Witches and Witchcraft: Creating Your Practice with Jennie Blonde

The Content of Episode 131 of Outside The Studio:

This month on Outside the Studio, Jennie Blonde, The Comfy Cozy Witch, shares how she infuses magic and ritual into her baking, emphasizing the importance of intention and the energy we put into our creations. Jennie also talks about her origin story as a witch, her transition from teaching to writing. She addresses the fear of taking risks and offers advice on manifesting and visualization. We discuss Jennie's book; The Comfy Cozy Witch, which focuses on creating a personalized and authentic magical practice, with chapters on the basics of witchcraft and the seven tenets of a comfy cozy magical practice. Other topics discussed include the history of demonizing black cats and favorite fall rituals.

Key Takeaways:

1. Infusing intention and energy into our creations can bring magic and ritual into everyday activities like baking.

2. Our spiritual journey is often non-linear, and it's important to follow the breadcrumbs and trust the path that unfolds.

3. Taking risks and pursuing our passions requires a combination of hope, practicality, and support.

4. How to find a good and trust worthy tarot reader, as well as red flags to look out for!

Timestamps

(00:00:00) Introduction and Book Release

(00:01:34) Embracing the Tenets of a Comfy Cozy Magical Practice

(00:05:43) The Power of Intention and Energy in Baking

(00:09:18) Jennie Blonde's Origin Story as a Witch

(00:14:39) Taking Risks and Pursuing Passions

(00:20:46) Visualization: Seeing, Feeling, and Knowing

(00:27:28) Creating a Personalized and Authentic Magical Practice

(00:00:34) The Cozy and Accessible Approach to Witchcraft in 'The Comfy Cozy Witch'

(00:31:02) Creating an Authentic Practice: Spells and Correspondences

(00:33:21) The History of Demonizing Black Cats

(00:35:25) Favorite Fall Rituals: Nature, Megalith Parks, and Intentions

(00:43:20) Finding Legitimate Tarot Readers: Recommendations and Red Flags

(00:51:41) Magic in the Little Things: Accessible Witchcraft for Everyone

(00:52:36) Conclusion

Resources:

Website: https://comfycozywitch.com/about/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comfycozywitch/

Books: https://comfycozywitch.com/witchy-nonfiction/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comfy-cozy-witch-podcast/id1536332774

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Outside the Studio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio-with-tessa-tovar/id1483077110

Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588