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Freedom Fridays, Lesson 19: Be a Patriot

October 2, 2020 by Beth

My Freedom Fridays series is ending soon, but this week’s lesson is vital. We must fully grasp the difference between nationalism and patriotism.

Categories Freedom Fridays, Illumination - To Know, News Stories Tags freedom, politics, power, shadow, totalitarianism, tyranny 1 Comment

On This Day, We Invoke Mighty Hecate: See Our Need, Please Heed Our Call

September 30, 2020 by Beth

We call upon Hecate today, to guard and support us in this time of deepening darkness. May She protect people, as well as our imperiled democracy.

Categories Illumination - To Know, Magic and Ritual, News Stories, The Goddess Tags fear, Goddess, healing, Hecate, magic, mystery, power, prayer, ritual, shadow, Triple Goddess, Witches 2 Comments

Freedom Fridays, Lesson 18: Be Calm When the Unthinkable Arrives

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Beth

This week in Freedom Fridays, we look at what I believe is the most pivotal, climactic tool in the playbook of those who would establish a tyranny.

Categories Astrological Tidbits, Freedom Fridays, Illumination - To Know, News Stories Tags freedom, politics, power, shadow, totalitarianism, tyranny 7 Comments

Freedom Fridays: Lesson 17 – Listen for Dangerous Words

September 19, 2020September 18, 2020 by Beth

This week, we look at trigger words common to tyranny. Because those who insist liberty is the trade-off for safety usually intend to deny you both.

Categories Freedom Fridays, Illumination - To Know, News Stories Tags freedom, language, politics, power, shadow, tyranny 2 Comments

Freedom Fridays, Lesson 16: Learn from Peers in Other Countries

September 11, 2020 by Beth

It’s time for us to shrug off the myth of America’s magical superiority, and long past time to learn from international and historic context.

Categories Freedom Fridays, Illumination - To Will, News Stories Tags freedom, politics, power, propaganda, shadow, tyranny 3 Comments

Freedom Fridays – Lesson 14: Establish a Private Life

August 14, 2020 by Beth

In Lesson 14, Dr. Timothy Snyder warns that we must protect our private lives. “Tyrants seek the hook on which to hang you. Try not to have hooks.”

Categories Freedom Fridays, Illumination - To Know, News Stories Tags government, politics, power, shadow, totalitarianism, tyranny 2 Comments

Freedom Fridays: Lesson 13 – Practice Corporeal Politics

August 7, 2020 by Beth

“Power wants your body softening in your chair and your emotions dissipating on the screen.” Join me for Freedom Fridays, Lesson 13, and resist.

Categories Freedom Fridays, Illumination - To Know, News Stories 2 Comments

A Last Minute Post for March 17, Or Consider It an Early Post for Wordless Wednesday

March 17, 2020 by Beth

Even if the parades are cancelled, and you must self-isolate, our courage and joy need not be lost. Here’s proof from the lands of my ancestors.

Categories Enchantment - To Dare, Gratitude, Inspiration and New Vision, News Stories, Serendipity Tags ancestors, courage, healing, intention, joy, music, unity, video 5 Comments

The Emperor Ascends in 2020, Part Two

May 24, 2026January 12, 2020 by Beth

My examination of 2020 as the Tarot Year of the Emperor continues. Part Two tackles the global implications of his influence, for better or worse.

Categories Illumination - To Know, News Stories, Tarot Topics - Other Tags Major Arcana, politics, power, shadow, Tarot, Tarot year 1 Comment

Freedom Fridays: Chapter 11 – Investigate

May 24, 2026November 2, 2018 by Beth

When news is an echo of an echo, from an unknown source (which may turn out to be a hostile foreign power), it is no longer news. It is propaganda.

Categories Freedom Fridays, Illumination - To Know, News Stories Tags awareness, freedom, media, news, politics, propaganda, shadow, social media, truth 6 Comments
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