Join us in this episode, for an illuminating chat with Author, Word Historian, Workshop Leader Kris Spisak! Kris is an author of: “Becoming Baba Yaga; Trickster, Feminist, and Witch of the Woods”, “The Baba Yaga Mask” and “Get a Grip On Your Grammar” among other books. She has been spotlighted in Writer's Digest and The Huffington Post for her work helping other writers. Kris shares her Ukrainian upbringing and stories that she heard from family and how this influenced her passion for writing, Baba Yaga and the importance of words and storytelling.

We talk about Baba Yaga’s mythos, magic and history through Slavic folklore. Kris explains she might be tied to ancient roots of a divine feminine presence from the Cucuteni–Trypillian culture in ancient eastern Europe primarily Moldova, Romania and Ukraine areas.

Baba Yaga is a Fierce Feminist, Initiator, Villain, Wise Woman, Healer, transformer, Witch of the woods with so many differing aspects, stories, misconceptions and layers associated with her. Kris also speaks about Baba Yaga’s symbols of the Chicken Legged Magical Hut in the woods(symbol of a womb), her fences of bones/skulls, her massive flying Mortar/Pestle (symbols of transformation) which are mundane yet magical and divine. Baba Yaga tests protagonists through folktales such as Prince Ivan, Visalisa the beautiful, who need to prove themselves to transform come to her chicken hut in the woods.

We chat about Baba Yaga’s connection to nature as an Earth goddess and as an herbalist. We also delve into her role as Gatekeeper between the natural living world and the spiritual realm, and Baba Yaga’s aspect as a trickster and shapeshifter. She is not merely a Witch of the Woods but also as an archetype and force empowering us at any age and walk of life (especially Women) and for finding our own true paths amidst the horror and the hope of present day life.

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Join us in this episode, for an fantabulous chat with Goddess Songstress & Performer Kellianna! Kellianna is a singer/songwriter, performer and eclectic Pagan whose music is based on stories of Goddesses, Myth & Magic, Paganism and Women’s empowerment. *At the end of this episode Kelliana sings to us a short special Goddess chant/song called: ”The Mother Shares Her Love”

Kellianna is an accomplished musician and performer worldwide. She has recorded several albums and her Albums/CD’s,” Lady Moon” and “I Walk with the Goddess” are being recognized around the globe as a must have for any lover of Goddess inspired folk music. Her song: “I Walk with the Goddess” written and recorded in 2007 is an anthem for Goddess Spirituality , conferences, retreats, spiritual communities, rituals, and Pagan events worldwide.

After her first album/CD Kellianna decided to merge her Goddess spirituality with her music. She has performed at many Goddess Conferences, Pagan Festivals and leading Women’s ritual chant circles internationally and in the USA. Kelliana talks with us about the power of chanting during ritual and how it brings us to the places between the places and is so deeply healing and transformative. It is a place where sacred magic happens. She uses song to move energy, to celebrate the ancient mysteries, and to strengthen intention.

We chat about Kellianna’s SpiritSong; a vocal healing tonal practice without words that she leads in workshops. It’s a reclamation of power for many Women. Kellianna says that our voices are our most singular form of expression and with SpritSong practice/workshops it's an empowering conduit of energy & expression. She is passionate about helping people claim that spiritual/vocal expression power back.

Kallianna is also a co-author of the fantasy/historical fiction trilogy books with Kaalii Cargill: “The Warrior Queen” book trilogy inspired by a song that Kellianna wrote about a Viking warrior Queen’s life. They have written/published 2 of the 3 books so far and epic journey. As women we have so much power and these books (and her chants/songs) are about learning to dance with that power, strength and magic. Kellianna has lead many Warrior Queen SpiritSong workshops as well. It's an honor talking with her as Kellianna and her music and songs are treasures for the Spirit!

*At the end of this episode Kelliana sings us a short Goddess chant/song.”The Mother Shares Her Love” *

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Welcome to this August Goddess Sekhmet/New Moon Guided Meditation! In this transformative meditation, I will be your guide as we align with the current cosmic energies of the New Moon in Leo and Lionsgate Portal to connect with the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet.

Sekhmet, the Lion Headed is one of the oldest and most worshiped Goddesses in the Egyptian Pantheon. Her name derives from the word “Sekhem” which means power. Her magical power is both to heal and to destroy. Sekhmet is a warrior Goddess, fierce and powerful, protectress of everything that is sacred.
In the past she reigned and was protector of the Egyptian borders and the Reign of Pharaohs. For these attributes she is worshiped as “The One before Whom All Evil Trembles”.

Sekhmet as a Solar Goddess who has the power for both healing and destruction. Sun and Fire can cause both harm but let’s not forget the life-giving aspects of transformation and growth. Sekhmet with her fierce compassion encourages us to work our own inner fire to rise above all obstacles. As we embrace the fire and power of Goddess Sekhmet we can purge or burn away any old patterns and negativity to transform our reality and bridge what we want manifest and unmanifest in our own lives. Step into your light now.
Sa Sekhmem Sahu!

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