earth medicine | Ritual Goddess

What are the Membranes of Hope?

For many years now, in divination the wedeme (elemental beings of the wild) have been teaching me about the importance of tending to the many layers of “membranes” which enclose and protect life systems. Feeding and caring for these membranes is crucial and urgent work for medicine people at this time on the planet. I have recently published the book, Membranes of Hope: A Guide to Attending to the Spiritual Boundaries that Keep Lifesystems Healthy from the Personal to the Cosmic. In this post, I will explain what is meant by the use of the word membrane to help introduce the concept more...

Co-dreaming with the Planet

The subject of tending to the Earth is one that can be extremely painful at this time. Many of us find ourselves in a state of despair over what is happening and has been happening to the Earth, not knowing in which way to act. Many of us wish to nurture, help, protect and support life systems but the damage to the Earth is so severe, we also understand that we may be beyond the tipping point. Because of this, many of our current efforts may feel futile. What can a prayer or making offerings do to help with the climate crisis and extinction rates that are upon us? In an effort to help those...

The Importance of Orienting Ourselves

Since the following information has come up recently in multiple divinations both given and received, and seems to be very important for humans at this time on the planet, I decided to share it here for those of you who may want to incorporate it into your practice if you do not already. What we are told over and over again is that we must orient ourselves in space and time. The first thing to do is to orient yourself by finding out where the cardinal directions are in the place where you live, work and do medicine. North, East, South and West. If home, work and where you practice medicine...

Notes From a Diviner in the Postmodern World and Teachings from the Trees now available in ebook format

My two most recent books, Notes from a Diviner in the Postmodern World and Teachings from the Trees are now available for download in ebook format. Notes From a Diviner in the Postmodern World: A Handbook for Spirit Workers What does it mean to bring indigenous wisdom to the postmodern world? How do divination and ritual fit into modern society? How does one integrate ancient spiritual teachings into a western mindset while remaining true to the original meaning? Notes from a Diviner in the Postmodern World: A Handbook for Spirit Workers is a guidebook for both diviners and spirit workers of...

New Book Release—Notes From a Diviner in the Postmodern World: A Handbook for Spirit Workers

I am happy to announce the release of the second book in my Tree Medicine Trilogy—Notes From a Diviner in the Postmodern World: A Handbook For Spirit Workers Now available here or on Amazon.com Book Description What does it mean to bring indigenous wisdom to the postmodern world? How do divination and ritual fit into modern society? How does one integrate ancient spiritual teachings into a western mindset while remaining true to the original meaning? Notes from a Diviner in the Postmodern World: A Handbook for Spirit Workers is a guidebook for both diviners and spirit workers of any...