Beloved Seekers of the Mystic Mysteries. As Kayreign, Oracle of the Gods, Keeper of Mysteries, I stand before you under Taurus’s grounding stars, my heart a cauldron of light and shadow, ready to share a raw, honest truth. Mother’s Day, cloaked in May’s tender blooms, is a sacred celebration of nurturing love for many—but for some of us, it’s a jagged mirror reflecting wounds that never fully heal. Not all mothers cradle, cherish, or guide. Some, like my own, wield selfishness, hurt, and chaos, leaving daughters to navigate a labyrinth of pain. As Beltane’s fires (May 1) still flicker and Mental Health Awareness Month calls us to radical self-care, I invite you to join me in this mystical, magical, and unfiltered reflection on living with a narcissistic mother—my story, my scars, and the alchemical path to healing through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and radical acceptance. For those who ache as Mother’s Day looms, this is for you. Let’s weave a spell of resilience together, and I’ll share six DBT practices and a cord-cutting ritual to guide you through the shadows.
A Daughter’s Solitary Dance
I was my mother’s first child, born to her as a teenage mother, a spark of life she wasn’t ready to cradle. From my earliest memories (at the age of 10), our bond was a frayed thread, never woven into warmth or acceptance. There were no moments of closeness, no shared laughter, no gentle guidance. Every “I love you” came with a cost—a demand, a manipulation, a weight I learned to carry like a stone in my heart. Her help, when offered, was a tangled web of strings, each favor a debt I’d pay in loyalty or silence. Her love was a currency I could never earn, no matter how desperately I tried.
As a daughter, I longed for her to see me, to want me, to choose me. But her narcissism—a storm of self-absorption—left no room for my light. Every slap, every punch, every venomous word carved itself into my soul. “You ruined my life,” she’d hiss, her insults a blade slicing through my budding self-worth. The mental abuse was relentless: gaslighting that made me doubt my reality, silent treatments that left me starving for her approval, and lies that twisted my truth. The verbal abuse was a daily ritual, her words like thorns embedding in my spirit. And the physical abuse—her hands striking my body—taught me early that love could hurt.
But the trauma ran deeper than bruises. When I was a teenager, my mother set my home ablaze, an act of rage that sent her to prison and left me sifting through ashes, both literal and emotional. When my stepfather beat me, she didn’t protect me—she sent me to juvenile detention, blaming me for his violence. On my wedding day, a moment meant for joy, she declared she wouldn’t attend because it wasn’t “Christian enough,” only to appear uninvited, draped in a white dress, stealing the spotlight with her defiance. These are but the tip of the iceberg, fragments of a lifetime of betrayal, abandonment, and chaos. Each wound shaped me, whispering that I was unlovable, unworthy, unseen.
The Daughter’s Burden
Growing up as the daughter of a narcissistic mother is like wandering a forest where every tree casts a shadow of doubt. Daughters, especially, bear a unique burden. We’re taught to seek our mother’s mirror—to find our beauty, strength, and identity in her gaze. But when that mirror is cracked, reflecting only her needs, we internalize her rejection. I learned to shrink, to silence my voice, to tiptoe around her moods. My confidence eroded, replaced by a gnawing fear that I’d never be enough. My relationships suffered, as I sought love that mirrored her conditional affection, falling into patterns of people-pleasing and self-sacrifice.
The impact lingers like a spell cast long ago. Anxiety became my shadow, whispering her insults in quiet moments. Trust felt like a gamble, as I braced for betrayal. My sense of self was a puzzle with missing pieces, scattered by her chaos. Yet, beneath the pain, a spark of resilience flickered—a knowing that I was more than her narrative, a daughter of the multiverse, destined to heal.
The Alchemy of Radical Acceptance
In my darkest moments, I found Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a beacon of mindfulness and balance that mirrored my grey magic practice—honoring both light and shadow. DBT taught me radical acceptance, the art of embracing what is, without judgment, even when it’s unjust. I can’t change my mother’s actions—her fists, her fire, her words. I don’t know what wounds shaped her, what shadows drove her to hurt me. But I accept that these things happened, and though they were never okay, they no longer define me.
Radical acceptance was my first spell of liberation. It didn’t erase the pain but gave me permission to stop fighting it. I learned to hold my trauma with compassion, to see myself as a survivor, not a victim. Through DBT’s tools—mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance—I began to rebuild. I meditated under starlit skies, grounding in Taurus’s earth, and found my Wise Mind, a sacred space where I could grieve and grow. I journaled, letting my pain flow onto pages, and discovered my voice. I practiced self-soothing, cradling my inner child with the love my mother couldn’t give. This alchemy transformed my wounds into wisdom, my scars into sigils of strength.
6 DBT Practices for Mother’s Day Healing
Mother’s Day can feel like a storm for those of us with narcissistic mothers, but DBT offers tools to navigate its waves. Here are six practices to help you honor yourself this May 11, rooted in mindfulness and self-compassion, perfect for Mental Health Awareness Month:
1. Mindfulness Meditation (5 Minutes): Sit in a quiet space, holding a rose quartz . Breathe deeply, focusing on your breath’s rhythm. When painful memories arise, acknowledge them without judgment—“I see you, pain”—and return to your breath. This grounds you in the present, easing anxiety.
2. Wise Mind Journaling: Write a letter to your inner child, affirming her worth: “You are enough, always.” Ask your Wise Mind, “What do I need today?” Let the answers guide your self-care, whether it’s rest, creativity, or solitude. This fosters self-love, countering your mother’s rejection.
3. Distress Tolerance – Self-Soothing: Create a sensory kit: a lavender sachet, a soft blanket, calming music. When Mother’s Day triggers pain, engage your senses—smell the lavender, wrap yourself in the blanket. This soothes your nervous system, offering the comfort your mother didn’t.
4. Emotional Regulation – Opposite Action: If sadness urges you to isolate, choose connection instead. Call a trusted friend or join my Patreon community (patreon.com/TheMysticMysteries). Sharing your story, even briefly, shifts the energy, reminding you you’re not alone.
5. Radical Acceptance Affirmation: Stand before a mirror, holding a carnelian for courage. Say: “I accept what happened, and it wasn’t my fault. I release its hold on me.” Repeat three times, feeling the words anchor in your heart. This frees you from guilt and shame. If you wan to dive into the skill radical acceptance more get access to this in my free sneak peak of the Clarity Cauldron here.
6. Interpersonal Effectiveness – Boundary Setting: If your mother is still in your life, practice saying no to her demands. Script a boundary: “I can’t attend this event, but I wish you well.” Rehearse it, feeling your power. This protects your energy, honoring your needs.
These practices are spells of self-reclamation, weaving resilience into your spirit. Try one or all this Mother’s Day, and share your journey in my Patreon comments to connect with our circle.
Cord-Cutting Ceremonial Ritual: Releasing the Narcissistic Mother
To fully release the energetic ties binding you to a narcissistic mother, this cord-cutting ritual, infused with Beltane’s transformative fire and Taurus’s grounding strength, is a sacred act of liberation. Perform it under the crescent moon or on Mother’s Day for potency.
What You’ll Need:
Black candle (for banishing, from MysticMysteries.com/shop)
Rose quartz (for self-love)
Obsidian(for protection)
White ribbon or string (symbolizing the cord)
Fire-safe bowl
Matches or lighter
Journal and pen
Steps:
1. Prepare Your sacred container: Find a quiet spot. Ground yourself with three deep breaths, visualizing roots sinking into Gaia’s earth. Place the black candle in the center, rose quartz to the left, obsidian to the right, and the ribbon before you.
2. Set Your Intention: Light the black candle, saying: “By Beltane’s fire and lunar light, I release all ties that bind me to my mother’s pain. I am free, whole, and loved.”
3. Visualize the Cord: Hold the ribbon, imagining it as an energetic cord connecting you to your mother. See it pulsing with her words, actions, and wounds. Feel its weight, but know you’re ready to let go.
4. Cut the Cord: Tie the ribbon loosely around your wrist, then cut it with scissors, saying: “I sever this cord with love for myself. Her pain is not mine. I am free.” Place the cut pieces in the fire-safe bowl.
5. Burn and Release: Safely light the ribbon pieces in the bowl, watching them burn. As they turn to ash, visualize the cord dissolving into starlight, returning to the multiverse. Say: “I release you with compassion. I claim my power.”
6.Nurture Your Heart: Hold the rose quartz to your heart, breathing in self-love. Visualize a pink light enveloping you, healing old wounds. Place the obsidian in your pocket for protection.
7. Journal and Ground: Write: “What do I reclaim by releasing this cord?” Let your soul’s truth flow. Extinguish the candle, thanking the elements. Bury the ashes in the earth or scatter them in running water to complete the release.
Aftercare: Rest, hydrate, and treat yourself to a soothing bath with lavender. Reflect on your strength, knowing you’ve reclaimed your light.
A Path Forward
Living with a narcissistic mother is a journey through shadow, but it’s also a path to profound resilience. As Mother’s Day approaches, I honor the daughter I was—unseen, yet unbroken—and the woman I’ve become, a mystic weaving light from pain. Through DBT, radical acceptance, and rituals like cord-cutting, I’ve learned to mother myself, to cradle my own heart with the love I deserved. You, too, are a daughter of the multiverse, worthy of healing, worthy of peace.
Join me in this sacred work. My Healing the Mother Wound Workshop has limited spots available for May 10th; Register here!
I am Kayreign, the Divine Oracle of the Gods and Keeper of Mysteries, a solitary grey magic practitioner with over 15 years of experience walking the sacred paths of the unseen. As a mystic and relentless seeker of all knowledge, I weave together the threads of every magical tradition—light and dark, ancient and modern—to uncover the universal truths that bind us to the cosmos. My mission is to restore and re-enchant magic in this realm, igniting its spark in every soul I encounter, and guiding you to embrace the full spectrum of your being.
My work is rooted in the power of duality, honoring the dance between shadow and light as equal partners in your spiritual journey. I hold space for you to explore all magic paths and practices, drawing from the vast tapestry of mystical wisdom to help you uncover your unique magic and sacred contracts. As the Divine Oracle of the Gods, I channel divine insights to illuminate your path; as the Keeper of Mysteries, I guide you into the depths of the unknown, where true transformation awaits.
When you work with me, you’ll learn to live in energetic balance, embracing your darkness as a source of power, not just a stepping stone to the light. I’ll hold up a mirror to reflect your authentic self—unmasked, raw, and whole—inviting you to face your past wounds, traumas, and hurts with courage. Together, we’ll alchemize every chapter of your story, dark and light, into a blazing internal flame that lights your way on even the coldest nights. Through this process, you’ll find alignment with your purpose, release what holds you back, and step fully into your power.
Come join me for community, knowledge, and to restore the enchantment of magic in yourself and life today!
Explore my offerings—personalized shadow work sessions, womb healing, eBooks for self-guided growth, Tarot readings for divine guidance, and more—in my shop. Let’s journey together into the mysteries, where duality becomes your greatest ally, and magic becomes your birthright.
As the frost melts, the air warms, and the earth bursts into vibrant life, the festivals like Ostara, Beltane, and the spring equinox beckon us into an embrace of renewal, growth, and transformation. During these celebrations, many witches and pagans work with deities that embody the energies of fertility, rebirth, and the blossoming of new beginnings. I certainly do! For me, spring is a deeply balanced season, where the divine feminine and masculine dance together in harmony. I feel called to step out of the womb of Mother Earth and into her blooming fields, where the light goddess and the horned god invite me to celebrate life, passion, and the cycles of nature. In this season, I’m drawn to the healing clarity of sunlight, the empowerment of growth, and the magic of creation, as I listen to the whispers of the past and plant seeds for the future in the fertile soil of spring. During this time, several deities take center stage, especially those with festivals or sacred days in spring, offering an intimate connection to their vibrant energies. Spring, spanning March, April, and May, is a pivotal time in pagan culture, filled with magic, fertility, renewal, and abundance. Let’s take a walk through the spring landscape, where flowers bloom and rivers flow, to pause, reflect, and connect with the cyclical rhythm of nature as we meet some of these deities together in this post today.
Eostre (Ostara) – Germanic Goddess
Eostre, often called Ostara, is a Germanic goddess of spring, dawn, and new beginnings, whose name is the root of the word “Easter.” She’s a deity of fertility and renewal, often depicted as a radiant maiden surrounded by blooming flowers, hares, and eggs—symbols of life and rebirth. In Germanic lore, Eostre is said to transform a bird into a hare to save its life, and that hare laid the first colored eggs in her honor, a tale that echoes in modern Easter traditions. Her festival, Ostara, marks the spring equinox, a time of balance when day and night are equal, and the earth awakens from winter’s slumber. Eostre’s energy is soft yet powerful, inviting us to embrace new starts, plant seeds of intention, and celebrate the return of light. In Taurus season, her presence encourages us to ground our new beginnings in the earth, finding stability in growth, as we’ve been exploring with deities like Arianrhod in our recent Divine Draw. She’s a reminder of the beauty in renewal and the magic of life’s cycles. Do you want to dive deeper into the holiday that is named after her? Read my guide all about it here!
Cernunnos – Celtic God
Cernunnos, the Celtic Horned God, is a deity of nature, fertility, animals, and the wild, often depicted with antlers, seated cross-legged, surrounded by beasts like stags and serpents. Known from the Gundestrup Cauldron, a 1st-century artifact, Cernunnos is the lord of the wild, a protector of the forest and its creatures. In spring, particularly around Beltane on May 1st, his energy surges as the masculine counterpart to the goddess, embodying passion, virility, and the life force that drives growth. As we explored in our recent Divine Tales Thursdays post, (Free Patreon sneak peak here) Cernunnos leads the Wild Hunt, ensuring the balance of nature by giving as much as we take. His antlers symbolize the renewal of life, mirroring the stag’s cycle of shedding and regrowth. In Taurus season, Cernunnos invites us to connect with the earth’s rhythms, to dance in the fires of Beltane, and to honor our primal instincts as we plant seeds for the future.
Flora – Roman Goddess
Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, spring, and fertility, brings the vibrant energy of blooming life to this season. Celebrated during the Floralia festival from late April to early May, Flora is depicted as a maiden adorned with flowers, her presence heralding the blossoming of nature. She rules over all flowering plants, symbolizing beauty, growth, and the sensual pleasures of spring. In Roman mythology, Flora’s magic transformed nymphs into flowers, weaving their stories into the earth’s tapestry. Her energy is light and joyful, encouraging us to revel in the beauty of the season, to create art inspired by nature, and to embrace the pleasures of life. In Taurus season, Flora’s connection to sensuality and grounding aligns perfectly, urging us to indulge in the tactile joys of spring—touching petals, breathing in floral scents, and celebrating life’s abundance.
Persephone – Greek Goddess
Persephone, the Greek goddess of spring growth and the underworld queen, embodies the duality of life and death, renewal and decay. Daughter of Zeus and Demeter, Persephone was abducted by Hades and became queen of the underworld, but her return to the earth each spring marks the season of growth. Her myth, tied to the Eleusinian Mysteries, reflects the cycle of planting and harvesting, as well as the inner journey from darkness to light. In spring, Persephone emerges from the underworld, bringing with her the blooming of flowers and the renewal of the earth. Her energy is transformative, inviting us to embrace our own cycles of growth, to heal from past wounds, and to step into the light of new beginnings. In Taurus season, Persephone encourages us to ground our transformation in the earth, finding direction through nature’s cycles. Do you want to descend into the underworld or frolic in a meadow of flowers with Persephone? Don’t forget to read my guide and journey with her as my Matron deity here. Plus grab on exclusive spell working with her inside The Mystic Mysteries here!
Brigid – Celtic Goddess
Brigid, a Celtic goddess of spring, healing, poetry, and the sacred flame, takes center stage during Imbolc in early February, but her energy carries into the full bloom of spring. As we noted in your winter guide, Brigid is a triple goddess of healing waters, sacred flame, and fertile earth, often depicted with fiery hair and a sunbeam cloak. In spring, her role as a goddess of fertility and creativity shines, inspiring us to create, heal, and nurture new life. Brigid’s energy bridges the transition from winter to spring, as she takes the reins from Cailleach (mentioned in your winter guide), ushering in warmth and growth. In Taurus season, Brigid’s grounding fire encourages us to plant seeds of inspiration, to heal through creativity, and to connect with the earth’s awakening energy, aligning with the themes of renewal we’ve explored in recent posts like the Taurus New Moon guide.
Pan – Greek God
Pan, the Greek god of the wild, shepherds, and rustic music, brings a playful, primal energy to spring. Often depicted with goat horns, legs, and a flute, Pan roams the forests, dancing with nymphs and playing his panpipes. He’s a deity of fertility, nature, and the untamed spirit, embodying the wild joy of spring’s awakening. In spring, Pan’s energy surges, encouraging us to reconnect with nature, to dance in the fields, and to embrace our sensual, earthy side. His music stirs the life force within us, inspiring creativity and passion. In Taurus season, Pan’s earthy energy aligns perfectly, urging us to ground our wildness in the stability of the season, much like we’ve been doing with deities like Cernunnos in our Beltane preparations. Pan reminds us to find joy in the simple pleasures of spring—the rustle of leaves, the warmth of the sun, and the rhythm of the earth. Do you crave disappearing into the untamed wild wit pan this spring? Read my guide to work with him this Spring here!
Freyr – Norse God
Freyr, a Norse god of fertility, peace, and prosperity, is a deity of spring and summer abundance. A member of the Vanir, Freyr rules over rain, sunshine, and the growth of crops, often depicted with a golden boar, Gullinbursti, symbolizing fertility and light. In spring, Freyr’s energy brings blessings of growth, ensuring the land’s fertility and the prosperity of the harvest to come. His festival, celebrated around the spring equinox, honors the return of light and life. Freyr’s energy is warm and nurturing, inviting us to cultivate peace, abundance, and joy in our lives. In Taurus season, Freyr encourages us to ground our prosperity in the earth, to plant literal and metaphorical seeds, and to trust in the abundance that will grow, aligning with the themes of growth we’ve been exploring in our recent Elemental Energies card pull.
Vesna – Slavic Goddess
Vesna, the Slavic goddess of spring and youth, embodies the season’s vitality and renewal. Often depicted as a beautiful maiden adorned with flowers, Vesna takes over from Morena (mentioned in my winter guide) at the spring equinox, bringing warmth, light, and new life. In Slavic mythology, Vesna’s arrival marks the end of winter’s harshness, as she awakens the earth with her gentle touch. Her energy is vibrant and hopeful, encouraging us to embrace youthfulness, joy, and the promise of new beginnings. In Taurus season, Vesna’s energy aligns with the grounding growth we’ve been cultivating, urging us to celebrate the beauty of spring and to nurture our dreams with optimism.
How to Connect to and Work with These Deities
Everyone’s relationship with deities is different, and we all work with and believe in them differently. You might see them as close, personal guides, or as archetypes of universal energy to learn from. However you incorporate deities into your practice is up to you. Here are some ideas to get you started on ways to work with any or all of these spring deities. Approach them with respect, reverence, gratitude, and by building a relationship with them. Every time you work with a deity, it’s an even energetic exchange—what you put into your intention and relationship with them is what you’ll receive in return. Don’t forget to check out my shop for an eBook to explore your view of deities further, or purchase my Deep Deity Devotionals workshop course Here!
Research, study, and read about their myths, origins, and legends to deepen your connection.
Refresh your altar or create a new one, adding their correspondences like flowers for Flora or antlers for Cernunnos.
Cast spells for growth, fertility, or new beginnings, inviting spring deities to guide your intentions.
Call on them for divination, such as tarot, pendulum readings, or scrying with spring water, to gain insights for your journey.
Use their correspondences in protection spells, especially for your home or garden, to bless your space.
Create spell jars with their energies, placing them on your altar or in your garden to nurture growth.
Focus on shadow work around themes of renewal, creativity, and embracing change—If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here; you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here.
Invite them into your circle during rituals tied to the cycles of nature, like planting or blessing seeds.
Include them in your celebrations for festivals like Ostara, Beltane, or the spring equinox.
Practice flower magic by creating floral crowns or offerings for deities like Flora or Vesna.
Go on a mindful walk in nature to connect with the energies of the land these spring deities rule
Invoke their names when creating simmer pots with spring herbs to invite growth and renewal into your home.
Use herbal magic—brew teas with chamomile or mint, or add herbs to your drinks, to honor their energies.
Carve their sigils into candles for fire magic to ignite creativity and passion during Beltane.
Perform purification rituals with spring water or floral essences to cleanse your energy.
Carve their sigils into soil or seeds before planting for growth and abundance spells.
Make rose water for spells and offerings, especially for Persephone or Flora, to honor their beauty.
Use oils with their correspondences in rituals for creativity, fertility, or self-love.
Bake treats with floral or honey ingredients, adding their sigils for abundance and joy.
Offer gifts like seeds, flowers, or honey to manifest their blessings and build a relationship.
Add their sigils and correspondences to spell bags, talismans, or charms for growth and protection.
Leave offerings of milk or honey to connect with fertility and prosperity during spring.
Carve their sigils into wooden stakes in your garden to welcome their blessings for growth.
Invoke them during commitment ceremonies for new projects or relationships.
Draw their sigils on your mirror for mirror work or glamour magic to embody their energy.
Use their prayers in rituals for creativity, fertility, or renewal during spring celebrations.
Invite them into astral travels, meditations, or inner healing sessions for guidance on your journey.
Wear their colors—green for Cernunnos, pink for Vesna—during the day for color magic.
Journal about signs of their presence in your life, like a hare for Eostre or a melody for Pan.
Use their images as inspiration for glamour and beauty spells, especially with Flora.
Practice divination like scrying with spring water, flower petal readings, or solar gazing.
Create Brigid’s crosses for ongoing spring blessings, extending her Imbolc energy.
Add their sigils, names, or images to your festival celebrations, like Beltane bonfires.
Leave a plate and place for them at your festival gatherings to invite their presence.
Meditate in a blooming garden, listening for their words of wisdom as nature awakens.
Call on them in prayers to ignite your creativity in spells for artistic projects.
Volunteer at places like community gardens that align with their energies of growth and nurturing.
Use their sigils in spells to aid in your renewal and transformation during spring.
Go on a shamanic journey with their animal companions, like a stag for Cernunnos or a hare for Eostre.
Invoke them to bless your magical tools with their energies of growth and fertility.
Write daily prayers, affirmations, poems, or songs to honor and venerate them.
Live in alignment with their philosophies—nurture, create, and celebrate life like Freyr and Vesna.
Make them part of your spring goals, like planting a garden or starting a creative project.
If possible, visit sacred places tied to them, like ancient groves for Pan or floral gardens for Flora.
Add their symbols to your Beltane decorations or Ostara rituals.
Wear jewelry with their images, symbols, or sigils to carry their energy with you.
Draw or tattoo their sigils onto your body to embody their springtime magic.
Perform a dedication rite to commit to them during their potent season of renewal.
I am Kayreign, the Divine Oracle of the Gods and Keeper of Mysteries, a solitary grey magic practitioner with over 15 years of experience walking the sacred paths of the unseen. As a mystic and relentless seeker of all knowledge, I weave together the threads of every magical tradition—light and dark, ancient and modern—to uncover the universal truths that bind us to the cosmos. My mission is to restore and re-enchant magic in this realm, igniting its spark in every soul I encounter, and guiding you to embrace the full spectrum of your being.
My work is rooted in the power of duality, honoring the dance between shadow and light as equal partners in your spiritual journey. I hold space for you to explore all magic paths and practices, drawing from the vast tapestry of mystical wisdom to help you uncover your unique magic and sacred contracts. As the Divine Oracle of the Gods, I channel divine insights to illuminate your path; as the Keeper of Mysteries, I guide you into the depths of the unknown, where true transformation awaits.
When you work with me, you’ll learn to live in energetic balance, embracing your darkness as a source of power, not just a stepping stone to the light. I’ll hold up a mirror to reflect your authentic self—unmasked, raw, and whole—inviting you to face your past wounds, traumas, and hurts with courage. Together, we’ll alchemize every chapter of your story, dark and light, into a blazing internal flame that lights your way on even the coldest nights. Through this process, you’ll find alignment with your purpose, release what holds you back, and step fully into your power.
Come join me for community, knowledge, and to restore the enchantment of magic in yourself and life today!
Explore my offerings—personalized shadow work sessions, womb healing, eBooks for self-guided growth, Tarot readings for divine guidance, and more—in my shop. Let’s journey together into the mysteries, where duality becomes your greatest ally, and magic becomes your birthright.
In the beginning, there was a delicate balance of light and shadow, a dance of life and death that birthed the cycles of existence. From this primal harmony emerged Persephone, the Greek goddess of spring, queen of the underworld, and a deity of profound transformation. For over a decade, Persephone has been my matron deity, a guiding force through my own seasons of growth, loss, and rebirth. Her story isn’t the oversimplified tale of abduction so often told—it’s a saga of strength, love, and self-sovereignty, a narrative of evolution and taking your own power. Persephone teaches us to embrace our dual nature, to love fiercely, and to bloom through the darkest soil. Come join me as we walk the path between meadow and underworld to learn more about Persephone in this blog post.
Who is Persephone?
When spring blooms and the earth awakens, or when the shadows deepen and the underworld calls, you may feel a gentle yet commanding presence—Persephone, whispering your name. She is a goddess of duality, associated with spring, renewal, the underworld, death, rebirth, sovereignty, love, transformation, and the mysteries of life’s cycles. Persephone holds dominion over the blooming earth and the shadowy depths, weaving light and dark into a sacred balance. She governs the cycles of nature—growth in spring, decay in autumn—and the passage of souls between worlds, creating a rhythm that echoes through our lives. As a goddess who bridges life and death, she plays an integral role in our existence, guiding us through change and empowering us to claim our own power.
Persephone isn’t just an Olympian goddess; her origins tie her to ancient, pre-Olympian traditions, where she was revered as a chthonic deity of the earth’s fertility and the underworld’s mysteries. She’s not a passive maiden but a queen who chose her path, a symbol of evolution who transforms from Kore (the maiden) to Persephone (the dread queen). Her story resonates with those who seek to integrate their light and shadow, to evolve through challenges, and to stand in their sovereignty.
Persephone, Goddess of Spring and Underworld
Persephone is the embodiment of spring’s renewal and the underworld’s depth in Greek mythology, a formidable goddess in her own right. Her name, often interpreted as “bringer of destruction” or “she who brings light,” reflects her dual nature—both life-giving and death-embracing. As the goddess of spring, she blankets the earth in flowers, her laughter coaxing buds to bloom. As queen of the underworld, she rules alongside Hades, her throne a testament to her power over the dead. In fact, when heroes must travel to the underworld during trials , it is HER they seek permission from to complete their task. She represents the cycles of nature and the soul, embodying the seed that must descend into darkness to grow, the woman who claims her crown through transformation.
Persephone, a Deity of Evolution and Power
Persephone’s story is often reduced to the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, where Hades abducts her, and her mother, Demeter, mourns, causing the earth to wither. But this is only one version, filtered through a patriarchal lens that strips her of agency. Older myths, like those in the Orphic tradition, tell a different tale: Persephone willingly descends to the underworld, drawn to its mysteries and her destiny as queen. Some versions suggest she ate the pomegranate seeds knowingly, binding herself to Hades by choice, not trickery. In these tellings, Persephone isn’t a victim—she’s a goddess who claims her throne, balancing life and death with fierce grace.
Her marriage to Hades isn’t one of coercion but of deep, transformative love. Ancient art often depicts them side by side, equals in power, their bond a sacred partnership. Hades honors her, and Persephone brings light to his realm, softening its edges with spring’s renewal. Their love is a testament to balance—light and shadow, life and death, united in harmony. Persephone’s journey is one of evolution: from Kore, the maiden of spring, to Persephone, the dread queen. Each spring, she returns to the upper world, a symbol of rebirth, but she never abandons her throne below. She teaches us that true power comes from integrating our dualities, from embracing the dark as fertile soil for growth.
Family and Origin
Persephone is the daughter of Zeus, king of the Olympian gods, and Demeter, goddess of the harvest. Her lineage places her among the Olympians, but her role as a chthonic deity ties her to older, pre-Olympian traditions of earth and underworld worship. She’s often associated with her mother’s realm of agriculture and her father’s divine authority, but her true power lies in her own domain—the underworld, where she rules as queen.
Persephone and Hades had no children in most myths, though some traditions mention offspring like the Erinyes (Furies) or the mysterious Zagreus (Patreon exclusive post coming soon), tied to Orphic mysteries. Her most significant relationship is with Hades, her husband and partner, whose love for her is a cornerstone of her story. She’s also closely tied to her mother, Demeter, whose grief and joy shape the seasons, and to deities like Hecate, who accompanies her in the underworld, lighting her path with torches.
Myths and Legends
Persephone’s myths are varied, reflecting her complex nature. The most well-known is the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, where Hades abducts her while she gathers flowers, and Demeter’s grief causes famine until Zeus intervenes. Persephone eats pomegranate seeds—sometimes six, sometimes one—and is bound to the underworld for part of the year, returning to the upper world in spring. But this tale, written in a patriarchal era, often overlooks Persephone’s agency. Older traditions, like those in Eleusinian Mysteries, portray her descent as a willing act, a rite of passage to claim her queenship. In these versions, the pomegranate is a symbol of her choice, not coercion.
In some myths, Persephone is a fierce judge of souls, deciding fates alongside Hades. In others, she’s a compassionate guide, helping heroes like Orpheus or Psyche navigate the underworld. Her duality is evident in her festivals, like the Eleusinian Mysteries, which celebrated her return as a symbol of spiritual rebirth. Persephone’s story isn’t about loss—it’s about power, love, and evolution, a reminder that we can bloom through the darkest seasons.
Worship of Persephone in Ancient Greece
It’s funny, because in Ancient Greece, Persephone was rarely worshipped. We have very little texts in ancient history with stories of how she was worshipped. Alongside only a few temples we know of that, were underground or near caves, symbolizing her connection to the underworld. If Persephone was worshiped, most of the sources we have are her being worshipped alongside either her husband Hades or primarily her mother, Demeter. This is because springtime comes when she is returned to her mother and it was part of the festival to honor Demeter during the rituals of the Eleusinian Mysteries.
What are the Eleusinian Mysteries?
The Eleusinian Mysteries were a set of important rituals that took place in Greece annually for at least one thousand years. It’s hard for us to know how long for sure, because like in their name they were rituals shrouded in mystery. As they were apart of Greece’s worst kept secret, meant to be part of secret mystical teachings. Eventually so many were part of them almost everyone in the city of Athens knew what the teachings were. Which is why we know as much as we do about them now. The rituals happened sometime in September and commemorated the myth of Demeter and Persephone alongside the changing of the seasons. The priestesses and initiates took on a fourteen day long challenge. Involving purification rituals, sacrifices, fasting, and ending in a procession from Athens to Eleusis. The city that gave Demeter aid and shelter during her search for her daughter. We don’t know exactly what these rites were or the rituals that had to be performed. But, most scholars theorize they were an actual reenactment of the rape and capture of Persephone, followed by the agony of Demeter’s search for her. I will leave it up to you on what you think, this all depends on how they interrupted the story of her “kidnapping” and we just simply don’t know.
Today, modern pagans and witches honor her through seasonal rituals, offerings of flowers and pomegranates, and meditations on life’s cycles.
What does Persephone look like?
When spring arrives and flowers bloom, or when the underworld calls with its shadowy depths, Persephone is there. She often appears as a young woman with golden hair, wearing a crown of flowers in the upper world, her dress woven with blossoms. In the underworld, she’s a regal queen, her robes dark and shimmering, a crown of iron or bone atop her head, holding a pomegranate or a torch. For me, she appears as a figure of light and shadow, her eyes glowing with both warmth and depth, a pomegranate in one hand and a bundle of wheat in the other, symbolizing her dual realms.
Persephone and Her Relationship to Hades
Persephone’s relationship with Hades is one of mutual love and respect, not coercion. In ancient art, they’re depicted as equals, sitting side by side on their thrones, ruling the underworld together. Hades, often misunderstood as a villain, is a devoted partner who honors Persephone’s power. Their love bridges life and death, showing us that true partnership balances light and shadow. Persephone brings renewal to the underworld, while Hades offers her a realm to rule—a perfect harmony of opposites.
Persephone and Duality
As a grey witch, I always look at how a deity’s energy can help me maintain balance and reflect cosmic duality. Persephone’s dual nature as both spring maiden and underworld queen is a profound lesson in integration. She’s nurturing, bringing life to the earth, yet formidable, ruling over the dead with authority. She embodies the duality of light and dark, growth and decay, love and power. Persephone reminds us that we can hold both—blooming in our light while rooting deep into our shadows.
My story with Persephone: A Matron of Strength and Rebirth
Persephone has been my matron deity for over ten years, a guiding light through my own cycles of transformation, a mirror reflecting the many facets of my being, and a beacon of strength when I needed to reclaim my power. When I first connected with her, I was in a season of deep shadow—grieving a profound personal loss, feeling uprooted, and searching for my own sovereignty amidst a storm of emotions that left me feeling like a seedling buried too deep to ever bloom. I was also wrestling with my own complex nature, a tapestry of multiple beings woven into one soul—light and shadow, mystic and warrior, dreamer and realist. I often felt fragmented, unsure how to integrate these identities into a cohesive whole. At the same time, I was grappling with a dynamic in my life that mirrored Persephone’s own struggle: a suffocating relationship with a controlling force, much like her mother, Demeter, who clung to her daughter with an iron grip, unable to let her grow into her own power.
Persephone’s story resonated deeply with me because I saw myself in her desire to escape her mother’s overbearing love. In many myths, Demeter’s devotion to Persephone borders on obsession, keeping her sheltered as Kore, the eternal maiden, and refusing to let her explore the depths of her own destiny. I felt that same weight in my life—a force that wanted to keep me small, safe, and unchanging, even as my soul yearned to break free and evolve. I longed to step into my own power, to embrace the chaos and shadows within me, just as Persephone did when she descended to the underworld. During a meditation one night, under the dim glow of a crescent moon, I felt her presence more vividly than ever before. She appeared at a crossroads between a blooming meadow and a dark cave, her figure both radiant and shadowed, holding a pomegranate in one hand and a torch in the other. Her eyes held the weight of a thousand cycles, and her voice was a soft whisper carrying ancient wisdom: “You are the seed. Descend to grow.” That moment marked the beginning of our sacred bond, a connection that has since woven itself into the very fabric of my spiritual practice.
Through working with Persephone, I’ve learned to embrace my own darkness—not as something to fear, but as fertile soil for growth. She showed me that the shadows I feared were not my enemy but a necessary part of my evolution, a place where I could root deeply and rise stronger. More importantly, she taught me to accept the multiplicity of my nature. I am not one being but many, a constellation of identities that shift and shimmer like the seasons. Persephone, who herself embodies duality—spring maiden and underworld queen—guided me to see this as a strength, not a fracture. She whispered to me in meditations and through synchronicities, encouraging me to weave my many selves into a tapestry of power, to honor the mystic who seeks ancient wisdom, the warrior who fights for her truth, and the dreamer who dances in the light. With her guidance, I learned to stand in my fullness, embracing all that I am without apology.
Persephone’s relationship with Hades also became a profound lesson for me, a reflection of the kind of love that fosters growth rather than stifles it. Unlike the suffocating control of Demeter, Hades offers Persephone a love that empowers her to bloom into her most powerful self. In their sacred partnership, Hades doesn’t seek to diminish her light but to nurture it, providing a realm where she can rule as queen and fully step into her sovereignty. Ancient depictions of them seated side by side on their thrones, equals in power, speak to a love that is both fierce and tender—a love that allows Persephone to evolve while honoring her duality. Hades fosters her growth by giving her the space to explore her shadows, to wield her power over the underworld, and to return to the upper world as a symbol of renewal. Through their love, I learned what it means to be truly seen and supported—to be loved in a way that encourages you to become the most powerful version of yourself. This love is mirrored in my own marriage each and every day.
Over the years, Persephone has guided me through countless seasons of change—times of loss, rebirth, and self-discovery. She’s been a constant presence, her energy a reminder that true strength comes from integrating all parts of myself, from blooming in my light while honoring the depths of my shadow. She’s taught me to love fiercely, as she loves Hades, and to evolve through every season of life, just as she moves between the upper world and the underworld. As my matron, she’s not just a deity I work with—she’s a mirror, reflecting my own journey of transformation, a guide who has helped me escape the confines of those who would keep me small, and a teacher who has shown me how to claim my sovereignty by embracing my many beings. Persephone’s magic has been a lifeline, a reminder that I, too, can descend into my shadows and rise as a queen.
Correspondences for Persephone
First, what is a correspondence? First, what is a correspondence? Correspondences are items or symbols that connect you to a specific energy, honoring and venerating it through representation. Below are correspondences for working with Persephone I have cultivated throughout the years. But, always trust your intuition when choosing what to work with.
Animals: Pomegranate, bat, dove, deer, black ram
Planet: Pluto
Element: Earth
Sex: Feminine
Symbols: Pomegranate, spring flowers, torch, crown, wheat, seeds
Colors: Red, black, green, white, gold
Themes: Renewal, rebirth, transformation, duality, sovereignty, love, cycles, death, power
Tarot Cards: The High Priestess, Death, The Empress
How to know Persephone is calling to you?
I get asked this question every time I write or teach about a goddess. Signs from deities are unique to each individual, so trust your intuition and open your clairs to discern her call. You can also choose to work with her even if you don’t feel her reaching out. Here are some signs she may be calling you:
You feel drawn to pomegranates or spring flowers.
You’re experiencing a major life transition or rebirth.
You feel a pull to work with cycles of light and shadow.
You’re interested in underworld deities or death magic.
You hear her name or see her symbols (pomegranate, torch) often.
She appears in dreams, meditations, or visions.
You feel a connection to both spring and autumn seasons.
You’re seeking to claim your own power and sovereignty.
Everyone’s relationship with deities is unique, whether you see them as personal allies or universal archetypes. Approach Persephone with respect, reverence, and gratitude, while building a relationship through energetic exchange. Here are some ways to connect with her:
Study Her Myths: Explore her various stories, from the Homeric Hymn to Orphic traditions, to understand her evolution and power. Study her role in the Eleusinian Mysteries and her connection to the underworld. Read about her role in creating the herb mint as she worked through the only betrayal by Hades.
Call on Her for Transformation: Ask Persephone to guide you through life transitions, helping you integrate light and shadow to evolve into your fullest self.
Work with Cycles: Honor her through seasonal rituals—planting seeds in spring, reflecting on death in autumn, or meditating on rebirth during equinoxes.
Dedicate Altar Space: Create an altar with her symbols—pomegranates, flowers, a black and white candle, or a small mirror to reflect her duality.
Include Her in Underworld Magic: Invoke Persephone during rituals involving death, rebirth, or ancestral work, asking her to guide you through the shadows.
Divination and Meditation: Use tarot (Death or The High Priestess) or meditation to connect with her, visualizing her at the threshold of light and dark.
Ask for her assistance when transitioning to a new phase of life, like moving to a new home, to guide you through the change with grace.
Call on her to help heal generational wounds or family patterns, drawing on her underworld wisdom to bring renewal.
Invoke her when casting circles for protection, especially those tied to cycles of growth and transformation, visualizing her pomegranate as a shield.
Offer her the first pomegranate seed of any you eat, symbolizing her journey and your devotion to her cycles.
Learn about the cycles of nature, such as planting and harvesting, to connect with her springtime growth and underworld roots.
Consecrate your gardening tools with her sigil to bless your plants and crops, invoking her energy of renewal.
Call on her to guide you through shadow work, illuminating the dark with her underworld torch to help you transform—check out my eBook on shadow work here, book a 1:1 session with me here, or watch my free class on Divination here. Plus, don’t forget to head to the shop and register for my new course starting at the end of this month!
Work with flowers and learn floral magic, using blooms like narcissus or poppies to honor her.
Brew a magical tea with pomegranate or rose petals to connect with her dual energy of spring and the underworld.
Incorporate Persephone’s sigils into flower crowns or garlands as you create them, weaving her energy into your spring rituals.
Light candles in dual colors (like green for spring and black for the underworld) around your space to welcome her and balance her energies.
Learn and perform rituals that honor cycles of life and death, such as release ceremonies or renewal spells.
Cast spells for transformation and rebirth, asking Persephone to guide you through endings and new beginnings.
Invite her into your rituals by setting a place for her with a small offering of pomegranate seeds or flowers, symbolizing her presence.
Take a class on Greek mythology or botany to deepen your understanding of her story and her connection to nature.
Create an altar dedicated to her duality, adorned with flowers for spring and symbols of the underworld like bones or obsidian.
Reconnect with ancestors through meditation or offerings, asking Persephone to bridge the worlds of the living and the dead.
Step into moments of transformation with courage, asking Persephone to help you navigate the unknown.
Learn to work with the earth, such as composting or foraging, to honor her connection to the cycles of nature.
Work with elemental magic and the Earth to connect to her goddess of spring side and work with the element of fire to connect to her Queen of the underworld side
Create a powder with crushed pomegranate seeds and rose petals to use as a transformative barrier for your space, especially around thresholds (check out my Pinterest page for a recipe).
Practice divination like scrying with a dark mirror or using flower petals, asking Persephone to reveal hidden truths.
Ask her to join in spring traditions like Ostara or Beltane, or create new ones tied to cycles of renewal and release.
Transform your space with seasonal decor, using flowers in spring and darker tones in fall to honor her duality.
Plant and grow a garden with flowers associated with her, like narcissus or roses, to connect with her springtime energy.
Ask for her protective energy to embrace you during inner child healing, helping you rebirth aspects of yourself.
Pray, sing, or chant to Persephone during rituals involving growth, death, or transformation.
Cast creativity spells, invoking her as a goddess of renewal to inspire new ideas and projects.
Share stories of her myth, especially the Eleusinian Mysteries, to honor her legacy of transformation.
Dedicate a space in your garden or home to her by placing a statue or image of her nearby, or draw her sigils on stones to place there.
Ask for her guidance to balance your light and shadow selves, especially during stable Taurus season.
Invite her into your space during times of renewal, like the start of spring, to bring growth and transformation.
Use a gratitude practice to cultivate appreciation for the cycles of life and death in your journey.
Compile a collection of rituals or meditations inspired by her story in a journal to honor her.
Create a spell jar for transformation, renewal, or ancestral healing, including pomegranate seeds and black tourmaline.
Wear her sigil on your skin or as jewelry during transitional seasons like spring and fall to carry her energy with you.
Take a vow to honor one cycle of change in your life, such as a 30-day release ritual, trusting her to guide you.
Welcome growth into your life, asking Persephone to help you bloom after periods of darkness.
Use her underworld energy to release old wounds by burying symbolic items in the earth and planting flowers over them.
Prioritize self-transformation, using her energy to boost your resilience and connection to your inner cycles.
Decide to do a set timeframe, like 30 days, of working with flower magic to connect with her springtime energy.
Spend time in nature during spring, hosting a ritual or meditation in a blooming field to honor her.
Practice generosity by planting trees or flowers in your community in her name, honoring her role in growth and renewal.
Offerings for Persephone
Offerings are a beautiful way to honor Persephone, whether on your altar or in nature. Follow your intuition, and offer them during rituals, meditations, or seasonal celebrations.
Pomegranate seeds or juice
Spring flowers (narcissus, roses)
Black or white candles
Wine or honey
Wheat or seeds
Crystals like garnet or onyx
Poems or art you create for her
A small mirror or torch figurine
Ritual to Claim Your Sovereign Power
This ritual calls on Persephone to help you claim your power through integration of light and shadow, perfect for when you’re ready to step into your sovereignty.
Materials:
Two candles (white for spring, black for the underworld)
a pomegranate
a small mirror
a journal
pen
Steps:
1. Find a quiet space and place the candles, pomegranate, and mirror before you. Light the candles and breathe deeply, grounding yourself.
2. Call on Persephone: “Persephone, queen of light and shadow, I seek your strength to claim my power.”
Visualize her standing at a threshold, holding a pomegranate.
3. Break open the pomegranate, eat a seed (or touch it to your lips), and say: “I choose my power, as you chose yours.”
4. Look into the mirror, seeing the candlelight reflect your dual nature. Ask: “What power am I ready to claim?”
Listen for her guidance.
5. Journal your insights, writing affirmations of your sovereignty.
6. Thank Persephone and offer the remaining seeds to the earth, extinguishing the candles.
Why work with Persephone?
Persephone’s story is a journey of evolution, a reminder that true power comes from embracing all parts of ourselves. She’s not a victim but a queen who chose her path, who loves fiercely, and who rules with strength. Working with her connects you to the cycles of life and death, helping you bloom through your darkest seasons. She teaches us that transformation isn’t about rejecting the shadow—it’s about integrating it, claiming our sovereignty, and evolving into our fullest selves. Persephone’s magic has transformed my life, and I know she can guide you too.
If you want to deepen your knowledge about Persephone or if you prefer to learn by listening instead of reading check out my class on YouTube below.
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The rain falls, the thunder rolls, the lightning strikes and then out comes the sun to shine. Bringing with it an arch of colorful delight a sight that humans have been charmed by for a long time; a rainbow. The rainbow is a sign of a wish and pledge, reminding us of the magic of kindness and blessings. The rainbow is the visible sign of the transportation of messages from Olympus to Earth, uniting immortality and humanity; the divine and the mortals. The radiant colors paint magnificent arcs of light, astonishing the world as the trials left behind from the celestial wings of the elegant messenger goddess of the Greek gods; Iris.
Iris, is the Greek Goddess of the Rainbow and Messenger of the Gods, and she has an important place in Greek mythology. Known for her vivid look and elegant presence, Iris is the divine connection between gods and mortals. But Iris is more than a messenger. She symbolizes the radiance, brilliance, and enchantment of rainbows, a sight that humans have been charmed by for a long time. Iris is different from other goddesses. Other gods sometimes meddle with human affairs out of fun or interest. But Iris is devoted to her mission. She shows loyalty and adherence to duty, never stopping in her mission to keep communication between Olympus and Earth open.
Let’s fly across the skies following the arch of the iridescent rainbow and discover the significance and impact of Iris’ divine message delivery and uncover the mystical bond she shares with the vibrant and awe-inspiring phenomenon of rainbows. Ride the rainbow with myself and Iris; bridging the worlds between the mortals and the divine and learn all about the Greek messenger goddess of rainbows, blessings, wishes, and communication together in this blog post
The Symbolism Of The Rainbow
Before we fly across the skies with Iris leaving behind us the enchanting and arching trail that is the rainbow. Let’s first briefly talk about what a rainbow symbolizes and means especially to the ancient Greeks; to help us understand who Iris is as we fly with her. The rainbow isn’t just a beautiful natural phenomenon; in Greek mythology and culture, it’s a symbol of hope, communication, and the link between heaven and earth. Since the rainbow appears to bridge the gap between the heavens and the ground a rainbow acts as a conduit between the divine and the human realm. They represent the bridge between divine and human realms, facilitating communication and bringing down the divine decrees to the mortals mostly from Zeus and Hera. The lively rainbow symbolizes Iris’s presence, bringing hope, along with better communication and understanding between different realms.
Who Is Iris?
Iris is a well-known figure in Greek Mythology. She symbolizes the rainbow and is the Greek goddess who served as a messenger for the Olympian deities. Even though she is most well known as the goddess of rainbows and messenger to the gods; she is also known as a goddess of the sea and sky. In some regions she is depicted as a virgin goddess and was believed by the coastal-dwelling Greeks to replenish the rain clouds with water from the sea. She was often described as Hera’s personal messenger and one of her handmaidens.
According to homer who writes about her in the Iliad; Iris was a pleasant goddess who acted as a bridge between the gods and mortals. She served as a messenger from the gods on Olympus and brought news from the summit until Hermes, eventually took her place. After that she continued to serve the gods on olympus by serving them nectar.
She is often depicted with wings of gold; resembling those of a butterfly and pitcher, some myths said Iris filled her pitcher with water from the River Styx – a mysterious body of water that serves as a symbolic boundary between our world and the hereafter. It is known as the river we cross ferried by charon in hades to get to our eternal destination. This is one reason Iris is closely connected to water, and another way she is seen acting as a bridge between other realms and earth.
Ancient Greece saw Iris as a revered deity, the messenger of gods. The Greek goddess Iris is believed to have helped answer people’s prayers as well as been associated with messages, communication, and new ventures. She either alerted the other gods about their needs or met those needs herself.
The Greeks believed that rainbows were created by Iris when she descended from Mount Olympus. They considered rainbows to be a sign of goodwill from the gods and a blessing for those who witness it. She was seen as the link between heaven and earth, and the rainbow-hued presence was thought to bring good health and favor from the gods.
Aside from her fundamental roles as a messenger & bridge between worlds, it’s worth knowing that Iris also has significance in Greek marriage rituals. Her delicate presence during these ceremonies is a lucky sign, blessing couples with love, joy, and oneness. This lesser-known detail adds more depth to Iris’ character and shows the multi-faceted nature of this mesmerizing goddess.
Iris: The Divine Messenger
When it comes to delivering messages among the gods or between gods and humans, Iris is your go-to deity. With her golden wings, she zips across the sky, serving Zeus and Hera as their loyal messenger. Delivering the divine will of Zeus and Hera, she didn’t just pass along messages. She helped guide the gods’ decisions by smoothly communicating across the pantheon. Her role was critical, connecting the divine with mortals, ensuring the gods remained in loop with human affairs. When mortals saw a rainbow, they knew Iris was reminding them of her presence, bridging the gap between humans and gods with her beautiful hues. The rainbow, created by Iris, wasn’t just eye candy either. It was a literal bridge between the divine and mortal realms. This rainbow bridge was no ordinary phenomenon; it was a reminder of Iris’s power and her unique role as a liaison.
While Hermes is the better known messenger to the gods today, Iris used to be the main form of communication between the gods and mortals and the gods themselves. During this time, Hermes was given a much smaller role of guide or guardian. Despite many stories where Iris is the main focus somewhere between The Iliad being published and The Odyssey there was a switch between the two messengers as Hermes became the main focus and Iris was left to the footnotes or just never mentioned again.
Later poets attempted to split Hermes and Iris’ roles in the pantheon, with Hermes serving as a messenger to Zeus and the other gods while Iris became Hera’s devoted servant. The Greek polymath Callimachus from the third century BC likens Iris to a hunting hound of Hera. He said that the goddess was ever there on Hera’s throne, ears perked up to hear her commands which is when you start to see her referenced more as Hera’s handmaiden. You see an example of her carrying out Hera’s wishes; In Euripides’ “Heracles.” Iris acts on Hera’s behalf by ordering Lyssa, the spirit of frenzy and wild fury, to drive Heracles mad so that he will kill his sons. Iris is also Hera’s messenger in Virgil’s “Aeneid.”
Iris A Goddess Of Transformation And Hope
Iris also represents transformation. Just like rainbows, she stands for the power that can arise from hardship. She has a role as a bringer of hope and change. Her messages from the gods bring hope and resolution. Even today, we speak of finding a silver lining or looking for the rainbow after the storm to inspire hope and change. Iris stands as a reminder that, even during tough times, there is potential for new beginnings.
Iris And Duality
Since I am a grey witch and live in the liminal spaces every single deity I work with I look for how they can connect to duality. How do they represent the universal concept of duality that every being is meant to achieve in the universe.
With a Goddess like Iris who is the personification of rainbows you might think there is no way she can be a goddess of duality. Rainbows; like we talked about are symbol of hope which many would consider simply a light or positive thing. But, is it really? When are we looking for hope? Usually, when we are in the pits of despair, times are tough or we need a new beginning and fresh start. Which is where we get the sense of duality in hope. Hope is the opposite energy we are reaching for to balance out of despair. So, if she is showing up to be a symbol of hope for you chances are she is the energy and force that is finally tipping you into a sense of duality and balance in your life and current circumstances.
With hope usually comes transformation which itself is a very dualistic process and thing. Involving a death, shedding, and releasing along with a growth, birth, and intention. Transformation is all about getting ourselves to the next phase or stage and we do that through change by bringing ourselves to balance and using all the energies we have available to us. So, as a goddess of transformation and hope Iris herself can be seen as a representation of duality.
Her role as a messenger not only between realms, but between the gods themselves screams being a goddess of duality. Iris connects different realms with her divine presence which creates a liminal space of duality itself. Being a messenger between realms allows her access to a duality most deities may not understand. It creates a deeper connection to mortals and an understanding since she spends so much time zipping around among us. It also gives her an understanding of the duality in the differences and similarities between the gods and mortals.
Also, being a messenger among the gods requires the ability to be diplomatic and create balance amongst the gods. In order to do this she has to be able to see things from many sides and be able to find an answer that creates balance and harmony amongst them.
Lastly, you see her connection to duality in the rainbow itself which she personifies and uses for her travels. A rainbows appear due to rain and sunlight; two necessary elements. The rainbow itself creates a link between two elements which is a dualistic energy itself.
Iris And Her Diverse Family
As we fly deeper into the world of Greek mythology, Iris’s connections reveal a great deal about her character. Her family and allies include some of the most powerful and important figures in the pantheon, showing just how integral she is to the divine workings of Mount Olympus. As with almost every single pagan deity their is debate among scholars, archeologists, and historians when it comes to her parentage, origin and family. I will do my best to mention all the differences I have been able to find for her here.
Her parents where Thaumas, a marine/ocean god, and Elektra, a cloud nymph/ Oceanid and this seems to be a fact that is mostly agreed upon. This makes her part of a fascinating lineage, with her father representing the wonders of the sea and her mother the brightness of the clouds. It’s easy to see where Iris gets her radiant beauty and swift nature from. I did find a few sources claiming she was Born from the sea foam caused by Uranus’ castration as well.
When it comes to the rest of the gods she is said to be related too, she finds herself amongst a very powerful and diverse family putting Iris in a unique spot, throwing her right in the middle of earthly and divine events. Some sources claim she is a sister to powerful gods like Zeus, Hera & Poseidon even. Many sources also say that Iris had sisters; the Harpies Ocypete, Aello, and Celaeno and these women are wild – part woman, part bird, and totally fearsome. I’ll do a blogpost in the future on them and how to work with them.
Even though a few sources claim them to be siblings most agree; Iris was married to Zephyrus, the god of the west wind. He’s the gentlest of winds, bringing spring and early summer showers to people. The couple had a son, a minor god named Pothos. Pothos is the God of sexual longing, yearning, and desire and was one of the winged love gods. Does he sound familiar? He should because, some sources state that their son’s name was actually Eros.
Some believe Iris is the sister of Arke as well, a Titaness who betrayed the Olympian gods and became a messenger goddess for the Titans instead. As a result, Iris and Arke were mortal enemies. Ancient records even claim that Iris is the fraternal twin of Arke. Her many powerful and diverse connections highlight her importance and versatile role among the gods.
Myths And Stories Involving Iris
Iris’s involvement in Greek myths and stories showcases her importance as a divine messenger and her role in the divine scheme of things. Let’s land on the ground and look into some specifics. Multiple Greek tales feature Iris, she was even present in during the Titanomachy. She was an early supporter of the Olympians, including Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon. During the Titanomachy, her job was to relay messages between Zeus, the Hecatonchires, and the Cyclopes.
Iris is seen in many other classic myths and stories such as The Iliad and Virgil. In the Iliad she is the only god relaying messages for Zeus and Hera to the other gods and mortals. She is the one who was sent to inform Priam of Zeus’s decision concerning his son’s body and who informed Menelaus of Helen’s abduction. Homer frequently alludes to Iris’s appearance during the Trojan War. The most crucial thing she performed was returning a wounded Aphrodite to Olympus following Diomedes. These were all small but rather vital roles in the story of the Iliad and the war. Possibly her largest role in the story, however, is when she autonomously granted Achilles’ prayer and summoned the winds to ignite his lover Patroclus funeral pyre.
You see her flying in again with Jason and the Argonauts. Before Jason and the Argonauts could save the blind seer Phineus from the Harpies’ wrath, Iris appeared to him. Since the Harpies were her sisters, she begged Jason to spare them, and the Boreads did not kill them but instead drove them away.
She is also briefly flies by in some versions of the story of The Exile of Demeter (or as it’s commonly known as the story of The Abduction of Persephone) where Zeus sent Iris to call the self imposed exiled Goddess Demeter back to Olympus after the abduction of Persephone. In this story you see Iris being pivotal to the return of spring for mortals; bringing hope and messages of renewal to humanity.
Iris played one of the key roles, in the myth of the Twin Gods birth, Apollo and Artemis. In Callimachus she is described as being one of Hera’s messengers, along with Ares, to threaten the cities from receiving Leto in the hopes that the other Goddess would be left with no one to deliver her children. Iris then reported the birth of the children to Hera and told her there was nothing more to do and went to sleep leaning upon Hera’s throne, incurring the wrath of her mistress.
It’s even said that a time of chaos existed in Mount Olympus once. Feeling the need for peace and equilibrium, Iris took it upon herself to mediate between Hera’s rage and Zeus’ authority. With her soothing words and divine grace, she brought calmness back to their heavenly realm. This story displays not only her diplomatic abilities but also her essential part in keeping balance and harmony among the gods. It shows her role not only as a messenger between the deities and the mortals but, also her role as a messenger across the pantheon as well.
Worship Of Iris
The only recorded cult of Iris was on “Hecate’s Island” close to Delos where her worshippers would make offerings of cheesecake. She was also tasked with travelling to hades to collect water to be used in sacred oaths. She has also generally been associated with the themes of winter, peace, protection, air, meditation, promises, and beginnings. She is often seen as representing hope and the calms after the storm.
The Awe-Inspiring Appearance of Iris
The ancient Greeks often ranked Iris as one of their most attractive goddesses. The goddess Iris often takes the form of a rainbow or a lovely young woman with wings. Her wings are either depicted as being gold or irredescendent like a rainbow. Mythology says her wings were so brilliant and magnificent that they could illuminate even the deepest cave. Iris’s moods are said to be reflected in her hair color. Her hair is wavy, her eyes are a light purple color, and she wears rainbow earrings. Her ethereal beauty mesmerizes all who encounter her. Once upon a time, it was said that this rainbow incarnate connected the clouds to the ground below.
Greek art also often depicts Iris as a beautiful young woman with golden wings, a water pitcher (oinochoe) or a caduceus. The caduceus, which is a symbol of heralds and messengers. The caduceus is a winged staff with two snakes intertwined around it and is also associated with Hermes, the messenger god. Sometimes, she would serve nectar from her jug while standing next to Zeus or Hera in the artwork.
Abilities And Powers Of Iris
Iris is a radiant young goddess whose main power is that of flight. The goddess Iris’s speed is so phenomenal that she can quickly get from Olympus to Earth or even to Hades. The ancient Greeks called her “swift-footed,” which implies that she could act quickly in response to demands. To get about, it’s said Iris rides the rainbows while other stories say she leaves the rainbows behind as a trail from her wings or her rainbow iridescent coat you can see her sometimes wearing. It’s said her wings allow her to soar to any part of the cosmos, as well as reach the bottom of the deepest waters. She can also travel to the depths of the Underworld (hades) much more quickly than any other deity including Hermes.
Iris is known to be able to change shape to fit any situation or environment during her missions. She can become a mortal, animals or even objects. This skill helps her blend into her surroundings while fulfilling her role as a mediator. Iris also has a special talent; she can manipulate light and colors! Rainbows’ beauty comes from light’s bending and dispersion. Similarly, Iris can manipulate light with her powers. As the embodiment of rainbows, she can infuse them with energy and communicate through their hues. The rainbow arcs convey emotions that words cannot express. In addition to this, Iris also has the power to control the size and intensity of rainbows by altering the moisture in the air or the angle of sunlight.
Correspondences To Connect To Iris
First, what is a correspondence? A correspondence is an item or symbol that is meant to connect you to a specific energy thru it’s representation. It is seen also as an item to respect, honor, and venerate that energy as well whether it be an archetype energy , or the zodiac energy the moon is currently, or a deity, like I will list below for you to use.
Planet- Earth and Sun and Venus
Animal- all birds, butterflies,
Element- Air and Water
Sex- Feminine
Symbol- Rainbow, Wings (golden or iridescent), pitcher, bridge, the sea, the skies, clouds, Caduceus, Sunlight, Raindrops, letters, feathers, postcards/ letters
colors- All of the colors, the entire rainbow, black, white, pink, brown
Themes- Hope, transformation, blessings, wishes, communication, renewal, bridges, rainbows, the gap between realms, travel, change, knowledge, balance, harmony, peace, the sea, the skies, serving others, repairing relationships, resolving conflict, diplomacy, speed, swiftness, messages
Chakra-All of them, Root, Womb, Belly, Heart, Throat,Third Eye and Crown
Foods- figs, cakes, wheat, honey, cheesecake, milk with cinnamon
Tarot card- Temperance
Why Work With The Goddess Iris?
Iris is a alluring goddess to work with and she has the ability to bring about so much change, hope, and connection when her rainbow arches across the skies of your life. She represents hope, vitality and the power of colorful communication with the Divine. When you choose to work with her in your life, and magical practices she brings you Harmony, balance, peace, happiness, Glad tidings, and color into your life. You can call on her to ask her to carry your hopes, dreams, wishes, and intentions to the heavens and your messages to the gods.
How To Know Iris Is Calling To Work With You
The call of Iris, the rainbow goddess, and messenger of the gods, may be easy and obvious to spot by seeing her rainbow dancing across the sky calling to you. Life can be busy, but if you’ve been witness to several instances of a rainbow’s arrival or a beautiful sky with cotton clouds, pay attention. Iris may be tapping you to work with her. Other things to keep an eye out for is if you see rainbows in media all around you, or they pop up in your dreams or meditations. If you feel your clares and psychic abilities tugging at you, or an unexpected need to reach out and communicate to someone else especially if you have lost contact with them. Follow where her rainbow leads you to a place of hope and mended communication.
Ways To Work With and Connect To Iris
Everyone’s relationship with deities is different and we all work with and believe in them differently. You might believe in multiple gods and goddesses and work with them each as though they are close, personal friends. Or maybe you believe the old gods are reflections of Universal energy and simply archetype energies that you can learn a lesson from. However you incorporate deities in your practice is up to you. If you need help to figure this out you can purchase my eBook here on the Introduction to working with pagan deities.
But here are some ideas to get you started on ways to work with Iris. Remember; it’s important to approach her with respect, reverence, gratitude and by building a relationship with her. Every time you work with a deity it is an even energetic exchange; which means what you put into your intention when working with them and building your relationship to them is what you get back.
Study, get to know her
As with every deity I have ever written about or taught about, The first way to get to know a deity, specifically a goddess like Iris is to study all you can about her. I’ll be honest finding information on her can be a little scarce but, you can start by going back to the mythology section of this blog and go read and the myths and stories she is in like; the Iliad and the story of the Trojan war. Learn about other deities she has close relationships to like Hera, Zeus, Persephone and her Husband Zephyrus. Learn about her sister the harpies. Study the culture, region, and worship of the people of Greece where she is from. The more you study and learn the better! When working with a deity it is all about building a true relationship with them and you do this first by getting to know who they are.
Connect with the Rainbow
Iris is the goddess of the rainbow and some even say the literal personification of the rainbow. So, what better way to work with her than to connect to the rainbow in your life and magical practices. There are so many ways to do this. You can add it to your life in your wardrobe with color magic, you can go cloud gazing, look for the rainbow after the rain, add the rainbow to your altar, smile and wave at rainbows, or use a hose to create one. You can also contemplate bridges between different aspects of life after it rains.
Communication Spells and Rituals
One of Iris’ key roles is to be the messenger of the gods and for the gods. This makes her one of the best if not the best deity to call on when you are doing any communication spells or rituals. She can help you in spells that have to do with creating clear communication, rekindling a lost friendship or relationship, sending messages to others, resolving conflict with another due to communication, and communicating your wishes and desires to another.
Be of Service to Others
Iris not only fills the role of the messenger but, if you look at many of the stories where you see her she is doing things in service to others. Iris really serves to embody the archetype of the servant within the greek gods. She steps up for the gods when there is chaos to serve them as a diplomat and keep peace. She serves both the gods and mortals facilitating messages between the two. And even after Hermes steps in as the primary messenger of the gods she continues to serve them on Mount Olympus serving them nectar, settling disputes, and serving as a handmaiden for Queen Hera especially. So, a great way to work with her and connect with her is by finding a way to be of service to others in your family, life, and community.
Dedicate Altar Space
Set aside some space in honor of Iris. This can be an elaborate large altar or as simple as a small shelf or corner of a counter. Place a representation of Iris there; be sure to cleanse the space before you invite her in. Include all of her colors, her symbols, and representations of rainbows and the sun, the clouds and any of her other correspondences you can use to connect to her. This will be a space that reminds you to connect with her and her energy. To bring you hope, and be a bridge to communicate with the gods.
Offerings
Everyone loves receiving gifts, and that includes deities like Iris. You don’t have to give her offerings every day, but when you feel it is appropriate. You can place these offerings at your altar or on a window sill in your home dedicated to her where light will be shining in. You can also give her offerings when performing any work to connect to her like meditation, prayer, and visualization.
The best offerings for Iris include:
Cheesecake
Dried figs
Honey cakes
Collected sea water or rainwater
Colorful art
Notes of positivity and hope
A rainbow suncatcher
Rainbow Quartz
Iris flowers
milk with cinnamon
prisms
Stained glass art
Use Rainbow Suncatchers
Find a rainbow suncatcher and hang it in a window today to let Iris’s light brighten your home and give you a reason to feel optimistic. Buy a second one to keep you energized all day long, so you can bring it with you or have it in your car.
Place a Rainbow Crystal in the Window
Iris is also known for her healing colors. Some say that you can bring Goddess Iris into your house by placing crystal in a kitchen window or one that catches the sun to cast an array of rainbow-tinted lights and spots in your house. It will be more potent and powerful if you use a crystal or stone that is iridescent or rainbow in colors. Like opal, rainbow quartz, moonstone, etc.
Plant or work with the flower Iris
The goddess would send messages from heaven to earth on the arc of a rainbow, and she was also know to be a companion to female souls on their way to heaven. Because of this, Greeks will plant purple irises on women’s graves to help guide them to their final resting place in heaven. So, why not go and do the same at your local cemetery or add some to your flower garden and yard today to connect with Iris.
Use a Mirror to Create a Rainbow and Mirror Magic
Use a mirror to create a rainbow in your home, your sacred container or at your altar. You can then use that rainbow and mirror as an anchor and intention amplifier in mirror magic for protection, manifestation, and amplification of all other spellwork. To learn how to do mirror magic and add it to your life and magical practices you can watch my previous class taught with Divination Academy here, and read about it in my guide here.
Call on Iris and The Rainbow For Abundance
It might seem like an unusual thing to call on Iris for abundance. I honestly haven’t found it anywhere else that others work with this energy with her. But, for me it seemed pretty obvious. Iris is the deity that personifies the rainbow which symbolizes hope and wishes coming true. What does that sound like to you? For me it sounds like another way to say abundance. Plus we have the legend of there being pots of gold aka wealth at the end of those rainbows she rides on as well. So, use her like I have when working with the energy of abundance by bringing in the wish fulfillment of the rainbow. To learn more about how to work with the energy and magic of abundance you can read my extensive guide here.
Meditation, visualization and Dream work
One of the best ways to channel divine energy and tap into goddesses like Iris is through meditation, visualization and dreaming. These practices allow you to open up and receive/ connect to divine energy in a very intuitive, clear, and transformative way. You will find a plethora of guided meditations on YouTube that will lead you to your spirit guide or god/goddess.. Try those if you have a hard time meditating on your own. I have many classes on youtube as well on previous deities you can watch where I even summon and guide you to them in sacred container. In addition, ask Iris to visit you in your dreams and teach you lessons that you currently need to learn. Then record every encounter with her in your journal, book of shadows, or grimoire.
Prayers
One very powerful way to connect to a deity is through prayer. Things to Pray for: your messages to be delivered, better communication, positive new endeavors, receiving messages, aided communications/messages to your deities, rain, luck, rainbows, safe travels on water or flight, hope, help with struggles.
Goddess Iris,messenger of the Gods and Goddesses, hear my prayer. Grant me peace and harmony helping me cope with all that comes my way. Give me patience and temperance in all things I do.
Goddess Iris hear my plea Across the air And through the sea. I am in need of your sweet blessings, Energies and healings bring to me. Goddess Iris I give thanks to thee. As I will it so it be.
Shadow work
Just like with every other deity I have ever written or taught about shadow work is a phenomenal way to connect to and work with the goddess Iris. When doing shadow work with her you are going to want to focus on topics like areas you need to feel more hope or things that have made you feel hopeful before. Other topics to focus on with your shadow work and her will revolve around communication. You can focus on topics like how to communicate better with others, your communication patterns, resolving conflicts, how others communicate with you and relationships in your life that may need to be mended. When working with Iris during shadow work she has this ability to open her iridescent wings and illuminate the caverns of your soul and show you things that may have not been able to glimmer and you notice before.
If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here; you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through DiviNation here.
Other Devotional Acts
Decorate your walls with stained glass.
Attend a show of fireworks.
Create a painting with a wide variety of vivid colors.
Try to get a glimpse of the rainbow reflected in the water while you tend to the plants outside.
Get some fresh air and take pleasure in the rain.
Listen to music that brings about a sense of serenity and revitalization within you.
Spend a day at the beach.
Go cloud gazing.
Decorate your room or workspace with fairy lights; extra points if you can find them in rainbow colors.
When someone needs a break, you should offer to run some errands for them.
Get yourself a sweet beverage, either hot or cooled.
Spend some time in the fresh air doing nothing in particular.
Gather the feathers that have an iridescent sheen to them.
Send a text message to people you’ve been meaning to get in touch with but keep forgetting about it.
Experiment with a different color of makeup.
Give your space (or rooms) a fresh coat of paint.
Always treat your interns and assistants with respect!
Take a look at the night sky and the stars; there are more colors in just two things than you are ever going to be able to see.
When you see a rainbow, be sure to capture it on camera.
Wear more glitter and sparkles.
Every time you see a rainbow, say thank you to Iris.
Ritual To Call on Iris and The Rainbow For Healing
Use this ritual to call on her for healing and energy throughout your entire energetic system. Let her vibrant rainbow colors soar into and through yourself, feeling the balance, healing and calmness she brings to each pocket of energy or chakra in your body. To do the ritual you will need to have an understanding of chakras, energy, your inner temple, and know how to cast a circle. If you need help with any of these skills you can click the links to learn more.
What you will need:
7 candles (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet one for each of the rainbow colors) and a cup or chalice of water.
How to do it:
First, light your candles in a circle with your cup of water in the middle.
Next, Start by getting into a meditative state and entering your sacred container. After this, Cast a magic Circle.
Next, invoke Goddess Iris be reciting below: Goddess Iris come to me Flying across the sky so swift and free. Leaving a trail of wondrous colors. Goddess Iris I am calling Thee To enter within my Circle Blessing and Healing Me.
Once you feel the rush of her presence in the circle. Ask for Goddess Iris’ Healing and Balance
Next, Sit or lie down Meditate and envision taking in each color of her rainbow into the corresponding Chakra: Feel her iridescent and illuminating energy entering each one of your chakras with vibrant, swift, hopeful energy.Moving through the Root, Womb, Belly, Heart, Throat,Third Eye and Crown. Let her vibrant rainbow colors soar into and through your own being, feeling the balance, healing and calmness she brings to each. Let the Brilliant iridescent Light flow through from the Crown to the Third Eye spiraling down the spine to each Chakra, balancing and replenishing your energy in every extremity of your body.
Thank Goddess Iris for bringing her healing colors to you and through you as you take your cup of water and drink the water.
Finish the ritual by closing your circle, giving thanks, blowing out your candles and taking note of anything that you need to remember from this ritual and experience.
Conclusion
Iris is more than just a messenger. She is a symbol of hope and renewal, often appearing at important moments to give solace or guidance. She intervenes in crucial events, using her charm to ensure justice and balance prevail. Let us appreciate Iris – a captivating figure of beauty and profound significance.
The Greeks said that while the goddess Iris was on her journey, she created the rainbow to bring beauty to the world. In the same way, when confronted with challenges in life, we need to keep our eyes peeled for the rainbow and try to look on the bright side of things no matter how dire the circumstances are.
Iris can show you how to make rainbows out of a storm. If you’re feeling that things aren’t going your way, maybe you need to take action (magickally or physically) to change your circumstances. Iris can help you figure out when and how to do this. Enjoy flying through the skies with Iris riding the rainbow bridging yourself to hope, the gods, and other realms.
About Me : I have been a solitary grey magic practitioner for 15 + years. First and foremost, I consider myself a mystic and seeker of all knowledge. I am dedicated to the restoration, and re-enchantment of Magic in society, across this realm, and in each and every soul I come across in life! I am here to create a container that promotes healing, duality, and raw authenticity. I do this by guiding you on your personal journey to understanding your unique magic and sacred contracts. I facilitate this for you through embracing your shadow, duality and learning to live in energetic balance while not wearing a mask. When you work and learn from me you do so from your “darkness” as much as your “light” and in a way to truly harness and accept it not to just go thru it on the way to your light. But, I teach you how to truly embrace it, work with it, and use it alongside your light as a partner. I hold up a mirror for you to be able to see your authentic reflection looking back. Then have the courage to take the next step and do the uncomfortable but vital inner work to completely remove your mask. By facing all of your past wounds, traumas, and hurts. Allowing you to see both the dark and light within your story and take each chapter and alchemize it into something that is so powerful. your unique internal flame will shine so bright you will always be able to go within and find it on a dark cold night. You will learn how to truly live in duality and energetic balance to allow growth, and alignment with your sacred contracts and purposes. to finally move on and truly let the things that hold you back in this life from healing and manifesting go. To see everything I offer; like personalized shadow work sessions, womb healing, eBooks for you to work through on your own, Tarot sessions for guidance and more! Go to my shop!
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