But First, Let’s Woo

Part 1 of our official woo-woo holiday gift guide is here! 🎙️✨🔮🌙✨
This is part 1, of a 2 part series, because there were so many things we loved - we had to include them all! We’ll share part 2 next Friday - so while some podcasts take a break leading up to the holidays we give you more! (We have 21 items, and in this episode, we'll take you through items 21 through 11!)
We have curated a thoughtful list of twenty-one gifts 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.
21. Nostalgia Throwbacks (Buffy, R.L. Stine, Wicked, Scooby-Doo)Because nothing says “unlock your inner magic” like the shows and books that raised your weird little witchy heart.
20. Tarot, Oracle & Deck Bags (Crafted or DIY Kits!)Perfect for the friend whose decks are basically their children — stylish protection and an excuse to buy one more.
19. Herb-Growing Kit + History GuideFor the witch who wants to grow basil… but also wants to know how medieval mystics used basil to hex their enemies.
18. Incense Burner, Smudge Holder, or Essential OilsFor creating the vibes and clearing out that “someone just said Mercury isn’t real” energy.
17. Crystals (All Shapes, All Vibes)Mood support, energy booster, emotional support rock… literally. Pick one. Or twelve.
16. Sage, Palo Santo, Cedar + Burning Bowl or the book Burn Your Sh*t by Lori DyanChoose your cleansing adventure: smoke out the bad juju, or burn your emotional baggage via paperback.
15. Journals + Colourful Pens (or the Digital 5-Minute Journal)For the friend who says, “This journal will totally change my life,” and honestly? It just might.
14. Bolster, Meditation Pillow, Eye Mask, Yoga MatA cozy little setup for anyone manifesting inner peace… or just trying not to fall asleep during meditation again.
13. Singing Bowls, Tibetan Tingshas, BellsBecause sometimes the vibe calls for a gentle “ding,” and other times it calls for an energetic “CLEAR THE SPACE!”
12. Tea Cup Set + Loose Tea + Tea-Leaf Reading Guide (Tea Leaf Reading by Jacqueline Towers)Perfect for the witch who wants answers but also wants a hot beverage while they get them.
11. Woo-Woo Books:
Weyward by Emilia Hart,
All our fave cozy woo-woo reads from episode S2E20.5,
Wheel of the Year by Nikki Van De Car,
In Focus Manifesting: Your Personal Guide by Stephanie Keith,
The Mystical Year: Folklore, Magic and Nature by Alison Davies,
Witchcraft Therapy by Mandi EmFor the bookish witch who wants wisdom, comfort, seasonal magic, a little self-help sparkle, and maybe one too many tabs sticking out of every chapter. Perfect for anyone who considers reading a form of spellwork.
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!

Welcome back our cosmic wanderers! 🎙️✨🔮🌙✨
You are invited to take part in the second annual But First, Let’s Choose Kindness Challenge. 🐸
This challenge is about spreading kindness and positivity in our communities. 🤗
How does it work? It’s easy. 
First, choose one or more kind things to do in December 2025…then do them…and then tell us what you did by commenting on one of our choose kindness challenge posts on Facebook or Instagram @butfirstletswoo. 
For example:
Donate to your local toy drive or food bank. 🦋
Help someone who needs assistance across the street. 🦄
Let someone go ahead of you in the busy grocery line. 🐰
You get the idea. 
Second, LIKE and SHARE one of our Choose Kindness challenge posts on Facebook or Instagram. 
On January 1, 2026 we’ll do a draw and one lucky participant will win The Little Frog's Guide to Self-Care - an adorable deck of 52 affirmation cards about self love and empowerment that was created by Maybell Eequay. 
For complete draw and giveaway rules, visit butfirstletswoo.com. 👻
Happy holidays and thanks to everyone who participates in this challenge. Let’s spread ripples of kindness around the world. 💕

Welcome back our cosmic wanderers! 🎙️✨🔮🌙✨
Today, we’re not chasing answers or peering into the future—we’re slowing down, tuning in, and letting tarot hold up a mirror to the present. That’s right, we’re talking about tarot as self-care—where your deck becomes a cozy companion instead of a cosmic diviner and taskmaster.
So grab your tea, wrap yourself in something soft, light that candle, and pull your favourite deck close. Because today, we’re giving ourselves permission to rest, to breathe, and to let the cards remind us: you don’t need fixing—you just need a little care.
As always we love to hear from you, so share your “tarot self-care” card pulls! Share your cards and the meaning they offered you by tagging us on Instagram or Facebook  @butfirstletswoo or visiting us at butfirstletswoo.com. Your reflections might just inspire someone else’s next moment of self-care.
 

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Today we’re diving deep into the frequencies of healing with the radiant Liz Fay — a sacred sound healer, Reiki master, animal Reiki practitioner, advanced pranic healer, Ama Zeus shaman, hypnotherapist, and EFT practitioner. Phew…did we get them all?
We talk with Liz about how sound baths and Reiki can soothe you, shift your energy, and reconnect you with you.
Get comfy, take a deep breath, and let’s get woo with Liz Fay.
If you have any experiences with sound baths or Reiki, we’d love to hear from you. Slide into our DMs on Instagram at butfirstletswoo, or through our website at butfirstletswoo.com.
Also, don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review.
Thanks for listening!  

Welcome back our cosmic wanderers. 🎙️✨🔮🌙✨
Grab your tea, light a candle, and maybe leave a little nightlight on — because on Today's episode, we’re hearing your stories. That’s right — today, three of our listeners are sharing their spookiest, strangest, and most unexplainable encounters with the other side.
Ghostly whispers, mysterious footsteps, and the kind of chills that definitely aren’t from the weather.
So pull your blanket a little tighter, take a deep breath… and remember — it’s all fun and games until something knocks back.
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Oh and…don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review. 
But first, let’s BOO!!!! 👻 
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We love hearing from you. If you have any of your own spooky stories that you’d like us to share, please submit through our Instagram @butfirstletswoo or through our website at butfirstletswoo.com. 
Have a safe and happy Halloween. Thanks for listening! 

Welcome back our cosmic wanderers. 🎙️✨🔮🌙✨
Today we’re flipping the cards and peeking behind the curtain of a question every reader eventually faces: how do I start reading for others? We’ll share our own journeys and first attempts, the tenants that guide us, and the advice we’d give our past selves—if only we had a time machine tucked in our tarot bag. 
So whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned spread-slinger, grab your beverage of choice, and let’s talk about the art, the stumbles, and the small magic of reading for others.
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As always, we’d love to hear from you, including your stories and experiences when reading for others. If you have any thoughts or experiences, share with us on Instagram at butfirstletswoo, or through our website at butfirstletswoo.com.
Also, don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review.
Thanks for listening, and as always, let your magic stay wonderfully weird.

Welcome back our cosmic wanderers. 🎙️✨🔮🌙✨
Today we’re leafing through our witchy and woo-woo recommended reads for the fall.
If you’ve been searching for your next spellbinding read, you’ve come to the right place.
And don’t worry, this episode is spoiler-free! It’s as if we’ve cast a protective ward over this episode so that you can leave with curiosity, and excitement and a few new titles for your To Be Read or, as some like to call it - their TBR pile.
We’ll be using our own little magical formula to guide us, so grab your favorite cozy beverage, settle into your reading nook, and let’s journey through these pages together.
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We’d love to hear from you, including what woo woo reads are on your shelf. If you have a book, that you think we should defiantly read, and review on the podcast, share them with us on Instagram @butfirstletswoo or through our website at butfirstletswoo.com. 
Thanks for listening, and as always, let your magic stay wonderfully weird.

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A few weeks ago we packed up our tarot cards and headed to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to visit the historic and supposedly haunted Fortress of Louisbourg.
We wandered the fortress by night, pulled cards by candlelight, and even did a ritual to try and tune into the energy of the place. The question remains though —was this place haunting us…or were we haunting it? Come along with us as we explore the stories, spirits, and strange vibes of the Fortress of Louisbourg.
And now -- we want to hear from you!
If you have any of your own spooky stories about the Fortress of Louisbourg, or any forts or fortresses in your area, we’d love to hear from you.
Slide into our DMs on Instagram at butfirstletswoo, or through our website at butfirstletswoo.com.
Also, don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review.
Thanks for listening!  

Welcome back our cosmic wanderers. 🎙️✨🤖🔮✨
Today we’re shuffling the deck, firing up the circuits, and asking: what happens when ancient archetypes meet cutting-edge code? That’s right—we’re diving into the curious, quirky world of artificial intelligence (A.I.) and Tarot. Can a machine channel the mysteries of the universe? Or will it just tell us we’re due for a firmware update?
Grab your favourite beverage—be it herbal tea, moon water, or a double espresso—and let’s talk bots, cards, and the strange magic that happens when they meet.
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Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review.
Also, share your thoughts and A.I. stories on our Instagram @butfirstletswoo or visit us at butfirstletswoo.com.
Until next time, may your cards be clear, your code be bug-free, and your magic stay wonderfully weird. Thanks for listening! ✨

Welcome back our cosmic wanderers. 🎙️✨👑✨🔮✨
Today we have an incredible guest who’s here to talk all things tarot - including the court cards!
Today’s guest is someone we’ve admired for a while now—not just for her insight, but for the soul, clarity, and grounded magic she brings to the world of tarot.
Leeza Robertson is an incredible author, deck creator, and spiritual teacher who’s been a guiding light for tarot readers at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re just starting out or deepening your practice, Leeza has likely written a book that can help you feel more at home in the cards. From Tarot Court Cards for Beginners to Tarot Reversals for Beginners and Tarot Healer, she breaks things down in a way that’s empowering, approachable, and rich with meaning.
And of course, we have to mention her tarot decks, from the Animal Totem Tarot — which we both love! To her soul cats, or mermaid tarot, or even her recent release — the celestial unicorn, Leeza has a deck for everyone.
Leeza’s work blends intuitive practice with practical tools, helping readers connect to tarot in a way that’s both mystical and manageable. She’s not just teaching tarot—she’s teaching people how to trust their intuitive selves.
So grab a cozy drink, settle in, and get ready for a conversation filled with wisdom, tarot, and a whole lot of heart. We’re so excited to welcome the amazing Leeza Robertson to the podcast!
And now -- we want to hear from you! Which of Leeza's books and decks speak most to you? And who should we interview next? Slide into our DMs on Instagram at butfirstletswoo, or through our website at butfirstletswoo.com.
Also, don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review.
Thanks for listening!