The Blackthorn Grove

Amy Blackthorn

A podcast where where witchcraft meets with good friends over tea to talk about the nature of magic, and community.

  1. 4D AGO

    Dina Rosenburg- Crystal Keys Tarot and Community

    About the Author Dina Rosenberg is the co-owner of Amityville Apothecary and The Athenaeum at Amityville Apothecary, alongside her business partner Danielle Deacy. Dina and Danielle offer a thoughtfully curated selection of metaphysical products and experiences—ranging from crystals, meditation tools, and ritual supplies to tarot and oracle readings, classes, and transformative events. You can connect with Dina and explore more at shopamityvilleapothecary.com and @amityvilleapothecary on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and others. Deepen and enhance your personal insight with this stunning deck that fuses traditional tarot wisdom with the transformative energy and power of crystals. Anchored in the tradition of the Rider-Waite tarot deck, Crystal Keys Tarot pairs the symbolism of the cards with the colorful imagery of powerful crystals from all over the world. Each card, beautifully rendered as if seemingly carved from the stone itself, echoes the energy, aura, and texture of a crystal specifically chosen to match the card’s archetype and imagery. With Crystal Keys Tarot, the tarot reader will now learn about the metaphysical properties of a variety of crystals, while those interested in crystal healing can use the relationship with precious stones to learn the ways of all seventy-eight cards.  By combining tarot and crystals, you can better comprehend the archetypes of each card and discover something new. This deluxe boxed set contains 78 gilt-edged cards and a 176-page full-color guidebook. About the artist- Amalia Drewes is an interdisciplinary artist and illustrator deeply inspired by the natural world, divine femininity, and spiritual oneness. Through her art, she invites viewers to open their intuitive hearts to the beauty of life and the sacredness of death. Amalia graduated from Parsons School of Design with a BFA in illustration. She continues to explore oracle symbolism, mysticism, and the unseen worlds. As a graphic designer, she has collaborated on a variety of creative projects, including the album Immigrance by Grammy Award-winner Snarky Puppy and the poetry book The Mandala Meditations by Maddi Cheers. Additionally, Amalia is a storyteller of traditional myths and legends, as well as a dedicated teacher of art and meditation. She founded her own business, Visual Remedies, to support individuals during times of grief and loss through the transformative healing powers of art and nature combined. To view her work please visit amaliadrewes.com. Works also mentioned: Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness by Rachel Pollack The Book of Stones: Who They Are & What They Teach by Robert Simmons (Author), Naisha Ahsian (Author) note: this podcast stands with victims of abuse, always.

    1h 11m
  2. 05/22/2025

    Tarot in Other Words

    Edited by Cassandra Snow. (Cassandra-Snow.com) Cassandra is a professional tarot card reader, and teacher, writer, and theather maker in Minneapolis, MN. Cassandra's writing focuses on tarot, paganism, arts journalism, queer lifestyle and personal storytelling. They are the author of Queering the Tarot and Queering your Craft: Witchcraft from the Margins and co-authored Lessons from the Empress: a Tarot Workbook for Self-Care and Creative Grow Sponsored by Amy Blackthorn Intuitive (amyblackthorn.as.me) Media mentioned during the episode. Becoming Dangerous: Witchy Femmes, Queer Conjurers, and Magical Rebels by Katie West Queer Magic: Power Beyond Boundaries by Lee Harrington Queering the Tarot by Cassandra Snow Queer Devotion: Spirituality Beyond the Binary in Myth, Story, and Practice by Charlie Claire Burgess Radical Tarot: Queer the Cards, Liberate Your Practice, and Create the Future by Charlie Claire Burgess 78 Acts of Liberation: Tarot to Transform Our World by Lane Smith Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness by Rachel Pollack Finding the Fool: A Tarot Journey to Radical Transformation by Meg Jones WallTarot Original 1909 Tarot Circular Deck Cards, Sasha Graham Next World Tarot: by Cristy C. Road The Linestrider Tarot Cards by Siolo Thompson The Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza Crow Tarot by MJ Cullinane Fat Folks Tarot (Fat Folks dot org) Slow Holler Tarot Deck https://slowholler.com 5th Spirit Tarot Charlie Claire Burgess Jasper @queerconjure Houseplant Tarot: A 78-Card Deck of Adorable Plants and Succulents for Magical Guidance by Minerva Siegel Moonlight Dream Tarot deck

    59 min
  3. 04/25/2025

    Listener Questions

    In this episode I'll be answering listener emails! BlackthornGrovePodcast@gmail.com to submit your questions. Podcast sponsored by Blackthorn's Botanicals. Tea of the day: The White Witch (of Narnia), for an almond black tea, with cream and ginger. Topics discussed today: - Where does Witchcraft live? -Brief discussion of tarot -How Witchcraft works Agency. -How to write a spell Example: Stabilizing finances Ancestors Plant spirits Example: frankincense -Magical Specializations -Advice for new practitioners -Initiation through Death -Celebrities Practicing WitchcraftAmy references her positive experience on "This Circle is Podcast" https://thecircleispodcast.buzzsprout.com and mentions public figures, noting the complexities and potential backlash celebrities may encounter when sharing their spiritual practices. -Witchcraft Practices and Book of Shadows Discussion on whether a Book of Shadows is necessary in witchcraft. -Length of Service vs. Credibility in WitchcraftLength of service does not automatically equate to authority or credibility, and experience is subjective and context-dependent.- Group Mind in Coven Dynamics Examines how the addition or departure of members affects the group mind or collective thought form of a coven. -Belief and Thought Forms in Magic Discusses the importance of belief in magic and the creation of thought forms. - Doubt and Skepticism in Magic Addresses how doubt can undermine magic, as doubt is described as the "killer of all magic." The speaker encourages healthy skepticism but poses a question about what might be lost—such as childlike wonder or ancestral connection—when realism overtakes magical belief. Listeners are invited to share their thoughts and experiences. Sources: Blackthorn's Botanical Magic by Amy Blackthorn Blackthorn's Protection Magic by Amy Blackthorn https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/i-want-to-believe-that-jennifer-aniston-has-formed-a-coven.html

    41 min
4.8
out of 5
32 Ratings

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A podcast where where witchcraft meets with good friends over tea to talk about the nature of magic, and community.