Lilith has a long history that dates back far into Jewish mythology, Sumerian and Mesopotamia; a history that has often been cruelly unfair to a goddess and figure such as Lilith. The name Lilith (“Lilit” לילית in Hebrew) originates from the Sumerian word “lilitu” meaning a “wind spirit or female demon” which the origin stories … Continue reading Lilith & Witchcraft
Dark Goddess
Persephone Tarot Spread
Persephone is the Greek goddess of the Underworld and the goddess of Spring, also known as Kore. At the Autumn Equinox, the season begins to change and the veil between the worlds grows thinner leading up to Samhain and the marking of Persephone beginning her decent into the Underworld. At the Vernal Equinox, the end … Continue reading Persephone Tarot Spread
How to Create a Dark Goddess Altar
As the year begins to wane into the autumn season, this time is synonymous with the reign of the Dark Goddess and Crone Goddess. The latter half of the year from August to October (in the Northern Hemisphere), these are the harvest festivals when crops are harvested. Honouring the Dark Goddess is best at this … Continue reading How to Create a Dark Goddess Altar
Working with Goddesses of Witchcraft, the Underworld and Death
Dark goddesses are associated with the afterlife, ghosts, witchcraft, death and rebirth; they are often seen as the crone aspect of the divine feminine. These goddesses are often honoured and called upon during the waning and dark moon phase, Samhain and the waning part of the year when it’s time to recognize endings and transformation. … Continue reading Working with Goddesses of Witchcraft, the Underworld and Death
Samhain Tarot Spread
Samhain is the time when the veil between the physical world and the other side is the thinnest. This allows for easier spirit communication and visitations on both sides of the veil. Samhain / October 31 is also closely connected to Halloween, All Hallow’s Eve and the Witches’ New Year. Dark goddesses and underworld deities … Continue reading Samhain Tarot Spread
Dark Moon Magick and Spells
The dark moon phase is a time when some of the most potent moon magick and spells can be done to release, banish, hex/curse, break hexes/curses and communicate with spirits. Some magickal practitioners don’t recommend working with the dark moon phase due to the uncertain energy during this time. However, with proper understanding of correspondences, … Continue reading Dark Moon Magick and Spells
Dark Goddess Tarot Spread
The Dark Goddess is known by different names among different cultures and traditions. She is associated with the Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess aspect, long revered as the bringer of death and rebirth. The Dark Goddess is connected with the waning moon and the dark phase of the moon when the moon isn’t visible … Continue reading Dark Goddess Tarot Spread
The Dark Goddess & Shadow Work
Each of us has a shadow self, a part of us that we suppress and hide away from our conscious living. The shadow self is separate from our unconscious, but is a part of it. We often behave and act in certain ways without realising what we’re doing or even saying, as our unconscious minds … Continue reading The Dark Goddess & Shadow Work
Winter Magick, Spells and Goddesses
From Samhain until Ostara, the Dark Goddess has her reign as she is commonly also associated with winter and the cold that it brings. In the modern age, this time of year is focused on festivities, festivals, parties and events to bring cheer and brighten the dark days of winter. However, for many people, this … Continue reading Winter Magick, Spells and Goddesses
Hecate at Samhain
The Wheel of the Year turns once again and completes its cycle. A spiritual year ends and begins as we lay to rest that which no longer serves us, that which can make way for something new. This is an ending and a beginning, which will be a darker journey to go deeper within unlike … Continue reading Hecate at Samhain
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