Join me on today’s episode as we explore the ancient Sumerian goddess Inanna, one of the oldest and most fascinating deities in recorded history. Together we will journey through the myth of her descent into the Underworld, explore her other surviving myths and discover how you can begin working with her in your own spiritual practice and why you may feel called to do so.

We will also discuss what Inanna’s descent can teach us about navigating our own personal underworlds during times of loss, transformation and rebirth. Finally we will delve into her intriguing connections with Hermetic philosophy and the enduring theories that link the Sumerian gods to extraterrestrial origins.

Our book review is Cackle by Rachel Harrison.

Resources referenced are Descent & Rising – Womens stories and the embodiment of the Inanna myth by Carly Mountain.

Journeys with the Goddess podcast – Inanna Episode – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inanna-the-path-you-seek-within/id1847350728?i=1000757659945

Betwixt – The Journey of You on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B77XmoKXKvA&t=4s

Billy Carson – The Annunaki – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEAhIKOkNXA

Websites connected to this episode for research are –

Inanna’s extraterrestrial theories and links to Hermeticism – https://wonderfullywitchyweb.com/witchcraft/deity-work/working-with-the-goddess-inanna-and-her-story/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic

https://otherworldlyoracle.com/inanna-goddess/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic

(Patricia Telesco, “365 Goddess: a daily guide to the magic and inspiration of the goddess”.)

Find my newly released The Book of Tides, a seasonal grimoire that explores the Summer Solstice through a look at the element of water. We begin with the history and traditions of Litha but the heart of this book is devoted to the mysteries of sacred waters. 

Inside you will find the origins, folklore, correspondences and magickal themes of Litha. Tarot/oracle abd journal prompts for Litha, Solar Magick, making Sun Water and how to use it in your craft, a Sun invocation ritual, a delve into the element of water, its magickal correspondences, symbolism and working with its energy in your craft, Waters of the Otherworld – sacred wells, enchanted springs, Celtic lore, Arthurian legend, sea spirits, the River Styx, Achilles and ancient beliefs surrounding magickal waters.

We also look at Waters of the Witch including the folklore and magickal uses of black water, brackish water, dew, fog, hail, fountain/well water, war water, ice, rain water, river/lake, sea, marsh and waterfall water. Also how it was used by witches, healers and cunning folk traditionally.
Learn how to make Witch’s Holy Water, explore moon water and guidance on the magickal properties and uses of water from the full, waxing, waning, dark and new moon phases.
We also look at mermaids, selkies and witchcraft connected to them.
We look at Midsummers Eve and its ancient connection to dream and intuitive magick, the witchs grimoire and some kitchen witchery.

Alongside the zine you can order The Book of Tides witch box that includes hand dressed anointed spell candles – The Love Witch blend incorporating rose oil, rose petals, chamomile and lavender for use in self love, confidence, manifestation rituals and spell work. The Love Witch herb blend for spell jars/bags, rituals, spell work, bath rituals or offerings.

Wheel of the Year altar image and incense sticks also included. I ship all over the globe and am a five star Etsy seller – order here – Patreons can benefit from 15% discount –
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This July in Patreon we journey into the forest of folklore, myth and archetype to explore the stories that shape our lives and the hidden wisdom they contain.

Together we will walk winding woodland paths, meet witches at the edge of the forest, uncover forgotten parts of ourselves and explore the archetypes that have guided us for centuries.

Throughout the month we will explore the stories we inherit and the stories we tell ourselves, archetypes such as the Wild Woman, the Witch, the Wise Woman, the Maiden and the Crone, the role folklore plays in personal transformation, how stories act as mirrors revealing hidden truths about ourselves, a deep dive into a traditional folktale and the wisdom hidden within it, a guided journey through the forest to meet Baba Yaga in her hut on chicken legs, where she will reveal the story that is ending, the story waiting to be born and the archetype guiding your path and a printable Storytellers Grimoire filled with reflections, prompts and exercises to help you uncover your own personal myth.

Folklore was never simply entertainment. These stories survived because they carried wisdom. They were maps of the human experience guiding us through grief, transformation, initiation, love, loss, power and becoming.

This month we will step inside those stories and discover what they still have to teach us.
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