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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As the weather begins to shift toward Mabon, the cooler mornings and changing light makes us think of being inside and c...
09/03/2026

As the weather begins to shift toward Mabon, the cooler mornings and changing light makes us think of being inside and cozy at home. This is also the season when we naturally start taking stock of what we’ve grown so far, what has taken root, and what we still hope to accomplish before the year winds down. It’s a time for finding that balance between appreciating where we are and continuing to reach for where we want to go.

With that in mind, we have a simple bit of autumn magic to help you get grounded, set your intentions, and prepare for the season ahead.

Autumn Foundation Stone Spell

Find a stone from near your home, family land, or a place you once lived. Choose one that feels solid and familiar. Size doesn’t matter. (No for real lol)

Bless it with water or oil, pass it through incense smoke, and warm it briefly near a candle flame. Name it your foundation stone, and ask it to keep you steady while you reach toward what comes next.

On a small piece of paper, write one thing you are thankful for, one thing you want to grow, and one thing you are ready to bury and let change.

Fold the paper toward you and place it beneath the stone. Keep the stone somewhere you will see it often, preferably somewhere no one will stub their toes on it!

At Samhain, burn the paper and let the old season carry away what has finished its work. Keep the stone on your altar or as part of a home protection working

08/29/2026

Have you listened to our episode with Patti Negri? Did you want to see the orbs??? We caught them on camera! Bugs? Dust? Overly energetic dolls? Ghosts?!?!? What do you think??

Remember a few years ago when Laylla lived in Rochester NY? We did a photo shoot.... Our Friday blast from the past, hel...
08/28/2026

Remember a few years ago when Laylla lived in Rochester NY? We did a photo shoot.... Our Friday blast from the past, hello from Lake Ontario!!

We stopped in to check out Corning’s new pagan shop, The Velvet Veil, and it is absolutely worth a visit!They’ve got boo...
08/28/2026

We stopped in to check out Corning’s new pagan shop, The Velvet Veil, and it is absolutely worth a visit!

They’ve got books, incense, herbs, candles, altar goodies, and all the other witchy supplies that somehow follow you home even when you swear you were “just looking”! They also feature art and magical creations from local artisans, which we love seeing in a community shop.

And there may be a little more magick coming soon because, just maybe, you’ll be able to book local Tarot readings with Laylla and Chelle right there at The Velvet Veil.

Of course, we couldn’t leave without reading Mr. Bones’ cards. Unfortunately, he spent most of the reading trying to get Death’s number. We told him to stop being so thirsty. He said he likes them tall, dark, and inevitable 😂☠

If you're in the Southern Tier NY area, check out The Velvet Veil and give a little love to Corning’s newest witchy business!

We’re heading back to CNY Pagan Pride Day!Back on the Broomstick will be at CNY PPD again this year, and we’ll be settin...
08/21/2026

We’re heading back to CNY Pagan Pride Day!

Back on the Broomstick will be at CNY PPD again this year, and we’ll be setting up alongside our witchy friends from Crystal City Circle for a full day of Pagan community, vendors, workshops, ritual, and general magical mischief.

Come find Laylla and Chelle at our table, say hi, talk witchcraft, tell us what witchy mischief you’ve been up to, and grab a FREE Back on the Broomstick sticker while supplies last!

And maaaaaybe keep an eye on the workshop schedule. We’re not saying Laylla and Chelle will be teaching again this year... but we’re not not saying it either....

CNY Pagan Pride Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9 AM–5 PM
Long Branch Park
371 Long Branch Road, Syracuse, NY 13209
FREE admission

Come celebrate Pagan Pride, meet some fabulous humans, and stop by the BotB and Crystal City Circle tables to say hello!

https://www.greenwoodpagans.org/cny-pagan-pride-day

Summer isn't quite over, but the shadows are growing longer. We are officially in thatsultry, slow, "between the spokes"...
08/18/2026

Summer isn't quite over, but the shadows are growing longer. We are officially in that
sultry, slow, "between the spokes" time on the Wheel of the Year, nestled right between
the grain harvest of Lammas and the coming Autumn balance of Mabon.

It’s the perfect pocket of time for front porch spell crafting, hitting local farmers' markets, and letting the dust settle before the next big shift.

Today, we’re breaking out the runes to see what wisdom this liminal season has to offer us. It's a powerful time to ground yourself, pull some runes, and look at what you've cultivated so far this year.

Grab your tea, maybe a smokable too, and join us as we travel between the spokes

The Witches Moon + Back on the Broomstick = A VERY WITCHY GIVEAWAY!We’ve teamed up with our friends at The Witches Moon ...
08/14/2026

The Witches Moon + Back on the Broomstick = A VERY WITCHY GIVEAWAY!

We’ve teamed up with our friends at The Witches Moon to give THREE lucky witches some seriously magickal mail!

One winner will receive the October Witches Moon Box
https://thewitchesmoon.com/collections/the-moon-box-subscription
One winner will receive the October Witches Roots Box
https://thewitchesmoon.com/collections/the-witches-roots-subscription
One winner will receive the October Witches Bounty Box
https://thewitchesmoon.com/collections/the-witches-bounty-subscription

To enter:

Follow Back on the Broomstick on Facebook and Instagram
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Follow The Witches Moon
https://www.instagram.com/the.witches.moon/
Comment on this giveaway post on BotB's Facebook or Instagram (one entry per person) and tell us which box you’d like to win!

Winners will be chosen September 16 and announced September 18

We are apparently not allowed to enter our own giveaway, which feels deeply unfair, so please win something fabulous on our behalf!

Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Check the official giveaway rules on our website for all the fine-printy bits, and may the witchy odds be ever in your favor!

*Items in the picture are not part of the giveaway, just some cool s**t from our altars and The Witches Moon

Summer isn’t over yet!! We’re in the between the spokes time of Lughnasadh to Mabon. That sultry slow time of festivals,...
08/12/2026

Summer isn’t over yet!! We’re in the between the spokes time of Lughnasadh to Mabon. That sultry slow time of festivals, farmers markets, and front porch spell crafting.
Chelle and Laylla spend most of their summer witching in the woods and they are usually listening to music of one kind or another. And at Brushwood’s Sirius Rising festival they continued their tradition of DJing radio shows. Check out Brushwood on a Broomstick 2026 on Spotify for their combined playlists!



https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vHYf8KtgoAJOO1SZbPl7U?si=-9fW5yaDQhaQXfNxn7KxqA&utm_source=copy-link&pi=FdD5cbdRReaHq

Episode 170 is all about the Tarot cards we struggle with; and during all our conversations leading up to the episode, o...
06/26/2026

Episode 170 is all about the Tarot cards we struggle with; and during all our conversations leading up to the episode, of course we had to create a spread to go along with it!

Meet the Tug of War Spread

This one is for those moments when you know you’re facing a challenge, but you need a little help seeing what is going on from both sides of the issue.

To lay it out, deal the first three cards upright from left to right in the shape of a triangle. Then deal the next three cards reversed, from left to right, directly above the first three.

The pair of cards on the left represents a struggle from the past that is still affecting you today. The pair in the middle shows the current challenge you are facing. The pair on the right reveals a struggle you may soon be facing, or round two of the current struggle if it isn't resolved..

Each pair shows the tension in the situation, both sides of the tug of war, and a possible path through it.

How we face our struggles, past, present, and future, shapes who we are. The more information you have about your options, the better prepared you will be to meet the challenges

So grab your deck, light a candle if you’re feeling fancy, and ask the cards “What am I struggling with, and how do I move through it with wisdom?”

06/26/2026

I recently sat down with Laylla and Chelle of the Back on the Broomstick podcast for a fun, wide-ranging conversation that covered a ton of ground: Heathenry, Pagan festivals, Unitarian Universalism, community building, group rituals, and my really big feelings about being a Pagan veteran right now. The episode is titled “Her Heathen Heart,” and is available on all your favorite streaming platforms. Grab a cup of something tasty and settle in!

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