THE CIRCLE IS podCAST
Starring Rachel True and Mat Auryn, THE CIRCLE IS podCAST is a playful spiritual discussion series featuring interviews with authors and celebrities.
Rachel True is an American actress renowned for her roles in the witchcraft classic The Craft, Nowhere, and the stoner hit Half Baked, as well as her starring role in the TV series Half & Half, which earned her an NAACP award nomination. Beyond her acting career, True is a lifelong tarot practitioner, sharing her extensive knowledge through a unique tarot guidebook and deck set called True Heart Intuitive Tarot that emphasizes an intuitive approach. In her guidebook, she includes personal stories from her experiences in Hollywood, illustrating how the cards can provide unique insights based on individual circumstances. True’s deck is known for its beautiful, multicultural aesthetic. She resides in Los Angeles with her two Siamese cats, continuing to inspire with her blend of acting talent and mystical expertise.
Mat Auryn is an award-winning author and influential teacher in occultism and witchcraft. His international bestsellers, Psychic Witch and Mastering Magick, have been translated into over thirteen languages. Beyond writing, Mat worked many years as a professional psychic and tarot reader in Salem, Massachusetts. He contributes to specialized and mainstream publications, including a regular column in Witches & Pagans magazine. His work has been featured in Cosmo, Newsweek, The Boston Globe, Oprah Daily, and others. He is on the faculty at the Omega Institute of Holistic Studies. His books The Psychic Art of Tarot and Pisces witch are out this fall. Mat also co-owns Datura Trading Co. and Modern Witch University.
Rachel True Website: https://truehearttarot.com
Mat Auryn Website: https://auryn.net
Modern Witch Podcast Network: https://modernwitch.com
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True Heart Intuitive Tarot, Guidebook And Deck: https://a.co/d/9ZNyRu1
The Psychic Art of Tarot: Opening Your Inner Eye for More Insightful Readings: https://a.co/d/dUBT1bZ
Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation: https://a.co/d/bHelDwU
Mastering Magick: A Course in Spellcasting for the Psychic Witch: https://amzn.to/3VesGal
Pisces Witch: Unlock
the Magic of Your Sun Sign: https://a.co/d/cGqcG61
THE CIRCLE IS podCAST
S1 Ep33: Ancestor Veneration, Cycles of Power, and Magickal Resilience w/ Benjamin Stimson
In this stirring episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Rachel True and Mat Auryn are joined by Benjamin Stimson, award-winning writer, researcher, counselor, and author of Ancestral Whispers. Known for his work bridging folk magick, medieval history, and modern spiritual practice, Stimson brings a sharp, grounded presence to a conversation that flows between past, present, and future. Together they explore the cyclical nature of history, the psychology of mass movements, the evolution of religious extremism, and the deep work of ancestral healing. Drawing from his expertise in psychotherapy and folklore, Stimson offers a clear-eyed look at how spiritual traditions carry both harm and resilience through the generations, and how we can consciously choose to be better ancestors ourselves. The discussion moves through the tangled roots of cultural scapegoating, the subtle power of collective memory, and the urgent need to reclaim hope as a radical, magickal act. They speak to the dangers of learned helplessness, the seduction of authoritarian savior figures, and the spiritual fatigue many feel today. Moving into practical guidance, Stimson shares simple yet powerful ways to connect with ancestors, protect one’s energy, and reawaken the deeper stories of strength and survival that live within us. Whether you’re working magick, studying history, tending ancestral altars, or simply trying to stay awake in difficult times, this episode offers wisdom, perspective, and a call back to the long, living chain we are part of and still shaping.
Benjamin’s Links:
Benjamin’s Website: www.benstimpson.com
Benjamin’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/BenStimpsonAuthor
Benjamin’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/@BenStimpsonAuthor
Benjamin’s youtube: www.youtube.com/@BenStimpsonAuthor
Our Links:
Rachel True Website: https://truehearttarot.com
Mat Auryn Website: https://auryn.net
Modern Witch Podcast Network: https://modernwitch.com
Mat’s Omega Retreats: https://www.auryn.net/omega
True Heart Intuitive Tarot, Guidebook And Deck: https://a.co/d/9ZNyRu1
The Psychic Art of Tarot: Opening Your Inner Eye for More Insightful Readings: https://a.co/d/dUBT1bZ
Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation: https://a.co/d/bHelDwU
Mastering Magick: A Course in Spellcasting for the Psychic Witch: https://amzn.to/3VesGal
Pisces Witch: Unlock the Magic of Your Sun Sign: https://a.co/d/cGqcG61
