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The Witch Wave

The Witch Wave

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The Witch Wave is a podcast for bewitching conversation about magic, creativity, and culture. On each episode, host Pam Grossman speaks with a leading visionary about art and Craft.2017-2025 Art Spirituality
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  • #161 - Aliza Kelly, Astrology Star
    Jan 21 2026

    Aliza Kelly is a celebrity astrologer, author, and media personality known for bridging mysticism with the mainstream. Recognized for her grounded and relatable approach to astrology, Aliza's worked with dozens of stars, including Drew Barrymore, Bella Hadid, Keke Palmer, Yara Shahidi, Jonathan Van Ness, Lana Condor, Alix Earle, Paige DeSorbo, and Hannah Berner, among many others. Aliza has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Cosmopolitan, The Today Show, and People Magazine. She is the author of 5 bestselling books, including This Is Your Destiny and It’s All Magic, which integrates astrology, manifestation, and tarot into accessible practices for spiritual growth.



    Aliza began studying astrology in 2013 and, with the mentorship of Annabel Gat and Anne Ortelee, developed her signature approach. In 2014, she co-founded an astrology dating app (operational until 2016), and by early 2017, became a full-time professional astrologer. She is the host of the top-rated podcast Horoscope Weekly, founder of the Constellation Club, and currently writes as a columnist for The Cut and Marie Claire.

    On this episode, Aliza discusses how our zodiacal chart can help us live our highest purpose, the light side and shadow side of astrology going mainstream, and what the stars have in store for us in 2026.

    Pam also talks about the importance of pacing oneself, and answers a listener message about donating magical tomes to incarcerated folks via Books Through Bars.

    Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you’re at it!)

    Our sponsors for this episode are Mineralogy Project, Snowy Owl Arts + Tea House, Mithras Candle, BetterHelp, and Sister Temperance Tarot

    We also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.

    And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam’s monthly online rituals, and more! That’s patreon.com/witchwave

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • #160 - Mandy Aftel, High Priestess of Perfume
    Dec 17 2025
    Mandy Aftel is a pioneering American artisan natural perfumer who has been called one of the fragrance industry’s “most prolific talents” by Vogue and an “angel of alchemy” by Vanity Fair. She is an author, educator, and founder of Aftelier Perfumes and the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents located in Berkeley, CA. Mandy is renowned for her deep focus on plant-derived essences, historical fragrance, and innovative perfume creation that connects scent to memory and emotion, establishing new standards in natural perfumery through her many books like Essence & Alchemy and Fragrant. Her new book, Symbolorum: The Secret Wisdom of Emblems explores the esoteric insights and enchanting imagery of the Baroque emblem book, a long-lost cousin of the tarot.On this episode, Mandy discusses the alchemical magic of perfume, favorite sacred scents, and her latest fascination with the esoteric emblem book.Pam also talks about scented solar spells for Solstice, and answers a listener message from the snowy bottom of the globe.Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you’re at it!)Our sponsors for this episode are Mithras Candle, Zouz Incense, and Sister Temperance TarotWe also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam’s monthly online rituals, and more! That’s patreon.com/witchwave
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • #159 - Sarah Potter, Author of "Sober Magic"
    Dec 3 2025

    Sarah Potter is a professional witch, intuitive tarot reader, and spiritual guide who combines ancient wisdom with modern mysticism. She is the author of Sober Magic: Using the Tarot and Ritual in Your Journey Away from Drinking. Sarah also writes Tarotscopes for Astrology.com and Bust Magazine, is the creator of the Cosmo Tarot deck for Cosmopolitan, and leads Full Moon ceremonies with the Asbury Hotel. Her work includes guiding rituals, offering personal guidance, and hosting events to help people connect with their intuition, manifest desires, and live intentionally. She is based in New York City.

    On this episode, Sarah discusses how witchcraft can support one’s sobriety, the Fool’s healing journey, and the sacred relationship between 12 Steps and the tarot.

    Pam also talks about the magic of the Temperance tarot card, and answers a very special listener question about rituals for celebrating a milestone birthday.

    Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you’re at it!)

    Our sponsors for this episode are Woodland Magic, Weiser Books, Immaculate Design, BetterHelp, and Sister Temperance Tarot

    We also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.

    And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam’s monthly online rituals, and more! That’s patreon.com/witchwave

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    1 hr and 29 mins
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