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I'm Tara Schafer, and I'm The ODD Witch. I help women 40 and up build businesses in their second season using business strategy, systems, and a business astrology lens, without the hustle-culture nonsense that dominates most of the entrepreneurship space. No cauldron required, unless you count my coffee cup. That's me. Tara Schafer a.k.a. The Odd Witch I've spent 25-plus years in business, long enough to have watched every hot new tactic come and go at least twice. Somewhere

Chiron, the asteroid astrologers call the wounded healer, moves into Taurus today, June 19, 2026, for the first time since 1984. After eight years working on identity wounds in Aries, the healing focus shifts to worth, money, the body, and what we actually value. This transit runs through September 17, 2026 as a preview, then settles in for good on April 14, 2027, staying through 2033. If your business has felt strangely tangled up with your sense of value lately, not your st

As women entrepreneurs, we're often told we need more to succeed. More software. More systems. More automation. The result? Many of...

Yep! You read that right! You can use astrology to help you brand your business. That's not to say that you shouldn't rely on more...

Even if your not an astrologer! Have you ever wondered why certain clients seem to naturally gravitate toward you and your business?...

And why it's important for your business. woman writing on her laptop You decide to finally start that online business! Well, it's a...

You wake with a start.... of excitement! You've decided you're finally going to do it. You're finally going to start you're dream...

A Down-to-Earth Guide to Astrology Birth Charts Ever wondered what the universe has in store for you? Well, your astrology birth...

While checking your email, you see one from your favorite astrologer. You open it right away because you just love hearing from her and...

Hello there, it's Tara the Odd Witch. I talk a lot about astrology. But in this post, I want to tell you how astrology isn't...

If you've been in the astrology world for any length of time, you've heard of "Your Big Three" What the heck is so important about your...

I get some of my best ideas in this dream state. You know, that state when you're just starting to become aware of the world around you,...

Most of us are aware of what our sun sign is. You know, the one you look at when reading your daily horoscope. But, you are not just your...

What do you think of when you hear the word, "coven"? If you're like most people, you immediately, think of a group of super "WOO" women,...

If you ever want to improve yourself from the inside, find out all of your fears, and discover strengths you knew you never had, I say...

I recently had a friend that lost someone very close to her through an unfortunate decision. I'll not name any names, but you know who...

It seems as long as I can remember, I had some sort of side hustle going. The first one I remember was when I was five and my older...

Are you a selfish bitch too? I AM A SELFISH BITCH I want what I want. I want the whole enchilada. I want an amazing, loving, trusting...