I was raised by a scientist. I learned to question the world around me and to think critically. And still I found magic in my world. A magic that connects me to the plants, animals, elements and the spirit world. Although I practiced witchcraft for many years, there was a nagging voice telling me that all I believed in was just hocus -pocus and the world was just a dry set of equations or could be explained by only a scientific theory. * Note here that some forms of scientific thought are still just theories until proven differently. I still question yet know after years of creating ritual and doing spell-work that magic is real. That my wishes have come true within the context of this life and still accepting biology and science. For me there is not a split in the perception of magic and science, more like a symbiotic union. It is still a miracle this life on earth to me. And the beauty of the plant and animal world still amazes me with a child-like abandon. And synchronicities still occur in my every day happenings which seem magical and suddenly, "as if by magic, the doors start to open".
One definition of magic is; "the power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural focus." This sentence can give us time to ponder. The digital world seems very mysterious to me and influences my perceptions. Unfortunately, the bible condemns anything to do with the magical world, deeming it to be devil work and evil. This war on our inner child, on our rights as women and human beings to be in connection to the world around us is deadening. it is destructive and does not serve Life itself. By separating us from this deep resonance we become depressed, unhappy, addicted and manipulated by those who want to control our lives. The richness is lost and we lose an important part of ourselves. The magical one and our fully alive awareness to all the beings around us. Open the door and step into it. Be brave.

Please don't take the title the wrong way. Of course, all children are special. It's just that I happen to have three daughters and I am extremely proud of them. They have grown up to be empathetic, kind, hard-working, artistic and all around great people. They've found three wonderful men for partners and now there are five grandchildren.
The point is I believe we still need more women in places of power and men who lead us not into destruction and war. Too much male energy in power brings our world into chaos and imbalance. 
And I'm certainly not saying that all women are good people. I believe that the way we women are made of that we tend to be more peace-loving and we do create life in our bellies.  Just that fact means we don't want to lose our babies men and women to war. 
My youngest daughter did a project about witches and paganism with me as her model. The article is great and she received an honorable mention. For me she's an awesome photographer.  Here is the link to her website. https://lenscratch.com/2020/07/amrita-stuetzle/
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 I have had an interest in the Minoan culture for many years and have wanted to have the Minoan double ax as a piece to wear. Also, wanted it to be created by a gold and silver smith who understood my connection to the Goddess and spirit. This past summer I met her, Alba Urbina while on a trip to Vermont with my bestie, Tracey while visiting people we know from Vermont Witch Camp. Alba lives on the property with Jude and Kenneth both people me and Tracey love and appreciate. Her and Kenneth share a grand workspace for welding and jewelry making.
Immediately i was drawn to her and we talked over re-purposing old gold marriage rings from my first marrigae now divorced and old silver that I had. She understood and offered to cleanse the materials in ritual bfore using them.
What you see above is glorious and after all these years of wanting a pendant that expresses my deepest connection to the Goddess; here ii is. I can't explain where this fascination comes from of the Labrys, maybe something in my DNA, maybe a past life, all I know is that it resonates for me.
In March 2000 I wrote this poem.
The Initiation
in the palace of Knossos,
In the chamber of the four Elements,
Sat twelve ancients in judgement.
The prietess in black and crimson chiton,
With gold braided hair adorned 
Stood nervous before them.

"This is the sacred ritual,"
The  wise ones chanted in unison,
Thorugh the dark portal you must go,
And the passages of the labryrinth
and find the inner room of Power.

There you will meet the Seven Sisters of Fate,
Each will ask you a question
That only you can know the answer,
If you fail into madness or death,
We are all lost,
Yet if you revail our land
will be blessed with your sovereignty.
The Priestess bowed her head, 
Agreeing to take the secret test
of which few returned.
For the good of all she walked 
into the dark.
Two moons rose before she returned
Into the Serpent Goddess's chamber
she came as the first rays of sunshine
lit the room, stumbling she fell
Then rose up to see
The Double Ax waiting for her to take.
From a golden chalice she drank
and called
"To you Astarte, Demeter and Hekate"
I am here and she took the ax then
opened the doors, letting the people in,
to celebrate the Re-Birth.