Witches' Kitchen Oracle - Kitchen Wisdom in 48 Cards
About these cards
The Witches' Kitchen Oracle is rooted in the tradition of Kitchen Witchery. The idea is simple: the kitchen is the heart of the home, and ordinary objects and ingredients can carry spiritual meaning. You draw a card, read the message, and find a matching spell, recipe, or small ritual in the guidebook. The 48 cards each show a specific kitchen object or ingredient, such as a mortar and pestle, a broom, or seasonal produce. The texts in the guidebook are grounded, sometimes witty, and always practical. This deck works well for people who already feel drawn to herbs, seasonal rhythms, or home-based rituals, because the themes connect directly to those interests.
Imagery and themes
Illustrator Richard Crookes created warm, detailed scenes that feel like a glimpse into a well-used kitchen. You see kitchen tools, herbs, pots, and seasonal foods rendered with care and colour. The cards are built around three themes: using everyday objects and ingredients for a spiritual purpose, bringing harmony to your living space, and following the rhythms of the seasons, such as harvest and rest. Every card carries a clear central message that you can read and understand without any background knowledge.
The creators
Barbara Meiklejohn-Free and Flavia Kate Peters wrote the texts for this set together. Barbara Meiklejohn-Free is a spiritual teacher who specialises in natural magic and old traditions. Flavia Kate Peters works as an author and spiritual coach. The illustrations were made by Richard Crookes, known for his warm and atmospheric style.
How to use these cards
You can use these oracle cards in several straightforward ways. Draw a card at the start of your day and read the message in the guidebook. Or use the cards while preparing a meal: see which object or ingredient appears, then read what the guidebook says about its meaning or intention. The guidebook also includes spells and small rituals tied directly to each card. That makes this set different from most oracle cards, because the guidebook is an active part of the practice, not just background reading.
Practical tip: Draw a card before you start cooking. Read in the guidebook which intention or spell belongs to that object or ingredient, and let that guide the energy you bring to your meal.
Features of the Witches' Kitchen Oracle
- Authors: Barbara Meiklejohn-Free and Flavia Kate Peters
- Illustrator: Richard Crookes
- Publisher: Blue Angel
- ISBN: 9780738763569
- Number of cards: 48
- Language: English
- Weight: 350 g
- Dimensions: 100 x 140 mm
Expert FAQ
Do you need to know about herbalism or witchcraft to use the Witches' Kitchen Oracle?
No prior knowledge is needed to draw cards and read the messages. The guidebook explains the meaning of each object or ingredient for every card. If you already have an interest in herbs or home rituals, you will recognise the connections more quickly. But the texts are written clearly enough that anyone can follow them without a background in the subject.
What does the guidebook in the Witches' Kitchen Oracle actually contain?
For each card, the guidebook gives the spiritual meaning of the pictured object or ingredient. It also includes spells, small rituals, and recipes connected to that card. This makes the guidebook more hands-on than those found with many other oracle cards, where you typically only find written interpretations.
