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The Source and the Queen of Heaven

The supreme deity has always existed, long before anything else came into being. They are called the Source, who began as a formless consciousness of radiant light and consisted of both masculine and feminine energy. The Source is not Jehovah, for they are just and truly benevolent, unlike the tyrant war-god. The Source holds within themself infinite love, power, and wisdom; always using these in order to rule over all creation in the most balanced way. When the Source had decided to begin creation, they took their feminine energy and transformed it into a second version of themselves called the Queen of Heaven. While they are both One deity in essence, the supreme goddess is independent from the supreme god and do not act exactly the same. Despite this, they share consciousnesses and so are aware of each other’s perspectives at the same time as their own; which means that they have dual consciousness.  

The Mother and Father are usually formless, but may rarely choose to manifest as extremely tall golden humanoids of light and with a gemstone on their chests. Despite this, one must never associate them or portray them in altars as humanoid, as this is limiting of who they are and is seen as disrespectful. With the eventual creation of humans and other races, the Source and Queen of Heaven came to be known by several different names. The Source has been called names such as Brahman (Hindu), Atum (Egyptian), and Olodumare (Yoruba); the Queen of Heaven has been known as Adi Parashakti, Sophia, and Mary. They are in no way associated with the Abrahamic religions since these were perpetuated by the false god, Jehovah, who was greedy and sought to overshadow every other deity. Not only this, but the supreme Mother and Father are strongly against the majority of teachings in these religions and view them as manipulative and unhealthy. Not only this, but they would never command the genocides of millions of people just to expand religions; the Abrahamic religions however were built upon the bones and dismantled temples of the polytheists. 

The Process of Creation: In order to create, the Queen of Heaven became the consort of the Source and together, created the Gods of Gods within the Void. Among these immensely powerful deities are Ptah (the Architect), Nemesis (retribution), Ouranus (heavens/daylight), and Erebus (darkness). The Architect, Ptah, then assisted in creating the greater gods, who work under the Gods of Gods and assist in many things for creation. The greater gods include deities such as the Outer Gods, Nyx (night), Hypnos (dreams and sleep), Fortuna (providence), and the Aeonic deities. The Aeons are the deities who create the physical and metaphysical Universes; their kind consists of the Ogdoad (mentioned in Egyptian texts), as well as Amun and Jehovah. The greater deities are incredibly powerful, but not nearly as much as the Gods of Gods, whose powers are almost infinite. Additionally, the higher in the hierarchy of divinity a god is, the far more complex and incomprehensible they become.  

The Source and Queen of Heaven then assist in creating Universes alongside Ptah and the Aeons. When a Universe is formed, it is like a radiant sphere (hence them being called “golden eggs” or “cosmic eggs”). Once completed by having laws placed within them by Ptah and all other necessary components, the cosmic egg bursts open, allowing the Universe to unfold. For our Universe, this sudden blast of creation created our cosmos and the first Universal deity- Phanes (Lucifer), who brought light. The other deity who was born from this explosion was Eros, but he had a different destiny and so came into being within the Void instead of the Universe. It was only many eternities later that Eros created a smaller and less-powerful copy of himself to be born to Aphrodite so he could interact within the Universe as well.  

Another deity who came from this explosion shortly afterwards was Philotes, the daughter of Nyx (night) and Ouranus (the heavens/daylight). The goddess Philotes is the one who brought unity into the Universe and is the very force of the element of gravity which holds everything together (from the celestial bodies to the particles of matter). She is also the force which helps bring people into harmony and experience love of all kinds. Eris (her half-sister) was born as her opposite in order to keep balance within the Universe; she targets unity in order to bring about chaos, strife, and separation. While the Source/Queen of Heaven embody pure Love, they allow painful things to occur since they say that evolution cannot exist within perfection; we need obstacles to overcome in order to develop as beings and grow wise. Thus, the Universe acts as a place of learning through adversity.

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Hello Diana! If your family allows it, could you teach us how you draw and store power from natural forces like storms, earthquakes and the like? Thank you very much

I’m afraid it would be irresponsible for me to do so.

The first of many rituals involves burning your dominant hand to prove your faith that it will be restored come the next storm.

As you can see, the payment is not as simple as offerings and promises.

But here are other slightly dangerous rituals that I feel comfortable sharing. I hope you find them useful. Try your best to be careful.

Spell to Summon Your Fated Half

Payback Spell

How to Control Another Soul

Traditional Unbinding Spell

Spell to Make Someone Forget You

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How do you shuffle cards without the riffle shuffle? I try to mix the cards around but I find it doesn’t shuffle well.

How to Shuffle Tarot Cards

The gentle overhand shuffle, mixed with deck cutting, is the traditional and respectful way of handling tarot cards. You will find many tutorials online, usually with playing cards. Here’s one.

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i. Rising signs and their rulers in the houses;

Aries Ascendant + Mars in the houses;

Taurus Ascendant + Venus in the houses;

Gemini Ascedant + Mercury in the houses;

Cancer Ascendant + Moon in the houses;

Leo Ascendant + Sun in the houses;

Virgo Ascendant + Mercury in the houses;

Libra Ascendant + Venus in the houses;

Scorpio Ascendant + Pluto in the houses;

Sagittarius Ascendant + Jupiter in the houses;

Capricorn Ascendant + Saturn in the houses;

Aquarius Ascendant + Uranus in the houses;

Pisces Ascendant + Neptune in the houses;

ii. The Moon;

Phases of the Moon;

Moon in Aries;

Moon in Taurus;

Moon in Gemini;

Moon in Cancer;

Moon in Leo;

Moon in Virgo;

Moon in Libra;

Moon in Scorpio;

Moon in Sagittarius;

Moon in Capricorn;

Moon in Aquarius;

Moon in Pisces;

iii. Mercury in the signs;

Mercury;

Mercury in Aries;

Mercury in Taurus;

Mercury in Gemini;

Mercury in Cancer;

Mercury in Leo;

Mercury in Virgo;

Mercury in Libra;

Mercury in Scorpio;

Mercury in Sagittarius;

Mercury in Capricorn;

Mercury in Aquarius;

Mercury in Pisces;

iv. Venus in the signs;

Venus;

Venus in Aries;

Venus in Taurus;

Venus in Gemini;

Venus in Cancer;

Venus in Leo;

Venus in Virgo;

Venus in Libra;

Venus in Scorpio;

Venus in Sagittarius;

Venus in Capricorn;

Venus in Aquarius;

Venus in Pisces;

v. Astrological houses; planets in the houses;

Midheaven Signs;

Imum Coeli Signs;

First house;

Second house;

Third house;

Fourth house;

Fifth house;

Sixth house;

Seventh house;

Eighth house;

Ninth house;

Tenth house;

Eleventh house;

Twelfth house;

vi. Tarot;

A little rant about the Sun;

A Thought on Tarot, Growing up, and the Myth of Prometheus 

Astrological correspondences in the Major Arcana;

Astrological correspondences in the suit of Wands;

Astrological correspondences in the suit of Cups;

Astrological correspondences in the suit of Swords;

Astrological correspondences in the suit of Pentacles;

vii. Blog;

Frequently asked questions (FAQ);

Answered questions;

Inbox;

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Many thanks for your enlightening posts on astrology! I wonder Diana if there is a method that will allow me to understand astro placements as a whole? Or do I just have to study and memorise them all one by one? Cuz now I just research them one by one. Venus in Pisces, Saturn in Cap, Neptune in 3rd. Is there like a method I'm missing? A sort of shortcut maybe?

How to Understand Astrological Placements

It is a simple three-step process.

STEP 1: Know the difference between Planets, Signs and Houses.

Planets are the sources of energies that influence our lives. For example, Jupiter is the source of abundance, Venus is the source of beauty, and Mercury is the source of intelligence.

Signs are the categories of our personalities. To illustrate, Cancer is a nurturing personality, Libra is a harmonious personality, and Pisces is an intuitive personality.

Houses are the areas of our lives. Such as, the Second House is the area of our money, the Sixth House is the area of our health, and the Seventh House is the area of our partnerships.

STEP 2: Know what each Planet, Sign and House represents.

THE PLANETS IN A NUTSHELL

Sun – Source of your stamina

Moon – Source of your instincts

Mercury – Source of your intelligence

Venus – Source of your beauty

Mars – Source of your aggression

Jupiter – Source of your abundance

Saturn – Source of your ambitions

Uranus – Source of your eccentricity

Neptune – Source of your intuition

Pluto – Source of your power

THE POSITIVE AND THE NEGATIVE OF THE SIGNS

Aries – Driven and dominating personality

Taurus – Tenacious and stubborn personality

Gemini – Sociable and deceptive personality

Cancer – Nurturing and passive-aggressive personality

Leo – Brave and prideful personality

Virgo – Disciplined and critical personality

Libra – Harmonious and fickle personality

Scorpio – Passionate and vindictive personality

Sagittarius – Optimistic and tactless personality

Capricorn – Determined and greedy personality

Aquarius – Humanistic and emotionally detached personality

Pisces – Intuitive and escapist personality

THE ROOMS OF THE HOUSES

The First House of Self – Area of your self worth, your confidence, how you judge yourself, what you believe your purpose to be.

The Second House of Value – Area of your finances, the money that you earn, whatever you consider as your valuable possessions.

The Third House of Communication – Area of your contracts, the messages you receive, the conversations you have, how you express yourself.

The Fourth House of Home – Area of your actual home, the people you live with, whatever you define to be your foundation as a person.

The Fifth House of Pleasure – Area of your creative passions, your children, the things and places that give you comfort and happiness.

The Sixth House of Routine – Area of your daily life, your health and energy, your schedule at work, your projects and assignments.

The Seventh House of Relationships – Area of your romantic and sex life, your business partnerships, the one person you consider closest to you.

The Eighth House of Transformation – Area of your evolution as a person, what others find mysterious about you, rewards other people will give you.

The Ninth House of Philosophy – Area of your adventures, your beliefs, your learnings in terms of spirituality, what you wish to explore.

The Tenth House of Reputation – Area of your career, your place in the world, how you want other people to see you, your public image.

The Eleventh House of Community – Area of your close friends, your outer circle, the causes that you care about, where you stand in society.

The Twelfth House of Secrets – Area of your own secrets as well as truths that have been kept from you, your intuition, your deepest dreams.

STEP 3: Interpret them all together.

Now that you understand what each of them means, you should be able to interpret any placement simply by combining them.

Pluto in Scorpio in the Seventh House If Pluto is the source of power... Scorpio is a passionate and vindictive personality... and the Seventh House is the area of relationships, then:

A man with this placement has very powerful (Pluto) emotions for the people in his life (Seventh House). He is exceptionally kind and protective towards those he loves (Scorpio), but extremely hateful and dangerous towards those he considers his enemies (Scorpio).

Jupiter in Leo in the Fourth House If Jupiter is the source of abundance... Leo is a brave and prideful personality... and the Fourth House is the area of home, then:

A young girl with this placement could someday have a truly amazing family life (Fourth House). She could marry a wealthy man (Jupiter), and their beautiful, intelligent or talented children would be the source of her pride (Leo).

Neptune in Capricorn in the Ninth House If Neptune is the source of intuition... Capricorn is a determined and greedy personality... and the Ninth House is the area of philosophy, then:

Someone with this placement has the potential to become a cult leader. Spiritual dogma (Ninth House) will be very easy for them to create (Neptune). And their ambitions could push them to preach it to others (Capricorn).

All you need to memorize are the 10 Planets, the 12 Signs and the 12 Houses. Using that knowledge, you can easily assess anyone's personality and make reliable predictions about their destiny.

Earth-Friendly Witchcraft

Whatever religious or spiritual tradition they identify with, most witches agree that there is something sacred about the natural world. We draw our power from the earth beneath our feet, the sky over our heads, and the air in our lungs.

And yet, many of us live in societies that are actively contributing to the destruction of the natural world. Most developed nations have a linear economy, which means resources are extracted and then sent on a one-way trip to consumers who will use them and then throw them away. This leads to overflowing landfills, air and water pollution, and quickly disappearing resources. The World Economic Forum predicts that, if our habits don’t change, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. And I dearly hope that by now we’re all familiar with the reality of climate change and its devastating impact on global ecosystems.

I’m not trying to scare you, but I do want to point out the hypocrisy of drawing power from the Earth in our magic while simultaneously contributing to her destruction. If we truly want to consider ourselves spiritual allies of the planet, we need to make an effort to live our lives — and practice our magic — in ways that are less harmful to her.

You don’t have to become an environmentalist or switch to a zero waste lifestyle, but we can all make little changes for a more sustainable life. There’s lots of information out there about how to live a more Earth-friendly lifestyle, so in this post I’ll be focusing on how to apply that same philosophy to your witchcraft.

Steps to a more Earth-Friendly Practice:

Limiting your consumption will automatically lower your negative impact on the planet. Follow my previous guidelines for avoiding consumerism to start shrinking your carbon footprint.

Avoid plastic as much as possible. According to the WEF, 70% of our plastic ends up in a landfill or in the world’s waterways, and according to Julia Watkins, author of Simply Living Well, only 9% of household plastics get recycled. Plastic (unlike glass and metal) cannot be recycled indefinitely — it can only be recycled a handful of times before it becomes too degraded to be repurposed any further. There really is no way to make plastic safer for the planet, so it’s best to just avoid it altogether. Look for tools made of metal, wood, or glass instead of plastics, and try to order things shipped in paper and cardboard when possible.

Create spells that won’t leave leftovers. One of the big contributing factors to our current environmental crisis is that we just produce too much waste. You can avoid this in your magical practice by crafting spells that won’t leave you throwing away a big ball of candle wax, herbs, and paper. Kitchen magic is a no-brainer for this, since kitchen spells are meant to be eaten. If you want to do a candle spell, use small candles that will burn up completely — I find larger candles are more likely to leave leftover wax. Making magical bath salts is another great option for leftover-free spells — just make sure everything you include is safe to go down the drain and won’t contribute to water pollution!

Forage for your own spell materials. One of the best ways to avoid plastic packaging and cut down on emissions from shipping is to use materials from your backyard! Learn about the plants, animals, and minerals native to your area, and take regular nature walks where you can gather what you need. Remember to only take as much as you need and to be careful never to damage the plants you harvest from. Make sure to carefully disinfect any animals bits you pick up — you can do this by burying them in salt for a full moon cycle and/or setting them in the sun/under a UV light for several days. If you find a dead animal and want to strip and clean its bones for use in ritual, this is a much more involved process and will require special research, equipment, and lots of time. And, of course, never eat anything you have foraged unless you happen to have an advanced degree in botany.

Keep a magical garden. Another great way to connect with the planet and shrink your carbon footprint is to grow your own herbs, vegetables, and fruits. You can, of course, grow food for your kitchen if you have space, but even if you live in a tiny apartment you can grow a handful of magical herbs in pots. For a list of common houseplants and their magical associations, check out this post.

Shop for spell materials at a local farmer’s market. Buying local is a great way to avoid the environmental impact of shipping produce, and it allows you to support small farms. Farmer’s markets also typically carry seasonal produce, which can help you align your magical practice with the cycles of nature. Farmer’s markets are a great way to find seasonal fruits and vegetables for kitchen magic, but you can use the produce you find there for other types of spells as well.

Trade paraffin wax candles for beeswax or soy wax. Paraffin, the material used for most cheap candles, is a by-product of crude oil, which is not only highly unsustainable but contains carcinogens (chemicals that may cause cancer). Beeswax is a sustainable alternative, and beeswax candles produce a “clean” burn, meaning it does not negatively affect air quality. Soy wax is a slightly pricier, vegan-friendly sustainable option that also produces a clean burn.

Use undyed, unbleached paper for your written spells. The bleaches and dyes used in most commercially available paper have a toxic effect on the environment. Colored paper cannot be recycled or composted because it will contaminate everything it touches. Use plain, unbleached paper for your written spells, especially if you plan to bury them in the ground or dispose of them outside.

Make sure your essential oils are ethically harvested. Essential oils are tricky — although they are marketed as natural, many of them are produced through unsustainable methods. Because essential oils are concentrated, it may take thousands of pounds of plants to produce a single pound of oil. This can have a devastating impact, especially for endangered plants like white sage or palo santo. Look for ethically-sourced, wild-harvested essential oils — these are oils that are gathered from the wild in ways that don’t hurt the local ecosystem. Mountain Rose Herbs and Eden’s Garden are two brands that are committed to sustainable essential oil production.

Instead of burying a spell in a jar, bury it in a hollowed-out fruit or vegetable. Many traditions call for spells to be buried in the ground. Items like jar spells and witch bottles are traditionally buried on the witch’s property. The problem with this is that plastic and glass bottles do not biodegrade, and will remain in the ground for years. Instead of putting these materials in the ground, bury your spells in a hollowed-out fruit or vegetable. As a bonus, you can choose this item to support your intention. For example, you might use an apple for a love spell or a spicy pepper for protection. Just make sure everything inside the spell is also biodegradable!

Keep a compost pile as an offering to your local land spirits. Compost is an easy way to reduce food waste, and it gives your garden a boost! Even if you don’t have your own garden, you can give your compost to a fiend who does or look into donating it to a community garden. When composting, it’s important to maintain a balance between carbon-rich “brown” ingredients (leaves, undyed paper, cardboard, etc.) and nitrogen-rich “greens” (fruit and veggie scraps, coffee grounds, egg shells, etc.) — you want about four times as much brown as green in your compost. Start your compost with a layer of brown — preferably twigs or straw to allow good airflow. Alternate layers of green and brown materials as you add to the pile. Every time you add to your compost, verbally express your gratitude to the land spirits. Your compost should be moist, but not soggy — you’ll know it’s ready when it’s dark and crumbly and smells like soil.

Make your own tea blends with loose herbs and a reusable tea strainer instead of buying teabags. Witches and tea go together like peanut butter and chocolate, but the individual wrappers on teabags create a lot of waste. On top of that, since many of these wrappers are dyed, they may not even be recyclable. Keep your teas earth-friendly by buying dried herbs in bulk and blending your own teas. Making your own blends is not only better for the planet, but also allows you to choose each ingredient for a specific magical intention.

Find ways to use your trash in your craft. This one is pretty self-explanatory. Instead of throwing things away, find ways to use them in your magic! Use food scraps from cooking, like carrot greens and potato peels, in spells. Turn an old shoe box into a travel altar. Add your coffee grounds to spells to ground them and manifest results in the physical world. You get the idea. Be creative!

Research different models for Earth-friendly living, like the zero waste/low waste lifestyle, sustainability, and the solarpunk movement. This will give you more ideas for a sustainable lifestyle, as well as a sustainable magical practice.

The funny thing about Earth-friendly living is that, the more time you spend taking care of the planet, the more connected you feel to it. I encourage you to try some of the ideas on this list — you’ll be amazed by how quickly you develop a deeper relationship with the Earth and all her creatures.

Resources:

Of Blood and Bones by Kate Freuler

Simply Living Well by Julia Watkins

“By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans, study says” from The Washington Post

A Sustainable Mind podcast

Practical(ly) Zero Waste podcast

Artemis/Diana

Small acts of devotion.

Go hiking 

Learn self defense

Spend time in the forest

Go barefoot

Carry menstrual products in case someone needs one

Learn archery or how to use throwing knives

Go stargazing

Understand feminism 

Always help an animal in need

Keep an eye on anyone who seems to be uncomfortable with the person they’re with - discreetly offer support if needed

Make fashion choices that make you feel quietly confident

Cook over a campfire - or a wood burning stove

When drinking your morning cup of tea/coffee, step outside and enjoy the fresh air for a few moments

Dance

Wear oils and perfumes that smell of the forest

Be kind to kids - inspire them to follow their passions regardless of gender, ethnicity, etc. 

Learn more about constellations 

Boldly be whoever you are

Give money to any homeless people you pass

Plant native plants near your home

Work with the moon, follow it’s phases (use an app if needed)

Support aro/ace individuals 

Sleep under the stars

Buy more houseplants

Learn about the geography of the moon (Maria, Lunar highlands, etc.)

Watch wildlife/nature documentaries

Wake up at dawn

Go to pride

Learn bird language

Listen to instrumental music that inspires you

Keep basic first aid supplies with you

Donate to charities that help endangered species

Spend time in the mountains

PRACTICE LOVING YOURSELF

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Dear Lady Diana, thank you for telling us how to invoke our higher self. However, I don't know how to really know when I'm in contact with them when I read tarot. I fear that I'm just convincing myself that I am but in reality it's only the conscious me or else, that I'm unwittingly channeling the message of other entities.

Is there a "universal" way for being sure that you'd be willing to share with us? I'll be forever grateful.

Foolproof Way of Confirming Your Higher Self’s Presence

When you have been speaking with your higher self for a long time, you just know. The presence of a pretender would feel like pants that are three sizes too big, or baby shoes being put on by an adult. 

But if you are not yet used to communing with your higher self, keep reading to know when it is present.

Entities and ghosts can access our minds. That is how they convince us of their charades. They mimic the voice of our dead loved one… show us an event from our childhood… and speak to us of secrets we never dared tell anyone.

But there is one thing in our mind that even the most powerful undead are incapable of retrieving. Our olfactory memories. Our recollection of odors. The scents that we remember. Because unlike our other senses, what the nose records is simply too personal.

Visual and auditory memories are the easiest to access supernaturally. They are stored like DVDs in our minds. Almost anyone can play them.

Tactile and oral memories are more difficult to grab ahold of. By their nature, they are hidden from outsiders. But since occult beings can see the visuals and hear the sounds that go with them, they can mimic what we once felt or tasted.

And yet, no two people smell something in the exact same way. Our genetic differences or the make of our physical bodies means that when you and I smell the same molecule, I may detect something citrusy while you may detect something floral. Our olfactory memories are hidden from anyone outside of our own existence. Apart from us, only our higher and shadow selves can access them.

So before beginning a ritual involving your higher self, ask it to “show” you a scent from your distant or recent past. Voice it out loud, if you wish. Any entity who is listening will not be able to cheat.

If a minute passes without the scent you asked for showing up, invoke your higher self again. At the moment, it is not present.