07 September 2016

Sisterkin Speak : Manifesting Goddess

You never know how and why you connect to folks til you get comfortable with the knowing that the universe is unpredictable yet precise. A homeschooling mama, wife & maker, Manifesting Goddess is an example of what black motherhood can look like when it is free from the constraints of society and culture. Touche my sister witch!
If you find yourself wandering around the Crescent City you need to visit her shop Under The Waning Moon on Belleville for the good company and the wares.


 Craft name: Manifesting Goddess

1. Where were you born?
Detroit, Michigan

2. Did you grow up in a religious setting? Or how does your family background affect your relationship to the craft?

I grew up Catholic – not that my family truly practiced the religion in our daily lives. But we went to church almost every Sunday. I stopped going to church when I was about 16yrs old. As far as I know, none of my immediate family works within the metaphysical realm. With that said, I also don’t experience any ill speech or alienation because of my work.

3. At what age did you start to feel pull to be informed of esoteric things? What was your response to that?

AS far back as I can remember, 4 or 5yrs old. I used to lay in the dark and whisper “I know you’re there. Let me help you! Just show me who you are. I know I can help you make it home.” I never “saw” anything but I truly think I would have been scared shitless. Lol. It came back to me around 4yrs ago. I asked for a sign on what to do with my girlfriend (now wife) and I had an out of body experience that night. It was so surreal.

4. What was the first book about Magic you ever read.

I actually have not read many books on magic. I used to have a bunch of spell books in my teenage years. I’ve recently started reading a book on healing & conjure in African heritage.
 

5. Did you ever play with a Ouija Board?

I have never used a Ouija board, although I would LOVE to.

6. Did you have friends/family that shared your interest?

Almost all of my friends are curious or have come to me for one service or another.

7. What's your favorite divination tool?

My labradorite pendulum.

8. What's your favorite magical accessory?

I have a necklace that holds my mothers 1st wedding ring (she is still living), a ruby ring given to me by my grandmother when I finally met her (I was 19yrs old – she has passed away), and a pendant w/a prayer on it gifted to me by my wife after my uncle was killed. Whenever I wear it I am deeply grounded and safe.

9. How did you learn your craft?

Intuition and lots of practice. If I had to describe what I practice I would call it Hoodoo. It is a combination of learned rituals along with my own discoveries in magic and direct intentions.

10. What is your advice to seekers of this path?

You are not crazy. Trust your intuition and first mind. Allow yourself to be open and guided.

11. What are you currently reading?

Conjure in African American Society by Jeffery E. Anderson

12. Which deities or goddess powers do you align with?

Eshu. He is an Orisha god. A messenger for the Orishas (between the other Orishas and between the Orishas and man). Kind of neutral in the realm good and bad.

13. If you could harness the power of one force of nature, what would it be? And why?

Earth. There is a beautiful power in the fluidity of the earth. Earth can be moved and altered by water but can crumble from beneath your feet at any moment. She is deep and tolerant.