What happens when tarot, mediumship, spirit communication, a little David Bowie, and a whole lot of Midwest witchcraft end up around the same fire? This week, Madame Creatrix and Erin Ryan are joined by Wendee Molano of Black Moon Tarot and Sorcery, psychic medium, tarotist, teacher, and creator of the first Windy City Witch Fest. Wendee takes us through her decades-long relationship with tarot, discovering and developing her mediumship, learning to trust the signs our departed loved ones leave behind, and the philosophy at the heart of her work: love is eternal. From there, the conversation wanders exactly where a good fireside chat should. We talk about intuitive gifts coming online, using spiritual tools without becoming dependent on them, house spirits and the consciousness of our spaces, coloring outside the lines of traditional spiritual modalities, and why being surrounded by “your people” can be so damn powerful. Then we get into the creation of Windy City Witch Fest, Wendee’s vision for an inclusive magical marketplace bringing witches, readers, practitioners, artists, makers, shops, and magical weirdos from across the Midwest under one roof. 🔥 Windy City Witch Fest October 9–10, 2026 Irish American Heritage Center • Chicago, Illinois Friday: 12–7 PM Saturday: 11 AM–6 PM https://windycitywitchfest.com/ Expect readers, magical practitioners, handmade goods, witchy shops, broom makers, jewelry, candles, cleansings, past-life readings, cocktails, mocktails, and yes… fortune telling with cheese. Find Wendee and Black Moon Tarot and Sorcery on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky, and follow Windy City Witch Fest on Instagram for festival updates. And if this conversation sparks something, join us around the fire: like, comment, subscribe, and tell us what you think. What signs have you received from your departed? When did you first realize your intuition might be something more? And what happens when witches stop competing and start building community together? 🐉 New episodes of Dragon Fireside Chats drop Wednesdays.