In this empowering episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Mat Auryn and Rachel True sit down with Aly Kravitz, aka Bronx Witch and host of Better Witch Podcast, for a candid and insightful discussion that touches on everything from witchcraft and pop culture to navigating spirituality as a Black woman. Aly shares how shows like Charmed and movies like The Craft—especially seeing Rachel play Rochelle, a Black witch—offered her an alternative to the negative associations she grew up hearing about witches, and how the film helped shape her magickal journey. She opens up about her religious upbringing in the Black church and how questioning her faith at a young age led her to discover Wicca and her calling as a working witch. The trio dives into topics like the tensions between witchcraft and Christianity, misconceptions about magick within the Black community, and how Aly handles unsolicited religious commentary at her Bronx-based witchy bookstore and coworking space, Bronx Witch HQ. Aly also offers wisdom for new witches on how to approach magick as a way of being, not just doing, and shares practical advice on navigating family dynamics when coming out of the broom closet. Whether you're a fan of The Craft or curious about the personal journey of a modern witch, this episode is packed with relatable stories, humor, and valuable insight for witches of all levels.
Aly's Links:
Aly's Website: https://www.bronxwitch.com
Better Witch Podcast: https://modernwitch.com/better-witch
Ten Steps To Becoming A Better Witch: https://bronxwitchhq.thinkific.com/courses/ten-steps-to-becoming-a-better-witch
Aly's Coaching: https://www.bronxwitch.com/coaching
Our Links:
Rachel True Website: https://truehearttarot.com
Mat Auryn Website: https://auryn.net
Modern Witch Podcast Network: https://modernwitch.com
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
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