The High Priestess Speaks: When the Student Is a Disappointment
I’m at the point in my spiritual life where I no longer need tools. Oh, don’t get me wrong–I love my tools just I still love the beauty of a well-crafted ritual. I just don’t…
Blessings to the Third Degree
Photo by Ais Portraits. I am truly blessed. I had the honor during this Solar Eclipse of January 2010 to facilitate the Third Degree Elevation of my youngest student, Lord Midlight, who began studying with…
Better to Rush Upon this Blade
Beautiful dagger– Photo by inhisgrace; creative commons license  Oh, the power of words! Especially when said in a ritual circle. As my Circle grows, I find it helpful to discuss situations with other High Priests…
Spiritual Paths and Rocky First Steps
Photo by atomicpuppy68; creative commons license I’ve been trying to explain the Wiccan degree system of formalized training to a new student who is excited about taking this important step on her spiritual path in…
The High Priestess Speaks of Initiation…. (Shhhhhh)
Photo: Lorna (Third Degree High Priestess) and WolfFire (First Degree Priest) For four or more years I had potential students come to me, asking me to teach them, to Initiate them into my sacred path. …
Exploring your own Mysteries
A couple of months ago, author Christopher Penczak led me to a wonderful insight–that regardless of our spirituality, we are all seeking the deeper mysteries. This explains why many Christians are seeking more occult knowledge…
