Author Archives: Literata

About Literata

Literata is a Wiccan who studies theaology and enjoys developing poetry and rituals. Her work has appeared in several anthologies, including Mandragora, Anointed, and Queen of the Sacred Way as well as multiple periodicals. When she's not leading Rose Coven, reading Tarot, or communing with nature, she works on her Ph.D. dissertation in history and enjoys travel and spending time with her husband and four cats. Please note that everything Literata writes here is solely her own personal opinion. It does not represent the position of any organization with which she is affiliated.

Blessed Beltane!

Posted on May 2, 2013

I am heading off to Fertile Ground Gathering to celebrate Beltane. Before I go, I have a short reflection on desire and change up at PaganSquare. Bright blessings of love in all its forms to everyone!

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For Boston

Posted on April 15, 2013

May Brigid bring healing to all who need it – including the caregivers. May Morrigan help us understand what happened so that we can respond appropriately. May Manannan help us steer through this storm. May Lu show us his bright … Continue reading →

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Balancing, moving to the light

Posted on March 24, 2013

This week the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about striking down DOMA and Prop 8 in favor of marriage equality. I concentrated some of my Ostara work on this subject, and I will be taking part in an interfaith … Continue reading →

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Ostara salt scrub

Posted on March 20, 2013

Happy Ostara! I haven’t developed this into a full ritual yet, but here’s an idea you might try: an Ostara salt scrub. Why not try a little “spring cleaning” on your body as well as around the house? Seriously, though, … Continue reading →

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Landbase whispers: Spring is here

Posted on March 15, 2013

My landbase told me that spring arrived last Tuesday. On Monday, I was walking in the rain, and I thought about something Michael Smith mentioned at Sacred Space, alluding to the way a religion that recognizes the divine immanent in … Continue reading →

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Crossing the River deadline extended

Posted on March 15, 2013

The deadline for submissions to Crossing the River: An anthology in honor of sacred journeys has been extended to the summer solstice, June 21st. I would really like to get more material that engages with the idea of journeys from … Continue reading →

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Review of Sacred Space 2013

Posted on March 15, 2013

Sacred Space lives up to its description as a conference for intermediate to advanced esoteric and magical practitioners. That’s pretty high praise, when you think about it. The draw at Sacred Space is the presentations and rituals. Don’t get me … Continue reading →

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Sacred Space starts today!

Posted on March 7, 2013

I’ve been very busy preparing and refining my presentation on nonlinearity and magic, which I’ll be giving tomorrow afternoon at 1pm. There’s a whole slate of terrific workshops and rituals set up! I look forward to seeing a lot of … Continue reading →

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Pantheacon 2013 reflections

Posted on February 25, 2013

Pantheacon was a lot of fun. It was an amazing opportunity to connect with the large West Coast concentration of Pagans and people from all over the country. I met people in person who I’d “known” online for a while, … Continue reading →

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Ix Chel Wellness: Open house today, Indiegogo campaign ongoing

Posted on February 24, 2013

Some discussion of my trip to Pantheacon will be forthcoming, I promise, now that I’ve got my body back in its accustomed time zone and my feet underneath me and all. In the meantime, I want to share the word … Continue reading →

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