Coffee & Divination

JoAnna Farrer

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.

  1. Chaos Magic, Lithomancy, and Divination with Thumper Forge

    12/13/2025

    Chaos Magic, Lithomancy, and Divination with Thumper Forge

    Send us a text My 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.com YouTube page for the Podcast: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTube Theme 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!

    1h 16m
  2. Mhara Starling on Speaking with the Fairies - Divination in Welsh Tradition

    11/01/2025

    Mhara Starling on Speaking with the Fairies - Divination in Welsh Tradition

    Send us a text My 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/WK6z8smtKX4 Theme 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!

    1h 24m
  3. Kristoffer Hughes on Awen, Art, and Inspired Divination

    08/26/2025

    Kristoffer Hughes on Awen, Art, and Inspired Divination

    Send us a text Author, 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.

    1h 21m
  4. Pilgrimage, Philosophy, and Pagan Wisdom with Dr. Gwendolyn Reece

    08/02/2025

    Pilgrimage, Philosophy, and Pagan Wisdom with Dr. Gwendolyn Reece

    Send us a text In this episode of Coffee and Divination, I’m joined by Dr. Gwendolyn Reece: Pagan priestess, theosophist, witch, and author of "The Waters of Mnemosyne." We discuss her wonderful new book, her work leading sacred pilgrimages to Greece, and her role in fostering deep spiritual community through ritual, scholarship, and devotion. Our discussion touched on sacred memory in Orphic traditions, household religion and community, philosophy and living a good, human life, and the ways modern polytheists and mystics are reclaiming wisdom traditions. These are all topics that both Gwendolyn and I are very passionate about, and I really enjoyed hearing her thoughts and expertise regarding all of it. I hope you do as well!  For more about Dr. Gwendolyn Reece's work: Her website: Gwendolyn Reece – Pagan Priestess, Witch, Philhellene, Lover of Wisdom Her most recent book: The Waters of Mnemosyne - https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738778891 -- Connect with Coffee & Divination: Find us on Instagram: [@coffeeanddivination](  / coffeeanddivination  ) Our Website: [www.coffeeanddivination.com](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. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, or leave a review - it helps more people discover the show! Thanks for supporting Coffee and Divination!

    1h 7m
  5. Peter Mark Adams on Mithras, Orphism, and Paths of Initiation

    07/22/2025

    Peter Mark Adams on Mithras, Orphism, and Paths of Initiation

    Send us a text In this episode, I'm joined once again by author and esoteric scholar Peter Mark Adams, whose newest work - Ritual and Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras: The Secret Cult of Saturn in Imperial Rome - offers a profound look into one of the most enigmatic mystery traditions of the ancient world. We explore the sacred cosmology of Mithras, the structure and symbolism of the cult’s initiatory grades, and how these rites relate to the broader lineage of Orphic and Platonic spirituality. Along the way, we discuss ritual space, visionary experiences, and how these ancient practices can inform and aid seekers and practitioners today. Please note: Later in the episode, we also touch on topics such as entheogens, intense ritual work, and transformational spiritual practices. Neither Peter nor I are medical professionals, nor do we endorse any illegal activities, and all listeners should thoroughly research and approach these topics with caution, and seek the advice of licensed experts. --- Find out more about Peter Mark Adams: Peter's Website: https://petermarkadams.com Purchase "Ritual and Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras": https://theionpublishing.com/shop/pmaJoin Peter in Turin, Aug. 31 - Sept. 3rd, 2025: Sola-Busca - HOUSE OF ZOPHIEL  --- Connect with Coffee & Divination: Find us on Instagram:  @coffeeanddivination Our Website: [www.coffeeanddivination.com] (http://www.coffeeanddivination.com) Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet - JoAnna Farrer - Come With Me (Official Lyric Video) Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, or leave a review - it helps more people discover the show!

    1h 35m
  6. Sacred Travel, Divination, and Spirits of the Land with Elyse Welles

    07/12/2025

    Sacred Travel, Divination, and Spirits of the Land with Elyse Welles

    Send us a text In this episode, it was wonderful to speak with my friend and fellow Priestess, Elyse Welles. Elyse is a Witch, sacred travel leader, and the author behind Seeking Numina. Elyse is also the co-host of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, a top spirituality podcast where she shares wisdom on Witchcraft, ritual, and more. In today's episode, we talked about the act of pilgrimage to ancient sites in Greece, divination, and devotional relationships with Land spirits and Gods. Elyse travels widely, and her experiences helping others seek connection to Spirit made for an excellent conversation.  After this episode was recorded back in April, Elyse and I also spent 10 days in Greece together, researching and visiting oracular sites dedicated to Apollo and Zeus. If you'd like to hear our discussion of that trip on Elyse's Seeking Numina show (recorded at Dodona, under the sacred Oak of Zeus) you can click the link in the show notes! Enjoy the conversation... Find Elyse Welles Online: Visit Elyse's website:  https://www.seekingnumina.comPre-order her books: Books & Writings | Elyse WellesListen to the Magick Kitchen Podcast: https://www.magickkitchenpodcast.comCourses with Elyse: Sacred Wild Priestess: An Immersive Training Experience | Elyse WellesSeeking Numina episode featuring Elyse and JoAnna at Dodona, in Greece:Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify Announcements & Ways to Support the Show: Find us on our NEW YouTube channel, and join for exclusive content: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTubeReach out to us via Instagram: Divination Podcast | Hosted by JoAnna Farrer (@coffeeanddivination) • Instagram photos and videosCoffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.comNorth Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.orgLearn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch PathTheme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet.Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low.NYC folks: Join us on Sunday, July 20, 2025 for our first Witch Camp Day in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. As part of the full day of ritual and classes outdoors, JoAnna will be teaching an intermediate-level workshop on divination. Limited spots available - visit Wyldewood Witch Day Camp | North Wyldewood for details.

    1h 3m
  7. Episode 51: Tarot, Tradition, and the Witch's Path with Christopher Penczak

    04/23/2025

    Episode 51: Tarot, Tradition, and the Witch's Path with Christopher Penczak

    Send us a text In this episode of Coffee and Divination, I’m joined by the brilliant and prolific Christopher Penczak—author, teacher, Witch, and co-founder of the Temple of Witchcraft tradition. Christopher has written many excellent books on modern Witchcraft, magickal practice, spirit work, and personal transformation. His work has been foundational for many practitioners over the years, and it was wonderful to sit down with him for this conversation. In our discussion, we explored a wide range of topics, including his background with tarot, his insights into developing skills as a reader and practitioner, and of course his experience as a respected teacher and leader within the wider Pagan world.  Whether you’re a longtime fan of his work or just discovering it, I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!  Links for Christopher Penczak's work: Visit Christopher's full website: Home - Christopher PenczakThe Temple of Witchcraft: Temple of Witchcraft - Love, Will & WisdomFind Christopher's books on Llewellyn's website: Author: Christopher Penczak | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.Announcements & Ways to Support the Show: Find us on our NEW YouTube channel, and join for exclusive content: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTubeReach out to us via Instagram: Divination Podcast | Hosted by JoAnna Farrer (@coffeeanddivination) • Instagram photos and videosCoffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.comNorth Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.orgLearn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch PathTheme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet.Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low.

    1h 7m
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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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