Greetings Gentle Reader,
Years ago, so long ago that the internet wasn't even a thing yet, our coven
had a newsletter. One of the regular
articles was titled, "Ask the High Priestess." It was a way for people to get advice or
information from one of the coven elders in a confidential way, and it was useful
to other members to read their advice. I
am resurrecting that idea and presenting it for a wider audience.
While I suspect this may become more of an advice blog, a Pagan Ann Landers
column if you will, I am willing to answer any questions on Paganism that I
feel competent to answer. I am also willing
to answer questions involving ethics, or any situation where a bit of spiritual
guidance might be helpful. My hope is
that this will be a fun experience for all involved, but I promise to answer
questions in all seriousness. I will
rely on common sense, research, experience, and perhaps such divination techniques as runes, tarot,
or dream work to come up with what I feel is the best answer. But please, consider this for entertainment
purposes only; don't change your whole life overnight because my cards might say
so! Questions and answers will be posted
for other readers to read, enjoy, and perhaps benefit from. If you have a pressing question that you
would like answered privately, I may answer at my discretion.
That said, please keep in mind that I will keep all information
confidential except where I am either obligated by law to do otherwise, or feel
that someone is in serious danger of life or limb.
A bit about my own self. I found the
Pagan path in 1986. While a solitary
Pagan off and on over the years, I have also worked with one coven since the early
90's. I am finally finished with my 3rd
degree (Yay!), which in our tradition means that I am a High Priestess. Rather shortly I will complete my clergy
training. I have been involved in
various Pagan communities over the years, including several CUUPS (Covenant of
Unitarian Universalist Pagans) groups, one of which I helped found. I have been active in my local Pagan Pride
Day event over several years as well. I
have led public rituals and private ones, and done healing rituals when
requested. I consider myself a Pagan and
a Unitarian Universalist, as well as having Buddhist leanings. I have studied not only the varied Pagan path
and worked with Pagans from many backgrounds over the years but I have also formally
studied sociology, psychology, world religions, and various physical sciences. I started with an A.A. in Geology, and was
part way through a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Psych when life got in the
way. I feel this gives a well-rounded
foundation to my spiritual path and overall outlook on life.
I firmly believe that although life can be filled with joy and beauty, it
is also short, and often hard, and that each of us is travelling a difficult
path. I am fascinated by humanity, collectively
and individually, and the experiences and progressions though the complicated
path of life's existence. I hope to extend kindness and compassion, and that my
readers that need comfort or guidance will benefit. Please keep comments respectful and mindful.
So fire away with your questions by emailing me at askthehighpriestess@ymail.com.
Until we next meet, may the winds of fate blow you gently on your journey!
