Cawnawyn and co-host Gemini from Witchspace share their deeply personal and candid birth stories, offering insights into the challenges and joys of parenting as a Pagan. They also discuss the significance of community in motherhood, the highs and lows of spiritual practices with young children, and setting realistic expectations. Enjoy this honest conversation about the intersection of motherhood, witchcraft, and astrology. Trigger warning: birth, trauma, described blood, etc. Birth stories are listed below in timestamps. 00:00 Welcome to Stars & Sprouts 00:28 Introduction to Pagan Parenting 02:13 Meet the Witch Moms: Cawnawyn and Gemini 03:51 The Realities of Parenting and Spirituality 12:51 Respecting Children's Autonomy in Spirituality 19:52 The Challenges of Pregnancy and Parenting 24:16 Birth Stories: Cawnawyn's Baby Winter Story 31:15 Birth Stories: Gemini's Baby Bat Story 40:09 Building a Supportive Community 43:59 Birth Stories: Cawnawyn's Baby Summer Story 51:30 Podcast Conclusion and Future Episodes Stay tuned for educational episodes every three weeks, alternating between celebrations of Sabbats and enriching interviews with industry professionals. Follow Witchspace on Instagram @witchspaceco and listen to the Witchspace Podcast with Gemini and Scorpio: https://open.spotify.com/show/2noeuqcAILZNYVe5wpT5Oc?si=d722cf8dc5574079 Follow Cawnawyn on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @cawnawynmor for more music, astrology, and witchcraft. Astrology classes, new podcast episodes, the Dark Moon Chronicle Blog, and music releases on cawnawynmor.com. Music by C. A. Worden ©️ Smashing Ivory Productions LLC 2025 Violin - Jean-Philippe de Passos (via Musiversal)