The Dark Night of a Relationship is an important stage in any long-standing, committed relationship. This is a stage that no one tells us about, neither would we believe it could happen to us as we stand doe-eyed awaiting the celebratory nuptials. The Dark Night of the Relationship is real, it is necessary and when committed […]
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The Importance of Shadow Work by Lauri Ann Lumby
Shadow work invites us to acknowledge that we cannot have light without darkness, brilliance without its shadow. Unfortunately many (if not most) of us, judge the darkness as “bad” and place it in direct opposition with the light. But as the Psalmist once said: In you, darkness and light are but one (Psalm 139) We […]
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Dealing with the Symptoms of Menopause by Lauri Ann Lumby
Menopause and perimenopause in midlife come with a host of physical, mental and emotional symptoms which some are tempted to label as disease. Menopause and perimenopause in midlife are not a disease. And you are NOT going crazy, you’re just trying to be born. Menopause is not a disease and yet, psychology, counseling and […]
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Creating an Altar to Mary Magdalene by Lauri Ann Lumby
As a priestess of the Magdalene, having an altar dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene plays an important role in my daily devotional and magical practice. While there are no hard and fast rules for creating an altar to the Magdalene, here are a few guidelines that I have found to be helpful: Everything in Twos: […]
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Mary Magdalene’s Easter Message to Humanity by Lauri Ann Lumby
Mary Magdalene speaks to all of humanity about the current state of our consciousness revolution. We are at a time of swift endings and great new beginnings. We are observing the crucifixion and death of all that has been built on fear, power and control, as we are ushering in the second coming of humanity […]
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My Favorite Books on Mary Magdalene by Lauri Ann Lumby
As a Priestess of The Magdalene, I have read literally hundreds of books related to Mary Magdalene, her history, her mission, her formation, her ministry and her love. I have read everything from scholarly works to folklore, fiction and channeled works. Below is a list of my five favorites and how they influenced my relationship […]
