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Join me as I explore the healing journey through psychology, personal development, mythology, and transcendent experiences at the crossroads of modern life and the deeper world. Claim, and keep, your unique keys. Devoted to the ancient goddess Hekate as World Soul. About me: Cyndi Brannen is an author, herbalist, psychologist, and teacher, merging her years of experience studying health and relationships with the traditional wisdom of the goddess. https://keepingherkeys.com/ Learn more about ...
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Spring Equinox Ritual and Meditation: Gathering In Hekate's Garden With The Goddesses
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepingherkeys/message…
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Moon Attunement Meditation
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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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Dissolved Adoption at 15
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Goddesses of The Depths: Persephone Hekate Demeter Chthonia
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepingherkeys/message
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Welcome To The Temple of Good Enough (Hail Hekate)
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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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Reunification and Boundaries with Bio Family
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Get ready for today's episode where Caleb and Elle tackle three intriguing questions. The first two are all about foster care, and they share their thoughts in their usual candid style. But hang on, the third question totally catches Caleb off guard and leaves him speechless. Become a member of A Deeper Life Foster Care by Clicking Here!…
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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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepingherkeys/message
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Hekate, Dreams, and Nightmares: Healing In The Dark
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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
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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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A Foster Mom's Story of Grief and Surrender
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Caleb and Elle delve into the challenging topic of grief in foster care, sharing their interview with foster mom Hannah Stover. They discuss the emotional complexities involved in foster care. If you want access to the rest of the interview become a member by Clicking Here!Flowers Coaching
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Lughnasa/Lammas: Demeter, Connecting to Meaning, and A Meditation For The First Harvest
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The times we met bio parents...
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Today, Caleb and Elle engage in a heartfelt conversation about the profound experience of meeting the biological parents of their beloved foster placements. Elle eloquently shares her well-thought-out strategy on fostering a warm and positive initial connection with these parents. For those seeking to deepen their bond with biological parents, we i…
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Self Healing At The Crossroads Part 1: The Intersection of Psychology and Witchcraft
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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
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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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On today's episode, Caleb and Elle delve into the realities and challenges of the foster parenting journey. Recognizing the need for support and guidance, they introduce the A Deeper Life Foster Care Membership as an invaluable resource tailored specifically for Christian foster parents. As a limited-time offer until June 5th, listeners can access …
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From Faith to Foster Care: Discovering the Power of Purpose
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Join Caleb and Elle on a captivating journey as they offer you an exclusive glimpse into the transformative world of "A Deeper Life Foster." In this special episode, they unveil a tantalizing snippet from their insightful interview with Brian Mavis, President of Americas Kids Belong, as he shares the profound influence of his faith on his foster ca…
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Hekate Triformis: The Triple Goddess and Her Companions (With Meditation)
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Hekate as a Triple Goddess is one of her most iconic images. Usually including either three heads or three bodies, there are many ancient and contemporary depictions of her like this. In this episode, I discuss three trios of Goddesses that all include Hekate. Circe, Medea, and Hekate comprise a triplicity of Goddesses of Witchcraft, and are the sp…
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The foster parent support group we didn't go back to...
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On today's episode, Caleb and Elle share their experience of attending a foster parent support group where they didn't feel seen or learn anything from other foster parents. As a result, they decided to create a membership program called "A Deeper Life Foster Care." Check it out! Visit here for more information https://www.flowerscoaching.com/…
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Unlocking The Keeping Her Keys Book: Hekate's Modern Witchcraft
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Let's circle around my original audio guide to the Keeping Her Keys Book in this episode. Since this perfectly imperfect book was published for years ago this month, it's unlocked Hekate's Witchcraft for thousands around the globe. Something I never imagined. Hail Hekate and HER glorious witchcraft. Learn more: keepingherkeys.com Join the Keeping H…
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01 - Worldviews and Worldspaces
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Today’s episode focuses on the concepts of worldspaces and worldviews. A worldspace is “the sum total of stimuli that can be responded to (i.e., that have actual meaning or impact or registration)” (Ken Wilber, Sex, Ecology, Spirituality, 540, n13). And a worldview is the lens that helps us organize the large amount of information and sense data th…
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Welcome to Towards A Deeper Life. This episode is meant to provide a background on what the goals of this podcast are, what I will be covering, and my qualifications for discussing such topics. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at towardsadeeperlife@gmail.com. Thank you for listening…
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The Magick, Medicine, and Mystery of Hekate's Garden
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This episode guides you through Entering Hekate's Garden: The Medicine, Magick, and Mystery of Plant Spirit Witchcraft by me, Cyndi Brannen. I begin by answering a listener's question about mugwort. Rooted in plant spirit witchcraft, Entering Hekate's Garden: The Magick, Medicine and Mystery of Plant Spirit Witchcraft guides the reader through exer…
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Beltane Meditation: Shapeshifting Flight To The Witches' Realm
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Especially splendid for the Witches' May Eve Sabbat, often referred to as Beltane today. Beltane was a traditional Celtic fertility festival, while the May Eve Sabbat comes from folklore about witches' gathering to celebrate the season, such as the stories about Walpurgis Night. Around the time of May Eve, Cyndi hosts an annual retreat drawing insp…
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Cracking A Mystery: Hekate's Suppers and The Ritual Use of Eggs
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As part of our ongoing project researching ancient Hekate's Suppers, we are cracking the mystery surrounding raw eggs as part of an otherwise fully prepared meal. Hekate's Suppers, also known as The Deipnon, were important rituals of purification and protection that were conducted in areas of the ancient Mediterranean. Eggs were a key feature in th…
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Being The Witch In The Room: Self Healing, Navigating Unsafe Spaces, and The Broom Closet
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Witch, heal yourself. If there is one key that has unlocked my own soul more than just about any other (besides mother and teacher), it is embracing that I am a witch. With all it's glory and pain, to me, being comfortable with one of my core identities has healed me like no other. In this recording, I discuss my own journey from being so in the br…
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Entering Hekate's Garden With Luxa Strata: The Poison Path, Circe, Medea + Meditation
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In this episode, Luxa Strata and Dr. Cyndi explore the practice of Pharmakeia - Witchcraft Medicine - and its ancient roots connected Hekate, Circe, and Medea. We get into a deep discussion of the poison path's intersection with these goddesses. We start out with a simple ritual, awakening The Sacred Fire, and finish up with a meditative journey in…
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