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Join us in this episode as we kick off 2026 and Season 5 to unleash your Spirit with Phoenix LeFae! Phoenix is a Witch, Author, and owner of a witchy shop called: Milk & Honey in Sebastopol, CA. She is trained in several Witchcraft traditions and is initiated into the Reclaiming Tradition of Witchcraft, the Avalon Druid Order, and Gardnerian Wicca. She offers readings and spell crafting support to her students and clients. She is also a published Author of several books including her newest book: Spirit Magic by Llewellyn Worldwide due out on January 8, 2026. *Stay tuned to the end when Phoenix offers us a lovely grounding visualization to connect with your Spirit!*

Phoenix grew up in Sonoma County CA and as a teenager she began her spiritual seeking to get her through her challenging teenage years. Seeking her place in the world and cosmos like many of us Witches ; Phoenix found a book on Wicca in and it spoke to everything she believed in. She started reading everything she could on Wicca and started eventually attending public rituals.Over 30 years later Phoenix is still exploring Witchcraft and is an experienced professional Witch. She read “The Spiral Dance” by StarHawk which influenced Phoenix’s magical path. Phoenix later explored the Reclaiming Tradition and attended and still attends Witch Camp.

We delve into what Spirit means from a Wiccan/Pagan perspective which is all about the “Spirit is Me” philosophy which that we are the center and not a separate external force.Spirit is the divine substance and the animating force of the universe that binds all the other Elements together. Its the energy behind all of nature and humanity that makes everything work.

Phoenix was inspired to write this book about the ethereal 5th Element (Spirit) since she loves paradox, liminality, quintessence and dark matter. She researched and did deep dives into all the other Elements individually (Air, Fire Water, Earth) for a year to learn the fundamentals. It took time but Phoenix tells us that the most important magic takes time. ‘Spirit Magic” is part of the Elements series by Llewellyn Worldwide and follows the same format of the other4 books in this series. They all give us information on history, folklore/myth as well as ways to connect and tap into the energy of Spirit through entry points of ritual, divination, crystals, herbs, animals and also with hands on magical spells, recipes, meditations, practices and rituals to deepen your understanding of Spirit. The entire Elements series an amazing deep dive into foundational Witchcraft.

We chat about how Spirit is intertwined with all the other Elements by he relationship with Spirit and Animism. Recognizing that everything human animal plant trees rocks etc. has its own distinct animating life force and energy and that is its spirit. There are so many layers tp spirit and so many ways to connect with it like an onion we can continue to peel back the layers. Spirit is an entry way back into the other four elements.

Our spirit can connect to other spirits and relate to it and understand it and talk to it without words. We chat about our souls and the spiritual the work of our spirits whether it be witchcraft, buddhism, christianity judaism art creativity whatever your path is… its the work of your own spirit which is leading you into more

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Get ready to dive into Yule magic with Sara Haydon! Sara is an author and advocate for slow, intentional living. Her debut book, Winter Magic: A Witch’s Yule (Atlantic Books, 2024), explores the intersection of nature, seasonal living and personal spirituality. With a background in Psychology and years of experience in mental health and offender rehabilitation, she now writes and supports others on their journeys of inner transformation. From her cabin in the Finnish woods or while wandering the English countryside with her family, Sara shares moments of everyday magic on her much-beloved Instagram platform, @HawthornHollows

Sara thought about how magic shows up in her everyday life and combined with her Finnish heritage shares it in her book to make her Yule magic accessible to everyone. We delve into Sara’s book: Winter Magic: A Witch’s Yule. She felt inspired to create and foster a celebration for the Winter Solstice. She wanted to create a book that was gentle, grounding and enchanting for readers to navigate this season and sample different Witchcraft aspects while going through the journey of Yule. Since Sara grew up in Finland, she wrote her book from a unique Nordic perspective where the magic and mysticism of Yule mixes with nostalgia, coziness, folklore and a deep relationship with nature.

Yet there is the paradox between the darkness of December, the returning of the light at Winter Solstice as well as reconnecting with spirit(s) and old ways. Yule is very rich in mythology folklore and stories especially with elves, gnomes or “Tonttu” which act as guardian spirits of household and farm and are a huge art of the Nordic folklore. Nordic deities such as Freya and Odin are part of the interplay with darkness of winter. Sara includes rituals, spells, everyday magic with her book. Honoring the deities, archetypes and their symbology honors aspects of ourselves. These traditions are rooted in gratitude, respect, balance and the reciprocity of give and take from spirits. Sara believes this is the kind of quiet, gentle pagan magic doesn't scream Witchcraft. Sara mentions that Yule/Winter Solstice doesn’t need to be ritualistic; it can be comfortable and what feels aligned for you. Honoring nature and weaving your generosity into candles, food, good wishes.

Yule magic is about folding in those moments of intention into the life you are already living in. And it can be as simple as lighting a candle with a quick intention before you start the day or drinking something warm to ground yourself. For creating some Yule magic, you can bring in certain scents and flavors such as pine, citrus or cinnamon which shifts the energy. It’s those tiny pauses and small pockets of seasonal reminders that create magic. The Nordic traditions of Yule/Winter Solstice with the sense of coziness are so beautiful, simple and adaptable for those of us who are city Pagans/Wiccans living in small spaces or places that do not have snow or forests.

Yuletide magic is not tied to any certain landscape, country, culture or aesthetic. The Yule season is a threshold time as we shift from one cycle that is ending as we live through the darkest time of the year and now move towards lighter days which is very magical ritual in itself. Its nature’s enchanted gift to us and brings us hope. Tune in and be enlightened!

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