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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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 […]
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Understanding Demons by Lauri Ann Lumby
Whether we believe in the literal truth of demonic entities, or think of “demon” as a metaphor for either our own or collective fear, a critical part of the journey of spiritual development and growth is confronting those energies that might otherwise dissuade us from our path. Satan In the Judeo-Christian tradition in which I […]
