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Divine Encounters Labyrinth

Moon Rites for Hekate

Beginning in July 2011, I started holding small celebratory rites in Hekate’s honor. Each rite opens the way between worlds and allows ritualized time for communion with my Lady. I hold rites at both the dark and full moon. Some are elaborate, some are simple but all are heartfelt. In the more elaborate rituals, I […]

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Ancestor Work Spirit Work

Reaching Deep Roots: Reflections on My Ancestor Altar

On March 30th, I posted an image of my Ancestor altar in its infancy. My altar at that time reflected my young relationship with my Ancestors. Fortunately, my ancestral connections and thus my altar have grown quite a bit since March.  Not only is my altar space occupied by images of my Beloved Dead but it also […]

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Deity Information Divine Encounters

Athena

“I begin to sing of Pallas Athena, the glorious goddess, bright-eyed, inventive, unbending of heart, pure virgin, saviour of cities, courageous, Tritogeneia.” ~From Homeric Hymn 39 to Athena~ Over the last several weeks (since late June), I have been struggling to find the energy and desire to complete certain duties and tasks. This struggle has […]

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Deity Information Divine Encounters Service

Eight Tips for Managing Multiple Deity Relationships

As you may have noticed, I chose to answer the call of many deities. The challenges endemic to that choice might have been lessened had the deities originated in the same pantheon; however, that is not the case for me. The gods with whom I work are from all over – Greece, Rome, Germany and […]

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Deity Information Divine Encounters

In Search of the Roman God Mercurius

I have been working with Mercury also known as Mercurius (the Roman God of Exchange et cetera), since 2008 but have only recently begun to scratch the surface of his personality (let alone his mysteries!). I have encountered him as stately diplomat, knowledgeable teacher, wordsmith, swift-footed divine messenger, animal husbandman, lord of commerce, patron of […]