Back on the Broomstick

Back on the Broomstick Join witches Laylla & Chelle for a mystical podcast exploring today's witchcraft, magic, & Tarot
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A nature mandala is a meditation woven from leaves, petals, and stones. They can be a spell, a prayer, a connection, a w...
06/01/2026

A nature mandala is a meditation woven from leaves, petals, and stones. They can be a spell, a prayer, a connection, a way to say thank you, and so much more

As we celebrate the season of the sun, creating a mandala from nature’s treasures becomes a way of honoring abundance, warmth, growth, and the radiant energy of life. Each circle reminds us that the seasons move in sacred cycles. The sun rises, blazes, and eventually softens again. Each pattern that pleases the eye is a window to sacred geometry and a reminder that order and chaos coexist in the circle. We gather what the earth offers in this moment and arrange it with intention, gratitude, and wonder.

Sit in the grass. Gather fallen blooms, stones that call to you, sticks, acorns, interesting greenery, whatever catches your eye or your attention. Let your hands become part artist, part dreamer, part sun priestess. Build something temporary and beautiful simply to connect to this place and this moment (Laylla says it’s like baking an elaborate cake that then gets eaten. The destruction of it is a vital part of the art)

On our recent episode about Blue Moon Magick, we pulled a tarot and an oracle card for the upcoming blue moon on the 31s...
05/15/2026

On our recent episode about Blue Moon Magick, we pulled a tarot and an oracle card for the upcoming blue moon on the 31st (which is also Chelles birthday!). The visual similarities struck us pretty quickly! The Four Selves Oracle by Savory and Paris. Crystal Keys Tarot by Rosenberg and Drews. Love these two decks!

What do you see in these cards?

Ever have an unexpected visitor pop in while you're doing a spell? 🕷👀 She stayed for the whole thing; and despite my fea...
05/07/2026

Ever have an unexpected visitor pop in while you're doing a spell? 🕷👀 She stayed for the whole thing; and despite my fear that she was headed for self preservation in hot wax, she left after the spell was done and before the candles were put out ✨

Tell us your unexpected spell stories!

Light In Dark Corners Spell on the website https://www.backonthebroomstick.com/post/light-in-dark-corners-spell

Happy belated Beltane, witches!We hope your Sabbat was filled with flowers, firelight, and a little wild spring magick. ...
05/06/2026

Happy belated Beltane, witches!

We hope your Sabbat was filled with flowers, firelight, and a little wild spring magick. This Beltane was a special one for us. Along with attending a beautiful handfasting on May 1st (which was Laylla and her partner's 26th anniversary!) We also had the great honor and delight of attending the very first Beltane celebration of Crystal City Circle, and it was an absolutely enchanting day of magick!

The Earth, Tree, and Fool mysteries were celebrated; and representations of the energies were chosen in the form of our first May King, Queen, and Bard. There was a joyous maypole dance with ribbons flying, a winding labyrinth walk in chalk on the reception room floor, a community feast overflowing with good food and warm company, and a wolfhound named Freya who was nearly as big as Laylla herself!

The Beltane ritual ended up moving indoors thanks to the weather, but the magick never skipped a beat. The smiles, laughter, and the feeling of connection and community went on into the night as we cast circle by torch and candle light.

May your dance between the spokes be as magickal and full of joy as our Beltane weekend!

Late Spring days full of sunshine and green grass are bathed in bright and potent magick. Chelle and Laylla spent one of...
04/28/2026

Late Spring days full of sunshine and green grass are bathed in bright and potent magick. Chelle and Laylla spent one of those days gathering dandelions. Then they turned those bright, persistant little flowers into jars of dandelion honey! Sweet and solar and just a little wild, this golden syrup is perfect for early summer spellwork around abundance, resilience, and wish-making. There’s something powerful about taking what grows freely at your feet and turning it into magick you can taste. If you want to make your own jars of sunlight magick, the recipe is up on our website!

https://www.backonthebroomstick.com/post/late-spring-magick-in-a-bottle

Get in the yard, witches! We’re doing magick!Each day of spring has its own unique energy. Snow and frost one day, sunny...
04/15/2026

Get in the yard, witches! We’re doing magick!

Each day of spring has its own unique energy. Snow and frost one day, sunny and 70 another, and then a wind and lightning storm to round out your already muddy afternoon. By grounding ourselves in the present, in our own backyard; we can find the magick in the chaotic and unpredictable. Even when it’s overwhelming, we can find clarity and strength by reconnecting to nature and the rhythms of the seasons just by stepping outside our door. It is within these simple, “in the moment” moments that we restore balance, reconnect with purpose, and find center.

Your magickal moment for today is to go outside and look for a sign of the strengthening season in your area. Is there birdsong? New insects or flowers? Who do you hear? What do you see or smell? How does the spring air feel on your skin in your area? As your senses ground you in the moment; whisper your gratitude and a wish to the wind. The blooming season of spring will strengthen and grow your intention as the season and the sunlight grow.

Appearance of Laylla's broom Hagatha by the Hags at Three Moon Brooms

Spring is well and truly here! We're still in decluttering mode and what better way to clear out a messy herbal apotheca...
04/13/2026

Spring is well and truly here! We're still in decluttering mode and what better way to clear out a messy herbal apothecary than with a nice batch of personal incense for a birthday witch! Magick doesn't have to be elaborate; sometimes keeping it simple is the fastest way to the witchy heart of a daily task.

This incense is crafted to temper the fires of an Aries witch. The chosen herbs direct the bold, fast energy into something calmer, clearer, and more directed. Fire with an artistic and purposeful edge.

Spring Birthday Incense - directing the passions of Aries

Chamomile - calm, to steady the fire so it doesn’t burn you out.
Rose petals - passion, because what’s the point if your heart isn’t in it?
Bay leaves - manifestation, calling things in with power and intention
Lavender - peace, softening the edges
Mullein - courage, the quiet and steady kind that can move you through the flames safely
Rosemary - clarity to see through the smoke
Cannabis - creativity, opening the door just a little wider to possibility

If you’ve got herbs sitting around, a cluttered shelf, or even just the urge to make something with your hands, spring is the time. Let it be messy, let it be intuitive, let it be witchy!

On episode 159: Preparing for Beltane - Igniting the Fire Within. The witches shared yet another Tarot spread for this t...
04/10/2026

On episode 159: Preparing for Beltane - Igniting the Fire Within. The witches shared yet another Tarot spread for this time between the spokes leading to Beltane, The Balefire Spread
Check out the full description, including the complete list and correspondences for the 9 Sacred Woods of the NE USA (according to BotB), on our website https://www.backonthebroomstick.com/blog

This spread is meant to be read in layers. Start in sections, then step back and take it in as a whole

Cards 1–4: The Kindling
This is the base of your fire.
This is your starting point. This is what fuels the first flame.

Cards 5–8: The Igniters
This is where the fire catches.
This is the heat that shapes what comes next.

Card 9: The Outcome
This is the natural result of everything in motion. The trajectory you are on based on actions, rather than Fate.

Card 10: The Significator
This is you in the center of it all

Once you’ve read each section, step back and look at the spread as a single image. Notice repeating symbols, elements, colors, and how the energy moves across the cards.
Read it as one living system, the whole vision, all symbols and interpretations woven together to tell a complete story

Tree Associations with each position
Each position is rooted in a specific tree energy. If you work with plant allies, you can layer these in for deeper insight or ritual work. Check our website for the magickal associations for each tree

1 Black Oak
2 Red Cedar
3 Willow
4 Sugar Maple
5 Cherry
6 White Pine
7 Spruce
8 Paper Birch
9 Apple

Why yes, we do have crystals, incense, candles and pull Tarot cards when we re-pot our plants. Always keepin it witchy! ...
04/08/2026

Why yes, we do have crystals, incense, candles and pull Tarot cards when we re-pot our plants. Always keepin it witchy! (Laylla has started saying witchmaxxing ironically and now has regrets 😂)

What are your favorite ways to bring Spring energy into your space?

Something magickal is blooming in our etsy shop!We’re launching our first official BotB Artist Collaboration, featuring ...
03/30/2026

Something magickal is blooming in our etsy shop!

We’re launching our first official BotB Artist Collaboration, featuring original artwork by Vinnie V! This collection is rooted in the energy of the season, that in-between space on the Wheel of the Year from Ostara to Beltane where things are waking up, stretching out, and becoming something new. The movement, wildness, and awakening of the season is woven into the design.

This artwork is now available for a limited time in our Etsy shop, including totes, stickers, and more to come. It’s a way for us to support artists we love while bringing more intention and magick into the things you use every day.

Artist bio:
Vincent V., "Ancientmaw"- Freelance digital artist & animator, volunteer firefighter, snake & frog dad, and eccentric jewelry enthusiast

This is just the beginning of what we hope becomes a growing circle of witchy collaborations! Take a look, see what calls to you, and bring a little piece of that spring energy into your space!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BackOnTheBroomstick

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