Grounding Practice for the Revolution
For those who are returning from or going out into protest work or care work or whatever forms your activism is taking:
There are so many ways that we can and must contribute to collective movement and struggles for freedom and justice. I am continuing to find ways that I can show up for and with this moment in our world, as well as the long and ongoing work of liberation in the days ahead. One thing I can offer is magic and ritual for supporting revolutionary change. This is a 17-minute grounding ritual offered as magical support for the revolution, for the ongoing struggle of anti-racism, for the dismantling of white supremacy, and for the insistence the Black Lives Matter. It is a ritual for cultivating connection and grounding in the midst of struggle. This is a version of a practice that has been part of my own witchcraft for many years, that I first learned in Wiccan traditions, including both Reclaiming and the Ara Tradition. I’ve recorded it so that folks can access it whenever they need it, as many times as they need it.
This offering is free to everyone. I hope that it can support and sustain you.
Fannie Lou Hamer said that “Nobody’s free until everybody’s free,” and Angela Davis teaches us that “Freedom is a constant struggle.”
May this magic support you in continuing to struggle until every body is free.
Text by Michael J. Morris
Cello by Sam Johnson
There are so many ways that we can and must contribute to collective movement and struggles for freedom and justice. I am continuing to find ways that I can show up for and with this moment in our world, as well as the long and ongoing work of liberation in the days ahead. One thing I can offer is magic and ritual for supporting revolutionary change. This is a 17-minute grounding ritual offered as magical support for the revolution, for the ongoing struggle of anti-racism, for the dismantling of white supremacy, and for the insistence the Black Lives Matter. It is a ritual for cultivating connection and grounding in the midst of struggle. This is a version of a practice that has been part of my own witchcraft for many years, that I first learned in Wiccan traditions, including both Reclaiming and the Ara Tradition. I’ve recorded it so that folks can access it whenever they need it, as many times as they need it.
This offering is free to everyone. I hope that it can support and sustain you.
Fannie Lou Hamer said that “Nobody’s free until everybody’s free,” and Angela Davis teaches us that “Freedom is a constant struggle.”
May this magic support you in continuing to struggle until every body is free.
Text by Michael J. Morris
Cello by Sam Johnson
Podcasts
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I have had the delight to be in conversation with several really brilliant friends and colleagues on multiple podcasts, on which I discuss astrology, healing, feminist and queer theory, personal and collective liberation, the people who have inspired and guided my work, and more.
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The Astrology Podcast Episode 279
Hosted by Chris Brennan "In episode 279 astrologer Michael J. Morris joins the show to talk about using astrology within the context of the lives of transgender people. We spend the first part of the episode talking about some basic things that astrologers should know in terms of cultural competence in order to work well in consultations with transgender clients In the second half of the episode we get into more of a technical discussion about how different placements in the birth chart can manifest in the lives of transgender people, eventually going through each of the twelve houses and talking about different possible manifestations. We also tried to ground the discussion by using several example charts of notable transgender public figures." |
Energetic Principles Episode #95: Astrology & Feminist Praxis
Hosted by Melissa LaFara
"Welcome to this week’s EP podcast on “Astrology & Feminist Praxis” - where Columbus, Ohio astrologer, tarot reader, and witch Michael J. Morris joins me to discuss the multitude of layers that live behind the term feminism and how this concept can be interconnected within the astrological practice. Michael unpacks the definition behind feminism, stemming from their educational background based on Black feminist perspectives, and highlighting the need to have an intersectional approach and awareness of this topic. We dive into ways to cultivate connection through thinking things together that appear to be separate, making this a rich talk for practicing astrologers and dabblers alike. One of my favorite talks so far, I do hope you enjoy!"
Hosted by Melissa LaFara
"Welcome to this week’s EP podcast on “Astrology & Feminist Praxis” - where Columbus, Ohio astrologer, tarot reader, and witch Michael J. Morris joins me to discuss the multitude of layers that live behind the term feminism and how this concept can be interconnected within the astrological practice. Michael unpacks the definition behind feminism, stemming from their educational background based on Black feminist perspectives, and highlighting the need to have an intersectional approach and awareness of this topic. We dive into ways to cultivate connection through thinking things together that appear to be separate, making this a rich talk for practicing astrologers and dabblers alike. One of my favorite talks so far, I do hope you enjoy!"
homebody podcast: Episode 40 x Michael J. Morris
Hosted by Mary Grace Allerdice In this episode, Michael J Morris returns to the podcast, and we talk eclipses (what are they, what do they mean, are they a good time for magic) and standing with #blacklivesmatter We discuss:
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The Magic of the Spheres Podcast: Episode 58
Ecosexuality, Connection & Liberation Hosted by Sabrina Monarch "This episode is a deeper invitation into sensing and perceiving the interconnectedness of all things - from the connection between celestial and earthly events, from ecology and sexuality, between our lives and the evolution of the cosmos. I interviewed Michael J. Morris, and we discussed astrology, ecosexuality, Black Lives Matter and liberation. I said it a few times in the episode but the conversation was literally psychedelic in feeling to me. Michael speaks to us of *connection* and is themselves, such a connector and I am really excited to bring you this conversation. Michael J. Morris is a writer, an educator, a facilitator, an artist, a witch, an astrologer, and a tarot reader who supports folks in making meaning of their lives as a practice of personal and collective healing and liberation. They have a consulting practice called Co Witchcraft Offerings, and they are also a Visiting Assistant Professor at Denison University where they teach in Women’s and Gender Studies, Queer Studies, and Environmental Studies. They hold a PhD in Dance Studies from The Ohio State University, and they bring decades of experience in movement and somatic practices, feminist and queer theory, and critical theories of embodiment to their work in astrology, tarot, and ritual. They are a practitioner of yoga, butoh, and reiki, all of which inform their approaches to healing and liberation." |
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homebody podcast: Episode 10 x Michael J. Morris
Hosted by Mary Grace Allerdice "This episode is dense, beautiful and waxes eloquent on the revolutionary ; and I'm so excited to share it with you. We discuss:
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homebody podcast: Episode 18 x Michael J. Morris
Hosted by Mary Grace Allerdice "In this episode, Michael offers context and perspective on the practices of astrology; they also share with us some of the overarching themes and framework for this upcoming 2020 year. We discuss:
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homebody podcast: Episode 32 x Michael J. Morris
Hosted by Mary Grace Allerdice "In this episode, Michael J. Morris and I conjure up the dancestors for wisdom and body magic. We discuss:
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Queer Skies Episode 4: Michael J. Morris
Hosted by Daniel Bernal and Drew Levanti "Feminist Theory, Queer Theory, & Cross-Pollination with Astrology: Guest Michael J. Morris of Co Witchcraft Offerings joins the podcast for a discussion on the complexities of working as a practicing astrologer, the connections with the astrological community, and cross-pollination with/into other practices." Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-theory-queer-theory-cross-pollination-astrology/id1474572934?i=1000454266257 |
Queer Skies Episode 5: November 2019 Forecast with Michael J. Morris
Hosted by Daniel Bernal and Drew Levanti "Guest Michael J. Morris of Co Witchcraft Offerings joins the podcast again, this time to break down the astrology of November 2019. We discuss the various dances occurring between Mercury & Saturn, Mars & Uranus, Venus & Jupiter. Take a look at what is in the stars this month!" Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astrology-november-2019-michael-j-morris-queer-skies/id1474572934?i=1000455736790 |
Queer Skies Episode 7: Astrology of 2020 Year Ahead Forecast with Michael J. Morris
Hosted by Daniel Bernal and Drew Levanti "In this episode, we invite the extraordinary Michael J. Morris back as a guest to help us explore the astrological terrain of 2020! We talk about Saturn & Jupiter’s meetings with Pluto and the ways power structures and cancel culture might change. We talk about Mercury’s carbonated retrogrades powered by Uranus. We talk about the Venus and Mars retrogrades this year, what lessons they bring for us in terms of survival and resistance, and we talk big picture about what Aquarius has in store for us as our attention shifts." Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astrology-of-december-2019-queer-skies-ep-6/id1474572934?i=1000458903467 |
Planetary Magic Guides
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Below you will find links to a series of blog posts I wrote about simple practices for working with planetary magic, for tuning in to the subtle, felt experience of each of the planetary energies, as well a rituals you might consider using to support yourself in develop more sensitivity to feeling astrology in an embodied way.
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Planetary Magic Practices: Sun
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Planetary Magic Practices: Moon
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Planetary Magic Practices: Mars
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Planetary Magic Practices: Mercury
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Planetary Magic Practices: Jupiter
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Planetary Magic Practices: Venus
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Planetary Magic Practices: Saturn
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