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2023-06-20T21:46:00-05:00

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My Beliefs, My Deities, My Practices – Time for a Proper Introduction

Last updated on: June 20, 2023 at 9:46 pm By Esa

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As you know, I am new to Patheos in the writing sense, which means I am new to most of you. I have been writing and putting out clues as to what my beliefs are, the Deities I work with and for, and what my spiritual and magical practices look like. I felt it was time for a more direct introduction though. This article is going to give you the cliff notes version, and then throughout this week I am... Read more

2023-06-14T22:30:16-05:00

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The Evolution of Religion and Gods

Last updated on: June 14, 2023 at 10:30 pm By Esa

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Awhile back I wrote three articles that were all interconnected – (Part 1) We seriously Need to Talk About Ancestry (part 3) What is the Soul? Ancestral Soul – and this, The Evolution of Religions and Gods, was in the middle. I generally do not re-post from one space to another, but I feel these 3 have some important perspectives and foundational aspects to consider… So in the last article I talked about ancestry and the progression. This time we... Read more

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2023-06-13T22:07:39-05:00

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Spirit of Animals and What They Can Teach Us

Last updated on: June 13, 2023 at 10:07 pm By Esa

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Animals can be amazing Guides and messengers for us. Their spirits, and physical forms, giving clues to deeper secrets hidden within nature. The following five animals are the ones Kari uses to show me His lessons and sends messages through. The Squirrel, Bear, Owl, Hawk, and Reindeer. Below you will find the aspects associated with Kari and deeper explanations of the lessons they hold for us. Squirrel Planning and Preparation – a Strategic Mind Playful – Adaptable The Trickster Secrets... Read more

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2023-06-11T19:12:13-05:00

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Summer Solstice is Almost Here

Last updated on: June 11, 2023 at 7:12 pm By Esa

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Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year. Where I live that means 16 hours of daylight, though this will vary depending on your location. The day itself holds various different religious and cultural significance to different people. I am an animist, so I see this day in several ways and celebrate in different ways. The Last Celebration of the Growing Light It marks the moment where we move from the light to the dark, because the amount of... Read more

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2023-06-08T12:58:45-05:00

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The Various Spirits and Spirit Allies – Spirit Walking

Last updated on: June 8, 2023 at 12:58 pm By Esa

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Seidr at its core is the practice of Spirit Walking. It encompasses communication, gaining knowledge, and partnership with spirits in order to accomplish specific tasks. It is a combination of divination, mediumship, and magical practice. Although the tools used and aspects of Seidr are specific to that form of Spirit Walking, the concept of the work can be found in almost every culture. No matter what the purpose of performing Seidr is – whether it be to divine what is... Read more

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2023-06-07T21:51:47-05:00

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Snakes in Norse Mythology and the Art of Seidr

Last updated on: June 7, 2023 at 9:51 pm By Esa

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The history of the snake as a spiritual symbol is one of the oldest. In Egyptian culture is was seen as a symbol of royalty, divinity, protection, and in some cases immortality. For the Aztec, the serpent was a representation of the mother earth herself. The Ojibwa, a Native American tribe, saw them as a sign of fertility and new life. The Norse and Germanic tribes had a different view though… The Snake in Norse Mythology There are many snakes... Read more

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2023-06-06T11:43:35-05:00

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Parenting in an Age of Spiritualism – My Approach

Last updated on: June 6, 2023 at 11:43 am By Esa

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No matter what your personal faith or belief system is, when you are a parent there are some aspects I feel need to be considered. How we approach and educate our children when it comes to spirituality in an Age of Spiritualism matters. As a mother of five, that came from a background of catholicism, yet holds animistic, paganish, and witchy beliefs/ views, this aspect of parenting is important to me. Before I dive into my own approach though,... Read more

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2023-06-02T16:53:28-05:00

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The Norse Understood the Power of Vibration in Magic

Last updated on: June 2, 2023 at 4:53 pm By Esa

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The Seidkona takes her sacred seat in the middle of the crowd. Holding her staff, she starts to sing the song of spirit. The women around her join in, calling forth the power through words and vibration. As the rhythm of the song heightens, the Seidkona’s spirit is lifted from this realm into the unseen. A journey of seeking, of knowledge, and transformation. People of the old traditions understood the power of Voice. How energy is affected, and could be... Read more

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2023-06-01T12:05:17-05:00

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Building Your Own Spiritual Practice in a World of Blended Cultures

Last updated on: June 1, 2023 at 12:05 pm By Esa

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Although I am speaking from an American perspective and experience, people have been moving and blending all over the globe since the beginning of humanity, in some form or another. The majority, if not all, of the people living in our current age have some sort of mix in their blood from various regions/ peoples. We are not just one thing, we are a blending of many. For Americans that is definitely true. The idea behind the “melting pot” is... Read more

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2023-05-30T11:52:37-05:00

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Walk into the World of Kari -Norse God of Voice

Last updated on: May 30, 2023 at 11:52 am By Esa

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Kari is an old Norse God with little recorded history, yet holds incredibly powerful knowledge. In the sagas he is known as the element of wind – air, which in the body equates to our Voice. His lessons cover a vast array of topics in that area, including Judgment and Justice, Leadership, Passing Knowledge, and the way of the Runes – especially in Galdr. My work with Kari has spanned several years. Adding to my own growth in the practices... Read more

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