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Pagan/Wiccan Religion/Questions Answered by Expert Yemaya Olokun
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Yellow Rose | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help me figure out some symbalism or omen? I was walking down the street in my ... A: MM, I apologize, firstly, on the lateness of my answer. I had a family emergency and could not ... | |
| tired after spell | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Is it normal to feel tired after casting a spell? A: Merry meet! Indeed, this can happen from time to time and normally means that you need to ground and ... | |
| Lost in Virginia.... | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read and consider the questions I ... A: Travis! Merry Meet. I'm glad that you are looking at ways to live out your path. As far as Silver ... | |
| Grimoire | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have started my wicca training 3 years ago, I made my grimoire and made protection spells for it, ... A: MM Justin, Firstly, I'm so sorry that that happened, that must have been devistating! My BOS got ... | |
| Want to know more. | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I can't read very well and I am trying to understand wiccan religion. I am very interested in the ... A: I would check out witchvox: www.witchvox.com, they will have local listings for your area. The ... | |
| pagan/wiccan Religion | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a student and I am doing a research about religion and energy. I would like to know what ... A: Merry Meet Francisca, This is certainly a vast topic that you have chosen. First of all, Paganism ... | |
| What to do about a person who claims to be a Ordained high priest | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My Step-daughter's boyfriend who is in his early twently claims to be a Ordained high priest in ... A: I can't really give personal advice on how to handle this with your step-daughter, as I don't know ... | |
| third eye | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: is it common in the wiccan religion to have to pay to get our third eye open; or any of our chakras ... A: I have heard of people having chakra clearings which may cost. However, the "dare" situation sounds ... | |
| wiccan handparting | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend had a handfasting ceremony almost a year ago. Her and her partner were together less ... A: Merry Meet, Fae! Good question. The answer is different for everyone; if your girlfriend feels she ... | |
| young wiccans | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible for a group of young wiccans to open or cast portals and spells better than older ... A: MM Alysa, Spellwork and the ability to perform it has nothing to do with age; your ability depends ... | |
| spells without permission | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Is it okay to cast a healing spell on someone without there permission? My mother is suffering from ... A: You can simply picture your mother in a healthy state, and project positive/healing energy to her in ... | |
| spells without permission | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: Is it okay to cast a healing spell on someone without there permission? My mother is suffering from ... A: Merry Meet; In general, one should have the permission of the person you are working for. I think ... | |
| Could I be cursed? | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: A few years ago I was in a relationship with a Wiccan girl. It was pretty rocky; lots of ups and ... A: MM, Curses only have the power that you yourself give to them. A responsible practitioner would not ... | |
| Ebay items | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Merry Meet, i have read past questions about Ebay items, personally i have never bought an wiccan ... A: MM Lesley, I would highly recommend cleansing and consecrating the item. This is something that I ... | |
| new to the idea... | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: well i am in need of some sort of advice. i heard of wiccan from a friend of mine a few months ago, ... A: I recommend further study. Read all that you can find and look at how you want to begin your ... | |
| source of power | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: im interested in wecca,, but i want to know the source of power,, besides my own energy.. when i ... A: Wicca is a religion that work with the natural rhythm of the universe. We don't have supernatural or ... | |
| confused | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: and i became wiccan at about the end of may this year and when school started this year the person ... A: You are your own best teacher :). You will likely hear that alot on this path! I know that doesn't ... | |
| wiccan | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: A friend and I practiced the wiccan way when we were younger. Ages around 10yrs I believe. We were ... A: Greetings Tashie, It's unfortuanate how a negative experience can leave us fearing or disliking ... | |
| Healing | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I am just getting started in my questioning. May I start by saying I am fascinated by the ... A: First of all, I would suggest that you consult your physician with respect to any issues involving ... | |
| tenets | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: what are the basic tenets? A: MM Shantee, The basic tenets of Wicca generally refer to the basic teachings of our belief system, ... | |
| how did life begin? | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: i have been practicing the wiccan religion for quite some time now, but i am still a liitle unclear ... A: Good question! You will find that Wiccans vary on this topic. We do have several creation myths, as ... | |
| My girlfriend | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: So im open christian, go to church everyday and my family is very open..basically my church is open ... A: Greetings, I would suggest that you do some reading about what Paganism is. I really can't explain ... | |
| symblol meaning | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: recently my father received letter that had no address with only a symbol in the middle. It is a ... A: It is really hard to say what the symbol means. It is not one that I am familiar with. It could be a ... | |
| Am I a Pagan | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I am recently going through a family bereveavement the person and family in question are devout ... A: Greetings, I am so sorry to hear of the difficult time that you are having. I hope that you have a ... | |
| Wiccan and Christian Relationships | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a Christian and I have fallen in love with a man who is a Wiccan. I did not know this until ... A: Greetings, My apologies, first of all, on taking a while to answer..the question must have gotten ... | |
| What to practice | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I have always been into wiccan practices. Recently i have learned i am a Spirit. and i am also ... A: Kristy, Thanks for your follow up, I'm sorry that this took me a while to answer you. With respect ... | |
| What to practice | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I have always been into wiccan practices. Recently i have learned i am a Spirit. and i am also ... A: I don't really understand this question. Who had told you that you are spirit and water? I think all ... | |
| Wiccan or Warlock? | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: In what way is Wiccanism related to ancient pagan religions? I have heard that in Wiccanism there ... A: Merry Meet, Wow, where to begin! So many good questions. I hope that I can answer these ... | |
| ref | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: Good day, It has been said that some women cast spells on men and this is why men sometimes find ... A: An ethical Wiccan does not cast a spell on another, as this goes against the Threefold Law, which ... | |
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Yemaya Olokun
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Expertise
I can answer most basic questions with respect to eclectic Wiccan theory and practice, history, ideology, etc. I am not willing to provide spell information or spellwork ideas to anyone, and will not provide divinatory services (ie tarot etc) in this forum. I will answer questions about Wicca and Paganism in general, but not with respect to my personal tradition. While I am a social worker, I will not and cannot provide personal counseling as this goes against my ethical and professional boundaries. I am also pleased to answer questions about women-centered spirituality and history to the extent that I am able.
Experience
I have been a practicing Wiccan for over ten years. I was first Initiated at Ostara 2002 by the now dissolved group Circle of the Goddess (COTG) to First Degree. I consequently ran a study grove and have taught several students.I am currently a Second Degree Priestess, Third Degree Dedicant in the Sacred Mists Tradition. I'm a legal marriage commissioner for my province. I am also a member of the Sisterhood of Avalon (SOA) and joined at Calan Gaef 2007. I have experience with respect to : Tarot, Dreamcrafting, Ritual structure, teaching, mentoring, rites of passage. I am also a Reiki practicioner. I am working on my Reiki Master level at the present ( 2008) time and have been attuned to Reiki levels one and two already.
Organizations
-Sacred Mists Tradition/College of the Sacred Mists
-Usui Reiki (level two, working on Master's)
-Sisterhood of Avalon
Education/Credentials
I hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW 05) and am a registered social worker. Prior to this I had two years undergraduate work in Women's Studies (honours) at the Univeristy level.
I am currently a student at the College of the Sacred Mists, where I am a Second Degree Priestess and Third Degree Dedicant. I am also enrolled in Sacred Reiki,Herbalist, and Historical Paganism courses at the Sacred Mists, and am a Mentor for new students. I assist to co-facilitate some message boards on this site, and am a member of their Leadership team.
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