Witchy Cooking Tarot combines the mystical world of witchcraft with the practical art of cooking and food preparation. This unique blend of divination and culinary arts taps into ancient knowledge and traditions to create a truly magical experience. Drawing inspiration from the traditional tarot deck, the Witchy Cooking Tarot features a collection of beautifully illustrated cards representing different ingredients, cooking utensils, and kitchen scenes. Each card holds its own symbolism and meaning, allowing practitioners to explore the spiritual and energetic properties of various food items and culinary practices. In the Witchy Cooking Tarot, the cards can be used to gain insights and guidance related to cooking, meal planning, and food choices. They can also serve as a tool for personal exploration and spiritual growth.
Will Errickson Portland , OR, United States I collect vintage horror paperbacks. Co-author, with Grady Hendrix, of the Bram Stoker Award-winning PAPERBACKS FROM HELL: THE TWISTED HISTORY OF '70s AND '80s HORROR FICTION (2017) from Quirk Books View my complete profile
It s quiet, allusive, historical horror here all the way, which was fine, a couple gory touches, but I definitely felt it lacked a certain je ne sais quoi , or maybe I just mean it needed more oomph in narrative, dramatic tension. Sheriff Dan Rhodes claims he can t join the Clearview Community Barbershop Chorus because he s too busy busting crime twenty-four hours a day in Crider s wryly humorous if somewhat sleepy 16th sleuthathon after 2008 039.
They can also serve as a tool for personal exploration and spiritual growth. By using the cards, witches and food enthusiasts alike can tap into their intuition and connect with the energy of the ingredients they work with. The deck can be used in various ways.
Dan rhodes occult book
Not much to catch the eye in this classy cover art for Next, After Lucifer (July 1988), but the critical blurbs seem to be impressed! One of those authors about whom I never knew anything but whose paperbacks have been plentiful in used bookstores for years, Daniel Rhodes had two more titles published in the late Eighties through Tor's prolific horror line, Adversary and Kiss of Death, from 1989 and 1990 respectively. In the United Kingdom they were put out by New English Library—adorned with much better cover art—complete with Graham Masterton singing the praises.
Looking into the author, turns out Rhodes is a pen name of thriller author Neil McMahon, who is still hard at work today. I was pleasantly surprised to find Next, After Lucifer to be written in a style not usually found in horror paperbacks, elevated and inspired by the stories of M.R. James—the novel is dedicated to the writer—but with requisite updating (drug use, illicit sex). Actually, it was published in hardcover by St. Martin's Press, which might explain the higher quality prose and all-around cultured nature of the tale within.
Anyway, there's an ancient evil in a quaint French town where American medieval studies scholar John McTell and his indifferent newlywed wife Linden are taking a sabbatical. It's Templar Knight Guilhem de Courdeval from the 14th century, burned at the stake for sorcery and various occult antics, whose spirit is trying to invade McTell, thanks to McTell stumbling across the knight's grimoire in castle ruins in the hills. Come on, dude, you're a medieval studies prof, you know waaay better than to mess with that stuff.
Rhodes is a literate and careful writer, and I was impressed by the depiction of local color, an indulgent priest, the villagers, and especially the snobby, drunken antics of Linden's sister, husband, and a Eurotrash hanger-on who crash the McTells' getaway and liven up the proceedings. It's quiet, allusive, historical horror here all the way, which was fine, a couple gory touches, but I definitely felt it lacked a certain je ne sais quoi, or maybe I just mean it needed more oomph in narrative, dramatic tension. Plus there's a sequel I didn't know about, Adversary, so that means the climax is a touch half-hearted. Worth a read, worth adding to your collection, but remember to watch out for grimoires that write themselves.
4 comments:
highwayknees said.Literally have never heard of him ,or these, and have never seen the books in a used book store.Granted the covers are hardly memorable.
I remember sites like ISFDB and Goodreads used to have Kiss of Death listed as the third in the trilogy, but I guess that was wrong since I could never find any references to those earlier books while flipping through it. Either way, great writeup, Will.
Jack Tripper said.Actually, it appears as though Kiss of Death is at last tangentially related to the previous two (featuring the same big baddie), according to Kirkus Reviews: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/a/daniel-rhodes/kiss-of-death/
Jay Rothermel said.I explored some Jamesian recapitulations of the novel here: http://jayrothermel.blogspot.com/2018/03/a-potboiler-for-curious-next-after.html
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)One common method is to draw a card or a few cards each time you plan a meal or cook a dish. The selected cards can provide inspiration for the ingredients to use, cooking techniques to try, or even insights into the specific energies and intentions that can be infused into the food. Additionally, the Witchy Cooking Tarot can be used for divination and self-reflection. The cards can be shuffled and drawn to gain insight into one's relationship with food, uncover hidden patterns or emotions related to eating, or to receive guidance on making healthier food choices. The practice of using tarot cards in cooking is not new. Ancient cultures recognized that food is not only nourishment for the body but also for the soul. Through rituals, blessings, and intentional cooking, they tapped into the transformative power of food. The Witchy Cooking Tarot continues this ancient wisdom, bridging the gap between the physical and spiritual aspects of cooking. Whether you are a seasoned witch, an aspiring chef, or simply someone who enjoys preparing food, the Witchy Cooking Tarot offers a fresh and enchanting perspective on the culinary arts. It invites you to explore the deeper meanings of the ingredients you use, and the transformative power that cooking can have on both yourself and those who enjoy your creations..
Reviews for "Channeling the Magician: Tarot Techniques for Powerful Witchy Cooking"
1. Emily - 1 star
I was really excited to try out the Witchy Cooking Tarot deck, but I was extremely disappointed with it. The artwork is very underwhelming, and lacks the detailed and vibrant illustrations that I was expecting. The cards feel flimsy and cheaply made, making me concerned about their durability. Additionally, the guidebook that accompanies the deck is poorly written and doesn't provide enough information for a beginner like myself to fully understand the meanings of the cards. Overall, I would not recommend the Witchy Cooking Tarot to anyone looking for a high-quality and informative tarot deck.
2. Mike - 2 stars
As someone who loves both cooking and tarot, I was excited about the concept of the Witchy Cooking Tarot. However, the execution fell short for me. While the idea of combining food and tarot is unique, I found that the connections between the cards and cooking elements were often forced and didn't make intuitive sense. The illustrations were also lackluster and felt uninspired, making it difficult for me to connect with the deck on a visual level. Additionally, the guidebook didn't offer enough guidance in terms of interpreting the cards in a cooking context. Overall, I was left disappointed and wouldn't recommend this deck to others.
3. Sarah - 2.5 stars
The Witchy Cooking Tarot didn't live up to my expectations. While the concept is intriguing, the execution feels rushed and incomplete. The artwork lacks depth and detail, making it difficult for me to fully immerse myself in the cards. Additionally, the guidebook provides brief descriptions of each card, but fails to offer any real guidance or insights for interpreting them in a cooking context. I also found that the cooking-themed symbolism on the cards was forced at times, making it difficult to make meaningful connections between the images and their corresponding meanings. Overall, while the Witchy Cooking Tarot has potential, it falls short in several areas that left me unsatisfied.