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No Girl's Girl? Yes, Patriarchy Can Wear Heels Too
“The truth is: patriarchy is a toxic system for every gender.” They say the witch wound runs deep — but so does the sister wound . While one kept us afraid to show our power, the other kept us afraid of each other. In corporate boardrooms, digital spaces, and even sacred circles, women still whisper about other women: “How did she get that job? She must’ve slept with the boss.” Or the backhanded compliment disguised as concern: “She’s just a bit… intense.” Let’s be clear: thi
Jul 6, 20254 min read


Rewriting the Blueprint: Why Patriarchy Isn’t Personal but Still Everyone’s Problem
Patriarchy isn’t personal — but it’s deeply political. And it's time we talked about it like grown-ups with hearts wide open and minds ready to deconstruct. Somewhere along the line, power got confused with domination, masculinity with superiority, and history with his-story. But here's the thing: patriarchy isn’t a villain with a face — it’s a system with deep roots and invisible walls. And unlearning it isn’t about blame. It’s about building a society where wholeness, not h
Jun 27, 20255 min read


The Sacred She: How the Church Silenced the Divine Feminine
From Worshipped to Wicked Long before the Christian Trinity dominated the spiritual narrative, cultures existed in which the divine was also imagined as female—cyclical, life-giving, and creative. Goddesses such as Inanna, Isis, Brigid, or Artemis embodied power over birth, sexuality, wisdom, and nature. However, with the spread of Christianity, changes occurred: patriarchy entered the religious stage, and history was rewritten. Many of these female deities were assimilated,
Jun 14, 20254 min read


Friday the 13th: A Witch’s Lucky Day
Forget the horror films. This day is dripping with divine feminine magic. You’ve probably heard it before: “Ooh, Friday the 13th—be careful!” Cue black cats, broken mirrors, and bad luck superstitions. But what if I told you that Friday the 13th isn’t unlucky at all? In fact, in witchy, mystical, and ancient traditions, it’s one of the most sacred and empowering days of the year. Let’s break the spell of fear and reclaim the truth. Because babe, Friday the 13th is our day. F
Jun 13, 20252 min read


No, I Don’t Want to Be Saved—But Thanks Anyway: How to navigate unsolicited religious advice with grace and fire
I don't know about you, but where I am from, Christianity is still the main religion around. I have friends from all kinds of spiritual and religious backgrounds—two of my closest friends are Christian—and I genuinely enjoy deep conversations about belief systems and mythology. I’ve been lucky to have a lot of beautiful, respectful experiences around religion. But in recent years, I’ve also noticed a shift. Some Christian movements seem to have become more extreme, more insis
May 20, 20254 min read


Witch, Don’t Kill My Vibe: On Language, Identity, and the Power of Naming Yourself
Once upon a time, being called a "witch" could get you burned. Today, it might get you a book deal, a tarot deck, or a wildly popular TikTok following—and honestly? About damn time. But let’s be clear: reclaiming the word witch isn’t a trend, an aesthetic, or a crystal-core personality trait (even though I do love a good smoky quartz moment). Calling myself a witch was never about looking mystical enough. It was about claiming my own authority in a world that has spent cent
May 16, 20253 min read
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