If you’re a Witch, Wiccan, Pagan or spiritual practitioner that honours, worships or ‘works with’ gods and goddesses, you may have heard the term “Matron Goddess” or “Patron God”. What is a Matron Goddess or Patron God and why is She or He important for a spiritual practice? Don’t let the terminology of “matron” or … Continue reading Gods & Goddesses in Tarot
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Working with Ragana, Baltic Goddess of Witchcraft and Death
Many magickal and witchcraft practitioners may not know of this goddess, that Ragana is the Lithuanian / Latvian goddess of witchcraft and death. The attributes of Ragana are like the witch goddess Baba Yaga, known in Slavic and Russian mythology and folktales, however Ragana is strongly connected to the Baltic region. Lithuanian and Latvian mythology … Continue reading Working with Ragana, Baltic Goddess of Witchcraft and Death
Lilith & Witchcraft
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
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
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
Witchcraft and Healing with Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga is well known in Slavic mythology as the crone witch (often referred to as a hag.) She is most well known in the story of Vasilisa the Fair (sometime referred to as Vasilisa the Brave or Vasilisa the Beautiful) and Baba Yaga as a popular Russian folklore. Baba Yaga’s myths over centuries has … Continue reading Witchcraft and Healing with Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga Tarot Spread
Baba Yaga is a Slavic goddess, commonly known in Russian folktales as an old crone and witch, flying on a mortar and pestle or broom. This wise goddess lives in a small hut called Izbushka (meaning “little hut”) that rests on two chicken legs/feet (sometimes shown as just one chicken leg/foot) that’s a magical (yet … Continue reading Baba Yaga Tarot Spread
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
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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