Cozy Coven Chats: A Witch’s Journey Back to Simplicity

Jenny C. Bell
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A weekly audio altar for witches, intuitives, and soul seekers. Join author Jenny C. Bell as she shares her lived experience as a slow living modern witch offering seasonal wisdom, lunar guidance, astrological updates, cozy rituals, and journal prompts to help you stay aligned and empowered through the Wheel of the Year. Jenny will keep it real and simple. It's time to return to a cozy practice free of glitz and performance. Grab a cup a tea, your journal and tune in. Connect more at jennycbell.com

  1. 3D AGO

    Leave A Legacy Of Light Through Small Daily Pages

    Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like life is asking you to hang upside down long enough to finally see what’s been there all along? We lean into that exact sensation through the lens of the Hanged One embracing the chrysalis as an active, creative pause then ride the Libra full moon’s beam to locate what’s out of balance and how to expand with grace. It’s an invitation to slow the spin, reframe what change means, and choose beauty that actually works in real life. We walk through how perspective shifts don’t require drama to be deep. Sometimes it’s a new vantage point a conversation, a hilltop, a down dog other times it’s a different question that unlocks a stuck belief. From there, the Libra full moon becomes a practical tool: balance as rhythm, not perfection. We map where to add more of what feeds you and where to release weight you no longer need, so expansion feels aligned rather than chaotic. To ground all of this, we get specific about journaling as both a clarity practice and a legacy of light. Whether you prefer pen and paper, a notes app, or quick voice memos, the page is where scattered thoughts turn into patterns and next steps.  If you’re ready to see differently, balance with intention, and document your magic in a way that serves you and those who come after, press play. Then subscribe, share this with a friend who loves the moon, and leave a quick review telling us what perspective you’re shifting next. To order the book: https://www.jennycbell.com/divergent-witchcraft Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    14 min

  2. MAR 22

    Why Meditation Is The Doorway To Real Magic

    Send us Fan Mail What if the most powerful spell you cast this week is listening? We lean into spring’s bright stretch of days with the King of Pentacles: steady, generous, and very Taurus-coded then trace how that grounded energy becomes a practical plan for real life. From equinox afterglow to the nuts and bolts of staying in flow, this conversation centers stability you can feel: clear rituals, calm nervous systems, and choices that honor attention as a sacred resource. I open up about Divergent Witchcraft, my upcoming book with Weiser Books, and why I wrote it for witches who learn and sense differently ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, and the many ways our brains differ. We talk credentials, classrooms, and years of adapting tools for students with diverse needs, then map those adaptations onto meditation: shorter sits, guided options, bead counting, walking meditations, and realistic routines you can actually keep. We also go straight at the labels Wicca, new age, astrology, chakras and make peace with the blend most of us already practice. If a tool regulates you, clear your channel, and reduces harm, it earns its place. If this resonates, preorder Divergent Witchcraft, join our coven or Witch School for supportive structure, and share this episode with a friend who needs a kinder path to power. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review—tell me how you enter flow. Order the book here: https://www.jennycbell.com/divergent-witchcraft Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    22 min

  3. MAR 15

    From Retrograde To Renewal: A Practical Guide To Spring Energy

    Send a text Feeling heavy from late winter blues and nonstop collective noise? We open a door from rumination to renewal by pairing a Pisces new moon release with the clarity of the spring equinox and the bold spark of Aries season. The Five of Cups sets our theme: acknowledge what spilled, then choose what still fills your cup. From there, we get practical. I share simple rituals for the equinox. We widen the frame to real life: spring cleaning linked with energy cleansing, family walks to spot early buds, and kid-friendly nature altars. Then we map a whole self check across mind, heart, body, and spirit therapy touch points, scheduled friend calls, gentle movement to undo winter stiffness, and a refresh for spiritual routines that have gone stale. If your daily card pull feels flat, we offer ways to bring back meaning through timing shifts, new tools, or playful novelty. With Mercury moving forward and Aries urging motion, we choose one clear step toward a year we design on purpose. Picture your December self work backwards towards what you want.   Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review to help more seekers find their spring start. Check out my new book: https://www.jennycbell.com/divergent-witchcraft Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    20 min

  4. MAR 8

    Holding Hope When The World Is Heavy

    Send us Fan Mail When the headlines feel relentless and the heart feels heavy, where do we put our attention, our voice, and our care? We open with the Judgment card as a guiding image truth sounding like a trumpet, endings composting into beginnings and trace how to answer a calling without turning every sacred thing into content. I share why calling and career are not synonyms, how to keep parts of your practice private, and what it looks like to live your purpose through presence, listening, and steady care. From there, we move into the real-world weight of the news cycle and why “observe, don’t absorb” can be a lifesaver for sensitive, thoughtful people. We talk about building a communal container for hard conversations, creating a resistance circle that allows grief and anger to move, and choosing media intentionally so you’re informed without drowning. Along the way, we name the systems that shape our days—patriarchy, beauty myths, the dismissal of intuition—and offer shadow work that’s honest and humane. You’ll hear practical steps to rebalance reason with inner knowing, question narrow standards of worth, and notice where bias hides in plain sight. Hope needs practice, so we also lean into spring. Think plant allies, eggs in a nest, daffodils on the table, long walks on warm days, books and films that feed the soul, and music that softens the nervous system. I close with journal prompts from Judgment to help you speak your truth, release harshness toward yourself and others, and name the renewal you want this season. If you’re looking for grounded spirituality, media hygiene, and gentle activism you can live with, this one will feel like a deep breath. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs steadiness, and leave a quick review so more seekers can find us. Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    28 min

  5. MAR 6 ·  BONUS

    Divergent Witchcraft, Defined

    Send us Fan Mail Start here if you’ve ever felt “different” and wondered whether magic could meet you exactly as you are. We introduce Divergent Witchcraft—a welcoming, modern approach that centers healing, self‑acceptance, and practical ritual—so you can build a practice that fits your brain, your life, and your values. I share why “divergent” speaks to anyone who deviates from the standard and how that lens opens witchcraft to folks with religious trauma, skeptics who prefer a secular path, and seasoned practitioners tired of rigid rules.  Whether you’re witch, witch‑adjacent, or simply curious, this is an open door. Listen to get a feel for the movement, gather a few simple practices to start today, and decide what belongs on your path. If the message resonates, grab the book—Divergent Witchcraft: An Inclusive Approach to Making Magic—and join us. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs permission to be different, and leave a review to help this work reach those who are ready. For more information on where to buy: https://www.jennycbell.com/divergent-witchcraft Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    12 min

  6. MAR 1

    Endings To Emergence: Cleansing With The Death Card, Virgo Eclipse, And Rituals

    Send us Fan Mail The week opens with the Death card on the table and a Virgo lunar eclipse in the sky, a potent pairing that asks us to end what’s heavy and make room for what’s alive. We lean into transformation without theatrics, trading all-or-nothing purges for skilled, compassionate cleansing that keeps the goodness while clearing the grit. I walk you through a simple seasonal flow you can repeat each month: a gratitude-first journal to anchor the wins, a release list to name the drag, and a threshold sweep that resets your entryway and your energy. From smoke-free selenite passes to safe herbal smoke with mugwort or rosemary, you’ll get practical tools for home and body. I also unpack the difference between cleaning and energetic cleansing so you don’t wipe out house spirit, luck, or momentum. If you work with tarot, you’ll hear clear prompts—where do I need cleansing, where am I ready to release—and tips on pulling multiple cards to read the full story instead of a single headline. As we move toward the spring equinox, we center the theme of emerge—shedding winter heaviness, naming what blocks joy, and stepping back into the light with boundaries that actually support connection.  If this speaks to you, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s ready to let go, and leave a quick review telling us what you’re releasing this month. Your notes help more listeners find the magic. Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    15 min

  7. FEB 22

    Backing Up, Slowing Down, And Trusting The Seeds

    Send us Fan Mail A quiet warning and a gentle nudge land at the same time: Mercury is set to retrograde in Pisces, and the message on our weekly card reads “closer than you think.” We lean into both truths. I share the simple steps that keep chaos at bay—backups, double checks, slow messages—and then zoom out to the larger rhythm of the season as we move from February’s dreamwork into March’s call to emerge. Together we map the places where timing slips—deadlines, appointments, and assumptions about how much runway remains—and trade panic for presence. The telescope on the card points to the moon, but it might as well point to your calendar. From there we ground into practices that actually help: self care as protest for those pushed to the margins, small rituals that restore attention, and seasonal choices that bring ease. Gardening becomes both metaphor and plan. I talk about winter sowing, trusting seeds, what thrives in my yard, and how a fallen evergreen turned into an opportunity for manzanita or hawthorn to feed cedar waxwings. We consider a dwarf pear tree, saving an ailing apple, and finding joy in apple butter, peaches, and cut flowers that mark the turning year. Community Supported Agriculture gets a big spotlight. If you’ve ever wondered whether a CSA is worth it, I walk through the benefits: fresher food, direct support for local farmers, better alignment with your region, and the small-town magic of knowing who grows your dinner. We even peek at seafood and herbal CSAs and why local foods can help your body adapt to place. To close, I offer journal prompts to clarify what’s arriving sooner than you think, what winter energy you still hold, and which shadows want attention before spring. If this resonates, hit play, subscribe for more cozy coven chats, and share your answer: what’s closer than you think today? Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    16 min

  8. FEB 15

    Boundaries And Sweetness

    Send us Fan Mail Breakthrough energy is humming, and not the loud kind. A new moon solar eclipse in Aquarius is shaking loose stale patterns and shining a bright light on individuality, clarity, and the boundaries that protect a sweeter life. We start with a card pull—Sweetness from Arcana Folia—and follow the thread into how firm, loving limits make space for ease, presence, and genuine joy. Instead of forcing manifestations, we offer an eclipse‑safe approach: listen more than push, journal more than plan, and let what’s ready to leave, leave. Aquarius brings invention and a nudge to do your own thing, while winter continues to surface shadow material that needs care. We share practical ways to meet that wave: simple journaling prompts that turn fog into language, deeper card spreads to name fears, and quiet rituals that keep your nervous system steady. Then we ride the shift into Pisces season with dreamwork, a focus on intuitive practice, and a reminder that rest is not laziness, it’s fuel. Along the way, we trade playlists for full albums, light a candle, take phone‑free walks, and romanticize the small moments that make ordinary days feel enchanted. Think of this conversation as a warm room during a blustery forecast: you’ll leave with boundary scripts, reflective questions, and cozy practices to anchor you through eclipse season. Press play, breathe deeper, and tell us—where will you set one kind boundary this week? If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find their way here. Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    15 min
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A weekly audio altar for witches, intuitives, and soul seekers. Join author Jenny C. Bell as she shares her lived experience as a slow living modern witch offering seasonal wisdom, lunar guidance, astrological updates, cozy rituals, and journal prompts to help you stay aligned and empowered through the Wheel of the Year. Jenny will keep it real and simple. It's time to return to a cozy practice free of glitz and performance. Grab a cup a tea, your journal and tune in. Connect more at jennycbell.com

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