Right in time for Valentine's Day. ;) Listen to hear about how astrology can help us to connect with our sexual preferences & inner power. In this episode I have my very first guest joining us- Dani Wright from That Witch Podcast! Dani is a witchcraft mentor and astrology instructor, with her very own witchcraft school that you can access below. We talk about everything from birth charts, to compatibility, to shadow work around sex.  I've been working with Dani 1-on-1 for the last year, and have learned SO much from her. Below, you'll find Dani's social links as well as the resources she recommends for astrology beginners. xoxo, Mary Dani's social links:Website: https://www.thatwitchnextdoor.com/That Witch School: https://www.thatwitchnextdoor.com/enrollThat Witch Podcast: https://thatwitchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Instagram @thatwitch.nextdoor https://www.instagram.com/thatwitch.nextdoor/Dani's recommended sites & resources for astrology:https://www.thatwitchnextdoor.com/post/neighborhoodlibraryTimePassages/Astrograph:https://www.astrograph.com/Astro Seek:https://www.astro-seek.com/Astro.comhttps://www.astro.com/horoscopexoxo, MaryMy Website: xoxomarysue.comIntro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website)

In the spirit of Valentine's season- we're doing a love reading today! Love is all around us, whether it be in our relationships with others or with ourselves. Open yourself up today to receive the reminders you need to hear. ❤️ Because you deserve allll the love you can carry. :) I'm teaching a workshop on The Lovers card and how to give relationship readings on Monday, February 13th! It will take place within my mentor Dani Wright's witchcraft school. You can join as a full-time student to access the live workshop at the link below:Enroll to Access The Lover's Tarot: Reading for Relationshipsxoxo, Maryp.s. if you're interested in a personal reading from yours truly, check out my website below to send in an inquiry to get started :)My Website: xoxomarysue.comIntro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website)

Do you love sex workers? Me too. Let me give you my opinions on how you can best support the sex workers you love- and dispel some harmful beliefs along the way.This is an important episode, folks- and a topic that is very near and dear to my heart. Thank you for listening. I hope that you'll join me in the fight towards destigmatizing sex work, through learning how to be the best ally you can be. If you're interested in learning about how to support your local S.W.O.P. chapter, check out their website here: Sex Workers Outreach ProjectAnd as always, you can connect with me on any of my sites via my website, linked in the show notes below.xoxo, MaryMy Website: xoxomarysue.comIntro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website)

Let's get a little inspiration for Aquarius Season! As an Aqua Moon, I for one- am SO ready for this sun season- it's time to change things up and get ready to rocket into our aligned & desired future. I hope this can give you some validation & helpful advice for the next month. If you're a visual person like me, feel free to check out this reading over on my Youtube channel, Magick with Mary. youtube.com/@magickwithmaryIf you're looking for a personal reading, hit me up! I'm available for readings via my website.  Or- if you just want a little extra inspiration every other week, you can sign up for my newsletter to receive little love letters in your email from yours truly. ❤️Personal Tarot ReadingsLetters from Mary NewsletterThanks for joining me again today. Till next time :)xoxo, MaryMy Website: xoxomarysue.comIntro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website)

Pleasure isn't all about sex- but it certainly can be found there. You'd be surprised how much pleasure we can find in daily life. A huge part of being human is about taking in the wonders of the world around us, and finding pleasure within the small things. Listen to this episode to get my take into how we can connect sensually with the world around us, in order to create a more intentionally joyful life.If you're interested in exploring self pleasure & starting on your own sex magick journey, check out my website for a freebie on sensual connection with Self.xoxomarysue.com/swforthesoulxoxo, maryQuote on Pleasure by Adrienne Maree Brown (Yes Magazine):https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/power-in-pleasure-adrienne-maree-brownSources on the Benefits of the Orgasm: https://www.everydayhealth.com/sexual-health-pictures/orgasms-for-a-better-life-the-surprising-benefits-of-sexual-pleasure.aspxhttps://www.insider.com/orgasm-health-benefits-2018-11#orgasms-can-help-lower-the-risk-of-prostate-cancer-in-older-men-2https://www.glamour.com/story/6-super-surprising-health-benehttps://www.health.com/sex/benefits-of-orgasmhttps://www.verywellmind.com/psychological-benefits-of-an-orgasm-5235580https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/313894#How-rhythmic-stimulation-can-induce-a-sexual-trancehttps://cassiuslife.com/63100/masturbation-healthy-men/https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-masturbation-can-affect-immunity#mbg-A6rxWA9oBuhttps://www.naturalwellness.com/nwupdate/solo-love-has-heart-benefits/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1010639/My Website: xoxomarysue.comIntro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website)

Just a couple quick little announcements today. Next week, we'll be discussing the "Power of Pleasure," and I'm so excited! I'll be back to full episodes next Tuesday. Visit the link below if you're interested in booking a personal tarot reading with me, or sign up for my newsletter for little love notes every other Friday! xoxomarysue.com/tarotxoxomarysue.com/newsletterYou can listen to my latest tarot reading here, or via Youtube!Messages for 2023Until next time!xoxo, maryMy Website: xoxomarysue.comIntro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website)

For our first episode of the new year- I decided to do a little tarot reading! Settle in for an empowering message for 2023. I invite you to ground yourself, and open your heart to receiving whatever *you* need, in this moment. Take what resonates- leave what doesn't! :) Please feel free to reach out to me with your insight & reflections from this reading, I would love love love to hear your thoughts. And if you'd like more inspirational messages from me, sign up for my newsletter for bi-monthly love letters from yours truly. xoxomarysue.com/newsletterxoxo, maryp.s. Every tarot reading that I upload to the podcast will also be available via video over on YouTube! If you're a visual learner, I'd highly recommend watching over there so you can really soak up the symbols on each card. youtube.com/@magickwithmaryMy Website: xoxomarysue.comIntro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website)

For my last episode of this year, I decided to do a Q&A! I collected questions over on my instagram (@marysue_xoxo) and I answered favorites for you. Thanks so much for your submissions- I had fun doing this, and will definitely do more in the future. Take a listen to the first few minutes of today's episode for a few exciting announcements for 2023!  Visit my website to sign up for my email list! You'll get bi-monthly updates on me and my future spiritual offerings. I can't wait to tell you what I'm cooking up!!xoxomarysue.com/newsletterLooking forward to continuing on into 2023 with this podcast.Sending all the New Year blessings to each and every one of you!xoxo, MaryIntro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website) My Website: xoxomarysue.comIntro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website)

In this episode, I discuss how I bridge the gap between sex work and my "vanilla" life. I share about how I created & cultivated my online persona "Mary Sue," and what I do to stay grounded in myself while navigating my work/life balance.  We touch on how the story & lessons of Persephone, Goddess of Spring & Queen of the Underworld have helped me along the way.If you liked this episode, reach out to let me know! Visit my website xoxomarysue.com  to connect with me on any of my sites.xoxo, MaryMarcolena Lion (website)That Witch School (webiste)Intro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website) My Website: xoxomarysue.comIntro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website)

In today's episode- we discuss theories behind ancient Goddess-worshiping matriarchal societies, and how the Goddess has been resurging in modern witchcraft today. Centered around Nature- Goddess worshipers work to understand the intrinsic sacred nature of humans through the connection of life, death & rebirth.Stick around for more episodes on Goddess worship- in another episode I'll be sharing what I do within my craft to cultivate Goddess energy in my life. If you liked this episode, reach out to let me know! Visit my website xoxomarysue.com  to connect with me on any of my sites.xoxo, MaryIf you're interested in learning more about some of the ancient cultures we discussed, here are the sources I used for this episode.Sources Used:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3632824/#:https://womeninantiquity.wordpress.com/2018/11/27/lesbianism-and-queer-female-sexuality-in-ancient-greece/https://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/mesopotamia/https://theconversation.com/in-ancient-mesopotamia-sex-among-the-gods-shook-heaven-and-earth-87858https://www.history.com/news/first-earliest-human-civilizationshttps://www.amazon.com/Mysteries-Dark-Moon-Healing-Goddess/dp/0062503707Lion Sol Pack: Marcolena Lion (website)Temple (Tantra for Women): Jessica Fawn (website)Intro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website) My Website: xoxomarysue.comIntro/Outro Music by: PodzillaProductions (website)