RAHU, the ‘shadow star’ which eclipses the Sun, prepares to exit Mesha/Aries. In about 2 months, it moves into Meena/Pisces. Perhaps that is why, my sadhana has been unusually hard over the last few days. Crippling almost. Unmoving. Disenchanted. I found solace from this painting over the last few days. If you know the artist please let me know! Shiva as Yogeshwar, Master of Yoga; as Bhairava, the Fierce Protector; as Rudra, the Howling Storm. On good days, I find joy from my

In every lineage, there have been healers, physicians, herbalists, alchemists… often mistaken as strange, cursed, or mad. This rare Blue SuperMoon is a spiritual gateway to reclaim — and heal — these connections within our own ancestry. This circle also brought back many old familiar faces! It’s such a heartfelt delight to work with all of you again. I’m still reeling and grounding the massive influx of energies, as we slowly countdown to the eclipse AND Rahu’s shadow shift…

5-Day Alchemy Immersion अ॒ग्निमी॑ळे पु॒रोहि॑तं य॒ज्ञस्य॑ दे॒वमृ॒त्विज॑म् agnim īḻe purohitaṃ yajñasya devam ṛtvijam “I glorify Agni, the high priest of the sacrifice, who presents these oblations to the gods.” After 4 days of preparing — gathering the basics of Shakti Tantra, invoking the mantra of the Goddess, and learning to appreciate the wonders of Agni the Scared Fire — Day 05 culminates with a 3-hour Fire Puja to Karthikeya, the glorious God of War and Spiritual Discipl

天外有天 For every universe, there is another beyond… The human mind can be so vast, infinitely open like the sky; it is only unexamined human fears that limit one’s ability to see, perceive, and understand… Each day I hope that the work I do might help you see the world a little differently, and in doing so, give you a better idea of the divine that might exist inside of you. Stop wasting time running away; there are just too many wondrous things waiting to be discovered — or re

Perhaps it’s Mars retrograding in Cancer — aggression, fire power being internalized against the desire for peace and feeling protected — I’ve been hearing from friends and students about being ‘bombarded’ by others around them… For example, getting all sorts of strange and harsh news from others’ past; bombarded by messages or memes one after another — without being asked or acknowledged; or just getting unsolicited advise, saying ‘it’s good for you’. Boundaries are being te

dharaṇī garbha sambhūtaṃ vidyutkānti samaprabham । kumāraṃ śaktihastaṃ taṃ maṅgaḻaṃ praṇamāmyaham ॥ “Born of the Earth’s womb, as brilliant as glorious lightning; Youthful One, with spear (Shakti) in his hand, salutations to you O Mangal.” ~ Hymns to the Navagraha Lately I find my contemplations drawn inexplicably to Mangal, the planet Mars. Which is strange because I don’t work directly with its planetary energies. At least, not on a personal level. But then again. I shouldn

On So Many Levels… Every student reached the top of the mountain to greet the Goddess. In varying speeds. But everyone was safe; no injuries. Despite the initial rain, the delays, the long jeep rides, the spartan sleeping quarters. You all persevered. You kept your cool. You earned your spiritual gold. How’s that for an adventure and a half? Thank you for your trust and putting in all the work, months and months of preparation, physical and spiritual, where so many would have

On Amavasya’s moonless night, the radiant headless mother Chinnamasta returns to my awareness. Our recent Sacred Journey in Nepal began on Her Jayanti day, after all. Bless us she did! Chinnamasta entered my own spiritual life very, very subtly, many years ago via the teachings of Wild Heart Magick — and now we see why, her own Spiritual Name contains ‘Wellspring’, mirroring the lifestreams of the goddess. Kavitha never ever claimed to ‘channel Chinnamasta’ — but in hindsigh

This question was posed to us today. What brings you back to your center, returning you closer to calm and clarity? What inspires you to bring nourishment and strength back into your own cup? The catch? It cannot be somebody else. Or addictive substances For spiritual initiates, we are given sadhana or ‘spiritual practice’. Sometimes one who is adept creates this for themselves. It could include kriyas, mudras, asanas, mantras, or devotion to a specified deity. Additional rit

My favorite temple so far… Dandeshwar, not far from the larger temple complex of Jageshwar. But much smaller. Both considered to be once the focal point of Pashupatas over a thousand years ago — roaming tantriks and sadhaks who lived with the wild, emulating Shiva in his pashupati form as lord of animals. (In my earliest awakening remember it was the animal spirit guides that came to me first) The call of the Devadaru haunts my being; even now as I nurture my phlegm-spewing l