What do you do when books aren't enough? When you begin to experience things that no one has written about? What if your personal experience of a deity doesn't match the lore? Here are some suggestions for how to navigate your experiences.
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What Does It Mean to Be a Priestess?
What does it mean to be a priestess? I thought about this question for a long, long time before I took my official oath as a priestess of Aphrodite. I knew that being a priestess in a public Pagan community was not a responsibility to take on lightly, and I wanted to make sure I knew what I was committing to before I took that plunge. It is a holy office, and the mantle of priestesshood, while joyous and ecstatic, can be heavy at times and comes with a sacred duty to both your deity and your community.
Trials by Fire
I’ve found that spiritual growth is rarely a linear progression. There are times when it is slow and steady, and times of plateau where not much happens at all. Then, there are times when it’s a trial by fire. Right now is one of those times for me.
My Journey to Aphrodite – Part Two
This is Part Two in a series of posts on how I came to Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. Here, I chronicle my journey to the modern Pagan worship of Aphrodite and how I became Her priestess.
A Somewhat Informal Introduction
I am a Pagan. I am a witch. I am a priestess of Aphrodite. Welcome to my blog! Here is a brief introduction of myself, the author, about how I found Paganism.
Priestess of Aphrodite 