Stars and Shuffles

Hannah & Selena

Join two friends, Selena & Hannah, as they try to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos and the cards, one step at a time! We are diving headfirst into the fascinating world of astrology charts and the tarot deck. We're not experts, let's be super clear about that. We're on this learning journey, just like many of you might be. Think of us as your curious companions as we stumble, learn, and hopefully gain some genuine insights. Get ready to explore the universe within and around us.

  1. Jul 25

    How Two Witches Built a Third Space

    What does it actually take to quit your nine-to-five and open the witchy shop you've been daydreaming about? We sat down with Helena and Sarah, the co-owners of Hemlock Haus, a metaphysical shop, community space, and full-on vibe in the DFW area, to find out. Spoiler: the universe literally handed them a strip mall in December 2021. But that doesn't mean it was easy. In this episode, we talk about how a late-night conversation at a vendor event turned into a Post-it board of dreams, what it looks like to grow a brick-and-mortar from scratch with zero outside funding, why you probably won't profit for three to five years, and how they accidentally built one of the most genuine community spaces around, complete with regulars who just stop by to exist somewhere safe. Whether you've got a Virgo's love of inventory or an Aquarius's complete disregard for rules, this one's for every cosmic-curious dreamer thinking about making the leap." We just show up as who we are and hope that who needs us finds us." — HelenaIn this episode, Hannah & Selena sit down with Helena and Sarah of Hemlock Haus, a metaphysical shop in the DFW area. They talk about: How a vendor event conversation in 2021 sparked the idea for the storeWhy they spent nearly a year building online before opening their doorsWhat it's really like to leave corporate work behind (Helena quit the week of their current location's opening)The truth about small business finances and why profits might not come for three to five yearsHow they grew from a tiny former dentist's office to a 4,800 sq ft space in just three and a half yearsTheir approach to curating inventory: supporting small businesses, LGBTQ+, women-owned, and POC-run vendorsThe unexpected gift of community; regulars, safe-space moments, and people who just need somewhere to beTheir number one advice for aspiring shop ownersFind Hemlock Haus: Website:  hemlockhaus.com  2nd Annual Goth Prom -> tickets available nowmetaphysical shop, witchy small business, DFW witch, small business advice, leaving corporate job, brick and mortar, crystal shop, tarot, astrology, pendulum, candle magick, Oracle cards, Hemlock Haus, community space, female founders, LGBTQ business, woman owned business, witchy Texas

    How Two Witches Built a Third Space
  2. May 30

    Sag Risings, Are You Blocked? + Cancer Risings, Find Your Inner Joy

    Feeling creatively stuck? Cards might have something to say about that. In this episode, we test out a tarot spread we found online focused on uncovering creative blocks. With Saturn and Neptune moving into the fifth house for Sagittarius risings, the timing felt too perfect not to try. We pull three cards to dig into what is really holding Sag risings back from their spark and what it might take to get the creative energy flowing again. Then, with Cancer season right around the corner, we pivot to a second spread all about inner joy for Cancer risings. The cards come in hot and we break it all down in our signature "we are learning this too" way. Whether you are a Sagittarius rising feeling creatively drained, a Cancer rising stepping into your season, or just someone curious about what tarot has to say, this one is for you. No tarot experience needed. Just an open mind and maybe a deck nearby. Timestamps  02:18 Sagittarius Risings: What is the root cause of your creative block? 04:30 Sagittarius Risings: How can you reconnect with your inspiration? 06:00 Sagittarius Risings: What mindset shift will help you sustain creative flow?08:19 Pivoting to Cancer Risings and Cancer season 09:07 What it means when your rising sign matches the current sun sign 10:00 Cancer Risings: How can you access your inner joy? 11:55 Cancer Risings: How does your inner voice want to be expressed? 13:38 Cancer Risings: How can you make space for your inner joy?

    Sag Risings, Are You Blocked? + Cancer Risings, Find Your Inner Joy
  3. Apr 25

    What's Hiding in Your Shadow? A Beginner's Guide to Shadow Work with Tina Todaro

    Ever heard the term "shadow work" and just nodded along, hoping no one would ask you what it means? Same. This week, we're finally diving deep — and we brought the perfect guide. We sat down with Tina Todaro, owner of Sacred Journey crystal shop in Watauga, Texas, to unpack everything shadow work actually is (hint: it's way more than journaling prompts). Tina breaks down what your "shadow" really is, why ignoring it leads to self-sabotage, and how your relationships are literally a mirror of your inner world. We also get into toxic positivity, anger, inner child healing, and why accepting your shadow might just be the most radical thing you can do for yourself. We cover: What shadow work actually is — and what it isn'tWhy your shadow holds your biggest untapped potentialHow to start if you've never done any inner work beforeJournaling, shamanic journeys, and oracle decks as tools for shadow workWhich astrology placements feel shadow work the most (👀 Scorpio, we see you)Whether shadow work replaces therapy — spoiler: it doesn'tWhether you're shadow-work-curious or you've been avoiding this conversation for years, this episode is your sign to start. No pressure, just some curious companions stumbling through it together. Connect with Tina: Find Sacred Journey in Watauga, Texas, and check out her monthly Shadow Work classes — held the second Friday of every month. https://sacredjourney111.com/ Stars and Shuffles is astrology, tarot, and all things metaphysical — for beginners, by beginners.

    What's Hiding in Your Shadow? A Beginner's Guide to Shadow Work with Tina Todaro

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Join two friends, Selena & Hannah, as they try to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos and the cards, one step at a time! We are diving headfirst into the fascinating world of astrology charts and the tarot deck. We're not experts, let's be super clear about that. We're on this learning journey, just like many of you might be. Think of us as your curious companions as we stumble, learn, and hopefully gain some genuine insights. Get ready to explore the universe within and around us.