Cozy Coven Chats: A Witch’s Journey Back to Simplicity

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What if the world’s storm doesn’t have to drown your sky? We open with a hard reset on perspective—how the collective mood can warp our view—and then build a grounded path toward steadier days using protection magic, creativity, and clear intention. Instead of marinating in the news cycle, I talk about practical ways to care for your energy: salt at the thresholds, a daily candle for whoever needs it, and the gentle shift from anxious worry to empowered compassion.

Creativity takes center stage as a true antidote to anxie...

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The year opens with a quiet dare: what are you willing to release so the real you can breathe? We invite Kali’s fierce compassion into the room and let winter do what winter does best—slow us down, sharpen our hearing, and make honest space for shadow work. Instead of sprinting toward resolutions, we choose reflection, ritual, and seasonal timing, so our plans feel human and our progress holds.

We explore how Capricorn’s grounded drive can pair with January’s incubation energy without tipping into burnout. You’ll learn why season...

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The space between holidays feels thin, like the year is holding its breath. We step into that hush to make room for real change: honest journaling to name what hurts, sound and smoke to clear it out, and a house blessing that turns walls and windows into allies. Instead of forcing resolutions, we ask a better question from our oracle pull on the waxing moon: allow yourself to grow into what? With that answer, intentions stop being vague wishes and become touchable practices.

We explore why witches honor multiple fresh starts—Sa...

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The longest night invites a softer kind of courage. We welcome Yule with candles in every room, slices of sun made from dried oranges, and a warm mug of wassail as we step outside to thank the earth for her quiet work. From there we move into the heart of the season’s archetype—the Death card—not as a warning but as a wise guide for letting go of ego, illusion, and habits that keep us tired. If winter looks still on the surface, it’s only because life is shifting underneath.
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When the night arrives early and the lists get long, we reach for warmth that actually restores us. This week’s journey moves through the Sagittarius new moon, the hush of winter solstice, and the approaching gravity of Capricorn season with a simple aim: reclaim joy without losing our center. We ask better questions—what does fun look like in real life, in short bursts, on a budget—and then we turn those answers into clear intentions for the year ahead.

I share how Sagittarius energy fuels curiosity and lightness, and why na...

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The darkest nights ask for the coziest magic. We lean into Yule and the winter solstice with the Nine of Cups as our north star, exploring how to treat yourself with small, meaningful rituals that fit real life. From fairy lights and tea to bookstore wanders and artist dates, we lay out practical, low-cost ways to keep your cup full when the calendar is packed and the sun slips away early.

We also get honest about tarot study. Temperance makes so much more sense when you see it as balance—time, en...

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The fire’s crackling, the mug is warm, and we’re settling into December with a tender, practical look at how to refill our cup before the holidays pull on every thread. Guided by the Queen of Cups, we explore emotional care that’s doable: tiny rituals you can weave into a busy day, moments of quiet that reset your nervous system, and the courage to choose what nourishes you even when the calendar is loud.

I share what a rare stretch of true solitude taught me about rest and pleasure: taking...

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Let's reframe Thanksgiving! A single card can change the tone of a week, and the Moon does exactly that. We unpack its call to intuition, shadow, and instinct, then weave those insights into a holiday many of us find complicated. Rather than sidestep the discomfort around Thanksgiving’s history, we name it and choose a grounded path forward: honoring the land and labor behind our food, practicing mindful eating, and building traditions that feel true.

I share how tracking the Moon’s movement through the zodiac reshaped my energy and rituals, plus...

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If your heart already wandered to Yule lights or you’re still sitting with the Samhain veil, you’re not doing it wrong—cross‑quarter days are fluid by nature. Let’s choose the rhythm that keeps our practice alive rather than forcing a schedule that drains it.

I unpack how I read The Tower for the collective—more wake‑up than wipe‑out—and why meeting change on purpose can soften the edges. Small shifts like taking a new route home or discovering a new artist prepare your nervous system for bigger transfo...

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We open the week with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius and a surprising ally: the Knight of Cups. That mix of swift, heart-led motion and cosmic slow-down creates a paradox we can use—pursue what truly fills you while triple-checking the path you take to get there.

We unpack the Knight of Cups as more than romance or daydreams. It’s the holy-grail focus that asks, What am I holding that deserves both hands? From there, we get practical. Expect travel snags and message mix-ups, so we share simple rituals to keep you...

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The air still feels charged from Samhain, and that sensitivity can be a gift when you know how to work with it. We open by naming the subtle signs of a thin veil—tiredness, vivid dreams, and heightened emotion—and then get practical with simple cleanses that support your space and your body. From a two-for-one simmer pot and spiritual bath to smoke cleansing with doors open and rosemary hung at thresholds, we share gentle routines that make your home feel lighter without fuss.

Pulling The Emperor card sets a clear them...

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Candles in the window, laughter on the sidewalk, and a pumpkin that doubles as a spell—this Halloween week carries a strange, hopeful spark. We lean into that feeling and treat Samhain as both a doorway and a homecoming: a time to honor ancestors, tell the truth about what we’re releasing, and invite the Page of Wands’ fresh energy without making our practice heavy or performative.

You’ll hear how to blend playful Halloween traditions with meaningful Samhain rituals—carving runes and sigils into jack-o’-lanterns, setting lights to guide beloved dead...

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The energy shifts this week—subtle, electric, and honest—and our bodies notice before our brains do. We start with a story about October sore throats and end with a clear map for reclaiming your voice, weaving together Libra’s new moon, Scorpio’s first steps, and a tarot pull that says you’re steadier than you think. If themes like the witch wound, throat chakra, and embodied magic have tugged at you lately, you’ll feel at home here.

We unpack the Three of Wands as an anchor for grounded progress: a...

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A book you can feel in your body, not just file in your mind. That’s the promise behind Spirit Crystals on audio—a hands-on guide to crystal healing, meditations, and rituals brought to life by narrator Leslie Howard, whose own practice deepened while preparing this recording. We share why learning by ear turns technique into embodiment: breath settles, cadence guides your focus, and you can move through rituals with your eyes closed and your attention open.

Meet Your Spirit Crystal

Like your guardian angel or divine guid...

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If you’ve been living like a hermit since eclipse season, consider this your soft nudge back into the village. We draw the Three of Cups and unpack what it means to step out of the cave—planning a coffee, catching a harvest fair, or simply FaceTiming a friend—so your energy can circulate again. From there, we shift into the heart of October: shadow work, ancestor tending, and a simple, no-fuss approach to everyday magic that actually fits into a busy life.

We explore a grounded path to shadow work using...

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The veil is thinning, witches! As we step into October, we're welcomed by that magical sensation when our witchy practices align perfectly with the season around us. There's something deliciously freeing about wearing ghost shirts and setting up altars without anyone batting an eye – even if we'll still be doing these things long after the Halloween decorations come down.

This week, we're embracing the potent Aries full moon energy arriving on October 6th. Aries brings us clarity, empowerment, and the perfect fiery backdrop for shedding what no longer serves us. When co...

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Eclipse season hit many of us like a cosmic tsunami, bringing unexpected challenges, revelations, and a general sense of unease. If September left you feeling shaken or exhausted, you're certainly not alone. As we collectively emerge from this intense period, we're greeted by the balancing energy of Libra season and the grounding presence of autumn—both offering exactly what we need to recover and reset.

The Queen of Wands appears as our guide this week, reminding us that our confidence and personal power remain intact despite recent turbulence. With her black ca...

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The autumn equinox marks a powerful transition in the witch's wheel of the year—a perfect moment of balance when day and night stand equal before darkness begins to dominate. This episode explores this magical threshold from multiple perspectives, offering both practical and spiritual guidance for harnessing equinox energies.

We begin by examining how this equinox arrives at the closing of an intense eclipse season, creating a unique energetic landscape focused more on release than manifestation. The Chariot tarot card appears as our weekly guide, representing both balance (with its black an...

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A eclipse portal has opened, and its effects are rippling through our bodies, minds, and spirits. The eclipse season officially began on September 7th, unleashing a wave of intense energy that's affecting witches and spiritual practitioners in deeply personal ways.

Feeling unusually tired, emotionally drained, or noticing disruptions to your sleep or menstrual cycle? You're not alone. The majority of coven members report similar experiences as this powerful lunar event pulls on our internal waters just as it does the ocean tides. Yet some witches find themselves energized, experiencing welcome releases...

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The lunar eclipse in Pisces arrives as a powerful invitation to pause and listen to what surfaces from our emotional depths. This celestial event near the north node creates the perfect conditions for honest self-reflection, beautifully symbolized by the Justice card that appeared in our reading. With her balanced scales and unwavering gaze, Justice asks us to weigh our shadows against our light and consider what needs transmutation in our lives.

Connecting with lunar cycles offers a profound pathway to slower, more intentional living. Whether tracking the moon's journey through astrological...

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Seasonal living invites us to sync with nature's rhythms rather than resisting them—and right now, Virgo season offers perfect energy for organization and renewal. As we cleanse our spaces, we're simultaneously preparing for both Libra's beauty and a powerful Pisces lunar eclipse that's just around the corner.

The upcoming lunar eclipse on September 7th brings transformative energy that asks us to confront our shadows. Unlike regular full moons, eclipses intensify emotional processing and bring hidden aspects to light. If you've been feeling unusual emotional currents already, you're likely tuning into th...

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Magic can happen in the everyday rituals we create with plants, and this episode invites you into the gentle rhythms of a daily herbal practice. As summer fades and children return to school, there's a bittersweet transition happening - one that calls us to savor those final golden days while preparing for the changes ahead.

From foraging elderberries to harvesting garden herbs, this time of year offers abundant opportunities to connect with plant allies. I share my personal methods for drying herbs, preserving seasonal fruits, and creating medicinal preparations that sustain...

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What does authentic witchcraft look like when nobody's watching? In this refreshing season premiere, I open up about returning to basics and finding meaningful connection in a world that often feels overwhelming.

The past few months have been transformative. After taking summer to reflect on my path forward, I've realized how desperately we all need to nourish ourselves before attempting to heal others. As I explain why I've rebranded the podcast to "A Witch's Journey Back to Simplicity," I share vulnerable insights about my daily practices, from morning intentions to tarot...

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Jenny C Bell shares a daily prayer ritual for witches to strengthen intuition and deepen connections with elemental forces. Drawing from 30 years of witchcraft experience, she guides listeners through a calming and powerful practice.

• Call on elements in each direction: air (east), water (west), fire (south), earth (north)
• Honor Mother Earth, land spirits, animals, plants, trees, stones and crystals
• Acknowledge ancestors and future generations
• Recognize celestial bodies and spirit guides
• Repeat daily to strengthen your magical practice and intuition

Thank you so much for listening and I hope...

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In this very short episdode, I go over crystal grids. But for the rest of the lesson--a demo on three different types of grids head over to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healingwithJenny

Curious about the mystical intersection where witchcraft meets crystal healing? Crystal grids might be the magical tool you've been searching for all along!

Crystal grids are more than just pretty arrangements of stones—they're powerful spells disguised as beautiful altar decorations. As I explain in this episode, these magical configurations harness the energy of cr...

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Crystal skulls occupy a fascinating space between archaeological mystery, spiritual practice, and ancient wisdom. While some view them merely as decorative objects, skull keepers know these crystalline guides can become powerful spiritual allies capable of transformation and healing.

My journey as a crystal skull keeper spans five years, though the soul connection feels much older. I've always been drawn to skull imagery, finding beauty rather than fear in these sacred formations. When I discovered the intersection between my love for crystals and my affinity for skulls, it opened an entirely new...

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Discover a powerful meditation technique for connecting directly with your crystal's energy without needing encyclopedic knowledge of meanings. This guided practice creates an intuitive bond between you and your stone through visualization, helping you receive personalized messages and healing.

• Choose any crystal or stone you feel drawn to—even a simple rock from your yard works perfectly
• Create a comfortable meditation space where you can safely close your eyes for 10-15 minutes
• Follow the guided body scan to release tension and become fully present

If you enjoyed this med...

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Have you ever felt drawn to a crystal without knowing why? That magnetic pull might be more than just aesthetic appreciation—it might be the beginning of a profound conversation.

My journey with crystals spans over two decades, beginning when I was just 19 years old living in the Mojave Desert. By day, I was a geology student and treasurer of our college geology club, learning the scientific foundations of crystal formation. By night, I attended crystal healing classes at the local metaphysical shop, beginning my spiritual exploration of these ancient stones. Th...

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The journey of a witch isn't a straight path—it winds, shifts, and transforms as we discover new tools, insights, and connections. In this soul-stirring conversation, author Asa West opens up about finding magic and meaning through both writing and witchcraft.

Asa shares the pivotal moment of discovering her mother's hidden tarot cards as a teenager, sparking a lifelong relationship with divination that evolved from frustration to fluency. She describes her breakthrough realization that came when she finally pushed the guidebook aside and learned to "read the cards like a comic st...

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Witchcraft and mindfulness might seem like separate paths, but they intertwine in powerful ways that can transform your magical practice. Drawing from her three decades as a practicing witch, Jenny C Bell shares her profound experience at a women's silent meditation retreat and the unexpected ways it deepened her craft.

The journey begins with vulnerability as Jenny acknowledges her initial resistance to silence. As a self-described Gemini moon who "loves to chat," the prospect of a day without speaking triggered anxiety. Yet this discomfort revealed exactly why the practice proved so...

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Step into the aromatic world of tea witchcraft as SM Harlow, author of "A Tea Witch's Grimoire" and "A Tea Witch's Crystal Brews," shares her unique magical journey blending ancestral wisdom with modern practice.

Harlow's path weaves together multiple cultural traditions—her Mexican grandmother's curandera (faith healing) practices, her Japanese heritage explored through Reiki, and Chinese tea ceremony mastery. This rich tapestry forms the foundation of her approach to tea magic, where brewing becomes a sacred act of intention setting and manifestation. Listeners will discover how Harlow's early work at a me...

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Imagine being raised in a family of Christian healers, only to discover that your true spiritual path lies in embracing the very practices they warned against. This is the remarkable journey of Granddaughter Crow, a Navajo shaman, witch, author, and spiritual guide who joined me for one of our most illuminating conversations yet.

Born into the Navajo Nation but raised with strict Christian dogma, Granddaughter Crow was groomed from birth to become a spiritual leader—just not the kind she ultimately became. After being cast out at 17 for questioning religious teachings, sh...

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Caroline Hull's journey from "cradle Catholic" to witch illuminates a path many women are walking today—reclaiming spiritual connection outside traditional religious structures. When the podcast strategist and coach discovered "Mary Magdalene Revealed," something profound awakened within her. The realization that this biblical woman's story had been deliberately altered and diminished by patriarchal forces mirrored Caroline's own experiences of feeling silenced and disconnected.

As a homeschooling mother of three daughters, Caroline faced a critical choice: continue within religious traditions that didn't fully honor women's voices or embrace a more authentic spiritual pa...

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Fortune telling is a skill anyone can develop with practice, patience, and trust in their intuitive abilities. The journey isn't about having special gifts but about opening yourself to different ways of receiving information through your clear senses.

• Everyone can read cards and develop their intuitive abilities
• Clear senses manifest differently: seeing (clairvoyance), hearing (clairaudience), feeling (intuition), or even smelling
• Studying tarot academically can sometimes block intuitive reading
• Oracle cards can be an easier starting point than tarot for beginners
• Card reading is storytelling – weaving together images into a narra...

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Jenny C. Bell shares her personal journey and evolution of celebrating the Witch's Wheel of the Year, offering fresh perspectives on how to make these eight annual Sabbats more meaningful and connected to your actual lived experience.

• The Witch's Wheel comprises eight Sabbats: two equinoxes, two solstices, and four cross-quarter days
• History behind these celebrations is often murky and controversial within the witchcraft community
• Celebrating one-day rituals or focusing too much on historical accuracy can create disconnection
• Pay attention to the actual seasons where you live rather than followin...

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In this heartfelt premiere episode of Cozy Coven Chats, host Jenny C. Bell  invites listeners into her personal spiritual journey—a winding path from Catholic child to closeted witch to published author and coven founder.

Jenny shares the pivotal moment at age 10 when her CCD teacher's dismissal of animals having souls sparked her first spiritual crisis. This led to her discovery of witchcraft as a teenager, where she felt an immediate, profound connection that felt like coming home. Yet societal pressures and professional concerns as a teacher pushed her to hide thi...