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 Ep31: Manuscripts, Movie Witches, and the Politics of Magick w/ Heather Greene
In this compelling episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Rachel True and Mat Auryn sit down with Heather Greene, film historian, journalist, Llewellyn editor, and author of Lights, Camera, Witchcraft. Known for her work documenting the evolution of witches in American film and television, Greene brings sharp editorial insight and cultural analysis to a deep, layered discussion on media, publishing, and magick. They explore how Hollywood’s witches reflect shifting social anxieties, especially around gender, sexuality, and power. From the monstrous crone to the seductive enchantress to the teenage rebel casting spells as a form of self-sovereignty, Greene traces how cinematic witches signal moments of cultural reckoning. The conversation moves through the symbolism of iconic portrayals, the politics of representation, and how film has shaped public understanding of witchcraft, sometimes dangerously and sometimes beautifully. From her role at Llewellyn, Greene also shares what aspiring occult authors need to know about publishing, from proposals to edits to life after launch. She offers grounded, candid advice about rewriting, trusting editors, and understanding the difference between a compelling idea and a publishable manuscript. Together, the trio speaks on the rise of commodified authenticity, the pressure to perform expertise, and why personal voice and devotion still matter most. This episode is essential listening for witches, writers, and media lovers. Whether you're casting spells, pitching a book, or unpacking the stories that shaped you, it offers clarity, context, and inspiration.
Heather’s Links:
Heather's Website: www.heathergreene.net
Mystic South: www.mystic-south.com
Llewellyn Worldwide: www.llewellyn.com
Witches Movie Coven: https://www.youtube.com/@WitchesMovieCoven
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
