In today's episode I talk about claiming SOVEREIGNTY over your resources - time, energy, and money. We talk about what true sovereignty looks like - influence and wise choices, not total control. We talk about lies that our brains tell us around these topics, how to overcome self sabotage, and offer some ritual suggestions to help us step into our …

In today's episode I talk about how showing up for your biggest life requires taking leaps of faith. Also, it's not about external faith - it's about having faith in yourself. It's about trusting yourself to land on your feet and have your own back. Included in the show is a 7 day self trust spell, and several psychospiritual tools to help you buil…

In today's episode I talk about banishing vs releasing work - when to use each, as well as a frank discussion of mental health, intergenerational trauma, internalized bigotry, and other things that come up when we talk about releasing work and healing. I talk about my year of no, and how saying no can be a way to say yes to what matters most to you…

In today's episode I cover some different questions I've been asked about the tarot - reading with reversals, reading professionally and doing tarot parties, and also ways we can work with the tarot apart from divination - like somatic and meditative work, and ritual/spellcasting. I also share about my 8 week tarot course, Keys to the Kingdom, whic…

In today's episode I talk about connecting the dots between the possible meanings of a tarot card, and turning that information into a meaningful reading that will empower you or the querent to take action. We talk about one card and two card pulls, jumper cards, and spreads. I also give you helpful actions to take when you are stumped - either on …

SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of Cups (Episode 38) In today's episode I take you on a ~beautiful emotional journey~ through the suit of Cups in the tarot! We explore the element of water and the wisdom it has to offer on your emotional journey. As per usual, I include a small rant about harmful gender stereotypes and how much I am unwilling…

In today's episode I talk about the suit of WANDS in the tarot -- associated with the element of fire. We are talking about personal power, manifesting, goals, ambitions, and vision and visibility. This suit is about how we leave our mark on the world. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras…

Part three of my SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot series - focusing on the suit of swords. For beginners - this is a series that will get you up to speed with the full deck and get comfortable doing readings. For those of you who are already readers - this is going to be a nuanced discussion that goes beyond your typical "tarot 101" course and I hope yo…

Episode 35: SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot: The Suit of Pentacles Part two of my SassafrasCast Teaches Tarot series - focusing on the suit of pentacles. For beginners - this is a series that will get you up to speed with the full deck and get comfortable doing readings. For those of you who are already readers - this is going to be a nuanced discussio…

In today's episode I kick off a series I will be doing for the rest of the year where I take you through a study of the tarot. If you're brand new, yes this will help you get comfortable with the cards and reading for yourself and others! If you're not - throughout this series I will be weaving in different perspectives, experiences and tips that a…

In today's episode I encourage you to treat yourself like a rare, precious being rather than commodified labor. There is also an inner unicorn meditation. This episode was recorded live with a (virtual) studio audience - thanks for tuning in, Sassafras Patrons! Sign up and claim this and other perks at patreon.com/sassafrastarot. Links to stuff men…

Could you use a little bit of closure about something or someone in your life? In today's episode we talk about how to create healthy closure for ourselves -- because we deserve better than waiting around hoping we get it. episode is a magical and mundane toolbox of different ways to give yourself closure and begin to move forward in your power. Th…

In which I encourage you to ignore your problems! Mercury Retrograde has made its way into our consciousness as a mainstream discussion point, even among non-witchy people. Is some of the fear and agony around Mercury Retrograde rooted in hustle culture and our societal obsession with busyness and productivity? I turn these ideas on their heads and…

In today's episode I talk about balancing skepticism and spirituality. Many of us take an agnostic or skeptical view around what is really happening with spiritual/paranormal/supernatural phenomena, and yet feel drawn to magical practices. How do we reconcile this? I share my personal point of view that we don't have to reconcile it at all unless w…

A diverse set of ideas for helping with overwhelm and stress - both psychological and witchy/spiritual. In today's episode I offer you a toolbox with a bunch of different ideas for dealing with overwhelm and stress. I divide the ideas into four main categories: Embodiment, Beauty and Sacred Spaces, Words, and Creativity, and give you multiple ideas…

Sonidos Sassafras 127. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Al Qasar. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. Escríbenos a infopodcastaragon@gmail.com Envíanos tus notas de voz a …

In which I point you back to your own wisdom and tackle common struggles. In today's episode I talked about how to read the tarot cards for yourself. This is not a "beginner's guide to tarot" episode, but it does contain some advice for beginners. We cover how to choose a deck for yourself - how to work with the tarot when you are new and unfamilia…

Sonidos Sassafras 126. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de CARLOS HERRERO. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. Escríbenos a infopodcastaragon@gmail.com Envíanos tus notas de …

Sonidos Sassafras 125. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de EEK A MOUSE. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. Escríbenos a infopodcastaragon@gmail.com Envíanos tus notas de voz…

Sonidos Sassafras 124. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Rocio Marquez. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. Envíanos tus notas de voz a 📞Whasapt 654 93 42 41. Escríbenos a …

In today's episode I talk about self reflection as a revolutionary act in a society that urges us to be constantly productive and constantly "on". We discuss magical and mundane ways to reflect, and how this can help with trauma, healing, and leading a meaningful life. ALSO: an end-of-year mirror ritual for you to try out! This episode was recorded…

Sonidos Sassafras 123. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Sinan Cem Eroglu. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. Envíanos tus notas de voz a 📞Whasapt 654 93 42 41. Escríbenos…

Sonidos Sassafras 122. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Balkan Bump. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. Envíanos tus notas de voz a 📞Whasapt 654 93 42 41. Escríbenos a in…

Sonidos Sassafras 121. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Pep Gimeno “Botifarra”, quien actuara en el ciclo Musara Musica, mañana jueves, 24 de noviembre, en el Centro Civico de La Almozara en Zaragoza. El Ciclo Musara Música se realiza los jueves del mes de noviembre. Sonidos Sassafras…

In today's episode we are talking about saying no, in order to create a more spacious life to pursue what we really want. I talk about some reasons we say yes (or just let something happen) when we really mean no, and some strategies to help us feel able to say "no" with grace. I also share a ritual to create an amulet to help us say "yes" to what …

Sonidos Sassafras 120. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de El Náan, quienes actuaran en el ciclo Musara Musica el proximo jueves, 17 de noviembre, en el Centro Civico de La Almozara en Zaragoza. El Ciclo Musara Musica se realizara los jueves del mes de noviembre. Sonidos Sassafras nos ac…

Sonidos Sassafras 119. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Contradanza, quienes actuaran en el ciclo Musara Musica el proximo jueves, 10 de noviembre, en el Centro Civico de La Almozara en Zaragoza. El Ciclo Musara Musica se realizara los jueves del mes de noviembre. Sonidos Sassafras no…

Today's readings were done with The Everyday Witch Tarot, by Deborah Blake with art by Elisabeth Alba. On the last Saturday of every month I go live for the Witchy Weather Report, where I pull one card for the month ahead - followed by as many one card pulls as I can fit into an hour. Patrons are guaranteed a reading if they want one, as a thank yo…

Sonidos Sassafras 118. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Dúa de Pel, quienes abriran el ciclo Musara Musica en el Centro Civico de La Almozara en Zaragoza. El Ciclo Musara Musica se realizara los jueves del mes de noviembre. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músi…

Sonidos Sassafras 117. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Miguel Campillo. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. Envíanos tus notas de voz a 📞Whasapt 654 93 42 41. Escríbenos …

In which we spook you up creatively. In today's episode I collaborate with Shelby King from the Somnambulist Dreamcast. She has brought an original short story plus several poems to our annual Very Spooky Broadcast, and I have accompanied her words with live looped Spoopy Music (TM). Then we chat about our favorite Halloween/Samhain traditions. Thi…

Sonidos Sassafras 116. Temporada sexta. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Ayrad. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. Envíanos tus notas de voz a 📞Whasapt 654 93 42 41. Escríbenos a infopodc…

Virtual Tip Jar: paypal.me/roriekelly or Venmo@roriekelly Patreon: patreon.com/sassafrastarot Today's readings were done with The Everyday Witch Tarot, by Deborah Blake with art by Elisabeth Alba. On the last Saturday of every month I go live for the Witchy Weather Report, where I pull one card for the month ahead - followed by as many one card pul…

(Plus a sneak peek at his new Astro*Luminary deck!) In today's episode I interview art witch and poet Aaron Gabaldon. He is about to start a kickstarter for a new oracle deck called the Astro*Luminary Deck - you want to get your hands on this deck! We talk about how to incorporate art into your magic whether you are an artist or not. We take a deep…

In which I rant about our workaholic, patriarchal society and encourage you to love your body as an act of beautiful rebellion. In today's episode I discuss how hard it is to love our bodies (and ourselves) and suggest a framework of befriending and showing up, rather than forcing ourselves to jump into self-love when it feels false and unattainabl…

Sonidos Sassafras 115. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos del Ariano Folk festival, en la ultima entrega de la temporada. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. 🖊️Suscribete a ▶️ nuestros episodio…

Sonidos Sassafras 114. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos del Ariano Folk festival. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. 🖊️Suscribete a ▶️ nuestros episodios y no te pierdas ninguno Apoya nuestr…

In which I explore ways to bring music into your magical and spiritual practice -- whether or not you have any musical experience or skills. In today's episode I share easily accessible ways to bring music into your practice, whether you are an experienced musician or someone who thinks they could never possibly make music. (I also tell you in no u…

For today's Witchy Weather Report I'll be using the The Cat's Eye Tarot by Debra M. Givin, DVM On the last Saturday of every month I go live for the Witchy Weather Report, where I pull one card for the month ahead - followed by as many one card pulls as I can fit into an hour. Patrons are guaranteed a reading if they want one, as a thank you for th…

Sonidos Sassafras 113. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos nuevamente de Alpha Blondy. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. 🖊️Suscribete a ▶️ nuestros episodios y no te pierdas ninguno Apoya nues…

Sonidos Sassafras 112 Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Alpha Blondy. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. 🖊️Suscribete a ▶️ nuestros episodios y no te pierdas ninguno Apoya nuestros 🎙️podca…

Sonidos Sassafras 111. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Calexico. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. 🖊️Suscribete a ▶️ nuestros episodios y no te pierdas ninguno Apoya nuestros 🎙️podcast,…

SassafrasCast Episode 21: On Surrendering and Letting Go In which I encourage you to lean into contradiction. In today's episode I talk about surrender and letting go - two things that the world tells us are good for our mental health, but there's no helpful instruction booklet to help us through these processes. Sometimes, instead of truly letting…

Sonidos Sassafras 110. Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Ouzo Bazooka. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. 🖊️Suscribete a ▶️ nuestros episodios y no te pierdas ninguno Apoya nuestros 🎙️podc…

Sonidos Sassafras 109 Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de EL KHAT. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. 🖊️Suscribete a ▶️ nuestros episodios y no te pierdas ninguno Apoya nuestros 🎙️podcast, h…

Sonidos Sassafras 108 Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Gentleman Dub Club. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. 🖊️Suscribete a ▶️ nuestros episodios y no te pierdas ninguno Apoya nuestros 🎙…

SassafrasCast Episode 20: Choosing Your Own Magical Adventure In which I sit on fences and say that ALL magical paths are the best path - it's science. In today's episode I talk about ritual and spellwork, and discuss the pros and cons of following a tried-and-true path such as rituals from a spellbook or a ceremonial tradition, vs kind of making i…

For today's Witchy Weather Report I'll be using the The Herbcrafter's Tarot, a gorgeous femme-centric deck infused with Latinx culture and spirituality created by Joanna Powell Colbert and Latisha Guthrie. On the last Saturday of every month I go live for the Witchy Weather Report, where I pull one card for the month ahead - followed by as many one…

Sonidos Sassafras 107 Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Oumou Sangare. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. 🖊️Suscribete a ▶️ nuestros episodios y no te pierdas ninguno Envíanos tus notas de…

Sonidos Sassafras 106 Nuevo programa de Sonidos Sassafras donde Lord Sassafras nos trae los sonidos de Ajete. Sonidos Sassafras nos acerca cada semana al mundo de las músicas del mundo con sonidos africanos, latinos, balcánicos, europeos, caribeños, mestizos. Visita nuestras paginas https://podcastaragon.es/ y https://musicaypalabras.es/ Escríbenos…