Winter has a way of making us shrink. You dim your light, edit your words, make yourself smaller so you're easier to swallow.

But what if that heaviness you're feeling? That's not truth. That's the witch wound, quietly running the show.

In this first episode of 2026, we're talking about how the witch wound shows up when everything feels gray and heavy. Why visibility feels scary. Why being "too much" feels dangerous. And how tarot (yes, tarot) can help you see what you've been hiding from yourself.

I'm walking you through six tarot cards that speak directly to the witch wound - the High Priestess, the Empress, Strength, the Tower, the Moon, and the Star. Plus, I'm giving you a full tarot spread you can use right now, even if you've never pulled a card in your life. Use it as journal prompts or to get honest with yourself.

This isn't about healing the witch wound once and moving on. It's cyclical, like everything we do.

You tend to it, you come back to it and you keep mending.

And honestly? Doing it in community makes all the difference.

If you've been feeling stuck, muted, or afraid to say what you really want this year, this episode is for you.

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🔮 THE TAROT SPREAD 5 Cards to Work the Witch Wound: 1️⃣The Inherited Wound – What did you inherit (from family, culture, the world) that keeps you small?

2️⃣The Hidden Fear – What fear is hiding beneath the surface, keeping your light dimmed?

3️⃣Your Mask – What face do you show the world to stay safe or accepted?

4️⃣Your Gift – What strength or power has been suppressed that's ready to come forward?

5️⃣The Medicine to Reclaim – What healing, wisdom, or action is calling you forward right now?

How to use it:

🟣Lay out five cards, one for each position.

🟣Go with your gut reaction. Don't overthink it.

🟣If it doesn't click right away, free journal or walk away and come back later. Sometimes the answer surfaces when you stop forcing it.

🟣Not a tarot reader? Use these as journal prompts instead.

💬And hey, if you pull cards and work through this spread, come back and share what you found. Drop a comment and tell me: what's your inherited wound? You can't get it wrong. Let's see what connections we can make as a community.

You don't have to know exactly where you're going to start walking toward it.In this episode of Stay Magic, Sara Walka shares the magic of Capricorn season and why this energy is perfect for casting a vision you can't fully see yet. She also reflects on 10 years of The Sisters Enchanted (!) and the seeds she planted back in 2016 that she never could have predicted would grow into this.If you're afraid of getting your long-term vision "wrong," or you're stuck because you don't have all the answers, this one's for you.In This Episode:What is Capricorn energy good for?Capricorn is the energy of foundations, devotion, and the long game. It's not about quick wins, it's about planting seeds for things that need time to grow: ideas, finances, relationships, wisdom, and identity shifts. This is the perfect season to think beyond the year ahead and ask yourself what you want to devote your energy to over time.What does the sea goat symbolize?Capricorn is represented by the sea goat, a creature with hooves on the mountaintop (the long view, what we can see) and a fish tail in the ocean depths (the unknown, what we can't predict). This symbol reminds us to hold our visions loosely: trust where you're headed, even when you can't see the full picture.What is a Saturn return?Saturn takes about 29.5 years to move through all twelve zodiac signs. When Saturn returns to the sign it was in when you were born (around age 29, 59, and 88), it often marks a major shift in what you're devoted to and how you see your life's structure. These are powerful turning points worth reflecting on.How do I cast a long-term vision when I don't know the outcome?You don't need a detailed plan, you need a felt sense of what you want to devote yourself to. Create a sacred space, a talisman, a sticky note, or a simple reminder of that energy. The Capricorn invitation is to do the work, trust the process, and let the path reveal itself.Journal Prompts for Capricorn Season:🐐 What do I want to devote my energy to over the long term - even if I can't see the outcome yet?🐐 How do I want to feel this year, and how does that connect to a bigger vision for my life?🐐 What seeds am I planting now that might take years to bloom?Create Your Capricorn Talisman:✨ Choose a symbol that represents your long-term devotion (a sun, a word, an image)✨ Put it somewhere you'll see it daily - wallet, altar, computer, jewelry✨ Hold it loosely. Trust the sea goat energy: you can see and you don't fully know. Both are true.Continue the Journey:✨ Join the Enchanted Journey Membership – Our 2026 theme is Thresholds & Portals. Perfect for this season of casting visions and crossing into new chapters.🔗 https://signup.thesistersenchanted.com/enchantedjourney_2026🎧 Listen on Spotify – Catch Stay Magic wherever you get your podcasts.Related Topics:capricorn season meaning, capricorn energy spiritual, saturn return explained, saturn return 29 59 88, sea goat symbolism, long term vision casting, new year intentions spiritual, how to set goals when you don't know what you want, devotional practice, witchy new year, trusting the unknown, manifestation without attachment, midlife vision, wheel of the year winter, seven of pentacles energy, eight of pentacles meaningAbout The Sisters Enchanted:The Sisters Enchanted is a secular nature spirituality community for women ready to reclaim their rhythm, reignite their inner magic, and rediscover themselves through practical witchcraft, seasonal living, and soul-led transformation. Founded in 2016, now celebrating 10 years!🌐 Website: https://thesistersenchanted.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_sisters_enchanted👍 Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesistersenchantedStay magic, Enchanted Sister. 🐐✨

Thresholds and portals aren't just witchy buzzwords, they're happening all around you, every single day. In this episode of Stay Magic, Sara Walka breaks down what thresholds and portals actually mean, why this post-Yule, pre-New Year liminal space is so potent, and how to stop sleepwalking through the crossings of your life.Whether you're walking through a doorway, making a decision, or standing at a life-changing moment, this is your invitation to bring presence, intention, and a little magic to the in-between.In This Episode:What is a threshold?A threshold is a crossing - the moment you move from what was to what will be. We experience thresholds constantly: walking through doors, making choices, entering new life phases like marriage, divorce, birth, death, or identity shifts. Most of us rush through them without stopping to honor what we're leaving behind or consciously choosing what we're stepping into.What is a portal?If a threshold is the crossing, a portal is what happens during the crossing. It's the liminal, in-between space - one foot here, one foot there - where everything feels a little blurry, a little suspended. Think of labor before birth, the swirl before a wedding, or right now: the days between Yule and New Year's when time itself feels mushy.Why does this matter right now?We've just crossed the Winter Solstice threshold, and we're sitting in portal energy until we fully step into the new year. This is the perfect time to shake out your energy, reflect on what was, and consciously choose what's next—instead of just floating through.How can I bring magic to thresholds and portals?Start by noticing them. Pause at doorways. Honor what you're leaving behind before stepping forward. Use this portal time to let your energy settle, see what shakes loose, and approach the new year with intention rather than autopilot.Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome + Merry Christmas!1:15 – What is a threshold?3:42 – Everyday thresholds you're missing5:30 – What is a portal?7:18 – How portals show up in life (birth, death, marriage, right now)9:45 – What to do in a portal (hint: let it vibe)11:30 – Why this matters for your magic13:00 – Enchanted Journey Membership: Thresholds & Portals theme for 202614:15 – Your invitation for this portal timeJournal Prompts for This Portal Time:🌙 What energy am I carrying that needs to be shaken out before the new year?🌙 What threshold am I standing at right now—and what am I leaving behind?🌙 How can I cross into 2026 with more intention and less autopilot?Continue the Journey:✨ Join the Enchanted Journey Membership – Our 2026 theme is Thresholds & Portals, and there's already content waiting to help you move into the new year with magic and intention.🔗 https://signup.thesistersenchanted.com/enchantedjourney_2026🎧 Listen on Spotify – Catch Stay Magic wherever you get your podcasts.Related Topics:wheel of the year, yule traditions, winter solstice meaning, liminal space spiritual meaning, new year rituals, threshold meaning spiritual, portal energy, seasonal living, witchy new year, intentional living, everyday magic, midlife spiritual awakening, how to set intentions, sacred transitions, new year reflectionAbout The Sisters Enchanted:The Sisters Enchanted is a secular nature spirituality community for women ready to reclaim their rhythm, reignite their inner magic, and rediscover themselves through practical witchcraft, seasonal living, and soul-led transformation. Founded in 2016.🌐 Website: https://thesistersenchanted.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_sisters_enchanted👍 Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesistersenchanted