Dreams and journeys are not so different, in that they are symbol upon symbol. Even when one has struck to the clearest journey, the clearest meaning one can find, our own perception impacts the symbols we see. Revelation as striking and true as an arrow might occur during a journey, yes, but often these revelations will not hold as much truth outside of the one who experienced the journey. Read more
Being out, being true, pursuing the true self…fighting for it, for recognition, for respect…for dignity, just a slice of dignity. A sliver. I wonder if I can do it. Or if I’ll just decide it’s too much of a pain. Read more
A friend recently asked about how I go about spiritually journeying - how I visit the otherworlds and visit the Gods and spirits there. Going forth to the spirit's worlds is an important part of my practice, and it can allow us a unique connection to the Others. Read more
Among some of the spirits I work with the year is divided into two: winter and summer. Bustling and riotous, endlessly creative, and potent, the Otherfaith spirits of summer are connected to flowers, rabbits, wind and fire, and bloodshed. Read more
Neve is a wonderful spirit for guiding us into spiritual arts and practices; meditations, journey work, and divination can be boosted or taught by her. Read more
It seems to be the one practice where you are expected to keep knocking at the door when nobody is showing up. Where people who don't do it are expected to list out all our reasons why not for the sake of conversation but for the sake of being convinced into the practice. Read more
We seem to expect labels to be perfectly tailored clothes made in our exact preferred style. By their very nature they are not so well-suited. They are better compared to jeans that fit well-enough to wear. Not perfect. Not great. But you can wear them and they work. Read more
Aster is the spark of connection and refers to himself as the ‘mycelium of social interaction’. He can also be associated with a sort of non-alcoholic social lubricant, with the little lies we tell and masks we wear to make society easier to navigate. Read more
Consistency and diligence - these boring facets of our lives form the strongest core upon which we build the ecstasies of the Gods. Read more
Maybe the meaning is to simply keep on. To sustain. To continue. To remain, waiting and ever-present, for the future to arrive. Read more
