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Coffee & Divination
Hosted by JoAnna Farrer · EN
A podcast about divination, magic, and planning. Divination is the art of obtaining knowledge through hidden means, and has been a part of civilizations around the world - likely for tens of thousands of years. It can help us understand situations, answer questions, and give us insight on the threads that weave our lives together. Join us as we speak with experts from around the world, and explore the ways that divination can help you plan your life and your magic.
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Is Tarot Illegal? Beck Ravenswood on Witchcraft, Divination, & Religious Freedom
1w ago01:01:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, I welcome my friend Beck Ravenswood to the show - witch, tarot reader, and owner of The Serpent’s Key Shoppe in Hanover, PA.Beck shares the story of discovering tarot as a teenager, receiving the dream that helped inspire The Serpent’s Key, and creating a thriving, interfaith community space devoted to magic, education, and connection.We also discuss the legal fight that has placed Beck and their shop at the center of a much larger conversation about divination, religious practice, freedom of speech, and Pennsylvania’s archaic fortune-telling law. Before Beck’s shop had even officially opened, Hanover police warned them that offering paid tarot readings could violate a statute dating back to the nineteenth century. Beck is now challenging that law through an ongoing lawsuit, while Pennsylvania House Bill 1562 seeks to repeal it.Along the way, we talk about the difference between fraud and legitimate divinatory practice, ethical tarot reading, building real-world Pagan community, interfaith dialogue, and the courage required to live openly and authentically. (And of course, we aren't lawyers, and are not qualified to offer any legal advice.)---A Note on Civic EngagementWe believe there is tremendous value in learning who represents us locally and taking part in respectful civic dialogue around issues that matter to us and our neighbors. That does not require everyone has to agree about politics, religion, or spiritual practices. It means communicating respectfully, and remembering that we all share communities with people whose backgrounds and beliefs may differ from our own.If these issue matter to you, please consider contacting your representatives. Pennsylvania residents can ask their state legislators to support HB 1562 and the repeal of Section 7104. Listeners outside Pennsylvania can still contact their own representatives, share information about the issue, and encourage dialogue with their Pennsylvania colleagues. It can really make a difference!---Learn About the Law and HB 1562- Official Pennsylvania General Assembly page for HB 1562:https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1562- HB 1562 co-sponsorship memo and explanation:https://www.palegis.us/house/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=46755- Find your legislators anywhere in the United States:https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator/- Vote Smart — information about elected officials:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/---Find Beck and The Serpent’s KeyBeck Ravenswood on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_stitching_witch/The Serpent’s Key on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_serpents_key/The Serpent’s Key site:https://serpentskeyshoppe.com/---Upcoming: Free Diviner’s Path WorkshopReading the Signs: Divination as a Living ConversationSunday, June 21, 2026 - 12:30–1:30 p.m. EST - Live on ZoomRegister here:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_COYP44E8SHSAuvvLYy2-gQ---More Upcoming Events:July 27, 2026:Workshop at the Atlantis Bookshop in LondonAugust 15, 2026:Official Diviner’s Path book launch at The Serpent’s Key---Support Coffee and DivinationA special thank-you to Kas, our newest Patreon supporter! Your support helps make all of these offerings possible.My new book, The Diviner’s Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums, is now available: https://amzn.to/4e6EXH9If you've read it and enjoyed it, leaving a review on Amazon, or Goodreads, makes an enormous difference in helping readers find the work!Coffee and Divination:https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/coffeeanddivinationWatch us on YouTube: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTubeThank you for listening, and, as always, see you between the worlds...
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Ethical Witchcraft, Pagan Ecology & Plant Spirit Magic with Sian Sibley
3w ago01:04:51Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode of Coffee and Divination, I welcome author, witch, educator, and biological scientist Sian Sibley for a fascinating conversation on plant spirits, pagan ecology, animism, geomancy, and ethical magical practice. We explore what it means to truly treat plants, stones, incense, trees, and the land itself as living beings in relationship with us — and why that changes how we practice magic.This conversation also dives into “doubt devils,” discernment in divination, ecological responsibility, and the powerful idea that plants can, of course, say no to us, at times.---Links and More:TempleFest (New England, September 2026) – Welcome - TempleFest | Temple of Witchcraft Sian's Patreon: Welcome to Ecological Witchcraft | Patreon Sian's recent book, Black Paths and Green Cathedrals: Black Paths and Green Cathedrals : A Guide to Ecological Paganism - Sian Sibley - Aeon Spirit JoAnna's latest book, The Diviner’s Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums, is now available for pre-order: https://amzn.to/4e6EXH9Pre-orders make a huge difference in helping a book reach more readers, so if you’ve been planning to pick up a copy, this is a wonderful way to support the work.You can find all details on my website or over on Instagram:📸 @coffeeanddivinationhttp://www.coffeeanddivination.comIf you'd like to see the episode, our YouTube channel is at: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTubeThank you for listening — and as always, see you between the worlds.
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Dr. Al Cummins on Spirits, Ancestors, Discernment and Magical Practice
May 701:18:54Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined once again by Dr. Alexander Cummins — historian of magic, diviner, and teacher of early modern cunning craft—for a deep and grounded conversation on working with spirits as allies in magical and divinatory practice.Together, we explore what it really means to work with ancestral practitioners—the spirits of the magical dead—and how these relationships were understood historically, as well as how they can be approached with clarity and integrity today.In This Episode, We Discuss:- What “ancestral practitioners” are, and how they differ from general ancestor work- Historical examples of working with the magical dead- Reciprocity, obligation, and relationship in spirit work- What it actually means to test spirits in practice- Geomancy and the role of appropriate questions in spirit contactLinks and More:TempleFest (New England, September 2026) – where both Dr. Al and I will be presenting this year. https://templefest.templeofwitchcraft.org/ Dr. Al's Website: https://www.alexandercummins.com/Classes and Courses with Dr. Al: https://www.alexandercummins.com/classbundlesAbout the Show, and JoAnna: The Diviner’s Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums, by JoAnna, is now available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738782432/Pre-orders make a huge difference in helping a book reach more readers, so if you’ve been planning to pick up a copy, this is a wonderful way to support the work.You can find all details on my website or on Instagram: @coffeeanddivinationWebsite: http://www.coffeeanddivination.comThank you for listening — and as always, see you between the worlds.
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Play, Rhythm, and Divinatory Skills with Laura Tempest Zakroff
Apr 1600:58:04Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Laura Tempest Zakroff — artist, author, performer, and modern Traditional Witch, whose work sits at the crossroads of art, embodiment, divination, and magic. We discuss Laura’s newest book, Tarot by Tempest: Playing with Numbers, Meaning & Movement, and why play is a vital part of divination: it's often the doorway back into creativity, intuition, and real insight. (A topic I'm very passionate about as well!)In this episode, we discuss How movement and embodiment shift the way we read symbols (and how to “get out of your head” at times.) Reading tarot through numbers, patterns, and energetic motion. Using art as a spiritual technology: creativity, meaning-making, and getting unstuck.Laura's next oracle deck projects, based in the Northeast of the US.--- Preorders for my book The Diviner’s Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums are now available — thank you so much to everyone who has already preordered and sent kind messages. It truly means a lot, and preorders make a real difference for authors. ---Links and Resources:Laura Tempest Zakroff (website): https://lauratempestzakroff.com/Laura’s Books + Decks: https://lauratempestzakroff.com/books-and-decks/Classes and Events with Laura: Classes & Events – Laura Tempest ZakroffPreorder JoAnna Farrer's book, The Diviner’s Path: A Nature-based Approach to Tarot, Runes, and Pendulums - The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums: Farrer, JoAnna: 9780738782430: Amazon.com: BooksCoffee & Divination (website): https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/Watch episodes and much more bonus content at Coffee & Divination's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeeandDivinationChat with us over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/
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Solomon Pakal on Mayan Astrology, Magic, and Divination
Mar 1601:08:59Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by Solomon Pakal - founder of the Mayan Mystery School, historian, and longtime occult practitioner - for a conversation on astrology, tarot, and the depth of Maya traditions of magic and divination. We speak about his perspective on tarot, the importance of understanding divination within a larger cultural and cosmological framework, and the vastness of Maya magical and divinatory traditions. This is a conversation about worldviews as much as methods —about what becomes possible when we approach older traditions with seriousness, humility, and curiosity.A note for our listeners: If you’d like a bit of (free) support for your own practice, there is now a free Weekly Divination Planner available to download at coffeeanddivination.com. And new content will soon be arriving on Greek alphabet divination, question-tech for divination, and much more.Solomon is a fantastic speaker and guest, and I encourage you to find him on Instagram and Substack to see more of his works.Enjoy the episode, and if you find it interesting, share it with friends who might want to learn more.---Links and Resources for Solomon's work:Solomon’s website - https://www.solomonpakal.com/Courses by Solomon Pakal - https://www.solomonpakal.com/p/course...Find him on Instagram: @solomon.pakal ---Connect with Coffee & Divination:Find us on Instagram: @coffeeanddivinationOur Website, and free Weekly Divination Planner: www.coffeeanddivination.comTheme music: “Come with Me” by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet – • JoAnna Farrer - Come With Me (Official Lyr... Ending music: “Pollen Path” by Elana Low.
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Ethony Dawn on Building Skill, Trust, and Finding Your Tarot Identity
Mar 500:58:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMy guest in this episode is Ethony Dawn—author, professional tarot reader, and teacher, known for her clear, supportive approach to helping readers build confidence and consistency with the cards.In this conversation, we keep things practical and accessible as we talk about how to learn tarot well: building real skill through repetition and reflection, learning to trust what you’re seeing, and developing your own unique style as a reader. We also explore different approaches to tarot spreads and her thoughts on creating your own.If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend — it genuinely helps Coffee & Divination grow. And to watch episodes, as well as bonus content in the coming months, check out our YouTube channel: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTubeAlso, based on feedback and requests from listeners, I’ve created a new free resource that's available on our website. It’s a short, practical divination workbook designed to help your practice, with tarot or other methods. Click over and download it today.---Links and Resources for Ethony's work:Tarot Grimoire - Buy the Book: Tarot Grimoire | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.Ethony’s website - Ethony Dawn -Ethony Dawn's Tarot Readers Academy - Home | Tarot Readers Academy---Connect with Coffee & Divination:Find us on Instagram: @coffeeanddivinationOur Website: www.coffeeanddivination.comWatch episodes and bonus content on the Coffee and Divination YouTube channel: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTubeTheme music: “Come with Me” by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet – https://youtu.be/3HD_LeJSnF8?si=JBnnI5kg_8qdOtjr Ending music: “Pollen Path” by Elana Low.
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Spirit Speak: Practical Divination and Spirit Contact with Ivo Dominguez Jr.
Jan 2601:15:50Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined once again by Ivo Dominguez Jr. prolific author and long-time leader in the modern occult community. We’re discussing the newly updated, re-released edition of his book Spirit Speak: A Comprehensive Guide to Connect Beyond the Veil, and what it offers practitioners seeking clear, safe, grounded methods of spirit contact for divination and magical work. Ivo is not only one of my favorite guests to speak with and learn from - he was also one of the keynote speakers for the first annual Wylde Grove Gathering Online Leadership Summit, alongside 14 other incredible presenters, this past week in January, 2026. Clips from some of the Summit roundtables - including the conversation on technology and learning in the occult world that Ivo joined - will be on the Coffee & Divination YouTube channel soon. In our conversation, we explored:What the updated edition of Spirit Speak brings to modern practitioners Techniques and “warm-ups” for divinatory work, and why those matter. Levels of consciousness and how they affect what (and who) we perceivePractical distinctions between different forms of spirit contact used for divination, and how to approach them responsiblyLinks and Resources for Ivo's fantastic work:Spirit Speak - Buy the Book: https://tinyurl.com/5hdywpetIvo’s website - Ivo Dominguez Jr's Website - www.ivodominguezjr.com Find Ivo on Instagram - @ivodominguezjr--- Connect with Coffee & Divination:Find us on Instagram: @coffeeanddivinationOur Website: www.coffeeanddivination.comTheme music: “Come with Me” by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet – https://youtu.be/3HD_LeJSnF8?si=JBnnI5kg_8qdOtjr Ending music: “Pollen Path” by Elana Low.Thanks for supporting Coffee and Divination!Find me on Instagram at @coffeeanddivination, and be sure to subscribe to the Coffee & Divination YouTube channel for bonus episodes, clips, and new content beyond the audio show.
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Chaos Magic, Lithomancy, and Divination with Thumper Forge
Dec 1301:15:51Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMy guest in this episode is Thumper Forge, a Chaos Witch, Gardnerian High Priest, writer, and diviner from Houston, Texas. Thumper is the author of The Chaos Apple: Magic & Discordianism for the Postmodern Witch (Llewellyn), and it was a delight to have them on the show!In this conversation, we explore Chaos Magic in real life - how to think with paradigms, work with gods and masks - plus a practical tour of lithomancy (casting semi-precious stones), along with Lenormand and geomancy.I really enjoyed this talk with Thumper in this show, and I hope you enjoy the conversation! If you do, as always, please share this episode with others, and subscribe for more videos and some exciting new “extra” content in coming months!Links and Resources for Thumper Forge’s work:The Chaos Apple - Llewellyn book page: The Chaos Apple | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.Thumper’s website - Thumper Forge – Priest. Witch. Raconteur. Notary Public.Patheos: Fivefold Law — Thumper’s blog - Fivefold Law - Discordian Witchcraft, Chaos Magic, Traditional Wicca, Geomancy, and the occasional glimpse into 12-Step Recovery from the impertinent perspective of a Post-postmodern Pagan.Connect with Coffee & Divination:Find us on Instagram: @coffeeanddivination Our Website: www.coffeeanddivination.comYouTube page for the Podcast: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTubeTheme music: “Come with Me” by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet –Ending music: “Pollen Path” by Elana Low.Thanks for supporting Coffee and Divination!
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Mhara Starling on Speaking with the Fairies - Divination in Welsh Tradition
Nov 101:24:28Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMy guest in this episode is Mhara Starling, a Welsh folk Witch raised on the Isle of Anglesey. Mhara is a fantastic speaker, teacher, and author, and I met her for the first time at the Sacred Space conference this past year. It was wonderful to have her on the show!In this conversation, we focused on Welsh Fairy lore and practices, and how that living tradition of relationship meets the arts of divination: omen-reading, scrying, working with the land, and ethics and good boundaries for working with Fairies in the modern world. I really appreciated learning from Mhara in this show, and I hope you enjoy the discussion. If you do, as always, please share this episode with others, and subscribe for more videos and some exciting new "extra" content in coming months!Links and Resources for Mhara Starling's work:- Mhara's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkc4iRymvz4t619FEk5dFfA- Find Mhara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhara_starling/- Buy "Welsh Fairies: A Guide to the Lore, Legends, Denizens & Deities of the Otherworld" https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738777740- Buy "Welsh Witchcraft: A Guide to the Spirits, Lore, and Magic of Wales" https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738770918- Buy "Pagan Portals - Y Mabinogi " https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/moon-books/our-books/pagan-portals-y-mabinogi-welsh-mythology--Connect with Coffee & Divination:Find us on Instagram: [@coffeeanddivination]( / coffeeanddivination )Our Website: [ www.coffeeanddivination.com ]Check out the Video Form of this episode on our new YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/WK6z8smtKX4Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet -Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low.Thank you for supporting Coffee and Divination!
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Kristoffer Hughes on Awen, Art, and Inspired Divination
Aug 2601:21:29Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAuthor, teacher, and Druid priest Kristoffer Hughes joins JoAnna to explore the living current of Awen: how song, poetry, and art become vessels for spiritual knowing—and how the currents of awen can inform divination in real, grounded practice. We also discuss Welsh Druidry as a living tradition, and tarot as a vibrant, constantly evolving language.If this conversation resonates, please follow/subscribe, rate & review the show, and share it with friends. It truly helps others find the podcast, and supports our work.About our guest — Kristoffer Hughes:Kristoffer is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD). He’s a teacher, writer, workshop leader, and frequent speaker at Pagan conferences throughout the UK, Europe, and North America. He's the author of numerous books including From the Cauldron Born, The Book of Celtic Magic, As the Last Leaf Falls, and Cerridwen, and is also co-creator of both the Celtic Tarot and the Yuletide Tarot.--Links for Kristoffer Hughes' work:- The Anglesey Druid Order: https://www.angleseydruidorder.co.uk/index- Kristoffer's books through Llewellyn Publishers: https://www.llewellyn.com/author.php?author_id=5316- Book on Arianrhod by Kristoffer Hughes: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/moon-books/our-books/pagan-portals-arianrhod- The Bee Tarot: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738769981--Watch Coffee & Divination episodes on YouTube: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTube Find us on Instagram: @coffeeanddivination Our Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet. Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low.
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