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2016-10-10T20:07:14-05:00

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Fabulous Facts About Frankincense – Myth, Magick, + Medicine

Last updated on: October 10, 2016 at 8:07 pm   By Lilith Dorsey

Magickally Frankincense has many uses. It is said to bring on peace, release stress, and connect one with the divine. Some believe it helps to connect the lower chakras with the solar plexis, and move the energy up to the higher realms. Read more

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2014-12-19T13:00:35-05:00

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Mamas and Babies #blacklivesmatter

Last updated on: December 19, 2014 at 1:00 pm   By Lilith Dorsey

There are probably some who have wondered at my silence in the wake of recent events. As the parent of a murdered child it has been hard to find the words. My thoughts, prayers, and love go out to the mothers, from one mother to another, now and always. Read more

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2014-12-17T06:50:34-05:00

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December 17th Feast of Babalu Aye

Last updated on: December 17, 2014 at 6:50 am   By Lilith Dorsey

Like the Orisha Oya, the wind is one of the magickal tools he uses to accomplish his work. Various images depict Babalu Aye as being covered in wounds or sores, and in some cultures he is shown cloaked completely in raffia and straw. Read more

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2019-12-13T14:12:43-05:00

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10 Pagan DIY Gifts For Yule

Last updated on: December 13, 2019 at 2:12 pm   By Lilith Dorsey

'Tis the season not to drown under the rampant consumerism of Yule. There are plenty of easy do it yourself gifts you can make this time of year. Most of these will take little to no investment and you might even have some of these ingredients and materials already on your pagan shelves. Read more

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2014-12-12T18:32:15-05:00

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12-12-12 Voodoo Universe A Year In Photos

Last updated on: December 12, 2014 at 6:32 pm   By Lilith Dorsey

To finish it all off there was my favorite, an obligatory picture with Northside Skull and Bones gang. The oldest Mardi Gras Black Indian gang in New Orleans. They are a living inspiration to young and old alike. Read more

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2014-12-11T07:03:49-05:00

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Lilith The Dark Goddess Of Your Dreams

Last updated on: December 11, 2014 at 7:03 am   By Lilith Dorsey

Lilith reminds us what is truly and primally feminine in all forms. These are the old places where darkness lets in light, and where coal turns to diamond, through constant and sustained pressure and power. Read more

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2014-12-08T02:01:00-05:00

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Magickal Uses Of Myrrh

Last updated on: December 8, 2014 at 2:01 am   By Lilith Dorsey

The gift of these Magi to the newborn baby Jesus was said to have been Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. Oddly enough the last two may have been more expensive than gold at that time. The use and power of myrrh have a long history. Read more

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2014-12-03T15:01:28-05:00

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Chango Santeria Feast Day Prayers and Dances

Last updated on: December 3, 2014 at 3:01 pm   By Lilith Dorsey

December 4th is the traditional feast day for the Orisha Chango in the La Regla Lucumi, also known as Santeria tradition. Read more

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2014-12-02T05:42:23-05:00

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And Then This Happened … Voodoo And The Jews

Last updated on: December 2, 2014 at 5:42 am   By Lilith Dorsey

Would anyone tolerate Voodoo practitioners approaching Rabbis or Sacred texts of Judaism in a temple this way ? I think it would be labeled a hate crime, but unfortunately we are not allowed the same liberties apparently. Read more

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2014-11-30T10:54:45-05:00

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Neo-Paganism’s Evil Goddess Ireada

Last updated on: November 30, 2014 at 10:54 am   By Lilith Dorsey

Ireada is evil, ignorance and arrogance all wrapped up into one. She is narcissism and disrespect, and if you haven't guessed already she isn't a goddess at all. Ireada stands for I read a … book. Read more

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