There are a million witchy sites, what’s different about Tarot and Kitchen Witchery?
It’s a good question. Asking you to read a blog post is an ask… you’re giving your time and that’s worth a lot more than people think.
The quick answer: the posts and resources here are everything I’ve learned about tarot, Sicilian-American folk magic, working with the saints, and even a bit of Wiccan/English magic that’s made its way into my practice from my mom’s side.
And the why: I’ve been sharing spells, ideas, my own little witchy traditions, and tarot readings for more than 35 years (I can’t believe it’s been that long!). It’s something that’s a part of my every day, and I really enjoy sharing it with people and splashing around in my own little magic pool.
What to Expect at Tarot & Kitchen Witchery
I love seeing what other witchy sites have to say, following newsletters, and reading books by witches and witchy type people.
But I’ve never seen my actual practice anywhere else. So I think there’s room in the witchy interwebs for what I bring to the table.
And here’s the thing: what I bring is a little different… It’s like cooking. You get a recipe, follow it to the letter the first few times, then go off on your own and start seasoning by feel and adding new ingredients.
But in my case, it’s more food fusion than one type of cuisine. Because I resonate most with following the magic of my ancestors… and my ancestors come from different parts of the world.
You can expect me to cover topics like, what tarot cards mean and how to read different layouts. And I’ll probably talk a lot about Sicilian-American folk magic and working with the saints. But I’ll also share things about candle magic, herbs for spells (why your spice rack is just as witchy as expensive witch supplies), and other things that I love and lean on in my own magic.
Take What Resonates and Drop the Judgy at the Door
To be clear, you don’t need to vibe with everything I have to say. It isn’t an either/or, and there’s no competition or judgment here. You should feel free to take what resonates for you and leave the rest. There are tons of witchy creators who are great and I absolutely think you should spend time wherever you find your bliss.
My biggest pet peeve in the witchy community is backseat drivers jumping on my broom. I don’t need anyone else’s judgy and I don’t think it’s especially healthy for anyone.
You won’t see any marketing collateral in this space. I’m not going to point to the number of readings I’ve given (I never kept count). I can’t tell you how many times I’ve petitioned saints or my track record on successful good fortune spells. I don’t keep score, though they work well enough that I’ve used them for years.
This is my space to share what I’ve learned. It’s really that simple. If it’s interesting to you and you enjoy the content, stick around. I’m happy to have you here.
About the Author: Chiera di Luna
Chiera di Luna is my pen name for all things witchy.
Chiera = light
Di Luna = of the moon
So basically my little wordplay on moonlighting. But it’s deeper than that too.
I’ve always had an affinity for The Moon card (which I know is super weird). And I pay a lot of attention to the moon phases in general and in my magic.
In my regular life, I’m a writer and editor. But I’ve never get to write about my witchy practice professionally. So this website and pen name are the merging of two of my favorite things: writing and witchiness.
I started reading tarot cards when I was a teenager. For most of my life, I just considered myself witchy. Kind of witch-light, if you will. I’m also Catholic, which means I get flak from both sides, with Catholics pointing to tarot and all things witchy as a “sin,” and witches saying you can’t be Christian and witchy.
But the truth for me is that following the footsteps of my ancestors includes both. And the longer I live, the more I realize there are a lot of people whose beliefs are like my own. It’s why so many Catholics go to psychics and tarot readers. It’s why so many Sicilian-Americans still believe in the malocchio (evil eye) and wear the horn and hands right alongside their holy medals (which is technically bad luck, but we’ll save that for a blog post. Lol).
My mother was an Anglo-mix of English, Irish, Scottish, and a few other things. And she was witchy in her own right. So some of my practice comes from her.
These are the things I’ll be exploring.