Episode 118: Green Witch Wisdom with Robin Rose Bennett
Nov 15, 2023
auto_awesome
"A Green Witch’s Pocket Book of Wisdom" author, Robin Rose Bennett, joins Magick & Alchemy podcast hosts to discuss bibliomancy, word witchery, and the intersection of writing and magick. They explore messages from plants, the archetypal Elder, and introduce Robin's latest book. Discover the practice of bibliomancy, reconnecting with nature, and the importance of embracing authenticity. Learn about Robin's new book and the Book Coven, a digital subscription offering exclusive content. Dive into topics like dreams, prioritizing, and becoming wiser with age. Find out where to learn more about Robin's work and an exciting contest for a free tarot reading.
Bibliomancy is a divination practice using books to intuitively find answers and can involve sacred texts, dictionaries, or even fiction.
Green witchery emphasizes connecting with and interacting with the magic of nature, fostering a sense of gratitude, reciprocity, and non-hierarchical power dynamics.
Deep dives
Exploring Green Witch Wisdom and Bibliomancy
In this podcast episode, Robin Rose Bennett joins the hosts to discuss green witch wisdom, messages from plants, word witchery, and bibliomancy. Bibliomancy, a form of divination with books, is explained, highlighting the intuitive selection of pages and passages to find answers. Sacred texts, dictionaries, and even fiction are mentioned as possible sources for bibliomancy. The episode also explores the practice of divining messages from Robin's latest book, 'A Green Witch's Pocketbook of Wisdom,' which offers bite-sized life tips. A plant ally is chosen using the practice of bibliomancy from 'The Wild Medicine Book.' The conversation delves into the teachings of the crone archetype and the significance of going inward, incubating, and reflecting during the darker, colder seasons. Robin shares the importance of re-aligning with one's authentic self and finding connection with the Earth and its elements. The discussion ends with a glimpse into Robin's upcoming projects, including a children's book, 'The Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic,' and an upcoming course on ritual and herbal medicine.
Writing Simple and Effective Healing Recipes
Robin Rose Bennett's book, 'The Gift of Healing Herbs,' is mentioned, emphasizing the simple, user-friendly, and effective healing recipes it contains. The book is organized by body systems and offers healing practices for physical and spiritual well-being. The intention behind the book is to make self-care easy and accessible by using readily available herbs and kitchen medicines. The approach is rooted in reciprocity and gratitude towards nature, emphasizing a connection with plants as wisdom keepers and teachers. Robin also mentions her newsletter, website, and social media as channels for staying connected with her work.
Inspiration behind 'The Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic'
Robin Rose Bennett discusses the inspiration for writing a book for young witches. The idea came from an agent who specializes in children's books and requested a feminist, empowering, and witchy herbal book for kids. The book, titled 'The Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic,' focuses on nine plants and their magical properties. Each plant is explored through various aspects, such as herbal healing, creativity in the kitchen, and plant magic rituals. The book contains poems, empowering messages, and recipes to engage young readers in plant-based magic and self-exploration. Robin also shares her excitement about the upcoming release and offers a contest for readers to win a free tarot reading by leaving a favorable review of the book.
Green Witchery and Kinship with Nature
The concept of green witchery is explained as a practice of being connected to and interacting with the magic of nature, focusing on plants and tree people. Green witches are described as wisdom keepers with a sense of humor, humility, and a willingness to guide. A green witch's practice can involve herbalism, gardening, art, or any activity that fosters a connection with nature. The importance of reciprocity and gratitude towards the plants is emphasized, as well as the non-hierarchical power dynamics inherent in green witchery. The discussion touches on the inclusivity and empowerment associated with green witch practices. Robin also mentions her excitement about the spread of green witchery and its potential for bringing positive energy into communities.
In episode 118 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby welcome back Green Witch Robin Rose Bennett. Robin Rose is a storyteller, author, herbalist, and teacher. In this conversation, three witches discuss bibliomancy, word witchery, and the moments when writing and magick intersect. They also consider messages from the plants, the archetypal Elder, and Robin introduces listeners to her latest book, A Green Witch’s Pocket Book of Wisdom: Big Little Life Tips.
Subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.
Each box includes a seasonal workbook with 3 rituals, intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.
And sign up for the Book Coven - a digital subscription with weekly lives, reels, and discussions about witchcraft, tarot, herbs, business witchery, upcoming workshops, & the book of the month.
Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
