Astrocandy Raven Brinson

“Alcohol has always been spiritual, and when you become connected to the spirituality of those beverages and understand their history, what you drink becomes more meaningful and sacred.” Bestselling author, blogger and magical mixologist Julia Halina Hadas joins the show to discuss magical mixology and lunar libations.

Julia is a longtime practicing witch, energy worker, and avid craft cocktail fanatic and bartender. Having worked at a distillery and as a craft cocktail bartender in the San Francisco Bay Area, she combined her love of the craft cocktail movement with her spiritual practice.​​

In this episode, Julia explains how her dream of becoming a fantasy author led her to creative writing, magic and witchcraft. She describes her experience working at a metaphysical shop, the people she met and the knowledge she learned, as well as her career as a bartender. She talks about using her bartending skills to create potion-like cocktails, which she shares on a blog. Julia explains how she landed a book deal, giving tips to aspiring writers on navigating the publishing industry and becoming an author. Julia discusses her second book, “Moon, Magic, Mixology,” explaining the connection between alcohol, the moon and spirituality before giving us a brief history of lunar libations and mixology. We discuss the importance of research and honoring the origins of our practices and beliefs. Julia talks about the ritualistic act of drink creation, from squeezing and muddling to shaking and stirring, as well as the symbolism of mixology tools and glassware. We discuss the perfect magical cocktail from “Moon, Magic, Mixology” that correlates with the upcoming New Moon in Gemini (June 6), as well as the tens of dozens of cocktail recipes featured in the book that pair well with other moon phases.

Connect with Julia:
Website: JuliaHalinaHadas.com
Blog: WitchCraftCocktails.com
Instagram: HERE
Books: "WitchCraft Cocktails," "Moon, Magic, Mixology," and "The Modern Witchcraft Book of Moon Magick"

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About Astrocandy:
Host Raven Brinson invites you on a mission of self-exploration and discovery through spiritual and mystical topics like astrology; holistic healing and wellness; manifestation; mindfulness and meditation; human design; chakra balancing and more.

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We’re looking to the stars to find out what to expect during Gemini season (May 20 - June 20) in Stargazing, an Astrocandy minisode sub-series that highlights the most important transits of each astrological season.
May 20: Sun enters ♊︎May 23: Full moon in ♐︎, Venus enters ♊︎May 25: Jupiter enters ♊︎June 3: Mercury enters ♊︎June 6: New moon in ♊︎June 8: Mars enters ♉︎June 17: Venus and mercury enter ♋︎
RESOURCES AND REFERENCES:
- Listen to “The Sign Series: Gemini (May 21 - Jun. 20) - with Radio Personality and Comedian Shelby Sos” HERE
- Create your free Astrology birth chart HERE
- Follow The Cosmic Latte on Instagram HERE
- Follow Alice Bell on Instagram HERE
- Follow Aliza Kelly on Instagram HERE

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Website: astrocandypodcast.com
Instagram: HERE
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Shop Astrocandy HERE

About Astrocandy:
Host Raven Brinson invites you on a mission of self-exploration and discovery through spiritual and mystical topics like astrology; holistic healing and wellness; manifestation; mindfulness and meditation; human design; chakra balancing and more.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.

“When most people think of grief they think of coping with a loss like death. But grieving happens when you’re dealing with any loss– the loss of a friendship, a job, a chapter in your life, or, in this case, the loss felt after a breakup.” I’m opening up about healing from heartache following a breakup.

After my two-year relationship ended in 2022, I was heartbroken. Not only was I grieving the loss of that relationship and the future I’d imagined, but I was also faced with the reality that I was newly single at 30 while most of my friends were married or in long-term relationships. In this episode, I speak vulnerably about how I coped with the five stages of grief, the steps I took to find myself again and the lessons I learned from that relationship– all of which helped me find healing, hope and happiness.

RESOURCES & REFERENCES:
- Listen to “Surviving Saturn’s Return: ‘I Quit My Job and Moved Across the Country.’ - with Raven Brinson Part 1 HERE and Part 2 HERE
- Listen to “Sober Curious: Binge-Drinking, Bad Decisions, Blacking Out and Re-Evaluating My Relationship with Alcohol” Part 1 HERE and Part 2 HERE

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About Astrocandy:
Host Raven Brinson invites you on a mission of self-exploration and discovery through spiritual and mystical topics like astrology; holistic healing and wellness; manifestation; mindfulness and meditation; human design; chakra balancing and more.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.

“Style is not one size fits all, and it’s so worth the journey to figure out your body type and your color palette [to find yours.]” Content creator and podcast host Eden Garcia Thaler joins the show to discuss using Kibbe body types and color analysis to hone your style.

Eden is a content creator and the host of “Field Notes From the Spiritual Journey” where she explores shadow work, healing, and navigating the spiritual journey as a highly sensitive being. Eden holds a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Human Spirituality & Well-being and studied spiritual tantra at The Shakti School, including the methodologies of meditation and visualization, techniques for regulating the nervous system, emotional processing and manifestation.​​

In this episode, Eden shares her own style journey, revealing that she’s had an interest in  fashion since she was a young girl thrift shopping with her mom. She explains that you don’t need to be a supermodel or fashionista to wear clothes that compliment your body type and skin tone. Eden talks about ways to figure out your intuitive style before introducing the Kibbe Body Types, which are “image identity” types based on the proportions of someone’s bone structure, body flesh and facial features. She then details the five families of the Kibbe Body Types on the Yin-Yang spectrum (Romantic, Gamine, Classic, Natural and Dramatic), explaining how those components manifest to form your unique body type and the clothing styles that look best on each one. We talk about the recent popularity of color analysis and Eden reveals why you shouldn’t rely on online quizzes for an accurate analysis. Then we hear Eden’s opinion on fashion trends, signs you should pass on them and cost-conscious ways to participate in them. Then she reveals the best places to shop sustainably on your style journey.

RESOURCES & REFERENCES:
Read an overview of the Kibbe Body Types HERE“Inner-Child Healing and Shadow Work with Eden Garcia Thaler” HEREIf Life is a River, Are You in Flow or Are You in a Cove? A Channeled Message with Eden Garcia Thaler HERE“Sometimes You Have to Let Your Life Fall Apart.” The Process of Surrender, Ego Death and Rebirth with Eden Garcia Thaler HERE

Connect with Eden:
TikTok: HERE
Instagram: HERE
Podcast: “Field Notes From the Spiritual Journey ” HERE
Substack: HERE

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“Using the domination and submission archetypes of BDSM outside of sexuality have been so healing for me. Stepping into my archetype of a dominatrix– it’s a woman who can speak her desires. When I’m submissive, I’m learning to surrender.” Karina Gutierrez, owner of mental health and holistic healing company Strategic Soul, joins the show to discuss sexual liberation and healing through BDSM.

Karina is an expert in both Western psychology and Eastern healing practices and holds two master's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania in professional counseling and counseling mental health services. She’s also a certified Kripalu yoga instructor, certified Strategic Intervention life coach and a certified Usui and Holy Fire® Reiki Master.

In this episode, Karina talks about working with a Tantric Coach and Pro Dom in order to let go of sexual shame and repression and experience sexual healing and liberation. She discusses how our sexual partners can serve as a reflection of our own sexuality, showing us the parts of ourselves that need to be healed and integrated. We talk about using sexuality to fuel your creativity and honor your eros. Karina discusses sexual repression, where it stems from and how it physically and emotionally manifests. She then explains what BDSM is– and isn’t– and the dynamics of domination and submission both in the bedroom and out in the real world. We talk about integrating dom/sub aspects into your life and how to find a healthy balance within yourself. Karina explains how to open and clear the chakras through sacred sexuality and, more specifically, the sacral chakra’s energetic tie to our sexual partners. We discuss our experiences with conscious celibacy. Karina talks about ‘kink’ and how to start exploring yours.

TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode explores aspects of sexual healing and liberation through kink and BDSM and contains references of trauma related to sexual abuse at timestamps 18:24 and 43:35. Please listen with care or fast-forward.

RESOURCES & REFERENCES:
“Mental Health, Therapy and Holistic Healing Modalities, Ayahuasca, Sound Baths and Psychic Readings with Strategic Soul’s Karina Gutierrez” HERETake the kink test HEREStream Astrocandy’s Taurus Season playlist on Spotify HERE
Connect with Karina:
Website: mystrategicsoul.com
Instagram: HERE
Podcast: HERE

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About Astrocandy:
Host Raven Brinson invites you on a mission of self-exploration and discovery through spiritual and mystical topics like astrology; holistic healing and wellness; manifestation; mindfulness and meditation; human design; chakra balancing and more.

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“Our energy is our life force. It’s the reason we get up every day and do the things we do. So it’s really important that we protect our energy. Protect your energy, protect your peace.” Raven shares three reasons your energy is depleted and how to replenish it.

In this episode, Raven discusses what to do when you’re feeling energetically drained and how to spot– and stop– the source. She uses ‘Reflectors’ in Human Design as an example to demonstrate the importance of protecting your energy centers before sharing the three reasons our energy can be depleted. Raven talks about ways we’re blocking the flow of energy and how to clear those blocks (AKA limiting beliefs). She explains the difference between energy leaks and drains and how to find and repair them. Raven also shares ways to replenish your energy once it’s been depleted and reminds us that we have the power to prevent it from escaping us in the first place. 

RESOURCES AND REFERENCES:
Discover your Human Design type HERE 
Listen to “Skinny Dip in Your Subconscious” HERE
Listen to “Train Your Brain, Change Your Reality: Six Steps to Brainwash Yourself in Order to Manifest Your Desired Reality” HERE

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About Astrocandy:
Host Raven Brinson invites you on a mission of self-exploration and discovery through spiritual and mystical topics like astrology; holistic healing and wellness; manifestation; mindfulness and meditation; human design; chakra balancing and more.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.