleil sits down with author, farmer, and Southern Fried Witch host Seba O’Kiley for a deeply grounded conversation on land-based magic beyond the fantasy of the “witch in the woods.” Together, they unpack what it means to practice where you are, whether that’s an apartment, suburb, or sprawling acreage.   From researching the history beneath your feet to honoring land spirits, native ecosystems, and unseen ancestors, Seba shares powerful insights on becoming a “geographical witch” and building a reciprocal relationship with the land. The conversation dives into stewardship over ownership, ethical offerings, rewilding, and the magic of everyday spaces that many overlook.   This episode is a reminder that magic isn’t somewhere else waiting for you. It’s already here. You just have to learn how to listen.   ___________________________________________   You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more!   You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com   You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________   SPONSORS   Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY.   Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home.   BIO   Seba O’Kiley is a Southern folk witch, professor of literature, coven teacher, organic farmer, and host of the Southern Fried Witch podcast, where she shares reflections on the lived experience of a deeply rooted, land-based magical practice. Blending scholarship with hands-in-the-dirt wisdom, her work centers on ecology, ancestry, and forging meaningful relationships with the land.   She is the author of Farmcraft: An Ecology of Witchfolk, a forthcoming book that offers an honest and intimate exploration of her journey in cultivating a sacred covenant with the land and the spirits that inhabit it. Through her teaching, writing, and practice, Seba encourages witches to step into their role as stewards, not owners, and to find magic exactly where they stand.