Asa West: The Enchanted Journey: Finding Your Way Through Tarot and Witchcraft

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The journey of a witch isn't a straight path—it winds, shifts, and transforms as we discover new tools, insights, and connections. In this soul-stirring conversation, author Asa West opens up about finding magic and meaning through both writing and witchcraft.
Asa shares the pivotal moment of discovering her mother's hidden tarot cards as a teenager, sparking a lifelong relationship with divination that evolved from frustration to fluency. She describes her breakthrough realization that came when she finally pushed the guidebook aside and learned to "read the cards like a comic strip," allowing them to tell their own stories rather than reciting memorized meanings. This approach transformed her practice and offers listeners a refreshing way to connect with their own cards.
We explore the limiting nature of witch labels in modern practice. While social media encourages practitioners to identify strictly as green witches, kitchen witches, or divination witches, Asa suggests a more fluid approach—embracing different aspects of practice as they call to us rather than boxing ourselves into rigid categories. "You can absolutely have a specialty," she explains, "but don't let it define your entire practice or your entire person."
The conversation takes a fascinating turn toward representation in tarot, with Asa recounting a touching reading where a client saw themselves truly reflected in a modern, inclusive deck—something impossible with traditional imagery. This moment highlights how contemporary decks are making spiritual tools more accessible and meaningful for diverse practitioners.
Whether you're new to tarot, questioning your path as a witch, or simply curious about how magic and creativity intertwine, this episode offers wisdom, practical advice, and permission to forge your own unique magical journey. Listen now to discover how embracing fluidity in your practice might unlock deeper connections to your craft.

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1. Introduction to Asa West (00:00:00)

2. Writing and Witchcraft Intertwined (00:06:15)

3. The Middle Path of Witchcraft (00:18:34)

4. Discovering Mom's Tarot Cards (00:29:46)

5. Favorite Decks and Representation (00:40:42)

6. Tarot Reading Tips for Beginners (00:55:08)

7. Closing Thoughts and Thanks (00:59:08)