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Coffee and Cauldrons

Robyn and Maria·Hosted by Robyn and Maria·217 episodes

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Why listen

Coffee and Cauldrons feels like sitting down with Robyn and Maria for a warm, funny, practical chat about modern witchcraft. Episodes mix hands-on magical topics like spellwork, tarot, divination, astrology, and seasonal practice with listener stories, guest witches, and recurring Coffee Talk hangouts. It is a good fit for listeners who want witchcraft to feel approachable, lived-in, and community-minded rather than distant or overly academic.

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Episodes

46 min
May 29, 2026Episode 7
Mystic Garden

In this week’s episode, Maria and Robyn dig into the magic of gardening, from weaving intention into your garden beds to working with wildflowers, “weeds,” and the overlooked plants growing right outside your door. They explore how everyday plants can become powerful allies in spiritual and magical practice.Upcoming Transits: May 31  – Full Moon in Sagittarius Jun 1 – Mercury enters Cancer Jun 5  – Juno Retrograde  Jun 8 – Last Quarter Moon Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: goldenhour.goods Maria’s choice: damn_good_ceramics Listener Choice: greywicklane Don't forget to join us on May 30th for Michael Cardenas’ (the Olde Ways) class on  Offerings 101As a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

20 min
May 23, 2026
S7: Coffee Talk: Full Bush Summer

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we hang out.Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

42 min
May 8, 2026Episode 6
Money Bowl Magic

This week, Maria and Robyn are diving into the magical little world of money bowls and how to actually use them without turning your altar into a random junk drawer full of cinnamon and loose change. They talk about what goes into a money bowl, how intention matters more than aesthetics, common mistakes people make, and simple ways to work them into your regular spiritual practice. Upcoming Transits we discuss are: May 9 – Last Quarter Moon May 13  – Jupiter sesquiquadrate True Node May 13  – Vesta enters Aries May 15  – Pluto semi–sextile True Node May 16  – New Moon in Taurus May 17 – Mercury enters Gemini May 18 – Mars enters Taurus May 18 – Venus enters Cancer May 20 – Sun enters Gemini Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: evillllllyn Maria’s choice: terraquiltingco on Instagram Listener Choice: yolkeyeceramics mayo vases Don't forget to join us on May 30th for Michael Cardenas’ (the Olde Ways) class on  Offerings 101As a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

36 min
Apr 24, 2026
S7: Coffee Talk: Live with Marshall Witch of Southern Light

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we hang out with Marshall Witch of Southern Light to discuss his new book The Diary of an American Witch.Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

46 min
Apr 10, 2026Episode 5
Beverage Magic

In this week’s episode, Maria and Robyn share their favorite tips and tricks for working with beverage magic, a simple but powerful practice that’s low effort and high reward.They cover the upcoming transits: April 10: Mars conjunct Saturn in Pisces April 10: Moon Conjunct Jupiter (Aries/Taurus) April 13: Sun in Aries April 19/20: Taurus Season Begins & Jupiter Conjunct Uranus: On April 19–20, the sun enters Taurus, followed by a massive, rare conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus on April 20. April 21: Sun Square Pluto April 23/24: New Moon in Scorpio And do a collective reading featuring the Two of Swords and the Ace of Cups.Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: taxisquirmy Maria’s choice: Grim & Ghostly Teaset Listener Choice: sunniecreative.com Don't forget to join us on April 26th for Kelden Mercury’s class on Folk Magic Spells and CharmsAs a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

17 min
Apr 3, 2026
S7: Coffee Talk: Starr Has Fallen

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we talk about old women falling down.Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

47 min
Mar 21, 2026Episode 4
Alternative Divination

In this week's episode, Maria and Robyn explore their favorite forms of non-typical divination and how they make it work for them!We continue a collective tarot reading with the Four of Wands and focus on the upcoming astrological transits for magical alignment: Mar 20 –  Sun enters Aries Mar 20 – Mercury Direct Mar 25 – First Quarter Moon Mar 28 –  Saturn sextile Pluto Mar 30 –  Venus enters Taurus Apr 1 – Full Moon in Libra Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: mudmonsterclayworks Maria’s choice: sano.atelier  Listener Choice: wanderingrabbitarts Don't forget to join us on March 30th for Maevius Lynn's class on the Holy Holidays of ThelemaAs a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

28 min
Mar 13, 2026
S7: Coffee Talk: Let Me See That Mound

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we talk about virtual vulvas and ghosts.Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

51 min
Feb 28, 2026Episode 3
Nursery Rhyme Magic with Kelden Mercury

This week, Maria and Robyn are joined by Kelden Mercury, author of several books, with his latest release being Mother Goose's Book of Spells. We discuss the importance and power of folklore, and how you may find it in unsurprising places. We continue a collective tarot reading with the Three of Wands and focus on the upcoming astrological transits for magical alignment: Mar 2 – 9:16am – Mars enters Pisces Mar 3 – 6:38am – Full Moon Total LUNAR Eclipse in Virgo Mar 6 – 5:45am – Venus enters Aries Mar 10 – 5:22pm – Vesta enters Pisces Mar 10 – 11:30pm – Jupiter Direct Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: mayhemfiberwerks Maria’s choice: Secret Garden Tarot Listener Choice: hiddenhouses Don't forget to join us on March 30th for Maevius Lynn's class on the Holy Holiday's of ThelemaAs a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

24 min
Feb 13, 2026
S7: Coffee Talk: The Jon Special

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we listen to listener-submitted voicemails. Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

59 min
Feb 6, 2026Episode 2
No Fear Spell Work

In this episode, Maria and Robyn discuss their opinions and tips on writing and performing your own spells. We discuss the upcoming transits: February 6th: Mercury Ingresses into the sign of Pisces  February 10th: Venus Ingresses into the sign of Pisces  February 13th: Saturn Ingresses into the sign of Aries  February 18th: The Sun Ingresses into the sign of Pisces  The collective reading covers Justice Reversed. Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: @mypapercrane tile set Maria’s choice: @two.mushrooms  Listener Choice: @mypoorpurse Don't forget to join us on February 22nd for Maria's Class on Deity 101. As a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

1 hr 15 min
Jan 30, 2026
S7: An Usual Hangout with the Quite Unusual Podcast

This Live Episode was recorded on January 2nd. Maria and Robyn were joined by the two co-hosts of the Quite Unusual Podcast, Noelle and Nicole!Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

47 min
Jan 23, 2026
S7: The Magic of Rest

Welcome to Season 7!In this episode, Maria and Robyn discuss the importance of rest and taking breaks, both personally and magically. We discuss the Jan 23: Mars ingresses into Aquarius and the Jan 26: Neptune ingresses into Aries, as well as utilizing the Waxing Moon in Taurus. Our collective reading this week features the Five of Wands.Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: bailongo_mx Maria’s choice: @l0ll3_  Listener Choice: NubesRosasArt (on etsy) Don't forget to join us on Janurary 31st for Robyn's class on Magical Oils. As a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

51 min
Dec 12, 2025Episode 20
Magical Hosting

This marks the end of Season Six! As a reminder, we will be taking our annual month break between now and the start of next season. However! We will be having a special live episode on January 2nd with the ladies from the Quite Unusual Podcast!In this episode, Maria and Robyn discuss their tips and suggestions for making your holiday hosting a little more magical. We do a collective reading featuring the Six of Pentacles Reversed and discuss the upcoming lunar phase, the New Moon in Sagittarius.Creatives we are loving right now are: Robyn’s choice: thedaintysquid gold tooth denture stained glass Maria’s choice: Modern Magic Press - The Solar Kingdom Tarot Listener Choice: hiddenhouses Don't forget to join us on December 13th for a pre-recorded class by Leah Middleton on making handcrafted charms!As a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

21 min
Dec 5, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Smell Ya Later Season 6

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we talk about season 7, our holiday plans, and ask you to tell us your plans!Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

1 hr 23 min
Nov 29, 2025Episode 19
Live Episode with Juwan Mass and Joshua Darien

This week, Maria and Robyn are joined by Juwan Mass and Joshua Darien! We discuss the upcoming Full Moon in Gemini, conduct a collective reading featuring the Three of Wands reversed, and explore their ongoing project, Haunted Hangouts. A unique travel opportunity focused on haunted locations and community inclusivity!Creatives we are loving this week are:  Robyn’s choice: Magdalena.lewiarz (sheep incense holder) Maria’s choice: Nikki Chadwick Art on tiktok - Whimsigoth moon ornaments & fridge magnets Joshua: The Coffee Shop Juwan: Momsangels and Peace Love and Paranormal Merch Drop Don't forget to join us on November 29th for Gaby Herstik's class on Sex Magic. And November 21st for our Live Episode hosted via our YouTube with Juwan Mass and Joshua Dairen.As a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

22 min
Nov 21, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Picnic Ghost

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we listen to your listener-submitted ghost stories!Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

45 min
Nov 7, 2025Episode 18
Above and Below

Concluding our series on elements and the circle, we finish with Above and Below. Maria and Robyn discuss the upcoming New Moon in Sagittarius, as well as do a collective reading.Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: madebymadisonanne Maria’s choice: Grim Tales Tarot Listener Choice: CovenCraftedGoods Don't forget to join us on November 29th for Gaby Herstik's class on Sex Magic. And November 21st for our Live Episode hosted via our YouTube with Juwan Mass and Joshua Dairen.As a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

18 min
Oct 24, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Spooky Spooky Spooky

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we chat with you about recent ghost experiences!Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

1 hr 19 min
Oct 19, 2025Episode 17
Live Episode: Girl Time

In this week's episode, Maria and Robyn are together! Live and in the flesh.We discuss the upcoming New Moon in Scorpio and do a collective reading!Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: gib.jpeg Maria’s choice: Secret Garden Renaissance Magic tarot Listener Choice: grim tales tarot by Fiona edgewood Don't forget to join us on October 25th at  1pm EST for S.A. Lawless’ class on Poison Plant Safety BasicsAs a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

35 min
Oct 10, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Woo Woo with Zee the Witch

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, due to Robyn's entire family being striken withe the plague, Maria is joined by Zee the Witch!Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

30 min
Sep 26, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: We Have Been Raptured

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we chat with you about whats going on in the world - dont worry we solved it. Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

27 min
Sep 12, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Boot Scoot Boogie

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we chat with you about whats going on with us! Donate to the security:https://ko-fi.com/mariathearcaneWant to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

45 min
Sep 5, 2025Episode 16
Spirit Elemental

In this episode, Maria and Robyn continue their elemental mini-series with Spirit. We discuss the upcoming Full Moon in Pisces and do a collective reading with the Two of Swords.Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: @witchbabysoaps PUMPKIN STUFF Maria’s choice: @teraphimceramics Listener Choice: @thewitchandthegoddess Don't forget to join us on September 28th at 8 pm EST for Laura Davilla’s class on Gallina Negra As a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

46 min
Aug 22, 2025Episode 15
Fire Elementals

Continuing the mini-series on elementals, this week, Maria and Robyn discuss Fire! We do a collective reading and discuss the upcoming New Moon in Virgo.Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: around_the_cauldron Maria’s choice: threadhandedjill Listener Choice: luzytierra_ water canteens Don't forget to join us on September 28th at 8 pm EST for Laura Davilla’s class on Gallina Negra  As a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

20 min
Aug 15, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: OutReach Raffle

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we chat with you about a raffle we are doing and listen to your voicemails. Enter the Raffle! Make sure to leave the caption "raffle" to be counted.https://ko-fi.com/mariathearcaneWant to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

41 min
Aug 10, 2025Episode 14
Air Elementals

In this episode, Maria and Robyn continue their series on the elements! We discuss the upcoming Full Moon in Aquarius and do a collective reading.Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: twisted.stitch.foco Maria’s choice: soulsofbeldam Listener Choice: David Abrams  Don't forget to join us on August 10th for Samantha Weisberg on Creative Writing Through Bibliomancy! As a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

22 min
Aug 1, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: I love a craft

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we chat with you about what's going on with us! Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

45 min
Jul 25, 2025Episode 13
Earth Elementals

In this episode, Maria and Robyn continue their elements mini-series, this week focusing on Earth. We discuss the current New Moon in Leo and its association with the current Mercury Retrograde. Our collective reading this week includes the Six of Wands.Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: wonderwitchbotique Maria’s choice: shewolfstudios Listener Choice: photographs_by_preston Don't forget to join us on July 25th for Julia Halina Hadas' class on Witchcraft Cocktails, or next month's Class by Samantha Weisberg on Creative Writing Through Bibliomancy! This will be held on August 10th.As a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

29 min
Jul 18, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Night Watcher

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we read your listener submitted ghost stories! Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

52 min
Jul 11, 2025Episode 12
Water Elementals

In this episode, Maria and Robyn begin an elemental mini-series starting with Water! We explore our personal uses, the correspondences, and the symbolism of water.As we have run into a lunar overlap, we discuss the uses of the Dark Moon, as well as cover the Six of Pentacles for the collective reading.Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: diablosknotstudio Maria’s choice: artofstephaniemarie dolls Listener Choice: mergwerks  Don't forget to join us on July 25th for Julia Halina Hadas' class on Witchcraft Cocktails, as a reminder that will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginningsAnd now that this is hidden at the bottom, a huge congratulations to Erin and Justin on their special shout-out!

26 min
Jul 4, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Yapping Business

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, Robyn is joined by Brice M. Williams of Hollyweird Paranormal, while Maria is off on holiday! Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

52 min
Jun 27, 2025Episode 11
Brews and Potions

In this week's episode, Maria and Robyn go over what potions really are (to us), and how we utilize them in our practice, as well as some basic safety tips. We explore the upcoming Full Moon in Capricorn and have a collective reading.Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: hannahlovesceramics wizard penguin Maria’s choice: threadhandedjill Listener Choice: tarot of the woodland wardens Remember to join us on July 25th at 8pm EST for Julia Halina Hadas’ class on Witchcraft cocktailsShoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

36 min
Jun 20, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Getting Grounded in Chicago

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we recap Windy City Para Fest! Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

21 min
Jun 7, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Libraries Rock and so do Ghosts

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week, we read listener-submitted ghost stories and chat about our local libraries! Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

1 hr 3 min
May 30, 2025Episode 9
Making a Tradition Your Own with Leah Middleton

This week, Maria is joined by Leah Middleton to discuss her upcoming book, Magic from the Hilltops and Hollers. They also explore taking a tradition that already exists and making it uniquely your own. Robyn returns to discuss the upcoming Full Moon in Sagittarius, and we do a collective reading with the Three of Pentacles. Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: thepicketywitch tiki mug Maria’s choice: riverbirchthreads Listener Choice: thelittlebookeater etsy Can't wait to see you at this June's Windy City Paranormal Festival! Use code COFFEE at checkout to get a discount!Remember to join us on May 31st at 12pm PST for Robyn's lecture on baneful magic! Let's learn how to hex your ex together!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

25 min
May 23, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Windy City Excitement

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week we chat and hang out! Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

50 min
May 16, 2025Episode 8
Agrippa Who? Personal Occult Philosophy

This week, we take on armchair philosophers and discuss our own philosophies about magic. The best part about being witches is that we can have our own opinions, and everyone is right for themselves.Our collective reading this week comes from the Skele-Tarot deck, and we drew the Magician reversed. The nearest lunar phase to us comes on May 27th, which is the New Moon in Gemini.Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: cabinetofcuriousclay Maria’s choice: Tarot in Other Words  Listener Choice: Laylaashtarshrine Can't wait to see you at this June's Windy City Paranormal Festival! Use code COFFEE at checkout to get a discount!Remember to join us on May 31st at 12pm PST for Robyn's lecture on baneful magic! Let's learn how to hex your ex together!Shoot us our submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

26 min
May 9, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Scratch Scratch

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week we listen to some listener stories! Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

49 min
May 2, 2025Episode 7
Entering the Liminal

In this week's episode Maria and Robyn discuss the power and utilization of the liminal. Our collective reading this week has us explore the King of Pentacles. We also discuss the upcoming Full Moon in Scorpio.Creatives we are loving this week are:-Robyn’s choice: moonstreetkits-Maria’s choice: Magickal Hours Tarot-Listener Choice: @_reiterate_Be sure to join us at this June's Windy City Paranormal Festival!Remember to join us on April 26th at 12pm PST for our guest lecture with Christine Grace, author of The Witch at the Forest’s Edge, for her class on HedgecrossingShoot us our submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

45 min
Apr 18, 2025Episode 6
Word Witchery 101

This week, Maria and Robyn dive into the power of words! We discuss word witchery, and the utility that they serve within magic.We explore the upcoming New Moon in Taurus and do a collective reading featuring the Four of Pentacles. Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: @moon_bright.kz Maria’s choice: Poetry as Spellcrafting by Tamiko Beyer, Destiny Hemphill, Lisbeth White Listener Choice: @sillysculptures Be sure to join us at this June's Windy City Paranormal Festival!Remember to join us on April 26th at 12pm PST for our guest lecture with Christine Grace, author of The Witch at the Forest’s Edge, for her class on HedgecrossingShoot us our submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

1 hr 3 min
Apr 4, 2025Episode 5
T.W.A.T. Talk with Franky Everleigh and Christina Rappel

This week, Maria and Robyn are joined by Franky Everleigh and Christina Rappel, the co-founders of the Windy City Paranormal Festival. They are also two parts (of four) of the T.W.A.T. ghost investigation team. We talk about ghost investigations, witchcraft, and the upcoming festival!We explore the upcoming Full Moon in Libra and do a collective reading featuring the Nine of Pentacles. Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: @deathanddecorum tooth fairies Maria’s choice: @cocorrina.co Renais Tarot Listener Choice: TamarasIncense on etsy Be sure to join us at this June's Windy City Paranormal Festival!Remember to join us on April 26th at 12pm PST for our guest lecture with Christine Grace, author of The Witch at the Forest’s Edge, for her class on HedgecrossingShoot us our submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

19 min
Mar 28, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Listener Stories

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week we chat read some listener stories! Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

51 min
Mar 21, 2025Episode 4
Choosing the Right Deity for You

In this episode, Maria and Robyn offer advice on working with deities for the first time. We offer some practical tips and general feedback for those who are curious about this but don't know where to start.We explore tips on how to work with the upcoming New Moon in Aries, on March 29th, which is also a partial solar eclipse.Our community tarot reading this week is the King of Pentacles Reversed. Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: @kneepatches shell cleaning Maria’s choice: @desktopfarms tiktok Listener Choice: @throwandgrow.ceramics Be sure to join us at next year's Windy City Paranormal Festival!Remember to join us on March 29th at 12pm PST for our guest lecture with Siri Vincent Plouff for their class on Queering the Runes.Shoot us our submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

24 min
Mar 14, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Support a Small Business!

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week we chat about some pagan current events! Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

48 min
Mar 7, 2025Episode 3
The Power of Dream Magic

In this week's episode, Maria and Robyn discuss the power of utilizing your dreams for divination, magic, and guidance. We discuss the upcoming Full Moon in Virgo and pull the Fool for this week's collective tarot reading.Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: @sebscrispyclub  Maria’s choice: @lesyacrow on tiktok Listener Choice: CR WARNER  Feminine Monochromic  Be sure to join us at next year's Windy City Paranormal Festival!Remember to join us on March 29th at 12pm PST for our guest lecture with Siri Vincent Plouff for their class on Queering the Runes.Shoot us our submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

32 min
Feb 28, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: Religious Terrorism?

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week we chat about some pagan current events! Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

1 hr 13 min
Feb 21, 2025Episode 2
The Art of Divination Creation with Matt and Hope Hughes

This week we are joined by Matt and Hope Hughes of Ethereal Visions Publishing, the minds and art behind decks you may already own such as Ethereal Visions, Luna Tarot, Dreamscape, Mother Mort's Carnival of Souls, and more. We sit down to discuss their upcoming oracle deck Kickstarter, Musica Universalis Zodiac Oracle, their inspiration for all their works, and the future of the divination creation industry. We discuss the upcoming New Moon in Pisces and do a collective tarot reading where we discuss the Magician. Creatives that we are loving this week are: Robyn’s choice: @fruitydaycrochet Maria’s choice: The Heroine Tarot Listener Choice: @enchantedoddities Be sure to join us at next year's Windy City Paranormal Festival!Remember to join us on February 22nd at 12pm PST for our guest lecture with Chelsea Selby of Witchy Baby Soaps, for her class on Bath Magic!Shoot us our submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

24 min
Feb 14, 2025
S6: Coffee Talk: The Ghost Tantrum

Welcome to Coffee Talk! These are fun in-between episodes where we read your user-submitted stories, hang out with friends, talk about witchy pop culture, or chat with you about what's going on in our personal practices!This week we listen to your listener-submitted ghost stories! Want to be featured? Head on over to coffeeandcauldrons.com, shoot us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (351) 207-0799‬Don't forget to join us on February 22nd for a lecture with Chelsea Shelby of Witch Baby Soaps, on Bath Magic.And thank you to all our Patreon Subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.https://patreon.com/magickalbeginnings

1 hr 6 min
Feb 7, 2025Episode 1
Resistance Magic

Welcome to our first main episode of Season Six! This week we discuss our feelings on resistance magic, have a bit of a tangent, and then give you some advice and tips for resistance magic.We explore the upcoming Full Moon in Leo and pull a collective reading featuring the Devil.Creatives we are loving this week are Robyn’s choice: Baphomet Tarot on Kickstarter Maria’s choice: @september.tales Listener Choice: ausgefuchst Be sure to join us at next year's Windy City Paranormal Festival!Remember to join us on February 22nd at 12pm PST for our guest lecture with Chelsea Selby of Witchy Baby Soaps, for her class on Bath Magic!Shoot us our submissions for Coffee Talks at [email protected] or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings