The Contemporary Mystic

(This image is generate through AI) For many years, I was hesitant to delve into justice and baneful workings. It was a mental hurdle I had to overcome. Part of it stemmed from my people-pleasing tendencies, and I never wanted to be perceived as 'mean' or 'bad.' This was definitely due to societal conditioning growing up as a cis woman; you're taught to be nice no matter what, even if you're uncomfortable. Finally, after starting therapy and my healing journey, I began reclaiming parts of myself through every boundary I set, whether it was at work, with friends, and eventually with my mother, with whom I have been no contact for two years now. You cannot control others, but you can control the access they have to you. I have never been more at peace in my entire life. This work, coupled with getting to know Saturn through ritual workings, has helped me immensely. Your heart, mind, and solar plexus are the powerhouses of your emotions and creativity. Your mental ...

( This image is generated through AI powered by Canva) Months ago, I wrote about the Divine Feminine and my experience with the Seven Spheres work and the initiation of the Planetary Gates. I discussed how the Gate of Venus was one of the most emotionally difficult rituals I had ever done. It brought to the surface the realization that my relationship at the time was built on a foundation of betrayal—and my efforts to prove I was worthy of love. After a year of deep therapy and sound healing sessions with Nicole Gadbois, I discovered a vital truth: I have always been worthy. I was conditioned by my upbringing to believe I had to prove myself in order to be loved and accepted. This belief stemmed from being raised by an abusive alcoholic caregiver and influenced who I chose to date as an adult. Now, approaching my thirties, I recently found poetry I wrote as a teenager. It’s surreal to think that ten years ago, I graduated high school early and moved out on my own to escape my home...