The longest night of the year is upon us, and the witches of Back on the Broomstick are here to guide you through the magic of Yule and Winter Solstice traditions! In this festive and witchy episode, Laylla and Chelle celebrate the season of light returning by sharing their favorite Solstice practices, cozy rituals, and ways to infuse your home and winter celebrations with magic.

Learn about the ancient Nordic practice of Sunwait, where witches honor the sun’s slow return leading up to Yule. Get inspired by Laylla's beautiful Solstice Candle Ritual, a simple yet powerful way to embrace the light even on the darkest night.
Stir up some seasonal enchantment with simmer pots to fill your home with warmth, abundance, and protection. And head off into the shadowy world of Christmas Cryptids, like the Icelandic Yule Cat and Krampus, to uncover the darker, mischievous side of holiday lore.

Whether you're lighting candles, honoring the cycles of the sun, or simply looking for ways to add a little witchy sparkle to your winter, this episode has everything you need to make your Solstice season magical, meaningful, and just the right amount of spooky.

Join us as we embrace the coziness of Yule, connect with ancient traditions, and celebrate the return of the light. Merry Solstice and Blessed Yule!

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This week, the witches of Back on the Broomstick welcome a true Tarot powerhouse: Brigit Esselmont, the founder of the website Biddy Tarot and author of best-sellers like Everyday Tarot and The Ultimate Guide to Tarot Card Meanings and her newest book Intuitive Manifesting: Align with Your Inner Wisdom and Attract Your Dream Life. With over 25 years of experience and millions of readers worldwide, Brigit has redefined what it means to work with Tarot as a modern, intuitive tool for empowerment and transformation.

In this episode, the witches and Brigit dive deep into the transformative potential of Tarot, discussing how to trust your intuition, put Tarot readings into meaningful action, and embrace the wisdom of the cards (including reversals!). Brigit shares her unique perspective on reversals, explaining how upright cards reflect what we present outwardly, while reversed cards reveal private, internal processes and personal growth.

More than just a predictive tool, Brigit teaches how Tarot can be a guide to manifesting the life you desire, connecting with your higher self, and creating revolutionary change both personally and collectively.

Whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting out, this episode is filled with practical insights, empowering advice, and inspiration to use Tarot as a sacred ally in your everyday life.

Tune in and discover how Tarot can help you trust yourself, align with your purpose, and live your fullest potential. Don’t miss it!

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In this special Back on the Broomstick Solarium episode, the witches welcome Sam 'Bo' Thompson, the chief tea slinger from The Grove Teas he owns with his beloved, and author of Metal Never Lies: An Introduction to Metal Magic, for a warm and magical conversation that will have you enchanted from start to finish. As the tea is poured (with all the intention of a carefully crafted tea magick spell!) and the cauldron of stories bubbles, Sam takes us on a journey into the ancient and mystical art of blacksmithing. Together, the witches and Sam explore the magickal properties of metal, the transformative power of the forge, and how these elements weave into working with The Morrigan, goddess of sovereignty, transformation, and so much more than war.

From the alchemy of crafting metal to the spiritual energy imbued in every cup of tea, this episode is a celebration of creativity, resilience, and magick. Whether you're a metalworker, a tea-lover fascinated by the subtle magick of brewing and blending, or just someone seeking inspiration and warmth, this episode will feel like sitting by the fire with friends. So brew yourself a cup of something cozy and join us for this enchanting solarium chat—you won't want to miss it!

*This episode was lightly edited for time and clarity

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