In this episode, I pull a card revealing what invitations this weekend’s Lunar Eclipse in Cap (June 5th) is bringing each sign uniquely, and how we can make the most of this climactic energy. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for weekly tarot insight: http://eepurl.com/geT-bX and send your questions to: thesmartwitchpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, we discuss the six particular tarot archetypes of the Major Arcana which, in my opinion, are crucial teachers, supporters, and experiences for any social justice movement. We discuss tarot as a tool for embodiment and manifesting change with our immediate actions (as opposed to just a tool for divination), and then discuss each of these cards, both generally and more specifically as they relate to social and collective change. For further listening: Go to moniquemelton.com and c...
Happy Solar Eclipse and Summer Solstice! In this episode we talk about what to expect and how to engage with the magickal potential of this New Moon in Cancer occurring on the 21st. We also talk about the intentions and themes that are especially powerful to consider throughout the Cancer Moon Cycle, as well as recommended spell-work. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/geT-bX Send questions to: thesmartwitchpodcast@gmail.com
Happy New Moon Eclipse in Cancer! In this episode, I pull a card for each sign, revealing the themes that are likely to emerge for those born under that sign during this eclipse, as well as how to work with the unique invitations and gifts that are coming. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/geT-bX Send questions to: thesmartwitchpodcast@gmail.com
Happy eclipse season! This week’s episode is an informed discussion on the lunar eclipse in Sagittarius on Friday, June 5th — the first of a series of 3. In this episode we dive into the invitations and vibes to generally expect and where we can put our time, energy, focus and attention to work with this lunar moment in an empowered, productive and informed way. We consider the particular astrology affecting the overall vibe and mood of this eclipse, including an opposition to Venus retro in Gem...
In this episode, inspired by a listener question, we explore a bunch of different, easy and powerful ways to infuse your daily skincare routines with crystal magick, re-thinking intentional skincare and self-beautification as a powerful and sacred Venusian ritual. I share my favorite crystal beauty tools, the best crystal talismans for increasing skin health, beauty and radiance, and a few different ways to practically, creatively and easily integrate crystal energy into your current beauty regi...
In this episode, we discuss this weekend’s New Moon in Gemini, exploring the energetic themes, recommended spellwork and focus points of this moon cycle as well as the crystals I recommend and a little bit about the Knight of Wands, the card I pulled for us for the next four weeks as the lesson and medicine of this new moon.
In this episode, we discuss the rising sign (ascendant) of natal astrology, exploring both what it is and how it differs from/relates to the sun sign and the rest of the chart to shape your astrological personality. We then go through each rising sign one-by-one, improving your understanding of yourself and the people in your life. Send questions or feedback to: thesmartwitchpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, intended particularly for those with minimal understanding of astrology beyond the sun sign, we talk about the moon, sun and rising signs — what they are, what they indicate, how they express themselves, how they interact with and differ from one another, and why its important to consider them all carefully and within the context of eachother to offer a complete and holistic astrological picture. If you’re familiar with your sun sign, as mostly everyone is, this short episode wi...
In this episode, we dive deeply into Venus Retrograde (May 13th to June 25th) and some of the traditional warnings and cautions that have contributed to the unfavorable reputation of this significant event, unpacking them and filtering them through a more modern and empowered perspective. We then explore how we can actually work with the energy of this time — from reflecting on our family of origin to dating during Venus Retrograde as an empowered ritual of self-discovery — to take our heart hea...
Happy Beltane! In this episode, we talk about the mythology behind this ancient holiday (May 1st) and dive much deeper into it’s some of it’s gender-focused symbolism and its emphasis on sex. This becomes a conversation about the importance of shadow work (relevant with Pluto recently turning retrograde until October) and how we can use existential kink — the art of finding comfort and even pleasure in uncomfortable moments —among other, more conventional practices, to focus our desires and supe...
In this episode, we dive deeply into the magick of the Nine of Wands, the tarot’s invitation to lovingly manage the inner flame according to our unique energy levels, creative processes, sexual drives and multi-tasking abilities. I briefly discuss my tarot approach (which will inform further discussion of card theory in this podcast), and then offer several personal antecdotes within which I ground my interpretation of this important card, using them to explore how it can manifest practically in...
This episode is a brief introduction to what tarot is, literally and theoretically, and serves as a foundation for further tarot discussion in this podcast where it’s approached as a psychologically supportive tool for empowerment, manifestation, healing and self-awareness (much like astrology and every other tool we discuss.) This episode has been lovingly and intentionally created for the novice smart witch whose familiarity with tarot as a practice and concept is minimal, or for the intermedi...
In this episode, we discuss the themes of Taurus — primarily, pleasure and security — and how we can examine and, if necessary, change the ways we can engage with and integrate these concepts into our lives to pursue the embodiment of our best selves. I also briefly mention the recommended spellwork for the Taurus New Moon, as well as a few supportive crystal allies for this energy. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/geT-bX...
