You are a star.
That line is from my song Father Crow, on the album Crow Family. I wrote that album to fill the gaps for Sarah. To build the external figures she needs now. Mother Crow. Father Crow. Sister. Brother. Lover. Child.
Lavinia Brown's work on reparenting the inner child inspired this. She taught that I do not have to be the parent Sarah needed. It feels like another chore to me right now. With this, I can imagine an external figure who can hold what I cannot. That is what Father Crow is for me.
Father Crow is based on Hadit. The point of view. The secret center. Crowley wrote in the Book of the Law: "Every man and every woman is a star." I needed to hear that in a song. So I wrote Father Crow to speak it to me. He is the steady presence who sees the ember and knows the smoke. He does not flinch when I show him my broken things. He says: "Your heat belongs here. You cannot scare me. Your intensity is passion. I am not going anywhere."
"You are a star. Not a moon. Shine through. Don’t reflect the room."
I am still learning to believe that. But I am closer than I was.
Protect this space.
From my Mom Magick Ritual of Protection (MMRP)
A reminder that I get to choose what enters my space and what stays out. That I am allowed to guard my own energy. That I am not alone. I am safe.
I do this ritual because I tend to dissociate. I float away from myself. This brings me back. It is somatic. It is moving meditation. It grounds me in my body and clears my mind.
A reminder that I am allowed to take up space. That I am allowed to protect it.
I call the light to me, and I stand in its truth.
That line is also from my adaptation of the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, my MMRP. It is similar structure, just translated into English and made simpler. I wanted to feel it in my body, not just recite it in a language I did not fully understand.
The LBRP is the ritual I do when I feel scattered, when I have floated away from myself. It brings me back. It grounds me. It clears the static. It is a moving meditation, a way to remember that I have a field worth protecting.
Adore the sun.
I did not know what a solar adoration was until my husband showed me the Resh. I had no idea there was a daily practice of greeting the sun at dawn, noon, sunset, and midnight. It sounded like a lot. But I was curious. I liked something somatic, something simple, something that brought me back to my body.
I think about the cats. They follow the sun spots across the floor throughout the day. They find the warm patches and they settle in. They know the sun is good for them. Everything reaches for the light. There is something ancient and simple about turning my face toward the sun and letting it remind me that I am alive. That I am a part of all of this.
The original ritual is full of old, big words that I didn’t understand at first. That is why I wrote the album Adore The Sun. I wanted to translate it into something I could feel. I wanted to understand what the words I was saying actually meant.
The first half of each song is the original verse. The second half is my interpretation.
I greet the sun when I can. I forget some days. I start over the next day.
These are the lines that are resonating with me right now. I thought someone else might need them too. If you do, they are here. And if you do not, that is okay too. I mostly just wanted to put the thoughts out there.
Thank you for looking.
🐦⬛
Product Description:
Lightweight, sturdy, and easy to put on. With a scratch and UV-resistant coating and a glossy finish, these pin buttons are made to last. Show off the things you care about and add a pop of personality to your clothing or accessories with vibrant pin buttons.
• They come in a set of 5
• Made of tinplate
• Scratch and UV-resistant mylar coating
• Glossy finish
• Easy to put on
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, phthalates, organotin, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, small parts, sharp edges and sharp point level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), Oak inc. and SINDEN VENTURES LIMITED ensure that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact our EU representative at gpsr@sindenventures.com. You can also write to us at 123 Main Street, Anytown, Country or Markou Evgenikou 11, Mesa Geitonia, 4002, Limassol, Cyprus.
You are a star.
That line is from my song Father Crow, on the album Crow Family. I wrote that album to fill the gaps for Sarah. To build the external figures she needs now. Mother Crow. Father Crow. Sister. Brother. Lover. Child.
Lavinia Brown's work on reparenting the inner child inspired this. She taught that I do not have to be the parent Sarah needed. It feels like another chore to me right now. With this, I can imagine an external figure who can hold what I cannot. That is what Father Crow is for me.
Father Crow is based on Hadit. The point of view. The secret center. Crowley wrote in the Book of the Law: "Every man and every woman is a star." I needed to hear that in a song. So I wrote Father Crow to speak it to me. He is the steady presence who sees the ember and knows the smoke. He does not flinch when I show him my broken things. He says: "Your heat belongs here. You cannot scare me. Your intensity is passion. I am not going anywhere."
"You are a star. Not a moon. Shine through. Don’t reflect the room."
I am still learning to believe that. But I am closer than I was.
Protect this space.
From my Mom Magick Ritual of Protection (MMRP)
A reminder that I get to choose what enters my space and what stays out. That I am allowed to guard my own energy. That I am not alone. I am safe.
I do this ritual because I tend to dissociate. I float away from myself. This brings me back. It is somatic. It is moving meditation. It grounds me in my body and clears my mind.
A reminder that I am allowed to take up space. That I am allowed to protect it.
I call the light to me, and I stand in its truth.
That line is also from my adaptation of the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, my MMRP. It is similar structure, just translated into English and made simpler. I wanted to feel it in my body, not just recite it in a language I did not fully understand.
The LBRP is the ritual I do when I feel scattered, when I have floated away from myself. It brings me back. It grounds me. It clears the static. It is a moving meditation, a way to remember that I have a field worth protecting.
Adore the sun.
I did not know what a solar adoration was until my husband showed me the Resh. I had no idea there was a daily practice of greeting the sun at dawn, noon, sunset, and midnight. It sounded like a lot. But I was curious. I liked something somatic, something simple, something that brought me back to my body.
I think about the cats. They follow the sun spots across the floor throughout the day. They find the warm patches and they settle in. They know the sun is good for them. Everything reaches for the light. There is something ancient and simple about turning my face toward the sun and letting it remind me that I am alive. That I am a part of all of this.
The original ritual is full of old, big words that I didn’t understand at first. That is why I wrote the album Adore The Sun. I wanted to translate it into something I could feel. I wanted to understand what the words I was saying actually meant.
The first half of each song is the original verse. The second half is my interpretation.
I greet the sun when I can. I forget some days. I start over the next day.
These are the lines that are resonating with me right now. I thought someone else might need them too. If you do, they are here. And if you do not, that is okay too. I mostly just wanted to put the thoughts out there.
Thank you for looking.
🐦⬛
Product Description:
Lightweight, sturdy, and easy to put on. With a scratch and UV-resistant coating and a glossy finish, these pin buttons are made to last. Show off the things you care about and add a pop of personality to your clothing or accessories with vibrant pin buttons.
• They come in a set of 5
• Made of tinplate
• Scratch and UV-resistant mylar coating
• Glossy finish
• Easy to put on
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, phthalates, organotin, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, small parts, sharp edges and sharp point level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), Oak inc. and SINDEN VENTURES LIMITED ensure that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact our EU representative at gpsr@sindenventures.com. You can also write to us at 123 Main Street, Anytown, Country or Markou Evgenikou 11, Mesa Geitonia, 4002, Limassol, Cyprus.
