A Pinch of Magick: Unlock Your Passion, Path and Potential

In today's episode, I'm, joined by Maisie as we talk about labels, lineage, witchcraft, druidry, play, grief, learning, motherhood, ageing, and the quiet rebellion of choosing joy and wonder in a world that often tells us to grow up, get sensible, and stop believing in magick.In this episode we explore:Do I call myself a witch? And what does that even mean?Maisie asks about labels. About the word witch. About hesitation, responsibility, history, and whether claiming a title feels empowering or heavy.I share my own relationship with the word, including its modern reclamation, its painful history as an accusation rather than an identity, and why I still choose to stand in it openly. Not because everyone should, but because visibility creates permission.We also talk about why some people feel more at home with words like druid, eclectic, or hedge, and why none of these need to be fixed forever.Structure, rhythm, and why we crave them after religionMaisie reflects on how A Pinch of Magick and the app provide structure without dogma, especially for those who’ve stepped away from organised religion.We talk about why humans need rhythm. Why cycles like the moon, seasons, and daily practices anchor us. And how magick can offer routine without control, and reverence without fear.The witch wound and the weight of historyWe speak candidly about the witch wound. About fear, grief, and the reality that witchcraft accusations were rarely about power or wisdom, and far more often about vulnerability, misogyny, poverty, and control.I share reflections from historical research on cunning folk, muttering women, court records, and why the word witch still carries such emotional charge today.Divination as humanity’s oldest instinctFrom marbles in a childhood box to red skies and shepherds’ warnings, we explore divination not as fortune-telling, but as humanity’s oldest way of making meaning.We talk about tarot, oracles, entrails, medicine, economics, and how prediction, pattern-reading, and intuition have always been part of everyday life.Root Essence and living by an inner compassMaisie shares her experience of the Root Essence course (available in the app) and discovering her guiding phrase: magickal play.We talk about how knowing your root essence becomes a decision-making compass, especially when you’re prone to overthinking, self-judgement, or taking life too seriously.Ageing, cronehood, and second adolescencesOur conversation turns to age, menopause, crone energy, and the relief of no longer needing permission.We talk about midlife as a second adolescence. A time of rebellion, wisdom, sovereignty, and deep discernment. A moment where life doesn’t narrow, but clarifies..Everyday magick and reclaiming the mundaneFrom birthday candles and tooth fairies to hoovering with intention, we talk about how magick was never separate from daily life until it was made so.We explore how ordinary moments become sacred when approached symbolically. Cleaning. Cooking. Writing. Walking. Lighting a candle. Releasing energy.Whimsy as survivalMaisie shares how embracing play, fandom, costuming, travel, and creative joy has become a form of resilience in a heavy world.We talk about holding rage in one hand and whimsy in the other. About joy as nourishment and bout choosing wonder as an act of quiet rebellion.Today's episode reminds you that if you’ve ever made a wish, noticed a sign, played pretend, or felt awe at the world around you, you were already participating in magick.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

In today's episode, Kamini joins me for a conversation about manifestation, synchronicity, and the subtle ways we communicate with the world around us, often without realising we’re doing it.This is one of those conversations that starts with a simple question and slowly opens out into something much bigger. We talk about intention, energetic connection, music as communication, destiny versus free will, and how magick often works through tiny moments of noticing.It’s a conversation for anyone who has ever thought, that felt like more than coincidence. In this episode we explore:Thinking of someone and then having them appearKamini shares personal experiences of thinking about someone intensely, only for them to show up soon after through a message, an image, or an invitation to meet. We unpack whether this is coincidence, selective attention, or something more relational and energetic.I share how I understand this through the idea of energetic “data cables”, the invisible threads we form with people through connection, emotion, memory, and attention.The web of connection we’re always part ofWe explore the idea that we are constantly in communication with the world around us, not just through words, but through energy, presence, emotion, and focus. From walking into a room and sensing tension, to feeling calm around certain people, these are skills we already have, even if we’ve never named them as magick.Intentionality as the difference between background noise and signalA fleeting thought may dissolve quickly, but focused intention carries weight. We talk about how directed attention changes the quality of energy we send out, and why strong emotions like love, anger, longing, or grief feel so potent and hard to ignore.This is where magick, manifestation, and everyday psychology can overlap.Music as divination and communicationOne of my favourite threads in this episode is our exploration of music as a language the universe uses to speak to us. Kamini shares how certain songs appear at powerful moments, especially during travel or emotional transitions.I talk about using music as a divination tool, including the simple practice of asking for a message through the third song you hear in a day, and noticing what lands, whether that’s lyrics, memories, mood, or resonance.Why different things speak to different peopleWe explore how the universe doesn’t communicate in one fixed way. For some it’s music, for others numbers, animals, dreams, art, cards, or land. There’s no hierarchy here. What matters is relationship, not method.Trying to force a form of magick that doesn’t suit you often disconnects you from the one that does.Destiny, free will, and the tension between choice and patternKamini asks a big question: are our lives shaped by destiny, or are we co-creating everything as we go?I share my honest answer, which is that I don’t know, and that I live somewhere between the two. We talk about astrology, conditioning, choice, karma, and the feeling that some lessons insist on being lived, even when we can see the warning signs in advance.Rather than certainty, we arrive at curiosity, compassion, and the idea that responding consciously may matter more than knowing why something happened.Micro-steps, trust, and stepping onto paths you can’t yet seeWe talk about how magick often asks for small steps rather than grand leaps. When we act, we receive feedback. When we don’t, we stay stuck in loops of analysis and indecision.I share why I believe clarity often follows action, not the other way around, and how trusting one small nudge can shift everything over time.This is a conversation that doesn’t try to explain the mystery away, but instead invites you to sit with it, listen more closely, and notice how the world already speaks to you.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

Today, I'm joined by Kim and we explore the meeting point between breathwork and magick, and how simple, rhythmic practices can quietly transform the way we move through an increasingly noisy world.This is a conversation about pausing, trusting embodied knowing, questioning inherited structures, and rediscovering magick as something we remember how to live.In this episode, we explore:1. When breathwork meets magickKim shares how learning breathwork as a professional modality has blurred the boundaries between her pagan identity and her working life. What emerges is a recognition that breath, meditation, ritual, and spellwork all share the same root: intentional attention. 2. The sacred pause as a site of transformationBreath is framed as a liminal practice. Inhale, pause, exhale. We discuss the parallel between breathing and walking a labyrinth, where the pause at the centre becomes the place where integration and change occur. This pause, mirrored in seasons, lunar cycles, and ritual, is named as the place where magick quietly works.3. Rhythm over stillnessWe talk about the reality that stillness isn't always a safe space or even accessible for everyone. Breathwork, meditation, and ritual can be deeply powerful, but also confronting or overwhelming for those with trauma or sensory sensitivity.Walking, knitting, colouring, stitching, and repetitive handwork are offered as equally valid magickal practices. Rhythm, rather than silence, becomes the doorway. 4. Magick as relationship, not performanceWe reflect on how our magick has changed over time. Early practices often focused on structure, tools, and ritual. With experience, those patterns become embodied, held internally rather than performed externally.Magick is compared to cooking: first learned through recipes and rules, later practised through intuition, memory, and trust. 5. Questioning dogma, even in magickal spacesDiscernment runs through this episode. From directions and elemental associations to teachers, lineages, and Instagram wisdom, We explore the importance of questioning where teachings come from and whether they truly align with our values.We explore how easy it is to step out of religious dogma only to find yourself inside a shinier version of the same structure. 6. Land, lineage, and lived experienceI share stories of growing up in Cornwall, where tides, mist, weather, and seasonal flux shaped my understanding of the elements long before formal training. Witches, artists, herbs, and myth were woven into everyday life, not separated from it. Could Gods, goddesses, and archetypes be reframed as emergent from the landscape rather than imposed upon it?7. Community, ritual, and the loss of shared touchstonesThe conversation turns to the decline of communal ritual spaces and the tension between online and in-person gatherings. While digital spaces offer accessibility and safety, something essential is still held in physical presence, shared breath, and human touch. Both honour the value of each, without idealising either.8. Making as magickKnitting circles, tea-leaf reading, knot-tying, stitching, and making with the hands emerge as deeply magickal practices. Not because of what they produce, but because of the states they invite: focus, rhythm, connection, and story. Art, craft, and creation are named as spellwork in their own right.Join us for a conversation that offers permission to pause without stopping, to practise magick without labels, and to trust that presence itself is transformative.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

PLEASE NOTE: Suicide is mentioned in this episode, as well as Cynthia's work as an advocate for female survivors of abuse.In today's conversation, I'm delighted to welcome Cynthia for the very first of our new community-centred episodes. Instead of traditional, more formal interviews, these gatherings invite you to sit with us as friends would, following curiosity, truth, and a little everyday enchantment wherever it wants to flow.I've never spoken one-to-one with Cynthia before, and what unfolded was a deeply honest exploration of intuition, leaving religion, finding your own path, and reclaiming magick as a way of being in the world.This episode is a tapestry of personal story, insight, humour, and the kind of grounded witchcraft that makes the mundane shimmer.In this episode, we explore:1. Cynthia’s powerful journey from evangelical Christianity to witchcraftRaised in a religious environment, Cynthia shares how early doubts, motherhood, and profound family experiences began to untangle her from doctrine and move her toward a more authentic spiritual life. Her father’s passing opened a deep reckoning about meaning, purpose, and the life she did not want to live.2. The moment she realised: “I think I might be a witch”From the heart-pounding purchase of her first witchcraft book to recognising lifelong intuitive experiences, Cynthia describes the extraordinary relief of naming what had always been quietly true.3. Intuition as a knowing beyond sightWe explore the nature of intuition, not as voices or visions but as a bone-deep knowing that often speaks before logic catches up. We share personal stories of “turn left instead” moments that proved profoundly important later.I also share how becoming a person of your word strengthens intuition and why not everything needs to be “proved” in order to be honoured.4. Religion, trauma, and the fear of a masculine godCynthia speaks openly about the harm created by the religious masculinity she was raised with and the difficulty of allowing masculine energy in again. We explore a re-framing of masculine and feminine energies as archetypal and relational rather than gendered, hierarchical, or punitive.5. Magick as relationship, not ritualI share stories from my childhood in Cornwall, early magickal encounters, and how nature has always spoken to me. I also describe my priestess training, misconceptions around deities, and why I see gods and goddesses not as authorities but as beings in relationship and reciprocity.6. The importance of community and ritual in a post-religious worldTogether, we explore what is lost when people leave religion: not the dogma, but the communal rhythm, the shared practices, and the rituals that hold us during life’s thresholds. We talk about how magick can restore this sense of grounding through conscious pauses, seasonal rituals, and connection to the land.7. Everyday magick in actionFrom enchanted stones to unexpected conversations at the front door of a courthouse, Cynthia shows how magick moves through the seemingly ordinary moments of life, opening paths of service, compassion, and courage.8. Saying no, wintering, and reclaiming your own paceWe close with a reminder that witchcraft honours cycles. Sometimes magick asks us to act, sometimes to rest. Unlike religious systems rooted in constant servitude, witchcraft grants permission to protect your energy and honour your own seasons.Why this episode mattersThis conversation is a lantern for anyone who is:deconstructing old beliefsexperiencing intuitive awakeningscraving community without dogmawanting a magick that is lived, not performedrebuilding trust in themselvesseeking an approach to spirituality grounded in the land, the body, and everyday lifeIt's vulnerable, warm, wise, and deeply human. The kind of conversation that used to happen around kitchen tables or late at night with friends who “get it.”Join the conversationIf you’d like to come on the show and share your own story or ask me your questions in real time, send a message on Instagram or drop me an email. These episodes are meant to feel like friends gathered around a hearth fire, sharing life, magick, and the courage to walk their own path.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

After three months of silence, the longest break in this podcast’s history, I’m back. But this pause wasn’t empty. It was a season of composting, of finishing my MA, and of stepping into the threshold of my PhD.In this episode, I share: ✨ Why pauses are not failures, but fertile ground for renewal ✨ What completing my MA has taught me about cycles of ending and beginning ✨ How the threshold of my PhD is reshaping what’s ahead for A Pinch of Magick ✨ The symbolic power of autumn’s descent and why release is radical magick ✨ The importance of honouring your own transitionsThis episode is both a re-introduction and a reminder: magick isn’t linear. It’s cyclical. Just like the seasons, our lives are woven with growth, fallow times, endings, and new beginnings.Whether you’re moving through a big life change, resting in a pause, or just craving more connection to the cycles of magick in your own life, this is your invitation to see thresholds not as interruptions, but as powerful portals.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

You don’t always have to be manifesting, you’re allowed to live the cycle.In this episode of The Manifestation Series, we step away from the productivity trap and return to nature’s sacred timing. Discover how to align your manifestation practice with the rhythm of the seasons, the lunar phases, and your inner energetic cycles, so your desires grow not through pressure, but through presence.In this episode, we explore:The Solar Path – Manifesting with the Wheel of the YearLearn how each of the 8 sabbats carries a unique energetic signature and how to plant, nourish, and harvest your intentions in sync with the land’s rhythm.Cyclical Manifestation & Inner SeasonsLearn how your inner rhythm mirrors the Earth’s, and how to stop forcing yourself to bloom when you’re in a winter phase.Lunar Living for Long-Term ManifestationMove beyond basic moon rituals.This is about living the lunar path, each month a new container, each phase a checkpoint. Anchor your intentions with the waxing, blooming, waning, and resting phases of the Moon.Chronos vs Kairos TimeReframe time itself: Linear productivity (Chronos) vs Sacred timing (Kairos). Discover how manifestation thrives when you embrace divine timing over deadlines.If you’ve ever burned out trying to “stay high vibe” or blamed yourself when a manifestation didn’t land, this episode offers a new reframe: You’re not behind, you’re simply in a season.This is the magick of manifestation rooted in Earth, Moon, and body. It’s not about control, it’s about co-creation.This Episode is Perfect for You If:You feel called to deepen your seasonal or lunar practicesYou’re tired of hustling to manifest and want a more intuitive approachYou’re craving structure with soulYou want to honour your personal cyclesYou’re seeking energetic alignmentIn Our Next episode…Feeling out of sync with the world? You're not alone.Episode 7: “When You’re Out of Sync” explores how to stay magickal when your internal season doesn’t match the external world. Whether you’re grieving in spring or blooming in winter, we’ll talk about honouring your truth, moving through energetic dissonance, and detaching without giving up.Subscribe now so you don’t miss it.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

Magick vs ManifestationDo You Need Both to Shape Your Reality?Modern vision boards meet ancient ritual in this powerful exploration of what actually creates change. Is manifestation enough on its own? Or does real transformation require ritual, symbolism, and magickal depth?In this episode, we unpack the real difference between manifestation and magick and how to use them together for profound, soul-aligned results.In this episode, you’ll discover:The core differences between manifestation and magick: energetically, spiritually, and practicallyWhy manifestation is a path, not a quick fix, and how to embrace its spiral unfoldingWhat to do when manifestation seems stuck: 5 powerful magickal practices to unblock your energyWhether you’re manifesting, practising magick, or unknowingly doing bothHow to blend mindset and ritual, psychology and spirit, energy and embodimentReflection:Are you manifesting, doing magick, or weaving both? Use our reflective prompts to decode your current practice.What’s Next?In Episode 5: The Spiral Path, we’ll explore why feeling stuck is often a sacred part of the process. You’ll learn how to:Recognise when you’re manifesting someone else’s dreamReclaim your own authentic desiresOwn your right to want more, even when you’re grateful for what you have-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

What if the real reason your manifestation isn’t landing… is because your body doesn’t feel safe enough to receive it?In this episode, we reframe manifestation not as something you think, but something you embody. Your nervous system, your breath, your posture, your pleasure, they are the spell.Because you don’t manifest with thoughts alone.You manifest with your whole being.In this episode, we explore:Why your nervous system might be saying no to the very thing you desireHow trauma, dysregulation, and somatic memory can block spellworkThe role of symbolism, ritual, and emotion in communicating with your unconsciousA practical embodiment practice to track your body's yes and begin rewiring your energetic fieldThe difference between ritual as performance… and ritual as deep inner reprogrammingRitual of the Week: Embodied Desire-Tracking PracticeThis week’s invitation is a short but powerful practice that helps you:Speak your desire aloudTune into your body’s somatic responseIdentify subconscious resistance or readinessAnchor a felt sense of “yes” into your systemNo pushing. No bypassing. Just slow, sacred embodiment.Coming Up Next…Episode 3: The Four Forces of Real Magick We’ll break down the energetic anatomy of a working spell:Intention. Energy. Action. Alignment.Why some spells “fail”, and how to know which element is out of syncHow manifestation is really a relationship with the seen and the unseenPlus: a “Spell Diagnosis” segment to help you fine-tune your practice.Want to Go Deeper?The Somatic Manifestation Series is coming soon inside the A Pinch of Magick app (see download links below).You’ll get full-body spellwork, nervous system rituals, and soul-aligned practices to root your desires deep into lived reality. Keep an eye out in the app to be first to access.Reflect, Share, Embody💭 What does your body know that your mind forgot? 🧘‍♀️ What would it feel like to let your nervous system lead your next manifestation?Tag @RebeccaAnuwen and share your ritual or reflection. We’d love to hear what your body is saying yes to.You're not just casting spells.You're becoming the magick.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

In today’s episode of A Pinch of Magick, I sit down with Geoffrey Van Wyke—astrologer, yoga teacher, actor, and fellow MA student in Magic and Occult Science.We dive deep into his journey from theatre to astrology, his time working as a ghost tour guide in Salem, and how his spiritual awakening led him from atheism to a life of magick, movement, and planetary wisdom.Geoffrey shares how a joke from a friend about the University of Exeter’s MA in Magic & Occult Science completely changed the course of his life—taking him across the Atlantic to study magick, astrology, and esoteric philosophy!What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeFrom Acting to Astrology – How Geoffrey’s background in theatre and performance shaped his approach to astrology and storytelling.His Spiritual Awakening – The yoga training in Bali that transformed him from a proud atheist to an astrologer practically overnight!Salem, Witchcraft, and Ghost Tours – Behind the scenes of working in Salem’s haunted history industry and how commercialism has shaped modern perceptions of witchcraft.Astrology as a Tool for Understanding People – Why Geoffrey first turned to astrology to study character, personality, and relationships.The Magic of Storytelling – From King Arthur legends to astrology and esotericism, how myth and magick shape our cultural identity.Fate vs. Free Will in Astrology – Can astrology predict the future? Geoffrey shares his thoughts on how it works and what it can actually tell us.Using Astrology for World Events – How studying astrological transits led Geoffrey to anticipate the global upheaval of 2020 before it happened.How to Approach Astrology Without Getting Overwhelmed – His advice for beginners on learning astrology step by step.Key TakeawaysAstrology isn’t just about prediction—it’s about understanding the significance of a moment.A spiritual awakening can come when you least expect it—and completely shift your life trajectory.Salem is a complex mix of history, tourism, and modern witchcraft culture—not just a Halloween destination.Magick and storytelling go hand in hand—understanding myth helps us understand ourselves.Whether you believe in fate or free will, astrology gives us a language to make sense of the world.Mentioned in This EpisodeGeoffrey’s Acting Career – Including his role in the film GutterBug, a hard-hitting drama on homelessness and addiction.His Work in Salem – Leading ghost tours and experiencing Salem’s unique blend of history and modern occult culture.Esoteric Philosophers – The texts that changed his view on magick and spirituality during his MA studies.2020 Predictions – How astrology helped Geoffrey sense major upheavals before they happened.King Arthur, Myth, and British Folklore – How moving to the UK deepened his connection to historical magickal traditions.Hotpod Yoga – The immersive heated yoga experience where Geoffrey now teaches.About Geoffrey Van WykeGeoffrey Van Wyke is an astrologer, yoga teacher, actor, and storyteller who blends his passions for performance, esotericism, and movement. His work explores the intersection of myth, magick, and self-discovery.Find Geoffrey Online:Instagram: @JeffVanWykeActing Work: Watch him in Gutterbug, @GutterbugAstrology & Yoga: DM him on Instagram for readings and classes.Subscribe & Share💫 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who loves astrology, theatre, and magickal exploration!Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to A Pinch of Magick to help us bring more magick into the world.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

In today’s episode of A Pinch of Magick, I sit down with Luke Fazakerley, a fellow MA student at the University of Exeter, tarot reader, EFT tapping practitioner, and relational dynamics coach.We explore the intersection of intuition, energy work, and creativity, uncovering how tarot and EFT tapping can empower transformation rather than just predict the future. Luke shares his journey of self-discovery, nervous system regulation, and creating a tarot deck that speaks to the natural world.This episode is packed with insights on how to use tarot for self-reflection, harness EFT tapping for emotional balance, and step into creative confidence—plus a little bit of magickal rebellion along the way!What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeTarot as a Tool for Transformation – Luke shares how tarot became a powerful mindful reflection practice rather than just a means of prediction.Tapping Into Energy – How EFT tapping transformed Luke’s approach to self-empowerment and why he now integrates it with tarot for deeper healing.Drama, Performance, and Magick – Why so many drama students (including Luke!) are drawn to the study of magic and the occult.Navigating the Nervous System – How breathwork, visualisation, and EFT help regulate emotions and create an embodied spiritual practice.Creativity and Identity – The biggest blocks stopping people from embracing their creative power—and how to overcome them.Nature-Inspired Tarot – The story behind Luke’s Nature’s Voice Tarot Deck and how he channelled his artistic background into creating a deck that speaks to the wisdom of the natural world.Magick, Ethics, and Growth – Luke reflects on the early days of his magickal practice, the lessons learned, and how intention shapes our reality.Academia, Intuition, and the Future – How studying an MA in Magic and Occult Science is reshaping his understanding of magick—and what he sees unfolding next.Key TakeawaysTarot isn’t about predicting the future—it’s about creating it through awareness and intention.Energy practices like EFT tapping can unlock emotional breakthroughs and deeper self-awareness.Creativity is who we are, not just something we do—everyone is inherently creative, regardless of skill or training.The nervous system is the key to transformation—regulating it allows us to move through life with more clarity and confidence.Magick is a conversation with the world—it’s about listening, responding, and aligning with what calls to us.Mentioned in This EpisodeLuke’s Nature’s Voice Tarot Deck – A tarot deck inspired by the natural world, currently available via self-publication.EFT Tapping – A powerful practice for emotional regulation and self-empowerment.Relational Dynamics Coaching – Helping creative people overcome blocks and step into their full potential.University of Exeter’s MA in Magic & Occult Science – The groundbreaking programme that brought Luke and Rebecca together.Magickal Thought of the Day"We don’t have to be experts in anything—except our own experience. Trust yourself. Your intuition, your creativity, and your magick are already within you."About Luke FazakerleyLuke is Tarot Coach and EFT Tapping Guide. A relational dynamics coach who often works with people looking to develop both new and existing creative ideas. He uses tarot as a mindful practice and blends this with EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) to help alchemise our emotions and train our mindbodies to feel safer when making changes in our lives.Find Luke Online:Website: lukelight.co.uk & tapintotarot.comInstagram: @LightWitchLuke & @TapIntoTarotPodcast: Drip Feed Subscribe & ShareLoved this episode? Share it with a friend who loves tarot, energy work, or magickal creativity!Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to A Pinch of Magick to help us bring more magick into the world.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

Feeling stuck in winter’s grip?Imbolc is the festival of returning light, a sacred time of renewal, inspiration, and transformation. Just as the earth begins to stir beneath the frost, so too can we awaken our inner flame and align with the energy of growth.In today’s episode we’ll explore the deeper meaning of Imbolc, guide you through a meditation to reignite your inner light, and share simple energy practices to refresh your spirit and prepare for the season ahead.✨ You’ll Hear:The symbolism of Imbolc and how it connects to personal renewal.A short guided meditation to awaken your inner flame and set intentions.Energy rituals to cleanse, ground, and align with the shifting season.🔥 Your light is always within you—this is your time to rekindle it. Tune in and embrace the magick of Imbolc.Hit play now to awaken your inner light and step into renewal. ✨🕯️🌱-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

Does your creativity feel like it’s flickering instead of burning brightly?In today’s episode we’re reconnecting with the energy of Brigid’s flame—a symbol of creativity, inspiration, and hope at Imbolc. Think of it as reigniting your inner spark, like putting together the ultimate mixtape for your soul.Discover the magickal essence of Brigid’s flame, learn a simple candle meditation to reignite your creativity, and take away an empowering affirmation to keep your inner fire burning.You’ll Hear:Why Brigid’s flame is a powerful symbol of inspiration and renewal.A candle meditation to connect with your creative spark.An affirmation to nurture and sustain your inner light. Your spark isn’t gone—it just needs tending. Tune in to light your way forward.Hit play now to reignite your creative energy today. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here