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Courtney Weber, Sacred Tears, Rachel True, Mat Auryn, The Circle Is Podcast, Podcast, Interview

Get ready for an emotional and laughter-filled rollercoaster ride on this episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST! Rachel True and Mat Auryn sit down with the fabulous Courtney Weber to chat about her latest book, Sacred Tears. They dive into the complex world of grief, discussing a wide range of experiences—from the loss of a loved one to the heartache of breakups and the pain of losing a friend. They explore the many ways people handle grief, offering practical advice on how to support others through their darkest times and how to navigate those awkward “What do I do or say?” moments without sticking your foot in your mouth. Rachel and Mat open up about their childhood experiences in the foster care system, revealing how those challenging times shaped their identities and influenced their perspectives on life. Amidst the heavy topics, the conversation takes a fun side tangent as they reminisce about the Smashing Pumpkins, adding a nostalgic touch to the episode. The discussion goes deeper as the trio delves into the concept of collective grief, examining how societal issues and global events impact our personal experiences of loss. They touch on the complexities of privilege and the often unspoken burden of ancestral guilt, approaching these heavy subjects with a mix of insight and candor. This episode is filled with raw honesty, personal stories, and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the spiral of grief and healing. Whether you’re dealing with your own loss or supporting someone else, this conversation offers valuable insights and heartfelt support.

Courtney’s Website:  www.courtneyaweber.com

Courtney Weber and Mat Auryn Grief Magick
Mat Auryn classic for modern Witch's canon, Tools and techniques for Tarot, Spiritual path in Tarot practice, Breaking down confusing Tarot concepts, Practices for Tarot readers, Deepening Tarot work, Tarot reader as Oracle, Timeless Tarot practices, Gift to the Magickal world by Mat Auryn.

“Mat Auryn has delivered yet another classic for the modern Witch’s canon. This clean, clear, and detailed book provides not just tools and techniques for the Tarot practitioner, but its own spiritual path. Above all, Mat offers a kind tone as he breaks down potentially confusing concepts into lovely practices. He gently nudges even the seasoned reader to go deeper into their work, and brightly embracing the timeless idea of the Tarot Card reader as Oracle. This is absolutely a book for the ages, and a gift Mat has given the Magickal world.”

Courtney Weber, author of Tarot For One: The Art Of Reading For Yourself

Back to Endorsements

At the tail end of the Pacific Northwest heatwave, we gathered with our TWL Squad for a virtual gathering full of shenanigans. On the agenda includes the first annual Kanani Awards for “best and worst things that are out there.”  We also play a game: “Is it a Tori Amos Lyric or Something Courtney Said To/About An Ex?”, which includes a special surprise appearance by Mat Auryn! We talk about leading public festivals and building a Pagan community that includes children. Plus, we announce our line-up for So Mote That Con ’22!

Go listen here:

https://thatwitchlife.com/2022/08/08/episode-149-shenanigans-magick-with-mat-auryn/

 

 

Review: Tarot For One

As a professional tarot reader I’m constantly reading books on the tarot and trying to expand and master my craft. That being said, I absolutely hate reading tarot for myself. I find it hard to get out of my own way and end up seeing what I want to see and ignoring what I don’t want to believe, instead of what I need to see. This is a common occurrence with tarot readers, we tend to be able to read other people easier than ourselves because we’re more invested in our own paths so there’s a natural bias. Courtney Weber’s Tarot For One: The Art of Reading for Yourself really helped me get past that. As an occult book worm one of the things that I appreciated about this book was how cleanly the layout of the book was organized, which is not always the case with books on the tarot. The book is illustrated with very clear line drawings of the Rider-Waite-Smith cards which makes it easy to observe what she’s discussing when talking about certain imagery within the cards.

Throughout the book she provides a more intuitive method to explore the cards that is seldom seen in books on the tarot adding more emphasis on your personal connection to the cards than their traditional meanings. One the subject of reading tarot for yourself there are very few books and fewer that are actually good. Tarot For One definitely stands out in this area. Courtney’s writing style is clear and easy to follow, providing a great intro for those completely new to the tarot while bringing enough to the table for the seasoned reader to bring their readings to the next level whether they’re reading for themselves or using the concepts and techniques to read for others. Full of anecdotes and examples, she clearly illustrates and translates her theory into practice for the reader. One of my favorite parts of the book was her touching upon one of the hardest aspects of a tarot reading, which is how to discern whether the cards are talking about you or someone else if that psychic insight isn’t popping out right away. While I will continue to get readings from others as I find other’s insight to be extremely valuable, I definitely feel that reading for myself has strengthened after reading this book.