What makes you the resident know-it-all of witchcraft?

What makes you the resident know-it-all of witchcraft? I'm not trying to be ugly, I just wonder why you think you have all the answers?

Answer: Part One

I was waiting for this! I don’t have all the answers…no one does! I don’t take pride in my accumulated knowledge, intellectual pride slows down spiritual evolution. I’m a free-style spiritualist, meaning I don’t hold tight to any belief systems, my spiritual ideologies are constantly evolving. My focus is on soul development, God(dess) realization, becoming one with the Divine. I like to share what I’ve learned along the way. ~Each One Teach One~

I’m a ‘Hereditary Witch”. My Nana (Great-Grandmother, maternal side) was an Italian Witch. Her name was Consetta Magdalene aka Connie. She practically raised me, while my young mother was working. I spent the beginning of my life watching her give readings and healings in her basement reading room. She had a huge altar to the Madonna (Mary, Isis, Yemaya…Feminine Divine) and many other saints, where she kept pictures of clients and their families. She lit novena (prayer) candles and left offerings on their behalf. She read playing cards, gypsy style, and palms. Healed with herbs and laying on of the hands. She gave people “spiritual perscriptions” to take home. For example a spiritual bath of Hyssop herb and Psalm 57 to expel demons. She told me about her Visions and chased away the ghosts and evil spirits with holy water and a brass bell. She told me I was “the one” that I had “the gift” and I guess I just knew she was passing the torch. She was the kindest, wisest, Mother/healer I have ever known. She died when I was 16…I felt like an orphan.

A couple years before my Nana died, when I was in the 8th grade. I had taken an interest in Witchcraft after I was assigned to read The Crucible by Arthur Miller, a play based on the actual events that, in 1692, led to the Salem Witch Trials. That same year, my History teacher allowed us to choose our topic to write about. I decided to revisit the Salem Witch Trials. While researching I also read about the Witch Burnings during the Inquisition, the European Witch Trials. The Malleus Maleficarum. I came across images of the accused…graphic woodcuts, etchings and paintings illustrated the methods of torturing and murdering “Witches”. I saw photographs of iron torture devices. My young mind was flooded with complex emotions, the same feelings of shock, horror, and anger invoked by other subjects I studied in early history. Specifically, the enslavement of Africans and the attempted extermination and the plight of Native American peoples.

By the time I reached High School, I hated the church, I hated the government, I hated my parents, I hated my teachers, I hated the “cool kids” all of them…ignorant and destructive. I was a loaded gun, an angst-ridden, death rocker trying to find my way in the world. (not to mention a recovering Catholic school girl) Like I said, I was a loaded gun! And what did I load my gun with? Black Magick, Necromancy, Demonology and Goth/Death Rock Culture.

I started haunting “The Occult Bookstore” where I got my first deck of Tarot Cards “the Mythic Tarot”. I bought my first Occult books there like: A Witches’ Bible by Jane and and Stewart Farrar, The Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey, and novels like The Necronomicon by H.P. Lovecraft, and Moonchild by Aleister Crowley. I discovered the legendary Wax Trax Records where I discovered favorite bands like My Life With the Thrill Kill Cult, Joy Division, Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, Dead Can Dance, Fields of the Nephilim, Ministry, RevCo, Christian Death, The Cramps, The Misfits, Danzig, 45 Grave, Alien Sex Fiend, Einstürzende Neubauten, Nitzer Ebb, Nick Cave, Miranda Sex Garden, Rosetta Stone, The Swans, Death in June, and Current 93. I idolized women like Siouxsie Sioux, Diamanda Galas, Exene Cervenka and Lydia Lunch…Queens of the Underworld!

That was 20 years ago…I’m 34. Every culture and religion has a myth or a fable about the Descent of Spirit into Darkness…the heroic act of leaving everything behind to journey into the Underworld. Those who return from the land of the Dead emerge triumphantly from the depths wearing a hard earned Crown of Wisdom. My favorite is the story of Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld and the Goddess of Spring. She left behind her friends and family, her worldly possessions including her velvet robes and jeweled crown. My story begins like a modern re-telling of the Perpsephone Myth…

It’s been a long road out of hell, but like I always say, “ya gotta raise a little Hell to get to Heaven” So “Witches” of Tumblr what chu know ‘bout that!? (Throws the Horns) More Fyah!!!!!

to be continued…

Full Crow Moon...

Happy Full Moon! March's Crow Moon heralds the end of winter...yay! I'm looking forward to a busy Spring and Summer! I've been invited to participate in an all female group art exhibition in June, so I've started working on some new pieces. I want to cover some old bottles and stones with leather so I started doing a little research on leather sculpting. At one point I googled "leather covered objects" and my eyes nearly popped out of my head when I stumbled across designer Natalia Brilli. Her line of leather covered sculptural objects, handbags, jewelry and accessories can be found at gravitypope. Here are a couple of my favorites from her collection!

jay bird skull pendant...

leather covered coyote skull...

Littlefeather Organics

Littlefeather Organics is the brainchild of Earth loving Mama, Emmelie Brunetti. There are several natural product lines under the umbrella of Littlefeather Organics; NOMAD Exclusive Handmade, HOPI Botanicals, HAWKWEED'S Free Spirited Herbal Healing, and NUNA Hair & Scalp Elixir. The Littlefeather Organics aesthetic is reminiscent of old Native American Trading Posts. I caught up with Emmelie recently and she had some very inspiring things to say regarding the Native American aesthetic of Littlefeather Organics. She states,

"The underlying Native American theme that runs as a connecting thread throughout my ideas, products and brands, aims to reconnect the circle by raising awareness about the importance of preserving Native American culture, as well as all other indigenous societies, by recognizing their distinctive ability to maintain a healthy and spiritually rich relationship with the Earth. The idea of wanting to name my project HOPI botanicals came to me in the middle of the night. I knew then and there that this was my calling. For me, HOPI also refers to an acronym formed by the words Holistic, Organic, Pacific & Indigenous. These are the four main pillars of the philosophy which supports my products & activities."



The Hopi Prophecy says mankind must return to Peaceful ways to halt the Destruction of Mother Earth. Tibetan Buddhists have a similar prophecy, which was discussed when the Dali Lama met with the Hopi Elders a few years ago. It's Universal. I first heard of the Hopi Prophecy many many Moons ago, when I was in High School. I was a fan of The Cult and had a HUGE teenage crush on Ian Astbury, the lead singer. A friend of mine gave me a mix tape that included a song called "Moya" by Ian's first band, Southern Death Cult. It's about the Hopi Prophecy. Coincidentally (or not), Emmelie created a custom medicine bag for Ian Astbury just recently! Check out her line NOMAD - exclusive handmade solid perfume amulets offered in a custom leather medicine bags, uniquely designed to accommodate the different silver and turquoise boxes. A blend of exotic oils, amber essence and precious woods hand poured into one-of-a-kind vintage Navajo pill boxes. Emmelie's always creating something new so check out her blog for updates!



The Hopi Prophecy speaks of the white man who would come to them and help transform the entire continent into a spiritual paradise. But the Prophecy also warns that if the white man does not give in return for what is taken, then the Hopi will hold the land till human beings learn to live in harmony with Nature and each other. The Power under the land will be used for destruction...Earth Changes! Emmelie Brunetti has taken this prophecy to heart and plans to donate a portion of her profits to various indigenous causes. Her first donation was made to Wisdom Keepers, a Native American non-profit cause and grass-roots organization that provides cross-cultural, intercultural and intra-cultural educational opportunities in Tennessee.

Respect the Elders

The rocks were here before people were here. Lakota traditions say that life began with the rise of a great stone from the waters of creation. The Lakota word "tunkaschila" meaning “grandfather” is sometimes used for the word "stone" because stones are referred to as our elders.




I love these magick stones by Jos van Wunnik

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Eshu Alagbana: part 2

artwork by Gordillo Arredondo

Read *Meet Me at the Crossroads for part 1 of this topic* I'm still receiving questions about Eshu Alagbana in my inbox but ebay won't allow me to post answers because there's only 12 hours until the bidding is over! If the Reserve price of $333 is not met, I will relist or work it out behind the scenes, as I have several interested parties. (Why $333? 3+3+3=9, 3 is Esu's number and 9 is Oya's number) Meanwhile, there are still some issues to be addressed, so here we go, questions and answers...

Q: Hello... Do you know what its made of and what is in side the hole on top of its head, or is it still loaded... Thanks for your time...

A: Hello! The bowl is filled with the appropriate herbs, roots, dirt, bones and such that are attributed to Eshu Alagbana. It was then covered with a layer of cement and wax. The head itself is set into the cement and is made out of a coconut shell. I've only added herbs attributed to Eshu and Oya to the head, but it is not full at all. I would leave the herbs in there because it is part of the Ashe (energy) of the Eshu that resides in this head. There is plenty of room to add more herbs or even cemetery dirt from the gates of the cemetery or the crossroads. I will be happy to send along some cemetery dirt to whoever receives this Eshu. I have some from the Masonic Cemetery New Orleans and the St. Louis cemetery, home of Marie Laveau, the legendary Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. (the dirt was traditionally paid for with coins and rum) This is only necessary if you intend to work with the Guédé Barons (Baron Samedi, Baron La Croix, ect.)

An army of "Spiritual Eshus" The one in the middle is most likely the one in charge.

Q: I am curious to know how this Ellegua changed hands 2 times. All Elleguas have to be consemated in the owners name. I myself have an Ellegua and would not part with him, have you asked this Ellegua if in fact he is alive and has been fed if he wanted to go to a new home? This is a very odd for me to see someone selling Ellegua online on Ebay. Are you positive you want to do this? Also Elleguas are given for life not a certain probationary period stage. I am tempted to bid on him only becuase he needs a home, but I wouldnt want him to conflict with the Ellegua I already own. Any thoughts on any of the questions I submitted?

A: This is a "Spiritual Eshu" NOT an "Elegua Head" A spiritual Eshu represents a certain "Path of Elegua". It is NOT fed with blood. An "Elegua Head" represents the Orisha Elegua and is fed with a blood offering when it is created in the name of it's owner. That is the Elegua you keep for life. I would not sell an "Elegua Head" consecrated in my name. If you don't know the difference between a Spiritual Eshu and an Elegua Head you should not bid on this item. I say this with RESPECT. Ache!


Gordillo Arredondo

Further more, this is no mass produced, over-the-counter Eshu! This is the real deal. Now that I think about it I don't think anyone who isn't initiated with at least having received their elekes and warriors should even think about bringing this into their home. I don't want to be held responsible for any chaos that might ensue. This is not an artifact! The entity that this effigy houses, is a very real supernatural creature which occupies a parallel world to us. It is a being of free will and has the power to travel large distances at extreme speeds and can be in more than one place at a time. (Eshus are the same as the Djinn) He is powerful enough to harass and even possess humans. You must rely on a Higher Power (GODHEAD) to protect you when working with supernatural forces because they might try to trick you or bend you to their own will Also, this Eshu is prone to romantic infatuation with females so this is better off in the hands of a man. It will compliment the sexual prowess of a male owner! If it's owner is a female he might chase away the men in your life because he is very over protective. However a female who has Oya on their head can probably handle this path of Elegua.