I am Not Wiccan

Judaism has many deep, marvelous, and surprising paths you can follow. The one I have chosen to follow — or really has chosen me — is one that digs deep into the earth-based agrarian roots of our traditions and embraces all the magick and mysticism that the Enlightenment and 20th century purged from it.

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Elements of Judaism

The concept of the elements as building blocks for creation has a long-standing history in Judaism.  It is found in the Sefer Yetzirah, the Zohar, and even Maimomedes utilizes this concept. There are four bodies (gufim), and they are fire (eish), air (ruach), water (mayim), and earth (afar). They are the foundation of all that is...

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The Maiden

This is what I wrote in my journal when I was considering the archetype of the the Maiden during the first week of Kohenet training. I am young, so young — judged by those in years beyond. Not judged — measured. My youth is measured in years left to learn. I am young and unafraid, not yet battered by time. I embrace...

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