Happy Fall and happy full moon in Aries, my loves! Here I am with episode 12 of the podcast – can you believe it?? This week, I talk about the Ten of Wands, which is a card that asks us to examine how and where we spend our energies; how burnout blocks us from knowing ourselves, what we stand for, and doing work that aligns with our values and purpose. I speak on this mostly in the context of being a writer who is still learning her process and often doesn’t feel like doing the most concrete part of writing – literally sitting down and typing the words onto the page – but I think this translates to any type of work you do, especially if it’s creative in nature.I also talk about this Martin Scorsese profile, which I am obsessed with this week and have already harassed some of you with screenshots, but I just think his message is SO IMPORTANT. Chase your goals, hone your craft, rip your art from your skull and your guts, but also touch grass! Look at the sea! Don’t feel guilty about allowing yourself to simply exist!Here are the images for the Ten of Wands. I love you! If you listen to this podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, maybe give me a 5 star rating if you want, idk just something to think about. Get full access to black magic✨🔮 at sarahblack.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, beauties! Here’s episode 11 of the podcast: all about The World, choices, realities, the ever progressing spiral of existence. I realized while I was editing this that I totally misremembered the Loco Wine bottle – they started as the spiralled line I describe in the episode, but they evolved into thick brush strokes. Just so unique and striking, and the wine was so dreamy. I hope one day I can return and tell Vittorio how much his philosophy that “the spiral is life” has resonated with me to this day.Here are the images for The World! Get full access to black magic✨🔮 at sarahblack.substack.com/subscribe

Summer’s ending and I’ve been feeling extra yearn-y and nostalgic these days. This week’s episode is about indulging our desire to revisit the past and reconnecting with our inner child to align with our true passions and goals. And also about whether or not you should text your ex back, because Venus and Mercury retrogrades are bringing people out of the woodwork.Here are the images for the Six of Cups cards. Good luck out there! Get full access to black magic✨🔮 at sarahblack.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, my friends! Summer is ending and I’m more devastated about it than usual. I’m pre-grieving an era of my life that hasn’t even ended yet. There will never be another summer of 2023! And this one was particularly great and, therefore, worthy of mourning. Change is inevitable though, and trying to fight the future will only double our pain. That’s the chaos and power of the Tower, baby!Anyway, here’s a poll:And here are images of the Tower cards for reference:P.S. Jessica Dore, who I mention in the episode, has a great Substack here and I can’t recommend her book, Tarot for Change, enough.P.P.S. Please do not come for my pronunciation of “melancholy”, it is a joke!! Get full access to black magic✨🔮 at sarahblack.substack.com/subscribe

There are few tarot cards that we want to see less in a reading than the Devil. It’s a sinister looking card that challenges us to view our own flaws and frailties with an honest eye, no matter how uncomfortable or painful that might be. It dares us to be curious about our inner demons and what fuels them, what inspires our baser instincts and behaviours, so that we might finally slip loose from their chains or at least recognize the ways in which we are bound.I talk a lot about vices and trauma in this episode with the privilege of someone who, so far, has never really had anything uniquely terrible happen to them (like, yes people I love have died, but that’s something all of you have or will experience too). I acknowledge that my personal experience with abusing substances is positioned here as a choice and I know that is not the case for everyone. Addiction is very much a disease that often can’t be overcome through sheer force of will alone. Forgive any ignorance I spout, I am but a humble idiot who is forever learning.I’ll be sending out the first inspiration playlist for paid readers this week as well, so if you’re interested in receiving that (as well as weekly Sunday Reflection cards), please upgrade to a monthly or annual subscription to Black Magic!Here are the tarot images for The Devil. And if you’re unfamiliar with the subtitle for this post, I beg you to watch Batman (1989). Get full access to black magic✨🔮 at sarahblack.substack.com/subscribe

Hello my friends! Since I talked a little bit about my sisters last week and how much they mean to me, I thought it would be fun to record an episode with them while I was home in Kelowna, and I was right! Between all the laughing and teasing, we talk about motherhood and what that can mean when you’re child-free, how we nurture and trust ourselves and the people around us, and iconic mothers in our lives.If you have thoughts on who is mother, head over to my post on Substack and leave a comment! Images for the Wild Unknown and Waite-Smith cards are below. Get full access to black magic✨🔮 at sarahblack.substack.com/subscribe

It is my sister Caitlin’s birthday, and it feels appropriate to publish a new episode today. Caitlin is endlessly supportive of my writing and every idea I’ve ever had to pursue my creative instincts. Not only that, the Wild Unknown deck that I feel such close connection with and use for all of my readings was a gift from her. I feel confident in saying this newsletter and podcast exist in large part thanks to Caitlin and the encouragement she has given me.My sister Hayley’s birthday was yesterday. Hayley gives me the type of astute advice that I am often too stubborn to want to hear at first, but I inevitably come around to understanding that she is (almost) always right. She tells me exactly how she sees things because she knows I need to hear it.I can count on one hand the number of people that make me laugh so hard, I truly think I might asphyxiate and pass away. Caitlin and Hayley are two of them. I like to think I am witty and clever, but they are the two rocks on which the knife of my humour is sharpened. Our blades may cut each other a little too deep at times, but the sting fades fast and we always carry on. If you have your own sisters, I think you know what I mean.This Black Magic instalment is about the Six of Pentacles, which asks us to remember the abundance of goodness and light we have in our lives. It asks us to share that bounty with our community in trying times or to lean on our people when we need a little extra support. I feel really blessed to have two bright lights like my sisters to lead me back from wallowing in darkness.As always, I’ve attached images of the cards from each deck below for reference.I talk about this at the end of the episode, but you can now subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and, if you enjoy Black Magic and want to support me in this little endeavour, you can now upgrade to a paid subscription on Substack! Get full access to black magic✨🔮 at sarahblack.substack.com/subscribe

My friends, I have returned with a special episode from the road, where I welcome my first ever guest: Brandon Fletcher, an incredibly talented director, photographer, philosopher, and dear friend. You can find him on IG as @bwfletcher, and check out his creative work via @fakedpotatoes and his website. Fun fact: Brandon took the photos that I use for my Substack profile pic and the podcast icon!The Hierophant has been a tricky card for me to process, not being naturally inclined toward routine or structure. I often think I prefer to float along wherever the tides take me, but I’m learning lately that building some ritual into my day can help me feel less adrift. It brings me a certain clarity and sense of direction now that I’m unemployed and unmoored from the construct of a traditional work day. I feel like I’m in an era of rebuilding my own foundation and sense of purpose, examining the beliefs that do not serve me and no longer allowing them to guide my decisions or govern my time. Life is too fleeting and absurd to remain mediocre and unfulfilled.As always, I’ve attached visuals of each Tarot card below for reference. I really enjoyed recording this episode and I’m hoping to do more guest spots in the future, so please leave a comment and let me know if you liked listening! Get full access to black magic✨🔮 at sarahblack.substack.com/subscribe

I’m so thankful to have been laid off at the start of spring. I’m out of a job but at least I can go on my little Kendall Roy Walks in sneakers, a light jacket, and lots of SPF now.This last week has been a lot of hyper-fixating on Succession (no, like, MORE than usual), 5 pm naps, and vacillating between many different emotions; primarily feeling like this is the universe giving me a chance to grow and find something that aligns with what lights me up, and then also feeling like maybe I’m delusional and I should just apply for any and every job that I can.The Daughter of Cups is all about feeling our feelings and following our dreams and creative intuitions. I’m going to take some time and let myself do exactly that to see where it takes me. I’ve attached images of the Wild Unknown and Waite Smith cards below, as well as Lana’s “Kintsugi” because I mention it in the episode and I’ve been listening to Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd a lot since it released. Get full access to black magic✨🔮 at sarahblack.substack.com/subscribe

Hello again, friends! Life is entirely absurd: I recorded and edited this episode last night with the intent to publish sometime today, opened Slack this morning to find a surprise last-minute company meeting invite and, long story short, your girl here is victim to yet another series of corporate tech layoffs. Lol! Lmao!I just re-listened to my recording to see if sudden developments might make me reconsider my words but, if anything, I stand even more firmly behind my thoughts on the Hanged Man and the wisdom in letting things outside of your control play out. I’m cycling through a lot of shock, and some anger and sadness, sure; but mostly I am choosing to listen to my own extremely prescient advice and approaching this new suspended position I find myself in with curiosity and patience. The unexpected space this opens up in my life means there’s room for something new and I’m excited to see what it will be. Get full access to black magic✨🔮 at sarahblack.substack.com/subscribe