On the other side people converse in preparation of a ceremony that you had only heard rumors about. The altar, the symbol in cornmeal on the floor, and the flags send questions coursing through your head. It begins. Read more
On the other side people converse in preparation of a ceremony that you had only heard rumors about. The altar, the symbol in cornmeal on the floor, and the flags send questions coursing through your head. It begins. Read more
“My natural father was an alcoholic and my mother, the most intelligent person I know, a science teacher… I am therefore both scientific and hedonistic …What else could I be except a Witch!” Read more
She was born the child of two former slaves in 1891, and despite many trials and tribulations she showed us all you can't keep a good woman down. Zora is known for her books, her poems, her quotes, but there is a lot people don't know. Read more
An extraordinary feeling of awe filled my whole being as I felt, beneath me, the living Planet rolling through the vast Universe, a Dancer whose enormous shoulders carried me in a round dance around the Sun, one movement amidst the eternal ballet of the stars and galaxies. And still the Face was looking at me with ineffable Love, and my soul responded by radiating affection with every particle of its being. Read more
Then there is blueberry, praline, cheese, cinnamon, brownie, and everything in between. In New Orleans people eat King Cake for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time. Unlike Mardi Gras beads and Bourbon St., King cake is something natives really truly enjoy. Read more
I welcome the chance to tell a love story, and this one is mine. I was born when he kissed me, to paraphrase a cinematic quote. Yet, part of me knew he was always there. Read more
Tarot cards are magickal tools, and they are ones that by their nature frequently get touched and used by others. I've been reading Tarot cards professionally for over two decades, and I still make a point to cleanse my cards daily. Here's a list of creative and easy methods you can use to accomplish this. Read more
People are calling for all kinds of action in the matter of Marie Laveau from calls to petitions to protests. Time will tell how best to proceed. After discussing the matter with one friend we quickly came to the conclusion that while the current situation was indeed difficult, these religions of Voodoo, Vodou, and Lucumi (Santeria,) have always been made to take a backseat to more mainstream practices. Read more
Most agree that the final resting place of the Voodoo Queen is St. Louis Cemetery Number One. Now the Archdiocese of New Orleans is restricting access to St. Louis Cemetery Number One in an effort to stop further vandalism of the graves there. So How is this going to work? Read more
Most Pagans have a working or better knowledge of astrology and sacred sites. This book Planets for Pagans, by Rena Shesso, attempts to expand this knowledge and make useful connections and insights. Read more
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