In this episode we sit down for a conversation with Laura Davila a.k.a. Daphne La Hechicera, author of the book "Mexican Sorcery: Brujeria del Rancho". We discuss the gatekeeping of non-closed practices, fighting the patriarchy and owning your power with spiritual practices.Purchase the book:AmazonWeiser BooksBarnes & NobleMore about Laura:Laura Davila is a fifth-generation Mexican witch, a long-time practitioner of Mexican ensalmeria, hechicería, brujeria, and folk Catholicism. Born and raised in Mexico, Laura has lived in the US since 2010. Laura identifies as a “bruja de rancho”—a “ranch witch”—a term with great resonance in Mexico indicating knowledge of botanicals and the natural world. She learned her practice at her grandmothers’ knees. Laura is also a Tarot card reader and a flower essence practitioner.Where to connect with Laura:https://linktr.ee/Daphne_hechiceraInstagram: @daphne_la_hechiceraWe now have merch! Visit esoterixpodcast.com/merch to see everything we have in store!Follow us on Instagram, Fb & TikTok @esoterixpodcastFollow @Fioraliz_ on InstaFollow @jofigueras_akashic_reader AND @jofigueras_studio on InstaFollow @esoterixpodcast on Instagram & TikTokConnect with Fioraliz for intuitive guidance and in-person healing at www.fioraliz.comSee what current in-person events Fioraliz is coordinating at https://fioraliz.com/events/Book an in-person Akashic Reading with Jo in Portland, OR : https://linktr.ee/jofiguerasstudioBook an Akashic Reading with Jo virtually: https://linktr.ee/jofiguerasstudio