The Pagan Portal Podcast: Jessica Howard
- Rachel Patterson
- Jun 6
- 1 min read
Dive into the flowing currents of water witchcraft, river spirits, and stone divination in this enchanting conversation! Host Rachel Patterson chats with Jessica Howard about: 🌊 Water Magic as Spiritual Balance Why a self-proclaimed "fiery Aries" was drawn to water witchcraft—from crafting intention-filled soaps to tea rituals and connecting with the Thames’ energy. 🌿 Father Thames & Local Deities Discover the shift from the ancient goddess Temsis to the modern Father Thames, and how working with local river spirits can deepen your practice. 🔮 Lithomancy: Divination for the Intuitive Witch Jessica breaks down her love for stone casting (using crystals, coins, even LOTR-themed sets!) and why this lesser-known practice is so personal. 💭 "Do I Still Feel Like a Witch?" A raw discussion about spiritual imposter syndrome, returning to basics, and finding magic in the mundane. ✨ Featured Topics:
Turning showers into rituals & programming herbal teas
Why proximity matters when working with deities
How to build your own lithomancy set (no fancy tools needed!)
Swan symbolism and the Thames’ "feminine" energy pockets
Jessica’s favorite Thames-side spiritual spots
