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THE CIRCLE IS podCAST: S1 Ep23: The Psychic Witch Retreat at Omega’s Sanctuary Hour w/ Mat Auryn

In this special episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, we’re bringing you a unique glimpse into the transformative energy of the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, New York. Join me as I share a recording from Sanctuary Hour, a weekly gathering designed to help Omega’s staff recharge and reconnect. Earlier this year, I was honored to speak during one of these gatherings while I was there teaching my Psychic Witch Retreat, and I’m thrilled to share that experience with you.

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THE CIRCLE IS podCAST: S1 Ep22: Plants, Protection, and Practical Magick w/ Amy Blackthorn

In this blooming episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Rachel True and Mat Auryn sit down with the prolific Amy Blackthorn, celebrated author of the Blackthorn’s Botanicals series and expert in the magick of plants. Amy shares her lifelong love of botany and witchcraft, recounting her journey from an urban childhood with sparse greenery to becoming a leading voice in plant magick. They discuss the magickal and energetic connections we share with plants in everyday life, offering practical ways for ...

Sacred Space Conference – March 2025

I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting at Sacred Space 2025, happening March 27–30 in Towson, MD. Sacred Space has long been one of the most highly regarded conferences for magickal practitioners and spiritual seekers, offering a space for deep learning and meaningful connections across traditions.

This year’s lineup is truly remarkable, and I’m honored to be a part of it. Some of the incredible speakers include:

T. Thorn Coyle, whose decades of experience in magick and the arts bring a ...

THE CIRCLE IS podCAST: S1 Ep21: High Magick, Self-Discovery, and the Path of Wizardry w/ Naha Armády

Join us for an illuminating episode of The Circle Is Podcast as Rachel True and Mat Auryn welcome Naha Armády, head of faculty at the 22 Teachings School of Hermetic Science and Magickal Arts in Los Angeles. A devoted practitioner of the Western Mystery Tradition for over two decades, Naha shares how her journey into ceremonial magick began as a deeply personal practice and transformed into a life of teaching, leading rituals, and creating sacred spaces for learning. In this episode, Naha discu...

That Witch Life: Mat Auryn & Rachel True about Oracle Magick (Episode 266)

I was on this episode of That Witch Life Podcast with the amazing Rachel True, fresh from our So Mote That Con appearance. We got into everything from the mysteries of Tarot to how magick intersects with Hollywood, and of course, we shared some behind-the-scenes details about our new podcast, The Circle Is Podcast. It was such a fun and insightful conversation, and I loved connecting with Courtney, Kanani, and Hillary with Rachel about all things witchy. You can listen below:

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Channeling Raw Emotion into Personal and Collective Change

These past few days, words have slipped away from me, hollow and inadequate. The weight of all that’s unfolding feels beyond the reach of language. This post has taken several days to write and finish. Processing the shock of Donald Trump’s re-election feels like walking through a thick fog. Everything seems muted and unsteady. For those of us who aren’t white, Christian, cis-het men, or who love someone who isn’t, this strikes deeply. It feels personal because it is. Politics touches our very ...

Religion Unplugged – For Some, Witchcraft Has Its Connections To Religion And Spirituality

I was interviewed by Heather Greene about my complicated relationship with the word “religion” as it relates to my personal practice of witchcraft. It was great to see Michael Smith and Irene Glasse in it, too!In discussions like these, there’s always so much we share that can’t all make it into the final article without it becoming far too long. Still, it’s a nuanced topic, and I emphasized that while I see the importance of recognizing witchcraft as a religion—and fully respect those who...

Honoring the Ancestors: A Ritual and Tarot Journey

Happy Halloween! As an American, today marks the start of my Halloweentide celebration, which ends on astrological Samhain. I know some pagans and witches avoid Halloween for its Christian connections. For me, Halloween is a cultural holiday I observe in a secular way. Samhain is when I approach the time with a spiritual focus—much like how I celebrate “Santa Xmas” in a cultural and secular way, not “Baby Jesus Christmas,” with Yule being my spiritual observance. Astrological Samhain, one of th...

When Doubt Creeps In: Conquering Imposter Syndrome as a Psychic Tarot Reader

I just read Theresa Reed’s great post, Imposter Syndrome Pep Talk, if you get a moment, go read it real quick. Not only do I agree one hundred percent, but it also inspired me to talk about imposter syndrome in the context of tarot and psychic ability. It’s something that hits almost every reader at some point—the fear that you’re not truly psychic, that you’re just guessing, or that you’re not experienced enough to be guiding someone’s life. Theresa’s words reminded me of my own experiences wi...

THE CIRCLE IS podCAST: S1 Ep20: Necromancy, Mortuary Work, and Magick w/ Mortellus

Join us for an unforgettable episode of The Circle Is Podcast as Rachel True and Mat Auryn welcome Mortellus, a lineage third-degree Gardnerian high priestex, mortician, and necromancer known worldwide for their expertise in death care and funerary rites. Mortellus, author of The Bones Fall in a Spiral and the forthcoming Necrobotany, shares their experiences as a mortician who bridges magick with death, offering an intimate look into their lifelong connection with the deceased—an experience ro...