Mind Witchery

We are all talking ourselves into and out of things All. The. Time.From buying that fancy coffee to taking early retirement,we’re in constant deliberation with ourselves aboutwhich actions match our values and which ones don’t.I think it’s super important to have those internal debatesfrom a conscious, informed, self-aware place.Here’s a spell to help with that.Make Magic:Once you accept that we all exist at choice, you can start paying more attention to these self-negotiations,and taking a more proactive role in them,Thinking about what values are supported by every yes or no,and where those values come from,will help you to make more self-aware, self-honoring decisions.Transcript: A Spell for Conscious Self-Persuasion (coming soon)

When I say “encourage,” I’m really thinking about the “courage” part.Real, vital creativity, that comes from the heart, requires us to be brave.This spell will help you identify and open up the unique channel to the universethat ONLY you have, and ONLY you can nurture for the good of us all.Mentioned: Martha Graham on creativity and the life of an artist: https://www.themarginalian.org/2015/10/02/martha-graham-creativity-divine-dissatisfaction/timewitchery.com/planner, where you can get a Time Witchery anti-planner to help you access your creative channelMake Magic:With a little help from Martha Graham,we’re going to remember thateach of us has a unique channel to a magical creative force,and when we strengthen and nurture it,we’re not just doing it for ourselves,we’re doing it for everyone.Transcript: A Spell to Encourage Creative Expression

Writing, coaching, teaching, working with your brain more than your hands. My amazing guest, Sarah M. Chappell, calls this “knowledge work.” We’ve learned through experience that there is no Right Way to be that kind of businessperson. To thrive as a knowledge worker, you need to work in a way that centers your whole self. Sarah and I will help you figure out what questions you can ask to start making that happen.Mentioned: Sarah M. Chappell is a writer, strategist, and coach helping to build the future of knowledge work. Her online memberships, cohort-based courses, and group coaching programs have supported over 1,000 small businesses and solopreneurs. The Think Piece podcast and blog are both available at thinkpiece.fyi. I recommend starting with the excellent episode “Burn It Down.”Make Magic:Being Self Centered is about knowing what you want to do - and be - in your life. Your ambitions, what you want to accomplish, are only small parts of that. What are your desires? What fuels your energy and passion? How do you want to spend your days?YYfBUFdT6ONB7KHUwPd5

What question comes to mind when you’re thinking about trying something new? If it’s “will this work?” this spell is for you. Together, we’re going to unpack why our concept of what “works” is so limited, and how opening up to new possibilities can start with redefining a single word. Make Magic:If you give yourself space to understand WHY you want to do something new, it can transform your concept of what it means for it to work. If your whys are in integrity with your values and your desires, even learning what not to do is a valuable lesson that will serve you when you’re ready to try again.

“Ambition” is a term laden with all kinds of assumptions from patriarchal, white-dominant, ableist culture. But I have good news. Ambition doesn’t have to be synonymous with the urge to acquire money, fame, or power. We can each define it for ourselves in a way that reflects the impact we want to have on the world. Here to help me figure out how is novelist, essayist, writing teacher, and ambition-redefining badass Esmé Weijun Wang.Mentioned: Esmé Weijun Wang is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Collected Schizophrenias and The Border of Paradise.Her website is EsmeWang.com, and you can follow her on Instagram @esmewwang.The Unexpected Shape Writing Academy is at UnexpectedShapeAcademy.com. At timewitchery.com/planner you can get a Time Witchery anti-planner to help you develop your own definition of ambition.Make Magic:When you’re thinking about ambition, don’t think about the pressures that come from family, peers, or society about what You’re Supposed to Do. Focus instead on the excitement of doing and making things that delight you.

For this new moon, I’m serving up a witchy brew of insight from the astrology of the moment, mixed witha generous helping of wisdom from my life as a plant mama.So many of the ways plants can struggle are mirrored in our own lives.But with enough gentleness and care they thrive, and so can we.Mentioned: Mind Witchery episode 106: Aries New Moon / Libra Full Moon Feat. Alejo LópezMake Magic:The keys to accessing these planty vibes are self-knowledge AND self-kindness.Give yourself grace when thinking about the places you’re not showing up in full,and ask what change to the situation could allow you to flourish in the way that you want to?Transcript: New Moon in Cancer: Ebb, Flow, Change, Grow

There is a world of difference between sharing a perspectiveand counseling someone about what they should do.Good coaching should always start from the premise thatyou are the expert on you and you and your situation,and focus on helping you uncover what works best for you.Whether you’re receiving or giving support,this spell will help you identify the approach that willopen up a curious, expansive, and empowering dialogue.Make Magic:An outside perspective can be valuable, but only if it is co-creative with your understanding and truth.If someone is telling you what to doinstead of asking thoughtful questions,they’re not respecting you and your experience.Transcript: A Spell for Eschewing Advice

When you’re charting your own path as an entrepreneur,training and certifications can be a good investment.But that’s not true for everyone.How do you know if should look into additional training,or if other self-investment is a better fit?I’m so excited to have Allyson Scammell hereto help me unpack this thorny question. Allyson is a Master Intuitive Coach and Energy Clearing Guruwho helps soul-guided leaders and entrepreneursto earn more, serve more, and grow spiritually along the way.Mentioned: Learn more about Allyson Scammel on her website, https://allysonscammell.com/ or on Instagram @allysonscammellIf you're interested in going deeper on a daily spiritual practice or reflection time, check out Allyson's 10 High Vibe Minutes guide: https://allysonscammell.com/highvibe/Make Magic:When you’re considering a training, certification,or anything that requires an investment of your time and energy,don’t be afraid to check in with yourself. Do you want to do it for you, or because you feel like you have to?How does your body feel when you imagine doing it?And who's involved? Does that feel like a circle you want to be in? Transcript: Conjuring Clarity Re: Continuing Ed Feat. Allyson Scammell

Real talk: guilt isn’t always bad. When it’s reminding us totreat people better than we have in the past, guilt can be a helpful guide.But the dominant culture knows we want to be better, and encourages us tooverextend ourselves by taking too much responsibility for other people’s feelings.This spell will help you start to let go of the impulseto feel guilt when you make decisions that honor your values.Make Magic:When we think about the example we're setting,it's easier to align with our values.It's easier to think about who we want to be in the world,rather than who we've been conditioned to be in the world,and to stop feeling bad about making self-honoring choices.Transcript: A Spell for Releasing Excessive Guilt

As you know, I believe we always exist at choice.But this lunation offers an extra special invitation to ask.With whom do you want to associate, co-create, collaborate? What are the vibes you want to nurture?And what are the vibes you would just rather not?What brings you to life? And what are you done with? Mentioned: My website, nataliekmiller.com, where you can sign up for my Sunday Letter email list.Make Magic:A good place to start examining where you’re vibingand where you’re not is with your calendar.Look at what’s scheduled for the next few weeks,and give yourself permission to feel, honestly.Are the people, events, or organizationsyou’ve committed to really where you wantto be spending your precious time and energy?Transcript: New Moon in Gemini