How can we have fun at a time like this? Is it even ok to have fun? Urgent action must be taken to fight fascism and dismantle white supremacy. We also must have fun, because the liberation of joy and peace is what we are fighting to protect. This is not escapist. This is not separate. This is not a break. It is all connected. It is especially not escapist because often systemic oppression exists everywhere — including… Chuck E. Cheese’s! As we turn to childhood nostalgia for reprieve, what we f...
Jun 18, 2025•20 min
Every full moon I delete social media from my phone, and every full moon I announce it. I like to normalise and role model different ways of balancing the virtual world with reality. Over my years of doing this, I learn something new every time! So when Lorde commented on phone addiction, I thought I’d weigh in on why she doesn’t feel confident in her answer. Here are my Sag full moon thoughts on the reality of being online in 2025! disconnect/reconnect at your own pace. 💓 X P.S. I’m working on...
Jun 10, 2025•16 min
with magic,⭐️ X. This essay poured out of my pen in pretty much one go, born from days and hours of sleep and rest, honouring my soul-aching tiredness. With gratitude to Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey of The Nap Ministry , and to Simone Grace Seol for affirming rest and slowness as a foundation for truth-telling. With gratitude to my divine feminine teachers, Meg McDermott and Bria Melitta . I’m Xandra Sunglim Burns, the Witch, and artist of everyday life. This blog, The Priestess Diaries, ...
Apr 24, 2025•10 min
First Quarter Moon project setting ritual!🪄 Lunar Logbook: https://lunarlogbook.com 📸 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/xandrathewitch/ 📝 Substack: https://xandrathewitch.substack.com/ 📹 TikTok: / http://tiktok.com/@xandrathewitch 🕸️ Website: http://xandrathewitch.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xandrathewitch.substack.com/subscribe...
Apr 04, 2025•16 min
How to live, plan, and create by the moon’s phases 🌙 I’m Xandra Sunglim Burns, the Witch, and artist of everyday life. This blog, The Priestess Diaries, is about reviving ancient ritual in modern times. Lunar Logbook , my moon planner for creating the magic story you wish to live, is now available to order online ! I live in Edinburgh, prefer the title Mx, and use all the pronouns. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...
Mar 14, 2025•16 min
As a theme park enthusiast, I wish I could be excited about Epic Universe and Universal Great Britain. But I can’t shake the fact that theme park licensing for HP is the largest source of [my former favourite author turned raging transphobe] JKR’s income. Is that the only reason I feel icky about these projects? In this video/episode I explore the balance between enjoying IP in theme parks with calling out fan exploitation. I made this for YouTube , then realised I can also post it here, hooray!...
Mar 13, 2025•22 min
My self-development hobby has me podcasting about my favourite habits of the moment 😍. I love hearing examples of what daily practices others are focusing on. Here, I’ll go first: * Daily movement or rest - and how I’m organising my wellness YouTube playlists * Daily Correspondence (Half) Hour - and reducing messaging overwhelm * Mini cleaning ritual - for resetting my space and deep cleaning my home Apologies for the weird beeping sound in the audio :( It’s never happened before! Time Academy ...
Aug 28, 2024•20 min
Every week I paint my nails and watch an episode of Gossip Girl . It’s like my church. Whatever episode I’m on, the themes are spot on to set me up for the week ahead. The timing is always uncanny. Watch the show and see what stands out to you: what inspires you? What disgusts you? Let your emotional reactions to the characters show you what to focus on in your own life. And if you’re inspired, join me in my rewatch! We’re jumping straight in to where I happen to be this week: Season 2 Episode 6...
Aug 16, 2024•19 min
I have something a little deeper and weirder today. If you are feeling the intensity of this moment in time, this message is for you. Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests * My Fringe of Colour Response: Charlene Kaye: A Rockstar breaking generational moulds This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xandrathewitch.substack.com/subscribe...
Aug 14, 2024•20 min
🌒 It’s a Waxing Crescent Moon today 7 August, 2024. This Monday, 12 August is the first quarter moon. This is a call to see the signs of positivity, affirmation, and magic on difficult days. Train your brain to respond in a way that serves you moving forward. It’s time to get specific about your dreams. I talk about the most common forms of resistance around wishing, and what to expect as your dreams come true. Mentioned in this episode: * The Source: Open Your Mind, Change Your Life by Dr Tara...
Aug 07, 2024•14 min
🌘 It’s a Waning Crescent Moon today, Wednesday 31 July, 2024. This Sunday 4 August at 12:12 BST is the New Moon in LEO! I’ll be honest - I’m recording back-to-back episodes. This leads to a reflection on how we view time in our creative and expressive lives. What rhythm feels best to you? What’s the balance between polish and authenticity? There are a couple retrogrades this week, so allow time for reflection. Retrogrades are not trying to rob you. They’re trying to help you. Own your process. ...
Jul 31, 2024•14 min
🌖 It’s a Waning Gibbous Moon today, Wednesday 24 July 2024. This Sunday, 28 July is a last quarter moon. What do you want MORE of, in your daily life? Where are you making space for it? Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests * My Summer Glow-Up List This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xandrathewitch.substack.com/subscribe...
Jul 24, 2024•23 min
🌔 It’s a Waxing Gibbous Moon today, Wednesday 17 July 2024. This Sunday, 21 July is the second Full Moon in Capricorn of the year. We’re talking about one of my favourite subjects: CONTAINERS! I bring up old school pencil storage pieces that they still sell at Staples , I have just learned! Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...
Jul 17, 2024•17 min
🌓 It’s a Waxing Crescent Moon today, Wednesday 10 July 2024. This Saturday, 13 July is the First Quarter Moon. In this episode, I discuss WHERE to invite vision boards into your life, an expansive definition of ‘home’, and an update on my rollercoaster lock screen dreams. Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xandrathewitch.su...
Jul 10, 2024•17 min
🌘 It’s a Waning Crescent (DARK!) Moon today, Wednesday 3 July 2024. This Friday, 5 July at 23:57 BST, is the New Moon in Cancer. No new plans just yet! Finish what you started or decide to let the steps go. Receive spaciousness, make room for grief of what didn’t go as planned. FEEL THE DISCOMFORT! Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...
Jul 03, 2024•22 min
🌔 It’s a Waning Gibbous Moon today, Wednesday 26 June 2024. This Friday, 28 June at 02:07 BST, is the Last Quarter Moon in Aries. Now is the time to believe in the plan you set, and allow this cycle to close. Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests X This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xandrathewitch.substack.com/subscribe...
Jun 26, 2024•14 min
🌔 It’s a Waxing Gibbous Moon today, Wednesday 19 June 2024. This Saturday, 22 June at 02:07 BST, is the Full Moon in Capricorn. Now is the time to block off some SPACE in your calendar. Practice Lunar Logoff, and reflect on how this cycle's strategy is going. Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests * Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial * Follow the Fun Club Challenge on Tiktok: @xandrathewitch Xandra the Witch is a reader-supported publication. To receive...
Jun 19, 2024•24 min
🌓 It’s a Waxing Crescent Moon today, Wednesday 12 June 2024. This Friday, 14 June, is the first Quarter Moon. Now is the time to decide: What will you see to fruition this moon cycle? Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests * Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial X This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xandrathewitch.substack.com/subscribe...
Jun 12, 2024•17 min
🌑 It’s the Waning Crescent Dark Moon in Gemini today, Wednesday 5 June 2024. Tomorrow, 6 June, is the Gemini New Moon at 12:37pm BST. Take out a blank piece of paper and make bullet point stars. Fill this page with wishes! Thanks for bearing with the audio quality for an episode! I’ll experiment with another recording method next time I podcast from my garden. Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests * Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial snug and leaf This...
Jun 05, 2024•24 min
🌗 It’s the Last Quarter moon in Aquarius today, Wednesday 29 May, 2024. Time to wrap up the final steps of the projects you set at the beginning of this moon cycle. Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests * Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial * Coco’s Refine Your Devices course X This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xandrathewitch.substack.com/subscribe...
May 29, 2024•19 min
🌕 It’s a Waxing Gibbous Moon today, 22 May, 2024. The Full Moon is tomorrow, 23 May at 13:52 BST. My advice: Channel Sagittarian visionaries like Taylor Swift and Jane Austen, and have a ball! Write the chapter of what’s going on in YOUR story right now. What’s the story? Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests * Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial * Follow @xandrathewitch on TikTok for more Taylor Swift Readings * My Lunar Logbook planner will go to prin...
May 22, 2024•22 min
🌓 It’s the First Quarter Moon today, 15 May, 2024. My advice: set your projects, choose your steps with certainty, and get to work! 💥📝✅ Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests * Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial * My Lunar Logbook planner will go to print soon! Subscribe to my newsletter for updates and follow @lunarlogbook on Instagram So what’s the Super Secret Opportunity, Xandra? Well! I have been invited to perform a solo set of Taylor Swift cove...
May 15, 2024•16 min
It’s the New Moon in Taurus today, 8 May, 2024. My advice: bask in it, and take your time 🌲🌻🌱☀️ Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests Find Clarity through the Mundane * Don’t look for clarity. Do create ways to look more clearly. * Follow this simple, practical tip for creating a space in your mind to welcome epiphanies * Let me know how it goes! X This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
May 08, 2024•11 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit xandrathewitch.substack.com Today is the Last Quarter Moon of this Aries New Moon cycle. Here’s a lesson on creating your own lunar soundtrack or theme song, to prepare for next week’s New Moon. Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests* Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial...
May 01, 2024•6 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit xandrathewitch.substack.com Happy Tortured Poets Department release week! It’s a double podcast episode! Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Submit your Time Queries for future episode topic requests* Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial * Leave a comment on xandrathewitch.substack.com with your thoughts on Taylor, time, and Tortured Poets 🪶 Show Notes: * Taylor’s introduction to The Tortured Poets Department on Instagram * Midnights lyric booklet* ...
Apr 24, 2024•14 min
Reader, are you ready for my most vulnerable episode yet?? Tbh, I almost didn’t publish this 😳. For, in this episode, I break the illusion of fearless leadership. I admit that I don’t have it all figured out . But here it is; I’m sharing it anyway, because I trust it will be relatable. I’m an Aries rising, it’s what I do. Boldly, I volunteer to bare my soul, to embarrass myself, to go first so it’s easier for the next person 👊🏼. TIME WILL TELL. In the future I suspect I’ll point back to this ...
Apr 17, 2024•25 min
Welcome one and all to the TIME ACADEMY! Time Academy Student Centre ⏳ * Book a 1:1 Time Tutorial * Submit your Time Queries for future episodes :) What To Do When You Have Too Much To Do * Pause and plan. * Use the Magic Marker Checklist Method : Decide what you’re doing next (and what you’re NOT doing next) * Let people help you. Invest in support. ➡️ Research project: Notice when people offer to help you.* *psst… I JUST DID THIS by offering to answer your time queries ;) Show Notes * In this ...
Apr 03, 2024•18 min
Why I Went Offline (Again) & a Leadership Challenge for YOU 🌟 Hot take: it is 100% possible to run a business - even an online business - and take quality time away from the screen. Even during a launch. In fact, I’m gonna do that, right now. One way I lead by example is by logging off social media for three days at the new moon and full moon. I schedule a newsletter to dispatch during this time, and retreat from the algorithm entirely. 🌚🌝✨ I challenge you to do this too: to take a break ...
Nov 26, 2022•17 min
10-min deep dive on my fave marvel character DOCTOR STRANGE 🤗💗 why he’s so depressed why he’s obsessed with Christine why he fs up the entire spider-man film and - AND - what we can learn from his mistakes 😊✨ ❤️ Xandra the witch, writer, and rock star priestess, finding fulfilment, in sorcery and in peace 🪄 xandrathewitch.com xandrathewitch@gmail.com @xandrathewitch on instagram and tiktok This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e...
Sep 21, 2022•12 min
The biggest leap of magical faith I took was committing to my dream to read English at Oxford. Here's the story of why that mattered so much to me, and the essential steps I took to get there. How I Got Into Oxford: I let myself want it I held confidence in this truth I asked for help I went big I insisted on enjoying myself I embodied the desired results ❤️ Xandra the witch, writer, and rock star priestess, dedicated to chasing big dreams & cheering you on in doing the same 💫 xandrathewitc...
Sep 18, 2022•45 min
