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2023-08-03T11:25:57-05:00

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The Transformation of an Image

Last updated on: August 3, 2023 at 11:25 am By Esa

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The above picture is of a statue that was intended for the Goddess Hecate. I had seen it before when looking through statues and Goddess images. Hecate is not the form of my Goddess though. When I got the urge to get a statue for the Goddess Hel, this was the image that popped in my mind. Two key elements were present, the snakes and the staff, in prominent ways. I shook my head because there were other elements that... Read more

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2023-08-02T20:05:21-05:00

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Find Some New Voices – Witchy and Pagan YouTuber Recommendations

Last updated on: August 2, 2023 at 8:05 pm By Esa

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I get ideas, inspirations, and knowledge from a variety of places. I love books, but at the same time I also like to just listen to something while working on other projects. YouTube can be great for that. So instead of recommending you some books today, I thought I would introduce you to some YouTubers that I personally enjoy, and that I feel puts out some solid content. Ivy the Occultist https://www.youtube.com/@IvyTheOccultist I have only recently discovered Ivy myself,... Read more

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2023-08-01T22:09:19-05:00

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Does it Matter?

Last updated on: August 1, 2023 at 10:09 pm By Esa

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Whether it is a non-magical person and a magical person, or two magical people coming from different understandings, there are some common arguments we see creep up. Perspectives around Deities/ Gods, reality vs imagination, psychology vs magical intervention – just naming a few. I am a results based person. If you do something, and the desired result occurs, then my question to all that is – “Does it really matter?” Does the perspective of the force behind the result really... Read more

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2023-07-30T19:36:03-05:00

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Experimenting with Cacao

Last updated on: July 30, 2023 at 7:36 pm By Esa

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I have been taking a journey with Cacao, which has also been known as the “Food of the Gods.” The Goddess Hel brought it to my attention, so I started diving in. First through research and then personal experimentation, both with the drink and the spirit of Cacao. At the bottom of this article I will list a variety of different resources and information about Cacao if you want to start your own research. As for now, I just want... Read more

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2023-07-28T14:42:26-05:00

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A Different Perspective of Astrology and using Planetary/ Constellation Energies

Last updated on: July 28, 2023 at 2:42 pm By Esa

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All of the old systems of astrology that you will find in mainstream places (such as online birth charts, astrology apps, etc.) are based on a system of calculations. People back in the day, and in ancient times, did not have the technology nor the resources to view the planets and stars in real time, all the time. So they observed, and created calculations to predict the movements and timing for future use. What they did was amazing, and I... Read more

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2023-07-26T12:37:28-05:00

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A New Format and Kind of Prayer

Last updated on: July 26, 2023 at 12:37 pm By Esa

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I have been writing prayers and rituals for a really long time and with various spirits and Deities, including the Goddess Hel. Although each has varied in their content and rhythmic structure, they all had a similar flow to their development and delivery. Hel has decided to throw all of that out the window. I have been working on a different kind of prayer with Her that encompasses a short version that is the spoken prayer, while having a long... Read more

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2023-07-24T07:25:09-05:00

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Reapers, Psychopomps, and Keepers are not Death

Last updated on: July 24, 2023 at 7:25 am By Esa

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The Grim Reaper has become the most popular and recognizable figure for Death across the world. Its image found in books, movies, and stories throughout ages as Death itself. The thing that makes me pause here though, is the Reaper is a psychopomp – not Death itself. Death is an event – a thing that happens to all things that live. The ones who guide us through that event and care for us afterwards are connected to Death but not... Read more

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2023-07-23T12:04:35-05:00

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Sacred Self Sundays

Last updated on: July 23, 2023 at 12:04 pm By Esa

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Since the beginning of the Temple of the Crane last year, Sundays have been a time where the focus shifts to the Sacred Self. A time to acknowledge on, and indulge in, the concept of seeing and treating ourselves as the sacred vessels that we are. Sacred means: considered to be holy and deserving respect. This life is precious and our experience of it is unique for each of us. This does not mean we do not have hardships or... Read more

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2023-07-21T11:58:41-05:00

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Power of the Sturgeon Moon, a Blue Moon, and a Sacred Water

Last updated on: July 21, 2023 at 11:58 am By Esa

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The August Moon is often called the Sturgeons Moon, and this year it is followed by a Blue Moon. This is the perfect time to take advantage of some powerful energies and create a special sacred water. So let’s jump into it! Different cultures have different names for the August Full Moon The Flying Up Moon is a Cree term referring to a time when young birds are ready to take the leap and depart from the nest. A symbolization... Read more

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2023-07-19T12:58:27-05:00

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Green flags and Red flags in Spiritual Voices

Last updated on: July 19, 2023 at 12:58 pm By Esa

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This has been a topic that has come up often in the last several months in communities/ groups I am a part of, and I’m really glad. It shows a growth in critical thinking and discernment when it comes to who we choose to listen to and learn from. Then today the meme below found its way into my feed and I thought it was time to share some of my own views on this with you. I wholeheartedly... Read more

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