This episode features Amy Blackthorn, best-selling author of Blackthorn’s Botanical Magic, Sacred Smoke, Blackthorn’s Botanical Brews, Blackthorn’s Protection Magic, and Blackthorn’s Botanical Wellness. We talked about the oracle deck she’s working on, why authors don’t love their books being compared to other authors’ books, and what she’s really loving reading right now.
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4 Quick Q’s: Book Talk with Enfys Episode 13: Jane Meredith
This episode features Jane Meredith, author of Falling Through the Tree of Life: Embodied Kabbalah (my review), Journey to the Dark Goddess, as well as Elements of Magic and Magic of the Iron Pentacle (co-authored with Fio Gede Parma), and Aspecting the Goddess. We talked about inspiration, learning how to write impossible books, and theContinue reading “4 Quick Q’s: Book Talk with Enfys Episode 13: Jane Meredith”
4 Quick Q’s: Book Talk with Enfys Episode 12: Diana Rajchel
This episode features Diana Rajchel, author of Hex Twisting and Urban Magick. We talked about things we wish other pagan authors would do more, what things we wish they’d do less, and the vortex of hippie anger found in Trader Joe’s parking lots.
Workshop: Why Qabala is an Affirming Spiritual Tool for People of All Sexualities and Genders
I had the pleasure of presenting a 30-minute workshop on queer Qabala for LlewellynCon 2022! In case you missed the workshop, you can catch the replay below or on Crowdcast. LlewellynCon has a great lineup of speakers and topics through next week. Be sure to check it out!
Crosspost: 5 Ways Qabala Affirms My Nonbinary, Bisexual Identity
In honor of Queer Qabala’s release Wednesday, I have a post on the Llewellyn blog! Here’s a teaser, followed by a link to read the rest of the post. My identity journey as a nonbinary, bisexual person is intertwined with my spiritual journey with Hermetic Qabala. In my book, Queer Qabala: Nonbinary, Genderfluid, Omnisexual MysticismContinue reading “Crosspost: 5 Ways Qabala Affirms My Nonbinary, Bisexual Identity”
Crosspost: “Why Qabala Is an Inherently Queer Spiritual Tool”
In honor of Queer Qabala‘s launch yesterday, I’ve got an article on the Llewellyn Journal today! Here’s a brief teaser with a link to the full article. Be honest: When you hear the word, “Qabala,” what comes to mind? Hermetic Qabala is a spiritual framework for understanding ourselves and the universe, using a glyph called the TreeContinue reading “Crosspost: “Why Qabala Is an Inherently Queer Spiritual Tool””
“Queer Qabala” is out TODAY!
Happy book birthday to Queer Qabala: Nonbinary, Genderfluid, Omnisexual Mysticism & Magick! As of today, the book is out, and you can find it all sorts of places online and IRL. If you can’t wait to get your hands on it but are short on funds or don’t like buying books, you can request itContinue reading ““Queer Qabala” is out TODAY!”
4 Quick Q’s: Book Talk with Enfys Episode 11: Mhara Starling
This episode features Mhara Starling, author of Welsh Witchcraft. We talked about the inspirations behind her book, the complex dynamics of antiquity vs. authenticity, and how her younger self would’ve reacted to her book.
4 Quick Q’s: Book Talk with Enfys Episode 10: Tomás Prower
This episode features Tomás Prower, the award-winning author of books on multicultural magic and mysticism, including Queer Magic (my review), Warrior Magic, La Santa Muerte, and Morbid Magic. We talk about “Xena: Warrior Princess,” magickal books he returns to again and again, and what book he’s loving reading right now.
Queer Qabala Playlist: Kether
Each week between now and the publication of Queer Qabala: Nonbinary, Genderfluid, Omnisexual Mysticism & Magick (pre-order now!), I’ll be sharing a playlist I made about one of the spheres on the Tree of Life, and will be giving you a tiny sneak preview of that sphere’s chapter in the book. This week’s playlist isContinue reading “Queer Qabala Playlist: Kether”