In this episode I talk about the Taurus full moon and the energies of this Venus ruled sign and how it lends itself to current events in the world. Then we tap into some potion (tea) making and collective grief. We explore 4 herbs for protection, heart opening and soothing the nervous system. Collectively the US has been having a very intense week and I’m erring on the side of self-care, regrouping and channeling hard emotions rather than diving into my poison garden books, it wasn’t easy, but I know without tending to our emotions they can get away from us. Please don’t forget to like, rate and subscribe! Thanks!

Practical herbal tea blends you can make at home, follow modernfloki on IG

Wild Medicine by Shelby Bundy and Kate Belew from Tamed Wild

Plant Witchery by Juliet Diaz

The School of Evolutionary Herbalism- this is where I am studying Astro-herbalism and they offer tons of herbal courses and info, check them out at their website and on IG

Totem Flower Essences on Etsy

I get a lot of my herbs online at Mountain Rose Herbs I trust them and their products

To find me (Britt) https://www.goldenthreadalchemy.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/goldenthreadalchemy/ or https://goldenthreadalchemy.substack.com/

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In this episode we discuss Samhain, what it is and a few ways to celebrate with a big focus on honoring and working with our ancestors. The modern Halloween does have some traditions that carried over from the old Celtic celebrations of Samhain but there is more to the holiday and acknowledging the turning of the wheel of the year our current “trick or treating” and pumpkin carving. We are cyclical beings after all and working with the seasons of the year brings us closer to nature and the natural world. Please enjoy and like, follow and share if you enjoy the pod!

For an easy guide on creating an ancestor altar, you can check out my article here

For Patti Wigington’s book, Badass Ancestors and more on her, here is the link to her website.

To find me (Britt) https://www.goldenthreadalchemy.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/goldenthreadalchemy/ or https://goldenthreadalchemy.substack.com/

Check out TheWitch and The Shopkeep, Tales from the window seat podcast and visit the Joint’s online Mercantile too!

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Welcome to episode one of Stars, Spells and Final Farewells! This episode you get to know me and my story a little more and learn about the magic of Scorpio. Transformative Scorpio season is a time to go deep and I’m thinking a good time to meet your inner witch and astrologer. Maybe even get more comfortable with death and grief, it is the season of death and rebirth after all. Please don’t forget to like, subscribe and share this with your homies, it really helps me out a lot.

Here are some links from things I covered in the episode

One of my very oldest friends of 36 years, Ron Rash is an amazing artist and tattoo artist, my brilliant husband knows to get my birthday and Yule gifts from him, check him out here. https://www.ronrash.com/

BefriendingDeath is an insightful course by my friend Eileen and I encourage everyone to take it, it’s not a Death Doula course it’s for anyone exploring their own relationship with death, has aging parents they aren’t sure how to talk to about their wishes or someone just interested in learning more about cultural practices around deathcare and normalizing conversations. If reading this made you feel some type of way, check it out!

To find me (Britt) https://www.goldenthreadalchemy.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/goldenthreadalchemy/ or https://goldenthreadalchemy.substack.com/

Check out TheWitch and The Shopkeep, Tales from the window seat podcast and visit the Joint’s online Mercantile too!

Music provided by purple planet

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Welcome to the new podcast from The Witch from the The Witch and the Shopkeep, tales from the Window Seat pod. Stars, Spells and Final Farewells will dive into Astrology, everyday magic, witchcraft and compassionate end-of-life care. Join us as we work to demystify these practices and learn practical ways to tap into the magic that surrounds us everyday.