I had a good conversation with my hypnotherapist on Sunday and it got me to thinking a lot about what it means to be Black in society today.  Our conversation was around money and we looked into the different ways that my family has viewed money.  In our conversations I really struggled to explain some of the cultural views around the relationship between hard work and money; further more, to put into words the feelings of being confined by how... Read more

We all find ways to label ourselves, put ourselves into boxes that help to define who we are and who we are to become.  It is important for everyone to have some sense of who they are, a sense of personal identity that helps to reinforce the ideals that you choose to live within.  Do we need labels?  Of course we do not but there is no denying that sometimes labels provide safety and security within the world.  Having that... Read more

Noir’s Spiritual Round-Up: The History of the Yorubas I will be trying something new with my segment on Daughter’s of Eve by sharing interesting articles that I’ve stumbled upon along my journey of a constant thirst for new perceptive. So, far the only title for these roundups I can come up with is “Noir’s Round-Up” I will be looking for a possible new name for these informative articles roundup: any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Till then, “Noir’s Roundup” it... Read more

I find it so restricting that Black culture pigeon holes us into roles and does not always allow for individuality and differences.  This is a challenging thing to say when thinking about all the many wonderful things about Black culture, it almost feels as if I am complaining.  It is not a complaint of the culture of Black people, but it is a realization that being Black does not always make sense to Wiccans and being Wiccan does not always... Read more

Time, Soul, and Transformation: African Diasporas Black Butterfly Black Butterfly, sailed across the waters Tell your sons and daughters What the struggle brings Black Butterfly, set the skies on fire Rise up even higher So the ageless winds of time can catch your wings While you slept, the promise was unkept But your faith was as sure as the stars Now you’re free, and the world has come to see Just how proud and beautiful you are ~ Deniece Williams... Read more

Twirling in the Middle: The Dawn of Henotheism In the middle of history of polytheism and monotheism lies henotheism and its many forms. Henotheism is seldom used in current speech and/or writings describing how coexistence of many beliefs under one society twirls in the middle to form tolerance and acceptance: a society, such as the late Alexandria Egypt and my very own country of paternal origin, Haiti. Before I begin, I consider myself eclectic in my belief of Paganism with... Read more

Living in California usually means that we don’t get traditional seasons and often times we wear layers of clothing regardless of the time of year.  The last month we have been watching as hordes of rain come down on the streets of the Bay Area; flooding cities and being harsh in its path of release. I have heard so many people recently ask when the rain is going to stop, me included.  The continuous rain appears to be lasting for... Read more

Life is interesting.  I find that I am often evaluating things from a perspective that appears to be quite different than others of my age group or within the same community as me.  I am not sure why this is.  I have often thought that being married young and raising children changed my perspective in life.  Other times I have thought it was because I was one of three black children in my elementary school and so I thought different.... Read more