Episode 96: Interview with Nicolette Miele

In this episode, host Amberle interviews Nicolette Miele, a pagan, writer, rune worker, and herbalist. They discuss various topics including the Equinox, favorite books, writing process, and daily practices. Nicolette also talks about her recently published book, Runes for the Green Witch, an herbal grimoire. In this conversation, Nicolette discusses various topics related to witchcraft and spirituality. She shares the essential items on her altar, including dried blue lotus flowers, her personal set of runes, and a vintage candelabra. Nicolette also talks about the process of creating her own runes and the importance of making them a personal and sacred item. Nicolette shares a devotional ritual to nurture the bond between oneself and nature. She also talks about her online shop, Handfuls of Dust Apothecary, where she offers ritual oils, incense, handmade runes, and other herbal goods. Nicolette discusses the significance of rune readings and the psychic witchy energy associated with them. She mentions the Lunar Apothecary, an online course on astrological herbalism that she recommends. Nicolette shares her upcoming events and bookstores she plans to visit. Finally, she talks about her fear of saying the wrong thing and how doing presentations and podcasts helps her overcome that fear.

Takeaways

• The Equinox is a time for reflection and setting intentions.
• Rachel Pollack's book, 78 Degrees of Wisdom, is a highly recommended tarot book.
• Nicolette Miele's book, Runes for the Green Witch, explores the intersection of rune and plant magic.
• Writing nonfiction can be a meditative and enjoyable experience.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Welcome

00:14Guest Introduction

00:46Discussion about Equinox

01:15Conversation about Drinks

02:19Favorite Metaphysical or Occult Book

03:24Favorite Mundane Author

04:17Discussion about Rachel Pollack

05:23Discussion about Tarot Questions

06:23Favorite Fiction Genre

07:21Discussion about Stephen King

08:01Discussion about New Book: Runes for the Green Witch

09:06Writing Process for the Book

11:20Favorite Part of Writing the Book

12:04Least Favorite Part of Writing the Book

12:42Writing Fiction vs Nonfiction

14:38Future Writing Projects

15:20Daily Practice

19:04Creating Personal Runes

20:23Different Divination Tools

24:13A Devotional Ritual

27:56Handfuls of Dust Apothecary

29:29Rune Reading and Psychic Witchy Energy

31:23Online Shop and Lunar Apothecary

35:19Upcoming Events and Bookstores

36:06Overcoming the Fear of Saying the Wrong Thing

 

You can find Nicolette on Instagram @handfulsofdust and her website www.handfulsofdust.com

 

You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @thehearthandhedge, on my website, thehearthandhedge.com, or you can email me at thehearthandhedge@gmail.com.  I also have a Patreon at patreon.com/thehearthandhedge.