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, simple and honest. It's time to return to a simple practice free of glitz and performance. Grab a cup a tea, your journal and get cozy. Get my monthly newsletters at Jennycbell.com 

  1. 3D AGO

    Yule, Quiet, And The Death Card

    Send us a text The longest night invites a softer kind of courage. We welcome Yule with candles in every room, slices of sun made from dried oranges, and a warm mug of wassail as we step outside to thank the earth for her quiet work. From there we move into the heart of the season’s archetype—the Death card—not as a warning but as a wise guide for letting go of ego, illusion, and habits that keep us tired. If winter looks still on the surface, it’s only because life is shifting underneath. We also dig into practical tools for shaping the year ahead. You’ll hear how to run a 24-card spread pairing tarot and oracle for each month, a focused pull of a Major Arcana theme for the year, and a numerology path to your Tarot Year Card. Along the way we talk through why doing this now, not on the frantic edge of New Year’s, gives your intuition time to breathe. If you want support, there are free Insight Timer meditations—including a Yule visualization that works like a gentle spell when travel or family logistics make ritual hard—and seasonal playlists to set the mood while you read and reflect. Yule is our holiday of replenishment, a space where we choose warmth, slow rituals, and honest journaling. Try prompts that ask what you learned this year, where you need rest and boundaries, what needs mending, and which relationship is ready for deeper listening. Let joy be a practice too—yes, even the nostalgic holiday album that never gets old—because play keeps the inner fire steady. As the sun begins its return, choose one thing to release and one theme to carry forward. If this conversation warmed you, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves seasonal magic, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    11 min

  2. DEC 14

    Sagittarius New Moon: Simple Joy

    Send us a text When the night arrives early and the lists get long, we reach for warmth that actually restores us. This week’s journey moves through the Sagittarius new moon, the hush of winter solstice, and the approaching gravity of Capricorn season with a simple aim: reclaim joy without losing our center. We ask better questions—what does fun look like in real life, in short bursts, on a budget—and then we turn those answers into clear intentions for the year ahead. I share how Sagittarius energy fuels curiosity and lightness, and why naming three concrete adventures for next year can spark momentum when the calendar flips. We also talk about healing as a twin to joy: cutting cords with people or patterns that drain us, settling the nervous system, and using the King of Swords as our archetype for honest decisions. You’ll hear two accessible cord-cutting methods—the candle ritual for a specific tie and a guided visualization for broader release—plus practical grounding to integrate the shift. To honor solstice without overwhelm, we keep it handmade and nature-led. Think foraged acorn caps, fallen pine boughs, and popcorn garlands that turn crafting into calm. A brief sunset ritual invites you to notice the early dark and the promise of returning light while setting boundaries that protect your energy through the holidays. If you’ve struggled with December overwork, consider this your permission to do less and feel more. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs gentler rituals right now, and leave a quick review to help others find the show—then tell me: what are your top three kinds of fun for the new year? Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    11 min

  3. DEC 7

    How To Celebrate Yule Without Reinventing Christmas

    Send us a text The darkest nights ask for the coziest magic. We lean into Yule and the winter solstice with the Nine of Cups as our north star, exploring how to treat yourself with small, meaningful rituals that fit real life. From fairy lights and tea to bookstore wanders and artist dates, we lay out practical, low-cost ways to keep your cup full when the calendar is packed and the sun slips away early. We also get honest about tarot study. Temperance makes so much more sense when you see it as balance—time, energy, and pacing—rather than an abstract virtue. And yes, swords can sting; naming the cards we dread turns avoidance into understanding and better readings for others. Our coven’s photo challenges reveal shared struggles and wins, making learning feel communal and fun without pressure. If you’re solstice-curious, here’s the good news: you don’t need to reinvent Christmas to honor Yule. Evergreens, lights, mistletoe, and even nativity scenes can be reimagined as symbols of life returning. Try intention ornaments you’ll burn on New Year’s Eve, snow collected for offerings, or bowls of snow dressed with herbs like a candle—letting the melt release your wish. Keep evening lights flickering until solstice to welcome the sun back and to remind your spirit that cycles turn. We wrap with simple invitations: a twilight walk to spot winter signs, a shared cup with a witch-curious friend, a handmade or thrifted gift if capacity allows. Joy is a craft you can practice in small, steady ways. If this episode makes your season feel a little lighter, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs cozy magic, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find our coven. How will you treat yourself this week? Etsy Sale use COZYCOVEN for 30% off listings: https://healwithjenny.etsy.com?coupon=COZYCOVEN Take my class on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/course/attuning-to-the-earth/?couponCode=COZYCOVEN Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    14 min

  4. NOV 30

    Queen Of Cups: Simple Ways To Refill Your Energy Before Yule

    Send us a text The fire’s crackling, the mug is warm, and we’re settling into December with a tender, practical look at how to refill our cup before the holidays pull on every thread. Guided by the Queen of Cups, we explore emotional care that’s doable: tiny rituals you can weave into a busy day, moments of quiet that reset your nervous system, and the courage to choose what nourishes you even when the calendar is loud. I share what a rare stretch of true solitude taught me about rest and pleasure: taking myself out for tacos, wandering an art gallery, hiking at my own pace, and savoring a simple at-home facial. The surprise? Most of those comforts translate to everyday life even when family is home. We talk through easy, repeatable practices—tea you actually sit with, essential oils in the shower, a quick journaling page, a walk with the dog—that build a steady baseline so you can meet gatherings and deadlines with more grace and less grit. With the full moon in Gemini on December 4, we step into communication magic. This is prime time for clarity: journaling about what to release, what to call in for the new year, and how to speak cleanly in conversations that matter. Pair Gemini’s curiosity with the Queen of Cups’ empathy to say true things kindly, set boundaries without blame, and bring more ease to family dynamics, work reviews, and heartfelt check-ins. We also play with Yule energy and simple altar-making. Think red and green for balance, wreaths for cycles, pine cones and acorns for longevity and prosperity, and the joy of decorating early if it lifts your spirit. Wrap it all with three journal prompts to guide your week: one daily act to fill your cup, one place you need better communication, and what winter solstice means to you right now. If this cozy, heart-forward approach resonates, tap follow, share with a friend who needs a gentler season, and leave a review to help others find our circle. Your stories and rituals keep this space warm—tell me what’s filling your cup today. Etsy Sale use COZYCOVEN for 30% off listings: https://healwithjenny.etsy.com?coupon=COZYCOVEN Take my class on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/course/attuning-to-the-earth/?couponCode=COZYCOVEN Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    18 min

  5. NOV 23

    Turkey Day Got Weird? Make It Witchy Instead

    Send us a text Let's reframe Thanksgiving! A single card can change the tone of a week, and the Moon does exactly that. We unpack its call to intuition, shadow, and instinct, then weave those insights into a holiday many of us find complicated. Rather than sidestep the discomfort around Thanksgiving’s history, we name it and choose a grounded path forward: honoring the land and labor behind our food, practicing mindful eating, and building traditions that feel true. I share how tracking the Moon’s movement through the zodiac reshaped my energy and rituals, plus simple ways to reconnect with lunar rhythms even when life is noisy. Think water rituals, salt baths, and a few minutes under the night sky to listen for what your body already knows. From there we explore rewilding: shaking off learned behavior, finding your voice again, and anchoring that change with story, symbol, and nature. If you’re craving slower gifting, you’ll find a toolkit of handmade ideas: dried citrus garlands, bird-friendly pine cones, tea blends, herbal oils, and moon-kissed bath salts. Not everyone is stitch-worthy; spend your energy where it will be cherished. We close with journal prompts to rewire attention toward beauty and choice. What are you grateful for? Which traditions no longer fit? What is your intuition asking you to grow during the waxing moon? Press play to gather calm, craft meaning, and set the tone for a kinder season. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—what tradition are you choosing to release this year? Take 20% off Our Coven Annual and Semi-annual memberships with the code SAMHAIN https://our-coven.mn.co/landing Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    20 min

  6. NOV 16

    Navigating Change: Scorpio New Moon, Mercury Direct, And A Second Chance At Samhain

    Send us a text If your heart already wandered to Yule lights or you’re still sitting with the Samhain veil, you’re not doing it wrong—cross‑quarter days are fluid by nature. Let’s choose the rhythm that keeps our practice alive rather than forcing a schedule that drains it. I unpack how I read The Tower for the collective—more wake‑up than wipe‑out—and why meeting change on purpose can soften the edges. Small shifts like taking a new route home or discovering a new artist prepare your nervous system for bigger transformations. From there, we ground into accessible magic: yoga flows tailored to lunar energy, cozy collective tarot on YouTube when your cards feel heavy, and free ritual support through your local library or the Libby app.  For the days when energy is low, I share rituals that still work beautifully: coloring pages as spellwork with sigils tucked in the lines, guided meditations and sound baths that continue even if you drift to sleep, dream magic with tea and lavender, and kitchen witchery where soup becomes a simmering cauldron of intention. We finish with journal prompts to welcome Sagittarius season’s spark: the change you seek, the joy you want to invite, the shadows to witness, and the boundaries that protect your peace. Listen, take what serves, and craft the version of the path that fits the life you’re living today. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—what low‑energy ritual will you try next? Use code SAMHAIN for 20% off annul and semi-annual Our Coven memberships https://our-coven.mn.co/landing Join me for the free The Way of the Witch private podcast collection on the elements: https://www.bruja.us/audioseries Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    25 min

  7. NOV 9

    Mercury Retrograde Slows Us Down: Nourish, Edit, And Recheck

    Send us a text We open the week with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius and a surprising ally: the Knight of Cups. That mix of swift, heart-led motion and cosmic slow-down creates a paradox we can use—pursue what truly fills you while triple-checking the path you take to get there. We unpack the Knight of Cups as more than romance or daydreams. It’s the holy-grail focus that asks, What am I holding that deserves both hands? From there, we get practical. Expect travel snags and message mix-ups, so we share simple rituals to keep you steady: confirm bookings, draft sensitive texts, read important emails out loud, and cleanse your devices with selenite or shungite. Editing is magic right now—especially on paper—because revising your words reframes your week. As the witch’s new year energy settles and holidays approach, we turn to kitchen witchery for grounding. Build a small sink-side altar, stir meals with intention, and let food be love and comfort. When sunlight is scarce, sound becomes spellwork: playlists that lift the room, from Stevie Wonder and Aretha to The Wiz soundtrack and epic film scores that make chores feel like quests. Your function is to be happy; protecting that joy raises the vibe for everyone around you. We close with journal prompts to steer your heart: What are you chasing, is it worth it, and where can you pause until Mercury moves direct? If a relationship feels one-sided, what boundary or kindness would balance it? Press play to gather calm, clarity, and a few soulful tools for a gentler week. If this landed, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review—what song should we add to our joy playlist? Take 20% off annual and semi-annual Our Coven membership with the code SAMHAIN https://our-coven.mn.co/landing Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    20 min

  8. NOV 2

    Cozy Magic & Strong Boundaries for this Scorpio Season & Taurus Full Moon

    Send us a text The air still feels charged from Samhain, and that sensitivity can be a gift when you know how to work with it. We open by naming the subtle signs of a thin veil—tiredness, vivid dreams, and heightened emotion—and then get practical with simple cleanses that support your space and your body. From a two-for-one simmer pot and spiritual bath to smoke cleansing with doors open and rosemary hung at thresholds, we share gentle routines that make your home feel lighter without fuss. Pulling The Emperor card sets a clear theme: claim your authority and protect your time. With Mercury retrograde approaching, we map out where to act now—send the messages, clarify plans, back up files, and set boundaries you can keep through the holidays. Scorpio season helps us get honest about where we overextend, while The Emperor offers the structure to say no with grace and yes with intention. It’s productivity with soul, anchored in calm rather than chaos. Then we lean into the Taurus full moon for comfort and craft. Think kitchen witchery and tactile rituals: cordials infused with cranberry, orange peel, and cinnamon; hearty soups that simmer all day; simple incense blends; and cozy touches like wool socks, candlelight, and fairy lights. We reframe “cold and flu season” as vitamin C and D deficiency season and offer real-world ways to stay nourished—frozen produce, ferments, mushrooms, and rose hips when you can find them. By the end, you’ll have a focused to-do list, a soothing cleansing practice, and a personal definition of cozy you can return to all winter long. If this warm, witchy reset resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find our cozy corner. Got a favorite comfort ritual or soup recipe? Tell us—we’d love to try it. Take 20% off annual and semi-annual Our Coven membership with the code SAMHAIN https://our-coven.mn.co/landing Support the show Connect with me here: https://www.jennycbell.com/

    21 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, simple and honest. It's time to return to a simple practice free of glitz and performance. Grab a cup a tea, your journal and get cozy. Get my monthly newsletters at Jennycbell.com 

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