Five roads of Oshun, the orisha of love
I dedicate May to Oshun, the orisha of beauty, love, sexuality, and the vital source of all good things. This year I’m diving deeper into her caminos, starting with the most well-known roads of Oshun....
View ArticleAphrodite and Oshun, comparing the beloved goddesses of love
Aphrodite and Oshun have emerged from different cultures, yet their roles as the embodiment of beauty and love lead to understandable comparisons. This blog post explores the shared characteristics...
View ArticleA tarot reader at the popular MindBodySpirit Festival
Today, I’m excited to share my recent enchanting experience as a tarot reader at the MindBodySpirit Festival in Melbourne. For three unforgettable days, I had the privilege of delving into the art and...
View ArticleOlokun, great mysteries at the bottom of the ocean
I dedicate June to Yemaya, the orisha of the ocean and motherhood. This month, she’s been the centre of my working altar and morning devotionals. I also give extra attention to Olokun this month, but...
View ArticleEpithets of Athena, the powerful bright-eyed Greek goddess
I dedicate July to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, war, and patron and protectress of various cities across Greece, particularly Athens. My devotion to Athena has waxed and waned...
View ArticleThis is Stratonikeia, the beautiful ancient city of Hekate
I’ve just returned from a 7-week holiday across Greece and Türkiye. I visited numerous ancient sacred sites such as Dodona, Eleusis, and Delphi. I’m still processing it all and will blog more about it...
View ArticleVisiting the beautiful Temple of Hekate at Lagina
I’ve recently returned from a 7-week holiday across Greece and Türkiye. I visited numerous ancient sacred sites such as the Acropolis, Eleusis, and Delphi. I’m still processing it all and will blog...
View ArticleMinoan inspiration from the amazing Heraklion Archaeological Museum
I dedicate November to the Minoan Snake Goddess. I have been fascinated with her since I was a teenager. In September, I visited Crete and went to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Knossos. Here...
View ArticleA Sagittarius Witch and unique self-care through astrology
I dedicate November to the Minoan Snake Goddess. Although we have yet to find out who the Snake Goddess was or if she was even a goddess to the Minoans, she has that status in modern Paganism and my...
View ArticleDefiant people of faith in the hands of angry gods
Across cultures and religions, humans have sought to understand the nature of deities and the extent to which our actions may draw their favour or ire.This blog entry is a salty response to an online...
View ArticleA year in reading: the best books I read in 2023
Like many Witches, I’m an avid reader. I never read as much as I want to, and I regret that I will die before I get to everything on my reading list. I’ve read 25 books so far this year and here are...
View ArticleMy tarot and oracles decks of 2023
In 2021, I added 16 tarot and oracle decks to my collection. I thought I was more restrained last year but I acquired 22 new decks in 2022. I’ve shown tremendous restraint in 2023; I added eight decks...
View ArticleYear in review, goodbye 2023 and plans for 2024
I trust your Solstice was filled with beauty and magic, your Navidad was joyous, your Christmas was merry, and your Kwanzaa was happy. Alternatively, I hope you had a relaxing and cheerful break from...
View ArticleHappy New Year! My 2024 minimalist Bullet Journal setup
New Year, new Bullet Journal! Setting up my new Bullet Journal is one of my favourite New Year’s activities. Here’s what my 2024 minimalist Bullet Journal looks like. What is a Bullet Journal? But...
View ArticlePsychic attacks: how to navigate mental and spiritual wellbeing
Mysticism and psychic encounters are in the fabric of our humanity. History is full of inspiring mystics like the Oracle at Delphi, Hildegard von Bingen, Dion Fortune, Pamela Colman Smith, and...
View ArticleLoneliness and how to cultivate social connection
Loneliness has popped up on my radar four times in the last month–in the news, on social media, and in a discussion group I attended with some brilliant Witches. So, let’s talk about it. This blog is...
View ArticleHow to apply the teachings of Prajnaparamita in daily life
I dedicate January to Prajnaparamita, “the Perfection of Wisdom” in Mahayana Buddhism embodied as the Great Mother. I spend the month learning more about Prajnaparamita and deepening my practice. I’ve...
View ArticleAmazing Delphi, the usurped oracle of the goddess
I dedicate February to Themis, the Greek oracular goddess of justice, divine order, and custom. Last year, I travelled to Greece and was fortunate to visit three sacred sites associated with Themis....
View ArticleSomething wondrous at Dodona, the oldest oracle in Greece
I dedicate February to Themis, the Greek goddess of divine order. Last year, I journeyed to Greece and was fortunate to visit three sacred sites with links to Themis. Last time, I wrote about Delphi,...
View ArticleHow to apply the wisdom of Themis every day
I dedicate February to Themis, the Greek goddess of divine order. I devote each month to a different goddess. I spend the month learning about the goddess and deepening my devotion. But when the month...
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