Mat Auryn's Blog, page 7
October 31, 2024
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...
THE CIRCLE IS podCAST: S1 Ep19: Sacred Sexuality, Kink, and the Goddess w/ Gabriela Herstik
In this tantalizing episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Mat Auryn and Rachel True are joined by Gabriela Herstik—author, priestess, and co-creator of the Goddess of Love Tarot deck. Gabriela takes the conversation to the next level, exploring the deep connections between witchcraft, erotic energy, and the divine feminine. She shares how the creative life force in magick mirrors sexual energy, highlighting how both can be harnessed for personal transformation. Gabriela delves into the esoteric con...
THE CIRCLE IS PODCAST: S1 Ep19: Sacred Sexuality, Kink, and the Goddess w/ Gabriela Herstik
In this tantalizing episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Mat Auryn and Rachel True are joined by Gabriela Herstik—author, priestess, and co-creator of the Goddess of Love Tarot deck. Gabriela takes the conversation to the next level, exploring the deep connections between witchcraft, erotic energy, and the divine feminine. She shares how the creative life force in magick mirrors sexual energy, highlighting how both can be harnessed for personal transformation. Gabriela delves into the esoteric con...
THE CIRCLE IS podCAST: S1 Ep18: Representation, Empowerment, and Being a Better Witch w/ Aly Kravitz
In this empowering episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Mat Auryn and Rachel True sit down with Aly Kravitz, aka Bronx Witch and host of Better Witch Podcast, for a candid and insightful discussion that touches on everything from witchcraft and pop culture to navigating spirituality as a Black woman. Aly shares how shows like Charmed and movies like The Craft—especially seeing Rachel play Rochelle, a Black witch—offered her an alternative to the negative associations she grew up hearing about witc...
THE CIRCLE IS podCAST: S1 Ep17: Manifesting Magick, Humor, and Healing w/ Alec Mapa
In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Mat Auryn and Rachel True welcome actor, comedian, and America’s favorite Gaysian sweetheart, Alec Mapa! Alec brings his signature wit and charm to a lively conversation about everything from growing up with Filipino superstitions to his journey as a gay man navigating Hollywood, fatherhood, and spirituality. He shares how he’s used humor, manifestation, and a little bit of magic to get through life’s toughest moments—including c...
THE CIRCLE IS podCAST: S1 Ep16: Neuroscience, Intuition, and Tarot w/ Siddharth Ramakrishnan, PhD.
In this mind-expanding episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Mat Auryn and Rachel True are joined by neuroscientist, artist, and Tarot reader Siddharth Ramakrishnan, PhD, for a fascinating conversation on the intersection of science, art, and mysticism. Siddharth, chair of neuroscience and professor of biology at the University of Puget Sound and creator of the Neuro Tarot Deck, shares his journey from growing up in a household steeped in astrology in India to blending neuroscience with Tarot in hi...
Little Infinite – Interview with Mat Auryn
As an author and teacher with a serious passion for occultism and witchcraft, Mat Auryn has had the incredible fortune of learning from some of the most respected mentors in esoteric traditions that have built the foundations of everything he does today. He has written several books as his way of helping folks tap into their psychic and magickal potential, blending insights from astrology, Hermeticism, Wicca, and more. This includes Psychic Witch, Mastering Magick, The Psychic Art of Tarot, and...
Chelsea Wolfe Mentions Mat Auryn in Interview
Beyond honored and humbled to be mentioned briefly in this interview with Chelsea Wolfe by Golden Plec! It absolutely made my day! The She Reaches Out tripych is such an intense, intimate, and beautiful otherworldly offering. To have supported her journey in any way, to be even a small part of the magick she’s bringing into the world, is truly a dream come true. Thank you, Chelsea, for the gift of your music to the world.
“She would further explain that inspiration came from a friend. Mat Auryn...
The Psychic Witch Retreat 2025 with Mat Auryn
Join us for an extraordinary opportunity at The Psychic Witch Retreat, an immersive experience designed to awaken your full psychic potential and elevate your magickal skills. This transformative retreat, led by celebrated psychic and witch, Mat Auryn, will take place from Jun 8 to June 13, 2025, in the serene and inspiring setting of the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, New York
Participants in The Psychic Witch Retreat will explore their hidden psychic and magickal abilities...
October 17, 2024
Chelsea Wolfe’s ‘She Reaches Out Triptych’ Full Bio
You probably know by now that I’m a massive fan of Chelsea Wolfe. Rachel True and I recently had her on The Circle Is PodCast, and I fully fan-girled (as one should). Over time, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Chelsea and building a genuine friendship with this remarkably talented human being. It’s rare to meet someone whose artistry feels as boundless and groundbreaking as hers, yet who also remains so down-to-earth and kind-hearted. Chelsea’s music is something otherworldly—a fusion...
