In this cozy Solarium episode, the witches are feeling all the love and a little bit spoiled as they open up their mail and share the beautiful letters and magical gifts sent in by you amazing listeners. From gorgeous candles with hidden gemstones, to signed poetry books that stirred our spirits, and even cleverly crafted tarot-card-themed cooking spices (yes, you read that right), this episode is a joyful unboxing of witchy generosity and creativity! Laylla and Chelle read a few heartfelt notes...
Jul 18, 2025•37 min
Dive into the heart of spellwork with this third and final installment of our spellcrafting series where Laylla and Chelle reveal the secrets to raising energy, the essential fuel behind every powerful spell. In this episode, our witchy hosts break down not just how to raise energy, but how to feel it, build it, and direct it with purpose. You’ll get practical tips and guided exercises to help you sense the subtle currents within and around you. From chants and rhythmic drumming that echoes the ...
Jul 11, 2025•53 min•Ep. 123
In part two of our Spellcraft Summer series, the witches pull out their journals (ahem, grimoires!) and walk you through the art and practice of writing your own spells. Whether you’re brand new to spellcraft or looking to make your magic more personal and effective, Laylla and Chelle are here to demystify the process and offer some grounded, magical guidance. They talk about intention as the core of any spell, how to choose the right format (spoken, written, enacted), and how to weave in corres...
Jul 04, 2025•40 min•Ep. 122
Welcome to the heart of Spellcraft Summer, witches! In the first episode of this special 3-part series on Spellcrafting 101, Laylla and Chelle crack open the grimoire to explore the foundational building blocks of spellwork: correspondences. What exactly are they, and why do they matter? The witches unpack the classic concept of "like attracts like" and the Doctrine of Signatures, an old magical belief that nature marks each plant and object with a clue (or signature) to its purpose. From colors...
Jun 27, 2025•40 min•Ep. 121
It’s Spellcraft Summer, witches! Join Laylla and Chelle for a no-nonsense, deeply magickal conversation about reclaiming your peace through protective and baneful magick. Yes, we’re talking hexes, curses, sour jars, freezer spells, and shut the fuck up magick. This episode is about being a powerful steward of your personal peace. We explore how baneful magick can be part of a healthy spiritual practice, especially when used to protect your energy, enforce boundaries, and process anger in sacred ...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 120
It's summertime and the magic is easy. Chelle and Laylla turn their magical gaze toward the firelit heart of the Wheel of the Year, Litha, the Summer Solstice. As the sun reaches its peak and the days stretch long and golden, our favorite witchy duo dives into the vibrant energy of this high holiday, exploring the themes of abundance, sensuality, solar magic, and the subtle shift toward shadow. Join us as we dance with the lore and light of Midsummer, share ways to celebrate the solstice from yo...
Jun 13, 2025•53 min•Ep. 119
In this episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle welcome back Lalania Simone to talk about her brand new deck, Wise Earth Medicine Tarot . Blending traditional tarot structure with the healing wisdom of the natural world, this deck brings together animals and plants to offer grounded, earth-based insight for personal reflection, growth, and divination. The witches and Lalania explore how this deck goes beyond the typical human-centered imagery of tarot, tapping into the primal intell...
Jun 07, 2025•33 min•Ep. 118
Chelle and Laylla are back with witchy answers to your magical questions! This episode is a mixed cauldron of questions about protection, spellwork, deity devotion, and personal practice. First up, they share ways to cast simple but powerful protection spells for loved ones who are traveling. From energy shielding and enchanted comfort items to charm bags, black tourmaline stones, and even a charmed trinket tucked into a suitcase, there are plenty of accessible ways to send a little extra magica...
May 30, 2025•55 min•Ep. 117
In this episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle mark World Tarot Day, celebrated each year on May 25th, a magical holiday dreamed into being by Den Elder back in 2003. The witches also discuss Chelle's birthday! A witchy holiday dreamed into being by her parents back in the late 1900's! The witches take this special day as an opportunity to reflect on their own long-standing relationships with the cards, sharing how Tarot has shaped their practices, their insights, and their spiritu...
May 23, 2025•48 min•Ep. 116
In this special bonus episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle share the deity invocations and full guided meditation from their ritual workshop, The Fool’s Path: Unlocking Potential and Possibility . This transformative journey invites you to walk the spiral, breathe into the liminal, and meet your personal Fool archetype, the Tarot’s sacred symbol of wild beginnings and untapped potential. This recording is crafted to be a complete ritual experience. You'll begin with calls to deit...
May 22, 2025•28 min
Chelle and Laylla sit down with artist, astrologer, and tarot reader Natalie Labriola to explore her new book, Tarot: Timeless Secrets of the Ancient Mirror . Together, they unpack how tarot works as a map for personal reflection, offering a tool to navigate those tricky, shadowy corners of the self that can be hard to access through logic alone. The witches and Natalie discuss how the tarot can help us see what's lingering in our blind spots, bringing unconscious patterns, emotions, and truths ...
May 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 115
In this sun-soaked episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle throw open the doors to the Solarium and invite you into the green-growing magic of their top 5 favorite herbs for a spellcraft summer. These aren’t your average tea herbs; these are radiant, protective, visionary, and sensual allies, ready to be sipped, smoked, or burned in your spellwork. Whether you're brewing a potion, crafting a charm, or just need something smokable to stir your senses,the witches have got you covered!...
May 10, 2025•54 min•Ep. 114
Laylla and Chelle sit down with author and druid Christian Brunner to discuss his latest book, Alpine Witchery: Austrian Folk Magic, Lore & Spellcraft. Drawing from trial records spanning the 15th to 19th centuries, Christian unveils nearly fifty authentic spells and the captivating stories behind them, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of the accused witches of the Austrian Alps . Unlike the Salem witch trials, where many of the accused were innocent, some individuals in these Austrian...
May 03, 2025•48 min•Ep. 113
In this Beltane 2025 episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle light the fires of the season with a warm and witchy exploration of all things Beltane; from ancient rites to modern magic. They begin with a look at the history of the May Queen, a surprisingly short but deeply symbolic tradition that still holds power in today’s rituals. Whether you’re dancing around a maypole or honoring the turning of the Wheel quietly at home, this episode is full of inspiration for how to celebrate B...
Apr 25, 2025•45 min•Ep. 112
In this episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle are joined by astrologer Laurie Farrington to discuss her latest book, How to Read and Interpret a Birth Chart: Guideposts for Understanding Natal Astrology . Laurie brings decades of experience interpreting the stars through a deeply intuitive and grounded lens, and this book reflects her commitment to helping others align with their soul path through astrology. During their conversation, Chelle confesses her long-standing fear of as...
Apr 18, 2025•44 min•Ep. 111
The witches are celebrating Ostara a little late this year and that’s totally okay! Chelle and Laylla share why waiting for the actual signs of spring in your own environment can make your sabbat celebrations more meaningful, rooted, and energetically aligned. The wheel of the year doesn’t always turn on the calendar’s schedule, and honoring your local land’s rhythm can be just as sacred as any celestial festival date. Laylla shares a beautiful Ostara-themed Tarot spread she found on Tumblr that...
Apr 11, 2025•39 min•Ep. 110
Laylla and Chelle spill the enchanted tea on their magical adventures at the 2025 Sacred Space Conference! From leading their deeply transformative Fool Meditation Ritual to hugging the absolute spell out of some beloved listeners, it was a whirlwind of candles, community, and just the right amount of chaos! The witches share stories from the workshops they attended and the brilliant witches they connected with...yes, we’re talking about Mat Auryn, Jhenah Telyndru, Amy Blackthorn, Mhara Starling...
Apr 05, 2025•47 min•Ep. 109
In this episode Chelle and Laylla are joined by Lacey Burbage, hearth witch, green magic devotee, and author of the just published book Naturally Modern Magick: The Essential Compendium of Spells and Rituals for Health, Happiness, and Prosperity The witches chat about what it means to be a modern house witch and how Lacey weaves ancestral wisdom with a contemporary, practical approach to witchcraft. As a fourth-generation folk healer and hereditary witch, Lacey brings a deep reverence for nature...
Mar 28, 2025•37 min•Ep. 108
In this episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle are looking ahead to 2025’s pagan festivals and magical conferences! Wonderfully witchy gatherings that stir the cauldron and bring the community together! From long-time favorites they’re planning to attend, to dreamy “someday” events, and even a few they just discovered, this is your sneak peek into the witchy calendar. They look forward to drumming under the stars, workshops on herbalism, or a chance to finally meet your favorite wi...
Mar 21, 2025•41 min•Ep. 107
The witches are calling upon the divine in this episode of Back on the Broomstick as Laylla and Chelle share ten (give or take) of the gods and goddesses they work with in their magical practice. From the cauldron-stirring wisdom of Ceridwen to the hearty laughter and boundless generosity of The Dagda, they discuss the deities that have shaped their paths, guided their spells, and occasionally smacked them upside the head with a life lesson or two. And in a shocking twist that will surprise abso...
Mar 14, 2025•33 min•Ep. 106
Many witches dream of making a pilgrimage to Salem, Massachusetts; the so-called "Witch Capital of the USA," where the echoes of history, magic, and commercialization all blend together in a way that is uniquely, well… Salem. But is it truly a witch’s Mecca? And is it worth making the trek? In this episode Laylla and Chelle unpack the real Salem, the history, the hype, and what it means to visit as a practicing witch. They share their favorite historical sites, from the somber Witch Trials Memor...
Mar 07, 2025•42 min•Ep. 105
Laylla and Chelle sit down with the talented artist, author, and mystic, Lalania Simone, to explore the vibrant world of tarot. They delve into her acclaimed deck, Tarot of the Cosmic Seed , discussing its creation, the inspiration behind its lush imagery, and how it serves as a tool for personal expansion. Lalania shares her journey in decolonizing tarot, removing outdated hierarchies, and infusing the deck with diverse representations that resonate with a wide array of cultures and experiences...
Mar 01, 2025•41 min•Ep. 104
Laylla and Chelle welcome the very witchy author Judika Illes for a magical conversation. They talk about her newest book, "Witches: A Compendium," a beautifully crafted tribute to witches across history who dared to embrace their power and walk their own unique paths. From ancient enchantresses to modern-day magic makers, this book is a celebration of all things witchy and wise. Of course, no chat with Judika would be complete without mentioning her iconic magical tome, "the encyclopedia of 500...
Feb 21, 2025•51 min•Ep. 103
Get ready for a spellbinding mix of history, magic, and just the right amount of witchy mischief! In this episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle unravel the tangled web of Valentine’s Day. Is it related to ancient Roman fertility festivals? What made it the Hallmark holiday it is today? But what’s love without a little magick? After digging into history, our witches shift gears into the art of sex magick; one of the most potent, transformative, and (let’s be real) misunderstood for...
Feb 14, 2025•49 min•Ep. 102
From athames to chalices, wands to pentacles—witches love a good altar setup! But what do all these tools actually do, where do they come from, and do you really need them to practice witchcraft? In this episode, Laylla and Chelle break down the history, purpose, and modern use of altar tools in witchcraft, exploring both traditional ceremonial items and the everyday objects witches repurpose for magical work. They’ll talk about the origins of some of the most well-known altar tools, how they’ve...
Feb 08, 2025•43 min•Ep. 101
For our 100th episode, we’re getting nostalgic and stirring up a little bit of chaos! This week, we’re blending the best of Back on the Broomstick with our old podcast The Stoned Witches Hour, bringing you stories of Tarot curses, cryptids, and dropping a bit of cannabis knowledge along the way. Laylla kicks things off with a tale about a tarot reader who threw a curse at a party girl during the summer of love in San Francisco. Chelle stays true to her paranormal-loving roots with a dive into an...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 100
As the wheel turns to Imbolc, Laylla and Chelle dive into the Greek myth of Persephone and Demeter, exploring how it connects to the “Persephone Period” that begins on February 1st. Things get lively as the witches realize they have totally opposite interpretations of the myth and even different versions of the story! They unpack the layers of meaning in this tale of balance, transformation, and the cycles of life, while sharing their thoughts on how it ties to the energy of Imbolc. The myth of ...
Jan 24, 2025•38 min•Ep. 99
Are Wands air or fire? Are Swords fire or air? Laylla lets her inner tarot nerd loose and Chelle shares the knowledge of her vast Tarot collection as the witches explore the historical roots, systems, and their own intuitive interpretations of the Tarot minor arcana suits of wands and swords. The witches dive into why they associate Wands with air and Swords with fire, unraveling the layers of history, esoteric tradition, and personal intuition behind their interpretations. Laylla and Chelle sha...
Jan 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 98
In this luminous episode of Back on the Broomstick , the witches explore the mysteries and magick of the full moon, sharing rituals and spells perfect for new and solitary practitioners. Laylla and Chelle break down what to do during a full moon, why these practices are so powerful, and how you can create a meaningful connection with its energy. From teas and smokable spells to simple yet potent rituals and ways to honor the moon, this episode is packed with inspiration to help you harness the f...
Jan 10, 2025•47 min•Ep. 97
Welcome to 2025, witches! In this first episode of the year, Laylla and Chelle dive into the magic of fresh starts and share their favorite tarot spreads for setting intentions, exploring opportunities, and navigating the energies of the year ahead. Whether you’re looking to map out your personal goals, connect with the cycles of the year, or align your magic with the possibilities of 2025, this episode has you covered. The witches also discuss rituals and tips to help you step into the new year...
Jan 03, 2025•25 min•Ep. 96
