But First, Let’s Woo

Welcome back our cosmic wanderers. 🎙️✨🔮🌙✨
This week, we’re diving into something that sits right at the heart of the woo—channeling, connection, and the question that so many of us quietly carry:
“What if I’m not just imagining this?”
Today we’re joined by Kevin Hughes, also known as Kevin the Medium, who has been experiencing spirit communication since childhood—long before he had the words or framework to understand it. What he thought were dreams… were actually conversations.
Now, Kevin connects with spirit guides and loved ones, and teaches others how to do the same—grounded in the belief that this isn’t a rare gift… it’s something anyone can learn to access.
So whether you’re deeply intuitive, a little bit curious, or sitting there thinking ,“okay but how do I know it’s real?”… this conversation is for you. Settle in, get cozy… and let’s begin.
***********If something in this episode resonated with you, or sparked a question you’ve been quietly holding, we’d love to hear about it. You can connect with us on Instagram and Facebook @butfirstletswoo, or through our website at butfirstletswoo.com. And as always, whether you’re fully in the woo or just woo-adjacent and wondering “is this real?”… we’re so glad you’re here exploring it with us. Thanks for spending your time with us. ✨
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Reach out to Kevin the Medium...he's awesome!
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Kevinthemedium
Website:
www.KevinTheMedium.ca 
Thanks for being on the show, Kevin! 🤗

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This week, we’re diving into something that often sits quietly beside tarot — oracle cards.
If tarot is a structured system with shared symbolism, oracle decks are a little more… free-spirited. They can be themed around almost anything, created in countless styles, and often reflect the personal vision of their creator.
Which makes them both fascinating… and occasionally a little chaotic.
In this episode, we explore what oracle cards really are, how people actually use them, and how they can work alongside tarot. We’re also sharing a few of our favourite decks — and why they’ve stayed in our rotation.
So settle in, get cozy, and let’s wander into the slightly mysterious — and very creative — world of oracle cards.
✨ In This Episode, We Explore
🃏 What Are Oracle Cards, Really?
What defines an oracle deck 
Tarot vs oracle: what actually makes them different
Why many people start with oracle decks
How people actually use them:
Morning card pulls
Journaling prompts
Meditation + reflection
Creative inspiration
Emotional check-ins
🌙 Willow’s Deck Spotlight
The Witching Hour Oracle — Lorraine Anderson
What makes this deck unique
The aesthetic, tone, and emotional feel
It's connection to tarot
🌿 Tabitha’s Deck Spotlight
The Wild Way Oracle — Nicola Allen
What drew Tabitha to this deck
Themes, artwork, and overall feel
Who this deck would resonate with
🌀 Advice No One Asked For
We asked the cards:
What unexpected workshop theme should we explore next?
Using a tarot spread + oracle message, we explore:
The hidden theme we haven’t considered
Why it might resonate
How the workshop could unfold
The core takeaway
And ... we were surprised when they actually came up with some really good suggestions! 

Welcome back our cosmic wanderers. 🎙️✨🔮🌙✨
This week’s episode is a little different — and a little full-circle.
Last year, we attended a women’s weekend as participants. We showed up with open minds, cozy sweaters, and a healthy curiosity about what might unfold.
And this year… we went back as presenters.
Which sounds very confident and impressive now. It did not feel that way beforehand.
So today we’re taking you through the weekend. We’ll cover the before, the during, and the after — what we expected, what actually happened, and what we learned about doing things that feel big and a little bit scary.
So settle in, get cozy, and let’s rewind the weekend together — starting with the part that might actually be the hardest: the anticipation.
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If you’ve done something recently that felt big or a little outside your comfort zone, we’d love to hear about it. Come share your “did the scary thing anyway” moments with us over on Instagram or Facebook @butfirstletswoo — we always love hearing what you’re stepping into.
Until next time…
Do the brave thing gently, trust that you’re more ready than you think,and as always — keep it just a little bit woo.
 
 

Welcome back our cosmic wanderers. 🎙️✨🔮🌙✨
Today we’re joined by Brianne Carter, a Reiki Master and Reiki Teacher.
Brianne is an Usui and Violet Flame Reiki Master, a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant, and trained in Medical Qi Gong. Her work is deeply shaped by her own healing journey, and she now supports others in reconnecting with themselves, releasing stored trauma, and finding balance through energy healing.
In this grounded and thoughtful conversation, we explore what Reiki really is (beyond the buzzwords), how people find their way to energy work, and what it means to treat Reiki not just as a modality — but as a long-term life practice.
Whether you’re Reiki-curious, already on a healing path, or simply interested in intuition, balance, and holistic well-being, this episode offers a warm and honest look at what it means to work with energy in everyday life.
✨ In This Episode, We Explore
What Reiki actually is — in clear, everyday language
Brianne’s personal path into Reiki and energy healing
How her relationship with Reiki evolved from receiving → practicing → teaching
What Reiki teaches about listening to the body and intuition
Misconceptions about becoming a Reiki practitioner
Staying grounded and avoiding spiritual burnout as an energy worker
Reiki as a long-term life practice, not just a session
…this episode offers a thoughtful, honest look at Reiki and the many ways it can support healing and self-connection over time.
💬 Connect with Brianne Carter
If this episode resonated with you, be sure to connect with Brianne and learn more about her Reiki practice and teaching.
https://www.briannecarter.com/
💫 Stay Connected with Us
Thank you for spending this time with us and for continuing to explore healing, curiosity, and connection alongside us.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode:
Instagram & Facebook: @butfirstletswoo
Website: butfirstletswoo.com
Until next time — take care of yourselves, stay grounded, and keep choosing what supports your well-being. ✨

Welcome back, our cosmic wanderers. 🎙️✨🔮🌙✨
As some of you know, throughout the past year, we have slowly been learning Lenormand. The symbols and the basics.
Recently we were offered the opportunity to read The Living Lenormand: Reading and Magic with the Cards by Eron Mazza, and we were absolutely surprised…in a good way. Today we’re talking about it and letting Lenormand get conversational. So grab a cozy drink and a deck of your choice….cause we’re about to dive into some serious cartomancy. 
Oh...and listen to the end to find out the woo celebrity encounter we're manifesting. 🤣
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We’d love to hear from you, so come hang out with us on Instagram @butfirstletswoo, Facebook at But First, Let's Woo, or find us at butfirstletswoo.com. Thanks for being here...and until next time — stay open, stay woo, and stay delightfully curious  ✨

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Public service announcement:This episode contains full spoilers.Not gentle spoilers.Not “vibes only” spoilers.Actual plot points, reveals, and tarot moments we will talk about.
But also… this movie came out over 50 years ago.So if you’ve somehow made it this far without watching Live and Let Die and want to experience it fresh, consider this your sign to pause, watch it, and come back.
We’ll wait. 😉
🔮 James Bond Meets Tarot (And Things Get ... well ... mystical!)
We sat down expecting a classic 1970s James Bond film.What we did not expect was tarot — everywhere.
On tables.In prophecies.Driving the plot.And occasionally being blamed for things tarot absolutely does not do.
So we’re trying something new.
This isn’t a traditional movie review.This is our very first Woo-Watch — where we explore pop culture through tarot symbolism, archetypes, intuition, and a healthy amount of loving side-eye.
🃏 In This Woo-Watch, We Explore:
Tarot symbolism in Live and Let Die
Tarot archetypes used (and misused) on screen
How tarot is portrayed in pop culture
Why this film feels like camp, cautionary tale, or accidental occult classic
The moments that made us gasp, laugh, and yell:“THAT IS NOT HOW TAROT WORKS.”
This episode is spoiler-filled, tarot-curious, and slightly unhinged — exactly as intended.
🎧 This Episode Is For You If You Love:
tarot and archetypes
witchy pop culture analysis
cozy and curious conversations
spirituality explored without authority or instruction
podcasts about intuition, symbolism, and meaning
💬 Join the Conversation
Did we miss a tarot moment?Do you see Live and Let Die as camp, cautionary tale, or something unintentionally mystical?And what movie should we Woo-Watch next?
Find us here:
Instagram & Facebook: @butfirstletswoo
Website: butfirstletswoo.com

Welcome back, our cosmic wanderers! 🎙️✨🔮🌙✨
Today, we’re slipping into that delicious, hazy space between years—the place where time gets stretchy, the veil gets thin, and everything feels just a little more possible. This is the liminal light, and we’re using it to talk about manifesting magic for the new year.
We’re not here to force resolutions or hustle ourselves into a new identity. We’re here to explore how manifestation really works—where intuition, psychology, and a little bit of witchy wonder meet in the middle. We’ll talk vision boards, sigils, moon rituals, and the gentle art of setting intentions that actually feel like you.
And of course, we’re sharing our Words of the Year, looking back at what surprised us, and inviting in the energy we want 2026 to hold.
So grab your tea, light something that smells like possibility, settle into the quiet glow of this in-between moment, and let’s wander together. Because today, we’re not manifesting from pressure—we’re manifesting from presence. 
 
 

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Love witchy fiction, magical realism, spiritual non-fiction, or books with mystical vibes?
This episode is your cozy book club in podcast form. We’re sharing the books we’ve been obsessed with lately — the ones that enchanted us, made us feel deeply, crackled with magic, and refused to leave our minds.
If you love tarot, intuition, witchy aesthetics, cozy spirituality, paranormal themes, feminine power, healing journeys, and stories that feel like spells… you’ll find something here to add to your TBR.
🌙 What You’ll Hear in This Episode
No spoilers — just vibes, feelings, energy, archetypes, and who each book is perfect for, including:
spicy, cozy witch reads
emotional + ancestral healing themes
beautifully heartbreaking storytelling
where they’re best read (bath, café, rainy afternoon, blanket fort… always an option 😉)
📚 Books We Talk About
What Willow’s Been Reading
Tarot Academy (Book 1) by Sarah Piper
The Witch of Willow Sound by Vanessa F. Penney
What Tabitha’s Been Reading
The Sirens by Emilia Hart
Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson
Guided by (mention) Laura Lynne Jackson
We also spend extra time chatting about the one book we both devoured…
Weyward by Emilia Hart
⚡ Why Listen?
If you’re looking for:
witchy and woo-woo book recommendations
spiritual + intuitive reading inspiration
cozy witch podcast vibes
books that are beautifully written with deep themes  
…this episode will give you your next dreamy, magical read.
💬 Join the Conversation
We’d love to know what you’ve been reading lately.Tell us:
what book is living rent-free in your head
which tarot card you’d pair with one of these reads
and whether you’d join a cozy witchy book club 👀
Find us at:Instagram + Facebook: @butfirstletswooWebsite: butfirstletswoo.com
Your recommendation might be exactly the story someone else didn’t know they were waiting for.
🔮 Final Spell
Read what feels like magic.Follow your curiosity.And stay grounded… with just the right amount of woo.

Welcome back our cosmic wanders! 🎙️✨🔮🌙
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the magical, mysterious, and beautifully curated world of MysticDistrict.co. We recently had the chance to sit down with the creators behind this enchanting website — Cassie and Andrea — to learn how they brought their vision to life, how the website works, and what inspires the mystical community they’re building.
And just a quick heads-up before we jump in: if you hear any little background noises, that’s just Dart, a sweet pup who wanted to add a touch of  his own cosmic ambiance. We hear you and love you, Dart!
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Tarot deck used: Boo Tarot by Celia Melesville (web: http://celiamelesville.com / Instagram @celia_melesville_studio)
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Huge thanks to Cassie and Andrea for joining us and sharing the magic, intention, and creativity behind their site. 
If you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to check out MysticDistrict.co. And if you have a mystical business you’d like to promote on the site, Cassie and Andrea are offering 10% off. Simply use the code Woo10. 
This discount also extends to any physical and digital products listed on the website as well. So if there is anything you see that you’d like to purchase, whether you’re a business or not, use the code. 
Please note that this discount code is valid for one-time use only. 
And of course - if you are celebrating, happy Yule, Happy Solstice and Happy Christmas. ❄️☃️🎄
Thanks for listening!
 

Part 2 of our official woo-woo holiday gift guide is here! 🎙️✨🔮🌙
This is part 2, of a 2 part series, because there were so many things we loved - we had to include them all!
In this episode, we share a thoughtful list of the top 10 great gift ideas for the woo-woo souls in your life. You know the ones. The friend who has more tarot decks than pairs of jeans. The cousin who casually mentions Mercury is in retrograde at all the family dinners. The co-worker who is always returning from a “sound bath in the forest.
We see you. We love you. We are you.
These are cozy, magical, spirit-hug items that say, “I support your mystical nonsense and I want you to thrive.” We went thoughtful. We went intentional. And in some cases, we may have went just a little feral.
10. Pendulum (Homemade or Purchased)Simple, mystical, and endlessly useful for asking the universe questions like, “Should I text them back?” (Spoiler: probably not.)
9. Spell Kit (Homemade or Purchased)A little bundle of intention, ingredients, and mystery — perfect for the witch who loves a DIY moment and a neatly labeled jar.
8. Magic Potions (Les Petits Sorciers) + Colorful Fire PowderWhimsy for the kiddos, enchantment for the adults, and a dash of “Ooooh, it changes colours!” for anyone who needs a sprinkle of everyday magic. Plus check out our posts for a special 15% off with @LesPetitsSorciers!
7. Spirit-Edible Home Decor (Popcorn & Cranberry Garland)A wholesome nod to pagan winter rituals — nourishing the land, honouring the season, and keeping your holiday décor delightfully witchy and biodegradable.
6. Tarot Deck, Self-Care Deck, Affirmation Deck, Lenormand, Angel Deck, or RunesFor the divination enthusiast whose love language is “pull a card with me” and whose shelf is one deck away from becoming a small occult library.
5. Candle Spell or Spell Candle (Bonus points if it’s in a cute teacup)The ideal gift for the witch who loves ambiance, manifestation, and occasionally staring dramatically at a flame while asking the universe for answers.
4. Salt Bath Kit or Ritual Bath Soak (wooden spoon REQUIRED for vibes)Transform any bathtub into a cauldron of cleansing goodness. The wooden spoon doesn’t do magic… but somehow it absolutely does.
3. Witch’s Date Book or Calendar for the Upcoming YearFor the friend who wants to know exactly when Mercury is misbehaving — and also wants to colour-code their intentions like the mystical Virgo they truly are.
2. Dreamcatcher (for kids or adults)Whether it’s whimsical nursery vibes or full-grown witchcore aesthetics, it’s the perfect charm for catching dreams and unwanted 3 a.m. spirals.
1. Experiences (Reiki, sound baths, haunted adventures, or a tarot reading from a creator)Because sometimes the best gift isn’t a thing — it’s the memory of saying, “Did that ghost just breathe on me?” or “I think my chakras are humming.”
✨ BONUS: A Woo-Woo Gift Card
For the friend whose vibe is impossible to predict — let them choose their own adventure, whether it's a bookshop, metaphysical store, or cozy witchy boutique they already adore.
If you were listening, or reading through that list and thinking “Wait… I want half of these for me,” please know we deeply support the art of self-gifting. The ancestors approve. The spirits approve. And your inner child definitely approves.
If you do grab any of these goodies for someone in your coven, soul circle, or group chat of fellow weirdos, tell us! We want to hear what made them squeal, cry, or yell “OH MY GOD YES THIS IS SO ME.” Find us on Instagram and Facebook @butfirstletswoo, or through our website at Butfirstletswoo.com.
And if we accidentally enabled you to buy yourself a little treat, well… consider it energetic alignment. And also, we’re definitely not sorry.
Ok - as always, thank you for being here and thank you for listening.
Happy holidays, from Willow & Tabitha!