On episode 76 of Outside The Studio:
The energy we most often believe is the energy we receive. Enthusiastic about nature, Tessa and Rachael talk about magic as the intentional movement of energy, how we can use plants as conductors for setting the flow of our homes and asking questions such as, "What can we do about our environment and carbon footprints?"
Rachael Cohen is a spiritual life coach, nature connector, plant stylist, energy worker, and intuitive medium. She is the author of Everyday Plant Magic.
Timestamps
(02:40) Moon eclipse seasons
(04:50) Rachael's writing process
(09:20) The magic of plants
(10:50) Everyday Plant Magic, the book
(14:00) Programming plants
(15:35) How to take care of plants
(18:00) Example of Yin plants
(20:15) Where to place plants
(27:00) The lie that we are separate from nature
(32:00) Feeling like Earth is doomed
(40:20) Book recommendations to curb environmental anxiety (49:15) Plants love your menses!
(51:45) Final thoughts
Key Takeaways
1. When inviting plant magic into your home, ask what are the spiritual needs, as each plant has different qualities. For example, a work space might need focus, receptivity and flow, while your living room may be asking for safety and peace. Conduct a room audit to know what kind of plants will thrive in certain conditions such as low light, high temperatures, etc.
2. Programming plants is similar to that of crystals. Place it where you feel is most nurturing both physically and spiritually and connect with it energetically through touching and speaking to the plant. Thank it for its presence and ask that it may be a boundary creator for negative energies while a keeper of positive energies. Rachael’s book has spell examples, but use whatever words feel best.
3. Environmental anxiety is something many struggle with and many may bring shame and blame onto themselves. It is important to remember that while there are certainly things we can do to lessen our personal carbon footprint, the major contributors to environmental decay are the industries. Industries have managed to make us feel at fault when in reality we need to be fighting on the systematic level, not the personal.
Tessa's Book Recommendations:
Grandma Gatewood's Walk: https://www.amazon.com/Grandma-Gatewoods-Walk-Inspiring-Appalachian/dp/1613734999
The Devil's Dictionary: https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Dictionary-Ambrose-Bierce/dp/0195126270
Connect with Rachael Cohen
Website: https://www.infinitesucculent.com/
Rachael's new book Everyday Plant Magic: https://shop.infinitesucculent.com/collections/books/products/everyday-plant-magic
Email: rachael@infinitesucculent.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitesucculent/
Connect with Tessa Tovar
Website: https://tessatovar.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus