Ep. 226: Gordon White on Cunning Traditions, Modern Magic, and Piñón Blanco

About this episode

Gordon White returns to discuss his experiences in permaculture, herbal culture, and a mystical encounter with Piñón Blanco.

Get The Zodiac Garden Guide . Sign up for Pam Montgomery's free class here: https://plantcunning--wakeuptonature.thrivecart.com/co-creative-partnership/699392e4e6629/ In this episode of the Plant Cutting Podcast, Isaac & AC welcome back Gordon White of Rune Soup to discuss his life between his permaculture homestead in Tasmania and travel in South America, including training in Bolivia and Peru. Gordon shares updates on regenerating depleted soil, orchard yields, and plans for a first cider vintage, plus reflections on seasonal living. He describes Paraguay’s everyday herbal culture around tereré and fresh medicinal bundles, and recounts a powerful Amazonian dieta with the master plant teacher Piñón Blanco, including diagnostic Shipibo weavings and a peak mystical encounter that reframed ideas of unity, imagination, and reality. The conversation explores universals vs. local correspondences in magic, discernment amid modern “performative” scenes, and where magical culture may be headed.00:00 Welcome and Guest Tease00:36 Book and Consults Plug01:16 Pam Montgomery Gateway Herbs03:18 Gordon Returns to the Show03:54 Tasmania Farm and Travel Split07:04 Homestead Updates and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Isaac, AC

Guest: Gordon White

Topics covered

• permaculture
• herbal culture
• seasonal living
• magic
• plant spirit
• soil regeneration

Keywords

• permaculture
• herbs
• magic
• Piñón Blanco
• soil regeneration
• Amazonian dieta
• tereré

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rune Soup, Pam Montgomery

Books & works: Zodiac Garden Guide, Amazonian dieta, Piñón Blanco, Shipibo weavings, Ayahuasca

Places: Tasmania, South America, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru

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