Lauri Lumby

About Lauri Lumby

Lauri Ann Lumby, OM, MATS is an author, teacher, priestess, healer and prophet. She is the author of the highly-anticipated, Song of the Beloved – the Gospel According to Mary Magdalene and Authentic Freedom, both of which reveal the hidden teachings of Jesus as revealed through his most devoted student, co-equal minister and beloved partner, Mary Magdalene. For over twenty years, Lauri has researched, studied and put into practice these hidden teachings of the Judeo-Christian tradition and discovered within them rich and effective tools for facilitating self-awareness and self-actualization. These teachings and practices prove that beyond the doctrine resides the truth that unites all people – the truth of Oneness in Love. As a priestess of the Magdalene/Christ, Lauri shares these teachings through her on-line and local courses, one-on-one mentoring, writing and publishing.

Lauri is the owner of Authentic Freedom Academy and founder of the Temple of the Magdalene. She lives in Oshkosh, WI. You can learn more about Lauri, her writings, programs and services at https://templeofthemagdalene.com/.

Dark Night of the Relationship by Lauri Ann Lumby

June 17, 2018 By Lauri Lumby Leave a Comment

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

June 3, 2018 By Lauri Lumby 2 Comments

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

May 6, 2018 By Lauri Lumby Leave a Comment

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

April 15, 2018 By Lauri Lumby Leave a Comment

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

April 1, 2018 By Lauri Lumby 3 Comments

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

February 23, 2018 By Lauri Lumby Leave a Comment

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 […]

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