Author: Lady Serpent

I am a priestess, a teacher, a stargazer, a healer, a lover of caves and forests, waters, stones, herbs, and flowers. I am sister to all animals but have an affinity with serpents, deer, cats, owls, and ravens. I am not separate from others, be they human, animal, vegetable, mineral, or ethereal, rather I acknowledge the life force, the Divine, that connects us all. I am a worker of magic, a singer of incantations, a prophetess of signs and omens, of augurs and portents. I am a layer of tricks and caster of spells. I am a weaver of energy and the elements, a daughter of the infinite and Walker Between the Worlds. I am a rootworker and cunningwoman. I craft charms and enchantments. I know how to curse as well as cure. I walk in balance between light and darkness, knowing that both are necessary and knowing that to forsake either one entirely for the other leads to blindness and incapacitation. I descend into mystery and arise with new thought and knowledge for myself and others. I am passionate, charismatic, intelligent, creative, poetic, strong, flawed, insightful, communicative, confident, loving, and deeply spiritual. I love life and respect death because I am conscious of the cycles of all things. I dance the Spiral Dance. I am a Witch.

Having an Out-of-Body experience vs. Astral Traveling

October 9, 2010

What happens when the spirit leaves the body? In most cases, people answer with, “Duh… Death.” But Witches as shamanic practitioners know better. It is important to know what each experience is, beginning with explaining the difference between having an Out-of-Body experience (OBE) and performing Astral Travel. They are not the same thing even though they involve … More Having an Out-of-Body experience vs. Astral Traveling

The purpose of myth

October 3, 2010

I have a different definition for “myth” than what is commonly thought of when one hears the word. A myth is not necessarily a simple story of something that isn’t true. Nor is it entirely a retelling of something that is factual. A myth is a balance between these two things with the intention of speaking … More The purpose of myth

Chief Seattle’s letter

October 1, 2010

This letter is credited to Chief Seattle. Chief Seattle (more correctly known as Seathl) was a Susquamish chief who lived on the islands of the Puget Sound. As a young warrior, Chief Seattle was known for his courage, daring and leadership. He gained control of six of the local tribes and continued the friendly relations with the … More Chief Seattle’s letter

The image of the Halloween Witch

September 30, 2010

As the season approaches the end of October, and Witches come out more into the mainstream media, different opinions are bound to surface. Heading the top of these things are typically complaints made by practicing Witches about decorations and images of green-skinned, warty women with broken teeth and ugly features. I remember some time ago, … More The image of the Halloween Witch

The Serpent, The Fall, and The Reason

September 15, 2010

Snakes and serpents aren’t always the easiest animals to get along with. Many people are afraid and recoil from the sight of them, even small harmless ones who could do little more damage to a person than an insect sting, but I’ve always loved them. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to … More The Serpent, The Fall, and The Reason

What about Jesus?

August 23, 2010

This is a short series of emails that I received some time ago from a concerned Christian. Because my “For Christians” page doesn’t go into a lot of detail about my personal beliefs regarding Jesus, I decided to share these emails as a way to explain that. The first email: Hi, I saw your site, … More What about Jesus?

I dreamed of Cernunnos

August 14, 2010

Years ago, when I still lived in Ohio, I was blessed to have participated in several spiritual retreats with women of the Pagan community. These retreats took place twice a year on average – once in the spring and once in fall, generally speaking. Most of the retreats I remember attending we were in the … More I dreamed of Cernunnos

Gaia’s “tough love”

August 9, 2010

So, I’m looking at and admiring my Gaia statue, marveling at the artistry and inspiration that Oberon Zell had when he designed her and I began thinking about the information contained in the pamphlet that came with her. Yes, twelve or so years after I adopted her, I still have the paper she came with. … More Gaia’s “tough love”

Approaching Lughnasadh

July 29, 2010

I’m stubborn. After three years I still find myself sort of waffling between feeling a connection to the land here with its dry grass and wild sage, open star-filled sky, and a line of sight to mountains thirty or so miles away — all glorious in their own right, and the memories of Ohio with … More Approaching Lughnasadh

Magic

April 25, 2010

This is a warning: Please use judgment and sense when you approach someone or are approached by someone who is willing to cast a spell for you and asks for an outrageous amount of money to do so. Yes, spell casting does require work, focus, and energy of the caster to do the spell. Yes, … More Magic