Kitchen Witchcraft, Magpie Tarot, & Trusting Your Intuition with Rachel Patterson
Coffee & DivinationSummary
Joanna Farrar emphasizes the importance of intuition and connection in witchcraft and divination practices during her conversation with Rachel Patterson, an experienced English pagan witch and author. Patterson shares her journey into the world of divination, starting with tarot cards that initially overwhelmed her. Over the years, she has developed a unique approach to tarot, creating a personalized deck that combines elements from various sources, allowing her to read intuitively rather than strictly adhering to traditional meanings.
The discussion also delves into Patterson's practices as a kitchen witch, where she incorporates everyday ingredients into her magical work. She highlights the significance of connecting with the energy of food and nature, advocating for the use of seasonal ingredients to enhance magical practices. Patterson's creative process extends to her writing, where she has authored over 30 books on witchcraft and paganism, emphasizing the importance of personal experience in her work.
Patterson also discusses her current projects, including a collaborative book with her team that explores their individual witchcraft journeys and a historical book on Roman Britain. She encourages practitioners to trust their intuition and remain connected to the energies around them, asserting that divination should serve as a guide rather than a definitive prediction of the future.
Show Notes
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by author, teacher, editor, and longtime professional Kitchen Witch Rachel Patterson for a wonderfully practical conversation about divination, creativity, and what happens when we allow our magical practices to evolve and change over time. Rachel has written more than thirty books on witchcraft, folk magic, plants, food, divination, deity work, and everyday magical practice. In this lovely first chat, we talk about Rachel’s wonderfully unusual Ma...
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