Podcast Life Crossroads terbaik (2024)

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Hekate's Night November: The Evocation of Hekate Suitable For Any Rite Read Through 18:50

15d ago18:50

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This ritual is held live every Night of Hekate around November 16. The text of the ritual can be found in Lesson 6 of the Keeping Her Keys book. In this episode I read through the ritual so you can perform it with me guiding your through it. The second recording is a meditative journey for after the ceremonial components, available in Covina for th…

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Samhain Special: Modern Hekatean Witches 30:13

29d ago30:13

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In this episode, Cyndi and Christen are joined by priestess/xes from Covina for an in-depth roundtable about being a Modern Hekatean Witch. Participants share their personal journeys and the evolution of their practices, inspired by Judika Illes' "Witches A Compendium." The session emphasizes modern Hekatean Witchcraft as an eclectic path for perso…

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Samhain Special: Healing The Witch Wound Meditation 19:10

1M ago19:10

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This is deep work, go gently. If you are not feeling up to connecting with our ancestors who were persecuted and murdered, or your own witch wound inflicted by hurtful others, you may want to take a pass on this meditation. This meditation honors witch ancestors and acknowledges the historical persecution of witches, including the Salem witch trial…

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Hekate and Spirits: Poltergeists, Departed Loved Ones and Ancestors With The Mystai 44:58

1M ago44:58

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In this special episode, I had a conversation about Hekate and Spirits with senior students in Covina: The Coven of Hekate about our experiences, ranging from troublesome poltergeists to healing intergenerational trauma. This conversation delves into the vast world of spirits and their connections with Hekate. Our panel shares personal experiences …

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At The Crossroads of Social Media and Modern Witchcraft With Amy Blackthorn 34:40

2M ago34:40

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Cyndi Brannen and Amy Blackthorn discuss the intersection of witchcraft and social media, focusing on Amy's new book, the Social Media Spellbook. They explore the collaborative process behind the book, the importance of rituals in the digital age, and how to share magical practices online while maintaining personal boundaries. The conversation also…

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Lighting Up With Hekate's Torches 37:41

2M ago37:41

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This episode combines meditation and discussion to ignite our connections with Hekate's Torches. Explore a transformative meditation centered on Hekate's torches, symbolizing creation, nourishment, and destruction. Participants engage in breathwork to ignite their inner fire, while acknowledging local spirits and ancestors. The session emphasizes g…

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At The Crossroads of Catharsis 34:15

3M ago34:15

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We delve into catharsis through Hekate, emphasizing personal empowerment and release via witchcraft. Join us in a candlelit ritual symbolizing letting go, while a protective circle welcomes spirits of release. Key contributors share insights on creative processes, magical crafting, and the integration of psychology with witchcraft. The focus is on …

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Mystical Goddesses and Modern Witchcraft 45:23

5M ago45:23

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Embark with us on a mystical journey, attuning with goddesses and practicing healing witchcraft. Light candles, invoke mystical experiences, and embrace wild and free goddesses. Through poetry and sacred creativity we deepen connections, without rigid rules, following the way of the wild and free goddesses. We discuss balancing everyday life with s…

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Getting Ready For Release Season 4:22

5M ago4:22

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Some announcements: new free space, livestreams, and courses. Go to keepingherkeys.com for all the details and links.

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Hekate's Three Forms: Exploring The History and Meaning 56:24

5M ago56:24

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Christen and Cyndi delve into the historical origins and personal meaning of Hekate's three forms, from the earliest references to her as governing land, sea, and sky in Hesiod's Theogony to a contemporary perspective on our own tri-valent nature. This episode accompanies the chapter on Triformis in Entering Hekate's Cave. For more info about this …

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Summer Solstice Sovereign Goddesses Ritual Meditation 26:15

6M ago26:15

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Embark on a mystical journey to Hekate's Garden to connect with the Sovereign Goddesses, including Hekate, Circe, Medea, Persephone, Demeter, Artemis, and Selene. Ground yourself before delving into the deeper spiritual realm, and then journey into the garden on the Summer Solstice. As the sun sets and the moon rises, gather at the moon altar to in…

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Hekate Meditation: Attuning To Her Triple Aspects and Aligning Our Three Selves 19:47

6M ago19:47

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Hail Hekate Triformis, The Triple Goddess. The Unifying The Three Selves Meditation is a foundational practice for connecting with Hekate while aligning our personal energy field consisting of The Three Selves. These three selves represent the lower self (root), the middle self (heart), and the higher self (crown). The meditation process involves c…

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Being A Witch In The World: Boundaries, Connection, and Safety 23:44

6M ago23:44

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From close relationships to our beloved goddess, it is only through having the courage to open up that we deepen these connections. As we communicate with the deeper world, while navigating everyday life, we face specific challenges in being open, but it is only through such that we can truly walk with our beloved goddesses and practice our craft. …

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Demeter: Ancient Goddess of Getting It Together 45:44

7M ago45:44

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We had a fabulous deep conversation about Demeter, who often comes to us when it's time for us to "get it together," whatever the "it" may be for us personally. Demeter, the mother of Persephone, is a significant goddess in Greek and Roman mythology. She represents the natural cycle, agriculture, order, civilization, and the ruling of the home. The…

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Beltane Meditation 18:14

7M ago18:14

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Beltane kindles the sacred flame of growth and generativity, igniting our personal journeys and the natural world. To join the Beltane Retreat, go HERE. Subscribe to either Hekate's Keys or The Mystai.

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Hekate: The Meaning In The Maiden 38:50

7M ago38:50

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Join Dr. Cyndi and all the Key Bearers from Covina: The Coven of Hekate for this fascinating discussion about Hekate's ancient titles referring to her as a maiden to what this means for us as modern witches. We explore the different meanings of the terms 'maiden' and 'virgin' when applied to Hekate in ancient Greek and Roman texts. Then we flesh th…

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Hekate: Goddess of The Eclipse 13:30

8M ago13:30

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Eclipses are such a powerful time to explore darkness, so very Hekatean in their essence for they not only either dim the world or occur at night when they are visible, but are also liminal times. As Hekateans, the MOON will always be highly influential since we are naturally attuned to it's powers: emotions, intuition, magic(k), mystery. They are …

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Spring Equinox Ritual and Meditation: Gathering In Hekate's Garden With The Goddesses 31:21

8M ago31:21

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Welcome to the season of Spring. Through a meditative journey, we will explore the myth of Persephone's emergence from the underworld. I recommend reading the chapter "Kore Reborn," in Entering Hekate's Cave to fully immerse yourself in the meaning of emergence. Get your candle ready for the opening ritual. In the meditation, we start by attuning t…

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The Magick of Liberation: Exploring The Past Fifty Years of Goddess Witchcraft 54:45

9M ago54:45

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Join me and Christen Bennett (she/they) - Coven Key Bearer as we review how Goddess Witchcraft has evolved over the past five decades and how we are creating our own religion, both as a movement and personally. I'm calling this The Goddess Liberation Movement, as the Spirit of Rixipyle has certainly liberated us spiritually. The Goddess Liberation …

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Hekate Rixipyle: The Chain Breaking, Gate Crashing Liberator 39:40

9M ago39:40

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Shake it up, Witches! Hail Rixipyle! Join Cyndi and Christen for this discussion on Hekate's aspect known as Rixipyle, the chain-breaking, gate crashing liberator. Cyndi starts us off with a meditative being check-in exercise to assess physical and emotional states. We breakthrough seeing all emotions as sacred, and how liberating expressing emotio…

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Artemis: Wild Mysteries of The Moon 1:19:29

10M ago1:19:29

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It is nights like tonight, She finds me. Slipping in through a crack in the curtains. Riding on pale moonlight. It is nights like tonight That I long to be her. To have no familiarity With words like, “diagnosis,” “mortgage,” and “grief”. It is nights like tonight She reminds me Of who I was before, And who I could be. Shooting her arrows into my h…

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Imbolc, Hekate, and Soul Retrieval With Guided Meditation 1:18:17

10M ago1:18:17

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Entering Hekate's Cave: The Journey Through Darkness To Wholeness by Cyndi Brannen, PhD, can be purchased wherever books are sold. This is a guided class and meditation that introduces the listener to Soul Retrieval. Join my soul school, The Covina Institute, for the in-depth eight week journey that takes place between the first and third new moons…

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Hekate Psychopomp: Following Her Back To Soul 46:35

11M ago46:35

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Perhaps to me the most enduring way that Hekate presents to me is as Psychopomp, The Soul Guide. So much so that this entire moon month is dedicated to exploring the mysteries of Psychopomp, from connecting with a past life to experiencing the transformative Animarum Recupero (Soul Retrieval Ritual).Hail Hekate, Psychopomp. Guide us, light our jour…

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Hekate's Wheel Meditation 15:04

11M ago15:04

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Step into the mystery of Hekate's Wheel, also known as the strophalos, in this guided meditation. You can augment the meditation with Casting Hekate's Wheel in Lesson 12 of the Keeping Her Keys book. Learn more about The Gate of Rebirth. Watch this meditation with CC and transcript HERE.

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Connecting to Hekate's Wheel - Meaning, Talisman, and Resources 6:05

11M ago6:05

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Hekate's Wheel, also known as the strophalos, is a symbol evoking the mysteries, and a powerful way to connect to her. Cyndi shows some of her favorite Hekate's Wheel talismans that she's created over the years, from a botanical stained wooden one, to a spinning version, and more. Hekate's Wheel makes an ideal foundation for exploring The Wheel of …

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Living a Magic(k)al Life and Being Authentically You 34:13

11M ago34:13

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Join me in a powerful meditation exercise to align with your purpose, and a conversation exploring creating magic(k) life. A daily spiritual practice is essential for manifesting a magic(k)al life, but it doesn't need to be complicated. Balancing the grand vision with small, achievable intentions unlocks the way towards your magic(k)al life and bei…

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Welcoming 2024 With An Invocation 0:58

11M ago0:58

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Happy New Year. Welcome to a new beginning. How fortunate we all are to be here at the start of a new calendar year. I'm sending out the sacred smoke, deep healing, cleansing and connection to the divine, to our beloved Hekate, to all the spirits and her deeper world as the new year commences. May you find meaning and value in wholeness in this new…

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Winter Solstice Meditation: Meeting The Cailleach 25:43

12M ago25:43

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Join me on this meditative journey to the heart of Hekate's Cave where we meet The Cailleach for unburdening our "stones," on the Winter Solstice (or anytime we need to let go our heaviness).I adore The Cailleach. She connects me to my Celtic roots, and always welcomes the weary traveler, offering shelter from the winter's storms. Become a Coven Me…

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Hekate's Torches: Exploring The Meaning And Connecting To Her Sacred Flame 49:34

12M ago49:34

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There is a light so deep inside of meThat nothing can extinguish.It has burned through a thousand lifetimes, Always leading me back to Hekate's Cave. Christen Bennett (She/Her) - Coven Key Bearer, Coyote Mae (they/them) apGovannon Guide-Key of Lampadia and I sat down for an illuminating conversation about Hekate Lampadios, The Torch Bearer. Perhaps…

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The Triple Torch Bearers: Illuminating Hekate, Persephone and Demeter 42:56

12M ago42:56

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Join Christen, Coyote Mae, and me for this enlightening discussion about the connections between Hekate, Persephone, and Demeter, with a special focus on their role as Torch Bearers. This episode companions the chapter on Lampadios in Entering Hekate's Cave.

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Moon Attunement Meditation 14:57

1y ago14:57

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Align with the energy of the waxing moon in this restorative meditation that reconnects and recharges. If you enjoyed this meditation, consider joining Covina: The Coven of Hekate. Discover more of Cyndi Brannen's work at keepingherkeys.com Cyndi Brannen, PhD, is a psychologist, author and teacher. She teaches and writes from the crossroads of psyc…

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Goddesses of The Depths: Persephone Hekate Demeter Chthonia 44:03

1y ago44:03

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Descend into the mysteries of these enduring goddesses of the deeper world. "None of the immortal gods or mortal folk heard her cry, nor the Olives shining with fruit— except the daughter of Perses,tender-hearted Hekate, veiled in light, heard from her cave…"- From The Homeric Hymn to Demeter The Homeric Hymns: A Translation, with Introduction and …

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Healing The Shadow, Releasing Shame and Imposter Syndrome 46:08

1y ago46:08

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My take on Imposter Syndrome. Go gently into this work. "We experience shame not only through personal invalidation, but also from a culture that devalues our identity. Underneath all of this is always a history of trauma. We have so many wounded among us who carry a great deal of shame. While the initial escape from abusive organizations and indiv…

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Working With Ancestors 27:07

1y ago27:07

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It is traditional to honor ancestors during Samhain. These can be loving remembrances leading to conversations with them, or more intense healing of our familial line. However you are working with ancestors, may you find connection and comfort."We are the embodiment of a thousand dreams, and we stand on top of an eternal bone pile. In a way, we fun…

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Invocation of Samhain: Dialogue With The Moon 3:48

1y ago3:48

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Step into your Head Mistresses' Parlor as we celebrate my favorite time of the year. The Moon takes precedence over the sun, the veil thins, spirits wander through dreams and the streets, and Hekate is ever-near. The most wonderful time of the year. Let's invoke The Spirit of Samhain with this reading of a story that the moon once told me. WATCH th…

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Meditation: Healing In Hekate's Cauldron 16:50

1y ago16:50

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Submerge in the potion found in Hekate's Cauldron, releasing the past wounds and swimming in her mysteries. Perfect for the Samhain Season, when we are often called into her deep mysteries, or anytime we need to connect and heal. From Entering Hekate's Cave: This force leads us down a River Road that pours from her cauldron in the heart of her cave…

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The Spirit of Samhain and Being The Witch In The Room 1:08:13

1y ago1:08:13

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Cyndi starts by talking about experiencing Samhain as a year-round witch, and then shares her thoughts about being The Witch In The Room. https://keepingherkeys.com/

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Welcome To The Temple of Good Enough (Hail Hekate) 37:10

1y ago37:10

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We're back for a new season exploring our beloved Hekate and her deeper world here at the crossroads, where we're inviting you into The Temple of Good Enough. Christen, Coyote Mae, Liz and I have a candid conversation about abiding in this temple, covering a wide range of topics from the intersection of being etheric limitless beings that also have…

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Keeping Her Keys Season 3 Wrap 5:56

1+ y ago5:56

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Thanks so much for being part of the Poven. I'll be back around October 12 with a new season, and some special treats. To join Covina, go to keepingherkeys.com

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Hekate, Dreams, and Nightmares: Healing In The Dark 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

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"When I’m asked about beginning a relationship with Hekate, my response is always to look to your dreams. Trust me, she’s been trying to get your attention your entire life. Dreams can offer illumination into your own darkness; from aspects you need to heal to long-abandoned desires. They can also be about the external world, providing insight into…

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Medea and Healing Our Personal Shadow 1:40:08

1+ y ago1:40:08

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Medea is a challenging companion, who teaches us both what to do, and what not to do. She is central to the practice of Hekatean Witchcraft, representing the healing and destructive power of The Poison Path. She is a central figure in Entering Hekate's Garden, in fact she wrote the introduction. Medea will have her way. Medea, that mythical sorcere…

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Lughnasa/Lammas: Demeter, Connecting to Meaning, and A Meditation For The First Harvest 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

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In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of recognizing the seasonal transition from summer solstice to autumn equinox, and connecting with nature during this time. This includes celebrating the Celtic Fire Festival called Lammas or Lughnasa, the story of Lugh (an Irish mythic hero), practicing traditional harvesting techniques, speaking o…

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Hekate's Supper: The Meaning In The Meal 55:48

1+ y ago55:48

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Christen and I are joined for the first time by Amanda, an amazing witch who keeps the Key of Psychologika (The Mind) in Covina, for this discussion about the meaning we find in Honoring Hekate on The Dark Moon with a special ritual meal, inspired by ancient practices. This conversation is part of our ongoing exploration of the history and signific…

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The Nowness of Hekate: Crossroads, Openings, and Honoring Her 14:27

1+ y ago14:27

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A minisode this week, witches. Just me musing about the meaning of Hekate's Suppers, transitions, and her roles as Enodia and Propylaia. Join the Free Crossroads and Keys Online Retreat. Honoring Hekate on the Dark Moon HERE. Watch Hekate Enodia on the KHK YouTube Channel. The recording of the Propylaia class is only in Searchie. You can watch it w…

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Gifts of the Sibyls Meditation 30:27

1+ y ago30:27

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Let's take a break from all the deep explorations with this meditative journey into Hekate's Garden. Based on the opening verse in Chapter 10: Sibylika in Entering Hekate's Garden, you'll experience The Gifts of The Sibyls, awakening your inner mystic. Find the deep dive on the Sibyls HERE. Learn more about our upcoming free event, The Crossroads a…

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Self Healing At The Crossroads Part 2: Magick And Mental Health 1:08:17

1+ y ago1:08:17

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Christen, Coyote Mae and I find our practice of witchcraft to be incredibly healing, something that is real and true to us. That's a real key for mental wellness: doing what is authentically you. This discussion follows up our first conversation about psychology and witchcraft for a discussion on the connections between mental health and practicing…

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Finding Connection, Healing, and Joy By Creating Altars 1:14:51

1+ y ago1:14:51

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I'm joined by Liz and Christen for this conversation about altars, which are truly the center of my witchcraft. Like Liz says, "there's no wrong way to altar." Connecting us to Hekate and all our spiritual helpmates, altars are a portal to the deeper world. Creating an altar connecting to our beloved Hekate and her deeper world is an empowering and…

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Summer Solstice: The Sovereign Goddesses Ritual Meditation 54:33

1+ y ago54:33

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The Sovereign Goddesses Ritual is a glorious solar celebration of many faces of The Sacred Feminine, especially Hekate and her companions (Artemis, Circe, Demeter, Medea, Persephone and Selene). Keep your Goddesses wild and free. Experience this ritual live online on the Summer Solstice by becoming a student in Hekate's Keys. LEARN MORE HERE. (Spec…

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Self Healing At The Crossroads Part 1: The Intersection of Psychology and Witchcraft 1:00:13

1+ y ago1:00:13

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The four of us invite you into the circle to discuss the intersection of psychology and witchcraft, which form the foundation of my teaching and writing. I'm joined by Christen, Coyote Mae, and Liz in a very candid conversation about self healing, covering a wide range of topics from being marginalized by mainstream health services to specific diag…

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Deathwalking, Underworld Goddesses, and Being A Psychopomp 1:28:57

1+ y ago1:28:57

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In this episode, Coyote Mae and I interview pagan author Laura Perry about deathwalking, underworld goddesses, and guiding souls (aka psychopompery). We begin with a simple ritual, including The Prayer to Hekate for The Dead. We discuss deathwalking, which is a spiritual practice in which an experienced individual guides those of the departed to th…

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