Deep in the jungles of South America dwells a serpent goddess by the name of Sachamama. A two-headed serpent, she said to have ears and to dwell upon and within the Earth, remaining still on the jungle floor for long periods of time–so much so, that passersby might mistake her for a fallen ancient tree. One […]
The Serpent’s Embrace
Blood and bone, life and death Serpent magic, power of breath Earth belly blessing, grounded and true The Moon and the Serpent whisper to you. ~ Watching, waiting, shedding, healing Visions, shivering heat revealing The winding path, a sacred spiral The Serpent calls us back into the Wild. ~ In silence, Stillness—the gift of the […]
Stepping into Sacred Union
We move deeper into the Autumn season, the time of year where we shed and let go of old stories and skins. At this time of year, it’s easier to tune into spaces of grief and places where we are needing to release. The cry of the collective consciousness has become loud and clear: the […]
Amaru! Winged Serpent of Revolution
As the moon wanes into the darkness this October, the seasons also turn towards a time of inner work and silent reflection. As the nights grow longer, those of us in the Northern hemisphere gather the final fruits of the growing season and lay to rest that which has served its purpose and is ready […]
Sacred Mirrors of the Dance
With a deep breath to suspend my anxiety & excitement, I bow my head and receive the full weight of the royal python. The serpent’s body uncoils around my shoulders and grips tightly, exploring the landscape I provide, and starting to wrap her tail around my neck. Slowly but with muscled intensity. My breath catches in my […]
The Serpent & the Moon
By Serpent Sanctum on September 8, 2018 in Full Moon, Health & Wellness, Mythology & Legend, Offerings, Ritual, Serpent Sanctum
Waxing and waning. Bleeding and birthing. Emptiness and fullness. Light and shadow expanding and contracting constantly—although at first they may seem like strange bedfellows, the moon and the serpent have much in common. Many people are quite surprised to learn that within the Sanctum, our serpents align the shedding of their skin with the monthly […]
The Serpents that Move the Earth
Just as humans have chakras, nadis, meridians, and pressure points so does the Earth. We instead call them ley lines, grids, vortices, and sacred sites. But perhaps most mysterious and spectacular of all, is Gaia’s own Kundalini system. Yes–this planet and it’s sentient body of consciousness also has the coiled serpent power moving through her. […]
Vision of the Serpent
Rainbow Serpent Being by Alex Grey Shadows, shapes and dancing light. A blue and green world, illuminated beyond our dreams. Undulating, flickering tongue, bringing a world of scents and secrets. Seeing past the ends of the rainbow and into the darkness. Dimensions merging into one another as beings move among them. Gazing unafraid into the […]
In the Belly of the Serpent
By Serpent Sanctum on July 12, 2018 in Astrology, Energy Work, New Moon, Serpent Sanctum, Serpents, Uncategorized
Art by Yvesy Spiral inward– Then go deeper. Deeper. All the way down into the bottom of your belly, to the space that longs to press itself to the raw earth. Embodied. Here. This constant contact is a conduit of cosmic expression, a current of universal energy creating a clear channel through you, here on […]
Serpents in the Summer
By Serpent Sanctum on June 26, 2018 in Full Moon, Health & Wellness, Ritual, Serpent Sanctum, Serpents
Art by Katie Scott The summer solstice has arrived, and the fiery heat of this sunny season has everyone in motion. Unlike the cold dark days of winter, when summer comes everyone seems to be out and about. The long, golden hours of daylight stretch into the evenings and we feel on top of […]