Do it your way. Shirk the narrative other people have created for your life. Retrieve the past for healing. Your story belongs to you, and so do your choices. Appearing as a falcon, or falcon-headed, Horus is the ancient Egyptian god of kingship and the sky and ruler of the air. As god of the sky, his right eye was…
Slather yourself with the self-love to keep the opinion of others from hurting you. Constructive criticism will no longer feel like an attack when you allow your flaws to be seen in the light. The myth of Narcissus arises from ancient Greece and tells the tale of an astoundingly handsome man who falls in love with himself. Narcissus was renowned…
You are growing into your destiny. Free will and fate are working together for your highest good. Extend your free will, and divine orchestration will arrive at the right time. For the Yoruba people of West Africa, Òrúnmìlà is the deity who created their divination system known as Ifá. According to Yoruba mythology, he is the master diviner and high…
Show up as a source of emotional support for others. Relinquish emotional responsibility and step into holding space for the benefit of yourself and others. Suddhodana, meaning ‘he who grows pure rice’, was the king of the Shakya people – an eastern sub-Himalayan ethnic group. Ruling with his wife, Maya Devi, Suddhodana came to be the father of the Buddha.…
You do not need to be fully healed to be in a relationship. Relationships can be integral to healing, providing connection and physical touch and meeting your needs. According to Greek mythology, in the beginning, there was nothing – only chaos and the primordial void of the Universe. Then, the Universe fathered Eros, the personification of love. In an alternate…
It is prudent to have a heart that is open yet discerning. Deep connection requires openness and knowing where to place your love. In Slavic folklore, Yarilo is simultaneously the god of war and the god of springtime. Yarilo, the tenth son of the god of thunder Perun, is recognized as a vibrant lifeforce embodying a strong polarity due to…
Crux As the Cosmic world Soul, Hekate spans the three realms of earth, sea, and sky. She Herself can be viewed as a world Tree symbol and we can traverse these realms in search for answers. Hekate is the fulcrum of each world, She is the bridge, the doorway, and the key. Before we can act we must consider what…
Lower Realm – Protection This serpent emissary of the Goddess dwells in the earthly realms and works through khthonic channels. Focused on protection, it will whisper warnings and strike at those things attempting to harm you. It scouts the road ahead and ensures your footing is true. Whilst concerned with safety and defense, it will act against recklessness and idiocy.
Growth We may struggle to accept the inevitable changes life throws at us. Torn from the sun and sky then plunged into the hard dark of the Underworld, Kore gradually accepted Her new life and became Persephone, Queen of the Underworld. No longer meek and innocent, but capable of mature diplomacy and facing harsh realities. Like a seed, She sprouts…
Journey Life is a journey, and the path is long and winding. Though we may get lost at times, we must keep moving forward. Through adventure, we draw closer to Hekate. A journey isn’t just about the destination and you are encouraged to experience moments along the way. Even when the path is obscured, treacherous or challenging, know that Hekate…