strega | Ritual Goddess

The Strega and Befana: The Italian Good Witch of Epiphany

by Theresa | Jan 3, 2021 | Strega and Italian-Americana

Growing up, my Italian Grandmother never considered Christmas to be over until we arrived at Epiphany on January 6, which she called “Little Christmas.” Because she was actively Catholic, she would pray in that tradition. But I remember Italian candies, tangerines and...

Why Ancestor Work is Important

by Theresa | Jun 1, 2019 | About Divination

The ancestors are a major part of divination and many other kinds of spiritual work. This can be perplexing for some who have no relationship to their ancestors and downright disturbing for those who feel they do not like their ancestors. The way I like to look at it...

The Goddess Diana: the Tree, the Forest, the Grove

by Theresa | Apr 30, 2019 | Strega and Italian-Americana

I have, for many years, been bothered with my inability to fully connect with the descriptions and definitions of the Goddess Diana of Italian lore. Being of the Italian Strega lineage I felt that of course, it should come automatically to me. But the truth is, until...

September 2018 Radio Interview with Theresa C. Dintino about Divination, Spiritual Lineages and Working with Elemental Beings

by Theresa | Oct 4, 2018 | About Divination, Interviews Given

Recently I was interviewed again on the Mystical Positivist Radio Show hosted By Dr. Robert Schmidt and Stuart Goodnick on KOWS-LP 107.3 FM in Occidental, CA. This is the second time I was invited to be a guest on this lively and engaging show. This time we touched a...

Strega Tree Apothecary: Remedies Direct From the Spiritual Realms to You

by Theresa | Dec 4, 2017 | About Divination

I am happy to announce the opening of the Strega Tree Apothecary at stregatree.com, my sister site for the Strega Tree Collective that has and continues to form around the divination and Strega work. When I first received the message from my elemental being friends...