Raven Kaldera is a Northern Tradition shaman, intersex/transgender FTM activist, erotica educator, Ordeal Master, Speaker for the Transgendered Dead, homesteader, diviner, psychic vampire, herbalist, polyamorous parent, and author of many, many books, articles, and short stories. Raven is a builder of bridges between worlds, a crosser of boundaries between communities, a Reweaver … Continue reading →
Holda: A Domestic Goddess For This Time Of Lockdown with Raven Kaldera In this time when so many of us are stuck at home cleaning out our closets, let’s talk about Holda, a Germanic goddess of the sacredness of domestic chores, hard work that goes unacknowledged, intentional cleaning and crafting, winter isolation, … Continue reading →
The Language of Omens: Connecting with Gods When You Can’t Hear Them. with. Raven Kaldera Many people complain that they can’t see or hear the Gods, and indeed that gift is not necessarily given to everyone. However, with time and devotion, it’s possible to work out a system of omens with the … Continue reading →
Shiva Aghora: Eating with Lepers and Untouchables. with Raven Kaldera Aghora is the aspect of the Hindu god Shiva who looks after lepers, untouchables, and anyone who is looked down upon in society. Who are your lepers and untouchables? (Think of that really, really annoying person you cringe to see.) We’ll be … Continue reading →
Personal Gnosis: Judging the Spiritual Experience with Raven Kaldera Most Pagans (and other polytheistic minority religions) would agree that personal experiences of Deit(ies) are fine when they’re kept to yourself … but what about when they’re not? How do we decide whose divine messages get incorporated into group practice, and whose don’t? … Continue reading →