An exploration of snakes, especially cobras and pythons, as metaforms. Written for "Metaformic and Feminist Theory" (December 27, 2002) from the perspective of a woman who has lived with snakes and has been trained as a modern day Snake Priestess.

The Magician is represented by a young man in front of a work table. This card represents the life active ingredient, its number I (one) is male, it is the Yang element.

For those not familiar with the concept of the white powder of gold-this is an ancient concept, having its roots in millennia long past.

Witch / Priestess talks about Witchcraft in today's society. A realistic view into the life of the "Witch next door" and basic information on Witchcraft

Witch/Priestess speaks out about Witchcraft, spell casting and the hype of salesmanship in stores etc. Learn how to cast spell simply and more.

This article about pornography was inspired by someone with a clsoed mind who really ticked me off.

This article provides a general overview of tarot reading as well as a brief history of the cards. The use of tarot for personal guidance and self-empowerment is discussed, and the Celtic Cross method is introduced and explained in detail.

It seems an impossible task to sift through the daunting list of #1 Beatles hits and pick out just ten. But here's my humble attempt. The following is a list of personal favorites and a few reasons why they top my charts.

These are costume ideas for both males and females that are designed to draw a lot of attention and produce a fun night.

A personal tale of discovery as told through the viewpoint of a text-based gamer, and how real life subject matter translates into the medium.

Learning to read Tarot cards is easy, if you just pay attention to the patterns. This guide introduces you to the 22 named cards in the regular Tarot deck.

The Ankh is the most commonly misunderstood cross that exists today. There are a lot of reasons for this misunderstanding, but more important than this is actually understanding what the Ankh means. Take a moment to learn for yourself.

A personal view on the differences between text based gaming and video gaming.

A discussion of the modern practice of wicca and whether this group is considered an "In" or "out" group in society.

With the success a few years ago of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (based on, would you believe it, a ride at Disney Land), it was inevitable that there would be a sequel.

Examines the meaning of the lyrics, reviews of the song and album from fans and critics.

the best book I've ever read, the respected warrior

Chinua Achebe provides numerous examples of the true role of women in Ibo society in his novel, Things Fall Apart. By scratching below the surface, we are able to arrive at the discernible power of the Ibo women.

The history of witchcraft can be traced as far back as 10,000 years ago, but was brought to the attention of mainstream society by Gerald Brosseau Gardner in 1954.

Of all the stories, legends and myth about ghosts and faries, the Banshee is best known to the general public. Banshee or �Bean-sidhe' is Irish for fairy woman.

Of all the great writers in the world, how many are female? Jane Austen, Toni Morrison, Harper Lee. Often these "female writers" were discredited-their work was thought as trite, or even that it was really done by a man.

A best-seller in it's original, printed form, and a pillar of Anime, Akira's storyline is one that captures the imagination. So grab your bike helmet and get ready for a ride that's sure to get you interested in the series (if you don't own it already!)

Get into the tropical spirit with your very own Hawaiian Beach Towel!

1 burned alive at Verkhnesadovye. And a 55 year old woman doused with gasoline and set afire at Hammanskraael, South Africa. These people, condemned as witches, were not persecuted in the 16th or 17th century. The latest headlines are right now.

There I was: flipping through my wedding album with my wife and daughter, telling old stories and just being nostalgic. But when I tossed out the phrase "tying the knot", my daughter drew a blank stare. She did not understand the term.

In the poem, The Song of Wandering Aengus, one can clearly see Yeats's fascination with the occult as a way of incorporating classic pagan and Celtic myths as a means of creating an alternative reality for his own nationalistic intentions.

Unlike most fiction writers who have tackled the legend of King Arthur, Marion Zimmer Bradley has takes a different look, retelling the legend from the female and pagan points of view. This paper compares her telling of the Arthur legend with others'.

Her name is Linnea Quigley and she's been in over 85 horror/comedy schlock-fests, a few mainstream films, and Playboy.

Various cultures and religions conceive of birds, the denizens of heavens, as divine revelations, and the bearers of heavenly message of guidance. Birds symbolize man's soul or spirit as it is released from the body in ecstasy or in death.

The history of Judiac & Hermetic Kabbalah, and the rights of gentile women to study them. Written for "Women, Religion and Social Change" (December 23, 2002) from the personal prospective of a Gentile woman who is beginning to study Hermetic Kabbalah.