Rune Soup Sarah Lawless | Talking Animism, Witchcraft and Working with the Spirits
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Dec 16, 2015 In this engaging conversation, Sarah Lawless, an artist and traditional witch, dives into the fascinating realms of witchcraft, animism, and herbalism. She shares her journey from childhood folklore fascination to discovering traditional witchcraft. Sarah discusses the deep connections between cooking and herbal practices, as well as the importance of ancestor work and spirit relationships. With insights on trance methods and dreamwork, she reveals how to tap into the spirit world and emphasizes the resurgence of spirit-based practices in the West.
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Garden Roots And Folklore Beginnings
- Sarah grew up with gardening grandparents and a love of folklore that shaped her path into herbalism and magic.
- She later found Wicca at college, then moved through chaos magic to traditional witchcraft while working as a cook.
Animism Fits Lived Spirit Experience
- Animism naturally appears stronger in rural communities and links everyday practice to spirits of land, plants and animals.
- Sarah and Gordon see animism as a better fit than panpsychism for explaining spirits and layered place-spirits.
Use Multiple Paths To Trance
- Try multiple trance methods because different techniques work for different people; drumming, breathwork, dance, sex or substances can all help reach altered states.
- Don't blame yourself if one method fails; switch methods until you find the one that reliably works for you.
