Mat Auryn
Thorn Coyle interviews Mat Auryn, an author and teacher in the fields of occultism and witchcraft. They discuss creativity, imagination, and the interplay between the subconscious and conscious mind in writing and magical practice. Mat shares how his creative roots began in childhood and how his imagination and creativity have always been an important part of his life and spiritual practice. They also explore the role of discipline and deadlines in writing, as well as the importance of surrendering to the creative process. Mat Auryn discusses his struggles with meeting deadlines and the pressure of writing. He shares how writing for periodicals can feel like a job and drain the fun out of it. Thorn Coyle suggests finding enjoyment in writing and applying the concept of play to make it easier. They also discuss imposter syndrome and the fear of not being qualified. Mat talks about his experience with aphantasia and his belief that writing a bad draft is better than not writing at all. They also explore the connection between spiritual practices and creativity. Find out more at https://www.auryn.net and https://www.thorncoyle.com
After making it through the fire of the Aries Solar Eclipse, anyone else need a little healing? This week’s episode of “Love, Lust & Magick” is just that, as we are joined by prolific author, psychic, and Pisces Witch Mat Auryn. In this episode, Mat shares his magick origin story with Gabriela, spilling on how 90’s witchcraft media influenced him, how the first spell he cast really worked, and why he was so intentional about finally claiming the title of witch. Mat and Gabriela then discuss Mat’s legendary books and his newest- “Psychic Art of Tarot.” Mat dishes on what it means to read tarot as a psychic witch, the difference between psychic senses and intuition, and what makes this book different than the standard tarot text. The episode ends with playing “f*ck, marry, kill” with the tarot deck, and it’s probably not what you expect! If you’re looking to connect more deeply to your psychic abilities and magick this season, then we know you’ll enjoy this episode.
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We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of “THE CIRCLE IS podCAST,” hosted by renowned author Mat Auryn and acclaimed actress and tarot expert Rachel True. This new podcast, hosted on the Modern Witch Network, is set to premiere this summer and promises to be a fun, conversational exploration of witchcraft, psychic development, and magick.
“THE CIRCLE IS podCAST” brings together the combined expertise of Mat Auryn and Rachel True. Mat Auryn, author of the best-selling book “Psychic Witch,” is known for his groundbreaking work in psychic development and witchcraft. Rachel True, celebrated for her roles in “The Craft” and “Half & Half,” and author of “True Heart Intuitive Tarot,” offers her deep knowledge in tarot reading and intuition.
Listeners can expect engaging and lively discussions on a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of magick and tarot to psychic ability and spiritual growth. The podcast will feature interviews with some of the most interesting minds in spirituality and occultism, including metaphysical authors, tarot experts, musicians, and actors. With their approachable and conversational style, Mat and Rachel make exploring the mystical arts both accessible and enjoyable.
Join Mat Auryn and Rachel True this summer for the premiere of “THE CIRCLE IS podCAST” on the Modern Witch Network.
About Mat Auryn:
Mat Auryn is a psychic witch, author, and occult teacher. His is the author of “Psychic Witch,” “Mastering Magick,” and “The Psychic Art of Tarot.”
About Rachel True:
Rachel True is an actress, tarot expert, and author. Known for her roles in “The Craft,” “Nowhere,” “Half-Baked,” and “Half & Half,” she has also made significant contributions to the world of tarot with her book and tarot deck “True Heart Intuitive Tarot.”
Mat Auryn is BACK on Weird Web Radio! And we have great news. Mat has a new book coming out in the fall of 2024! This one is all about becoming the best psychic tarot reader you can be! The book is The Psychic Art of Tarot: Opening Your Inner Eye for More Insightful Readings.
This whole conversation was a lot of fun. Two experienced tarot pros sharing what we love, what we do, and why we do it! Mat shares why it was time for this book, why he wrote it the way he did, and keeps revealing more of his own secret methods. Then we respectfully disagree on what counts as mediumship. Good times with a great friend!
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Here’s the recording from when I joined Madame Pamita on Onareo’s Instagram Live to discuss the exciting new edition of Magical Tarot.
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In Magical Tarot, Madame Pamita takes us on a joyful journey through the tarot. On the way, she explores the tarot suits, the court cards, and the distinctions between the Major and Minor Arcana. Each of the seventy-eight tarot cards is examined in great detail with strong emphasis on imagery, symbolism, and motifs. Journal prompts and affirmations are offered for each card. Madame Pamita’s Magical Tarot is suitable for beginners just encountering the tarot, especially as she examines the positive aspects of each card, including those that many frequently find unnerving, such as Death, The Hanged Man, and the Ten of Swords. This exploration helps readers to understand how tarot cards serve as magical tools to help us create the lives we desire. Seasoned adepts and longtime tarot lovers will also find much that is new and insightful. Madame Pamita demonstrates how to use the tarot as a spiritual and magical road map and how it may be used to attract positive people, open up opportunity, achieve success, and realize a life of fulfillment and pure happiness. This edition replaces the previously published edition titled Madame Pamita’s Magical Tarot and includes a new foreword by Mat Auryn.
Inside The Psychic Art of Tarot Bibliography: Unveiling the Foundation
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Bridging the Gap in Tarot Literature
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I had the pleasure to be part of the Llewellyn Virtual Author Forum on the topic of Why Psychic Skills are Important. Authors included:
Astrea Taylor, author of Intuitive Witchcraft, Air Magic, and co-author of Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods.
Danielle Dionne, author of Magickal Mediumship.
Cat Gina Cole, author of Psychic Skills for Magic & Witchcraft.
And myself, Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch and Mastering Magick.
You can watch the full video below:
Newsweek reached out to me to get my thoughts on Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus two. Here are some of the bits they quoted me on in their article:
Mat Auryn, best-selling author of Psychic WitchandMastering Magick, has studied under Laurie Cabot, who previously railed against the way witches were portrayed in 1987’s The Witches of Eastwick.
Auryn wrote to Newsweek that watching Hocus Pocus in October is a tradition for him, and he pressed play on the sequel as soon as it aired. He thinks that the second Hocus Pocus paints witches far more fairly than the first. It helps to explain that the Sanderson sisters in their youth saw witchcraft as an outlet for spiritual empowerment.
The author also lauded Najimy for her 1993 remarks.
“Watching the Kathy Najimy clip fills my heart with delight. As a child of the ’90s, I have loved her ever since I first saw her in Sister Act,” Auryn wrote. “Seeing her advocate her genuine concern for the real-world effects of practicing Witches and Pagans was very touching and spoke volumes about her heart.”
Real witches also praised Najimy’s show of historical knowledge in the decades-old clip. In it, she explains that some of the women suspected of witchcraft were actually midwives and healthcare workers. And the idea that witches eat children dates back to that time.
It’s a point that Auryn applauds Najimy for getting right. He wrote that the baby-eating trope originated from the fact that many accused witches in Europe “were midwives and assisted in handling miscarriages, as well as knowing herbal formulas for inducing abortions, which quickly made them a target of the church.”
Read the full article here: https://www.newsweek.com/real-witches-whether-hocus-pocus-offends-disappointing-best-1751733
Had an almost 3 hour long chat with Tiffany of Witchlab. Check it out here: