Episode 96: Interview with Nicolette Miele

The Hearth and Hedge: A Podcast About Life, Books and Witchcraft

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 [email protected]. I also have a Patreon at patreon.com/thehearthandhedge.