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The Dragonslayer
And remember: a witch, first and foremost, is a woman in her power. – Unknown Ever since I was a little girl, I have been drawn to the image of the witch, to esoteric symbolism and symbolism of the dark feminine, to imaginary books of spells and apothecaries filled with herbs and skulls, magic crystals…
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The Free Spirit
The other day, I asked Google how many feminine archetypes there are. And it seems there are as many answers to that question are there are people who are inclined to answer it. Seven is a number that stood out to me—there seems to be something of a consensus around that number—although, some estimates went…
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Woman of the Flowers
She sprouted love like flowers, grew a garden in her mind, and even on the darkest days, from her smile the sun still shined. – Erin Hanson I spent most of the day yesterday readying my home for spring. While I haven’t begun tidying up my outdoor space yet (that will probably be next weekend’s…
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The Gardener
Artwork by Elowen Digital if you see me in heaventell the gardener i lived sumptuously as pomegranates do I awoke this morning with a desire to publish a post on the subject of creating ambiance, or ambient spaces, which is something I very much enjoy. I have a deep love of beautiful things and, whether through…
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The Natural Healer
It perhaps goes without saying that there are certain archetypal influences, or trends, in our personalities that are more dominant than others. That emerge more frequently and that exert a more profound influence than others. One of those trends, for me, is that of the natural healer. “Natural healer” is my term based on my…
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On Feeling Pretty
I view the feminine within, first and foremost, as a source of vitality. When I am in sync with the feminine, I feel very strongly myself. I experience myself in a way that feels powerful, sensual, radiant, and very much alive. When I have gone too long without tending to the inner feminine—that is, when…
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On Nurturing
Artwork by Elowen Digital I do not have children, and for a long time, I believed that raising a child was the singular most important role of the “mother” or “divine mother” archetype. As I’ve matured and gotten to know myself better, of course, I have come to realize that belief was false. Like all…
The Used Life 