River and Rowan take a no-fluff look at divination: its ancient roots, many cultural forms, and practical methods—from tarot and oracle decks to scrying, tea leaves, runes, pendulums, and reading animal and weather signs.

They share personal stories, simple tips (favor open questions, don’t force a tool, practice regularly), and pull two cards—Metal and Asclepius—underscoring divination as a personal path to insight and transformation.

“-mancy” at the end of a word like tasseomancy simply means “combining form meaning divination by a certain method, such as tasseo (tea leaves).

Divination is not a new practice, it’s been around for over 6,000 years. The earliest practices dating back to the fourth millennium in ancient Sumeria, Mesopotamia, and Egypt. For example, in 4000 B.C. Mesopotamian cultures were already using celestial events, weather to receive divine messages.

The practice of divination can be used for a multitude of things to include seeking guidance, understanding, and knowledge of the future across various civilizations

Oracle Decks

Liminal Spirits Oracle by Laura Tempest Zakroff

Dragon Path Oracle by Caroline Mitchell, illustrated by Tiras Verey https://www.carolinedragonlady.com/product-page/dragon-path-oracle-cards

Welcome to episode five of Spirals and Scales where River and Rowan celebrate Imbolc and a rare full moon while exploring grounding, grief, and self-care. They pull the Energy Oracle card Broken Hearts (grief and loss), discuss practical grounding techniques—breathwork, visualization, earthing, candles, drumming, gardening, and art—and recommend accessible witchcraft reads for beginners and seasoned practitioners. The hosts emphasize giving and receiving with the earth, combining simple rituals for centering, and finding hope and healing in community.

https://www.instagram.com/spirals_and_scales/

https://www.instagram.com/comfycozywitch/ (one of our favorite witches and authors)

https://www.instagram.com/theastrostudyroom/

https://www.instagram.com/seekingnumina/

https://www.instagram.com/the.redheadedwitch

https://www.instagram.com/arinhiscockmurphy

Episode four of Spirals and Scales dives into witch activism—how ritual and spellwork intersect with political action, the history behind activist witchcraft, and the emotional toll of current events on queer and marginalized communities.

Hosts River and Rowan offer practical guidance on protection magic, mental self-care, creative outlets, voting, and checking on your community—reminding listeners they are not alone. Blessed be.

In episode three of Spirals and Scales, River and Rowan tackle witchcraft in the workplace—from surprising Google definitions and double standards to personal stories about jewelry, desk decor, and team prayers.

They explore how to balance authenticity and professionalism, the realities of religious freedom and bias, and offer real-world reflections on safety, visibility, and staying true to yourself.

Two queer witches, River and Rowan, dive into episode two exploring what it means to be a witch on social media — from coining “quitchy” to calling out cringe terminology like “lifestyle” and “woo-woo.” They discuss coming out of the broom closet, safety, family reactions, workplace boundaries, and staying true to your path.

Join them for a candid conversation about authenticity, respect, and how to balance visibility with personal safety; follow them on Instagram or reach out by email for topic ideas and support.

In this debut episode of Spirals and Scales, hosts River and Rowan — two queer, coven sisters — introduce themselves and share how their spiritual identities have evolved. They talk about being eclectic witches, the role of nature in their practice, and how queer identity intersects with witchcraft.

The conversation moves into holiday territory: navigating Christmas, Yule, and the winter solstice, finding balance between traditions, and the importance of finding your tribe. They also share personal plans for Yule rituals, family gatherings, and simple seasonal crafts like a Yule log and natural decorations.

Tune in for an honest, warm, and relatable chat about spiritual growth, community, and celebrating what feeds your soul.

Welcome to Spirals and Scales, a no-fluff, all-vibe podcast where modern queer witches stir the cauldron — talking witchcraft, energy work, self-discovery, and real-life magic with a feral edge.

Tune in every other Wednesday for an hour of unfiltered conversations and ritual talk that’s equal parts practical and wild. Gather round — the cauldron's on.