With today’s renewed interested in Hermeticism, and the arrival of a new generation of supple translations, we may be entering a phase of Hermetic rebirth. This renewal, however, comes with a caveat, one deeply grounded in Hermetic tradition: If Hermes is to be resurrected, such an operation must occur within you. Read more
There are a number of ways to begin our spiritual training. We can join a group, find a teacher, or seek a vision. We can wait for the mystical to find us as we go about our daily lives. But we always imagine that the only path forward is out there. We couldn't be more wrong. Read more
The Shadow Self is a Jungian concept. He theorized that we all have a “Shadow Self”, a dark side of ourselves we do not consciously acknowledge. Shadow work involves bringing the unconscious dark aspects of ourselves to the surface of our conscious, acknowledging it. By doing so, we come to know ourselves better. Read more
This is my list of movies, varying from campy to well done, that portray different versions of fairies in ways that are truer to folklore. Read more
When you think of philosophy you probably think of the famous Greek trio Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. These men dominate the history of philosophy from ancient times onward. Their brilliance was sought after later by Christians who wanted to show that their God was the true God. This was done by reinterpreting the polytheistic philosophers of Greece, by distorting their words and teachings, maintaining that their teachings were a precursor for monotheism, and that the philosophers rejected polytheism. Read more
The Full Moon Cut: An original 10-card spread inspired by martial arts. Read more
Today I started a conversation about Pluto. Pluto has been retrograde and Pluto goes direct this week and Pluto has been opposing my Sun for years now. That transit is about to end. FINALLY. Read more
The Pagan community pays more than occasional lip service to the idea that modern Western Paganism is about "right practice" rather than right belief. The underlying problem is that it’s not really either. Read more
My witchcraft has never been based on theory or books, but on real life experience, actual spellwork. Natural magick. And what happened happened spontaneously. In the middle of my fear, I had a job to do. To act instead of be acted upon. To push back and protect. Read more
The Autumnal equinox means different things to different people and is celebrated in many ways depending on a person’s spirituality. For me it is a time to honor and offer to the Alfar, the elves. Read more
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