Only Four Sabbats? - Deconstructing my Wheel of the Year Áine Órga 2022-11-09 | As I discussed in my last video, my spiritual practice is changing radically. I am no longer celebrating the wheel of the year as I used to, and have thrown out the fire festivals entirely! This is an overview video on my changes, and a new idea I had about turning some Sabbats into seasons.
Releasing the Pagan label (and building a new Pantheist spiritual practice) Áine Órga 2022-10-19 | Part of the recent renewal of my spirituality has led me to realise that the "Pagan" label no longer feels like a very good fit for me, or very descriptive of my practices and beliefs. Letting go of considering myself as Pagan feels, at the moment, very liberating. While I will always be inspired by that community and discourse, for now I'm opening myself up to other ideas and ways of looking at my spirituality.I'm continuing to offer mentoring - you can find out more here:aineorga.com/mentoring
Im ok, but its been a hard year Áine Órga 2022-09-21 | I had no intentions last year of taking such a long break from posting content online, but here we are. I've had a lot of big ups and downs in my personal life, alongside an ongoing spiritual crisis that is finally on the upswing. For the first time in a long time, I feel again that I have things to say and ideas brewing, so I'm excited to be back online! I'm continuing to offer mentoring - you can find out more here:aineorga.com/mentoring0:00 intro2:35 my "new" relationship4:35 trip to India6:09 career changes, still mentoring11:59 medical emergency & recovery16:13 generally difficult year17:59 pet changes (new hamster!)19:13 spiritual crisis28:24 new wheel of the year approach30:45 outro
How to get started with deity worship Áine Órga 2021-11-28 | I've been thinking a lot recently about working with multiple gods and goddess, how to decide how many deities to work with, and what the difference is between "working with" a deity, venerating a deity, and worshiping a deity.Print on altar by Audra Auclair: audraauclair.comI offer spiritual mentoring and tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaTarot insta: instagram.com/wildheart.tarotFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Samhain as a turning point for happiness Áine Órga 2021-10-31 | We often think of death in relation to Samhain, but there is so much opportunity for new beginnings, too.I offer spiritual mentoring and tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaTarot insta: instagram.com/wildheart.tarotFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Everything is changing Áine Órga 2021-10-17 | What does it mean when your spiritual practice changes unexpectedly? Or something happens in your life to shift your worldview? These are some thoughts on going through these processes.I offer spiritual mentoring and tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaTarot insta: instagram.com/wildheart.tarotFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Balancing schedules with spontaneity Áine Órga 2021-09-30 | A video about routines, creativity, and productivity in a spiritual life.I offer spiritual mentoring and tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaTarot insta: instagram.com/wildheart.tarotFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Correspondence Spiritual Mentoring by Email! Áine Órga 2021-09-20 | Find out more and book: aineorga.com/mentoringInstagram: instragram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
My plans for Mabon / Autumn Equinox Áine Órga 2021-09-16 | My ideas on the themes of Mabon and ideas for planning my Sabbat celebrations!I recently launched a new type of correspondence mentoring by email - find out more:aineorga.com/mentoring
Why spirituality is important Áine Órga 2021-09-02 | Some recent thoughts I've had on what I think the value of spirituality is, and how it helps us both explore ourselves and our identity, and find and express our place in cosmos.I offer spiritual mentoring and tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaTarot insta: instagram.com/wildheart.tarotFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
I was a 00s teen witch | Generational Witchcraft Áine Órga 2021-08-26 | Do you agree with Penczak that there are generations of witches influenced by what decade or era they entered the craft? What's your witch/spiritual generation?Thorn Mooney's video: youtube.com/watch?v=dfnyDOqUKgEChristopher Penczak's article: templeofwitchcraft.org/generations-in-the-craftI offer spiritual mentoring and tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaTarot insta: instagram.com/wildheart.tarotFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Spiritual buzzwords & finding your faith food Áine Órga 2021-08-19 | I coined the term "faithfood" four years ago with the intention of making a series of short-ish videos on concepts and quotes that helped inspire my spirituality. Recently I started thinking about the concept a bit differently, and I wanted to make a video to describe what I conceive as spiritual fodder of different kinds, and how you might build up your own toolkit of spiritual inspiration.I offer spiritual mentoring and tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaTarot insta: instagram.com/wildheart.tarotFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
What IS religion? (and is spirituality different?) Áine Órga 2021-08-05 | I learned a lot about theories of religion during my Masters and PhD in Religious Studies, but this process raised more questions than it answered. Religion for most of us has a common sense meaning, but is often different from person to person. Some think of spirituality as being fundamentally different, and others do not. Here are some thoughts on the subject!I offer spiritual mentoring and tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
5 steps to meaningful spirituality Áine Órga 2021-07-17 | For spiritual mentoring, learn more at aineorga.com/mentoringIt's been a while since I offered guidance directly about the topic of starting out with your own spiritual path, or revitalising or transforming your existing one. Here are some key questions that you can ask yourself to get the clarity you need to form your own practice.The questions:0:00 intro1:26 where are you coming from?3:20 where are you now?6:34 when do you feel this most?8:18 how do you picture it?10:08 how often do you want to do it?Paving Your Own Path series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgDDM3Q6IXvpcqdEjiyMTi0Yu09iwClAAWebsite: aineorga.comInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Creating a new altar (pantheist pagan) Áine Órga 2021-07-04 | My altar space has been feeling a bit stagnant, as I've essentially been working with the same basic layout, symbolism and tools for the past four years. I tried making a new "witchy" altar separately, but wanted to start over entirely with something new. Hopefully watching this process will help inspire you with your own altar setups!The picture on the altar is a print by Audra Auclair - audraauclair.com For spiritual mentoring: aineorga.com/mentoringTarot readings: aineorga.com/tarotFollow me elsewhere:Instagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorgaMusic:Mesmerize by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
My Bisexual Story | Pride Month & Self-Acceptance Áine Órga 2021-06-20 | I've never made a full video about my experience as a bisexual. I decided seeing as it's pride month to give you an overview of my experience in my teens and twenties of coming to terms with my sexuality and fully embracing it. Kelly-Ann's video: youtube.com/watch?v=pz75-JKR2mE For spiritual mentoring & tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Paganism is not Activism Áine Órga 2021-06-09 | This is a topic that has been on my mind for a while, and I was finally inspired to make it by this blog post by John Halstead: allergicpagan.com/2021/01/28/why-paganism-failed-in-one-chartJohn always provokes really interesting, important discussions in the Pagan community and I hugely value his input! My conclusion here is that while some aspects of his take on Paganism struck a nerve for me, overall I agree with him - or at least we are both concerned about similar problems. I think we both agree that overall, Pagans and earth-based spiritual practitioners can probably do better when it comes to mobilising (specifically) environmental action (but probably other political/social movements, too).For spiritual mentoring & tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
My paranormal experiences (from a supernatural skeptic) Áine Órga 2021-05-29 | As I've mentioned before at different times, I don't believe in ghosts, but I've still seen some weird stuff.Stories start at 02:47Here's a link to the video that started this tag: youtube.com/watch?v=SDG_bvsMt6cFor spiritual mentoring & tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Mary Oliver helped my depression | Faithfood Áine Órga 2021-05-15 | "Faithfood" is a series where I discuss ideas, books, films and other things I encounter in my life that bolster my spirituality and get me out of spiritual slumps. Mary Oliver is a poet who has for many years played a key role in my spiritual inspiration, and more recently has helped me out of a period of depression.For spiritual mentoring & tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Witchcraft of the mind - the psychological model of magic Áine Órga 2021-05-09 | Article mentioned: Christopher A. Plaisance, 2015. Israel Regardie and the Psychologization of Esoteric Discourse. Correspondences, vol. 3, pp. 5–54.Kelly-Ann's video: youtube.com/watch?v=wAugZn43KBYOther authors mentioned:Frater U.D.Peter CarrollPhil HineAnton LaVeyWouter HanegraaffFor spiritual mentoring & tarot readings: aineorga.com/servicesInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Being a pantheist in 2021 Áine Órga 2021-04-18 | It's been years since I made my introductory series on topics like pantheism, and I figured it was time for a new introduction to the concept, and what it means to me to be a pantheist.Book pictured: Romanticism: An Anthology, edited by Duncan WuFor spiritual mentoring & tarot readings: aineorga.comInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
I want to be a witch again Áine Órga 2021-04-03 | I've had an on-again, off-again relationship with witchcraft for more than half my life. For spiritual mentoring & tarot readings: https://aineorga.comInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
New website! Chatty update, spiritual mentoring & the Dark Goddess Áine Órga 2021-03-20 | I finally finished the new website! Check it out at aineorga.comI also chat a bit here about spiritual mentoring and my tarot readings, and some recent thoughts I've had about my relationship to the Dark Goddess
Coping with being locked down alone Áine Órga 2021-03-03 | There have been good days and bad days so far this year, but loneliness is never far behind me. I've developed some strategies to help, both looking forward and getting through the day-to-day.Find me elsewhere!Website: http://aineorga.comInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorgaSpiritual Mentoring: to book & inquire, email mentoring(at)aineorga.comTo book a tarot reading, email tarot(at)aineorga.com
The only spiritual tool I really need | History and practice of prayer beads Áine Órga 2021-02-18 | What are prayer beads, and how are they used?I've been using prayer beads in my practice for about 7 years. Here's a very brief history of the religious use of prayer beads in various cultures, and my own thoughts on and uses of them.Find me elsewhere!Website: http://aineorga.comInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorgaSpiritual Mentoring: to book & inquire, email mentoring(at)aineorga.comTo book a tarot reading, email tarot(at)aineorga.com
Reading tarot through your favourite book | sacred texts for spiritual mavericks Áine Órga 2021-02-10 | Sharing a practice I've started recently!Instagram: instagram.com/aineorgaSign up to the newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorgaSpiritual Mentoring: to book & inquire, email mentoring(at)aineorga.comTo book a tarot reading, email tarot(at)aineorga.com
I did 365 days of meditation Áine Órga 2021-02-03 | I've been aiming to meditate every single day for over two years. At the end of last month, I finally hit a 365-day streak. Here's how I did it, and why.Spiritual Mentoring: to book & inquire, email mentoring(at)aineorga.comJoin my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
How to cope with cycles of burnout (maintaining a spiritual practice) Áine Órga 2021-01-21 | I've made videos in the past about my struggles with energetic ups and downs, swinging between productivity and having a vital spiritual and creative life and hitting a wall of demotivation, exhaustion and depression (the most recent is here: youtu.be/0nWGaYmhQ-c). Lately I've gotten into a better routine again and I have some new insights into this struggle.Spiritual Mentoring: to book & inquire, email mentoring(at)aineorga.comJoin my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
What I got wrong about science & launching Spiritual Mentoring Áine Órga 2021-01-14 | While I didn't quite do all the reading and introspection I had hoped to during my extended Christmas break, I did open myself up to some new ideas and ways of thinking. Through re-reading a favourite pantheist book, Standing in the Light: My Life as a Pantheist by Sharman Apt Russell, and through discovering the Waking Cosmos podcast, I was reminded of some of the feelings that first drew me to spirituality and pantheism. My interest in science and especially in explorative scientific and philosophical ideas about the workings of cosmos has always been deeply connected to my spirituality, and I'm excited to allow myself more time this year to delve into that kind of material.Spiritual Mentoring: to book & inquire, email mentoring(at)aineorga.comJoin my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Why I might start reading Tarot for others again Áine Órga 2021-01-02 | I made this video a few years ago: youtube.com/watch?v=rHBvRm7pFMoNow I've had some different thoughts.Join my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Hitting reset on my inner life Áine Órga 2020-12-19 | I wanted to make a fairly relaxed, chatty video this week talking a bit about my plans for my break over the coming three weeks, when I plan to get back into reading and contemplating my pantheistic spirituality.Join the newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Ideas for daily spiritual practice Áine Órga 2020-12-13 | I'm working on developing a daily spiritual practice for myself again and I thought I'd do an updated video on all of the main spiritual practices I've incorporated into my daily routine.John Halstead on libation: naturalisticpaganism.org/2014/08/15/as-the-gods-pour-so-do-mortals-an-alternative-conception-of-divine-reciprocity-by-john-halstead-part-2Join my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorga
Doing a PhD on religion: the Dark Goddess, struggles, and lessons learned Áine Órga 2020-12-06 | I passed my viva last week, which means that after some final minor edits and admin, I will be completely finished with my PhD! I thought this would be a good time to make a wrap-up video on the whole experience of doing a PhD on religious studies as someone with spiritual practice.Sign up to my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorgaFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/aineorga
Death and Dark Gods Áine Órga 2020-11-22 | Previous videos on mortality: youtube.com/watch?v=pE36pFOoSXcyoutube.com/watch?v=OlhepJyKzF8youtube.com/watch?v=VzzdKhjbgpwSIgn up my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/b7Q6n9
Labels and spiritual mavericks: the boundaries of spirituality Áine Órga 2020-11-14 | Blog posts mentioned: http://www.aineorga.com/2013/05/08/pagan-pridehttp://www.aineorga.com/2012/09/23/finding-balanceSign up for my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/b7Q6n9
From witchcraft to mysticism: different types of rituals Áine Órga 2020-11-08 | I rolled out spiritual mentoring for my newsletter subscribers, which you can sign up for here: https://mailchi.mp/5d032b1b0275/aineorgaI went to bed before this finished uploading! So here's the link to the playlist I mentioned: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgDDM3Q6IXvqqR14F4q0lVHXjn7AQhCAq
Should spirituality matter in times of global crisis? Áine Órga 2020-10-30 | Subscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/b7Q6n9(sound effect by juskiddink on freesound.org)
How I overcame my anxiety. Áine Órga 2020-10-01 | It feels great to be back! Please do check in with a comment and let me know how things have been for you, I have been thinking of you all and wishing you well during these difficult times.Book mentioned: Teach Yourself To Meditate by Eric HarrisonAlso mentioned (not sponsored): Headspace and Insight Timer apps - I have a subscription for the latter but have been using the free version of the former.Black Lives Matter: blacklivesmatter.com
Making the most of staying still Áine Órga 2020-04-16 | Some thoughts on spending lockdown in rural Ireland.
We had to call a fire brigade. Áine Órga 2020-04-08 | The story about the fire runs from 2:10 to 8:20 in case you want to skip it for any reason.It's been a tough two weeks, but we're still trucking!
Turbulent times... Checking in & general update! Áine Órga 2020-03-18 | I hope you're all doing ok right now, I've retreated to rural Kerry for the time being to unexpectedly celebrate the equinox and, mostly, to work on my PhD.Find me elsewhere!Read blog posts: http://aineorga.comInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorga Sign up for my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/b7Q6n9
Connecting to others as a spiritual act Áine Órga 2020-03-11 | Connecting to others and building deep relationships is very important to me. Right now, I'm seeing it as one of my primary "spiritual" outlets.
When running is a spiritual practice | Active meditation and exercise Áine Órga 2020-02-19 | Find me elsewhere!Read blog posts: http://aineorga.comInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorga Sign up for my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/b7Q6n9
Finishing my PhD & a pantheists take on dreams Áine Órga 2020-02-12 | This week is a bit of a chatty one, covering two topics that didn't warrant their own videos! To update on my PhD, I've decided to push forward and finish it as quickly as possible, which is both exciting and a bit daunting. I've also been thinking a lot about dreams lately and have starting keeping a dream journal for the first time in years.
What does Imbolc mean to a pantheist? Áine Órga 2020-02-05 | Some thoughts before and after Imbolc this year, explaining what I did to celebrate, and how I differentiate between St Brigid's day and astonomical Imbolc.
What it feels like to connect to Goddess as a scientific pantheist Áine Órga 2020-01-29 | I realised that I haven't talked very directly about what it feels like, and what it means to me, to connect to the divine as a pantheist. This video explains the difference between connecting to pantheistic Goddess cerebrally or logically, and experientially or subjectively.Find me elsewhere!Read blog posts: http://aineorga.comInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorga Sign up for my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/b7Q6n9
Why Im not Wiccan (but probably could be) Áine Órga 2020-01-22 | Wicca was my original spiritual background, but I gradually relinquished its influence for a few specific reasons. But I'm still fascinated by it as a religion, partly because it is so different to my spiritual practice as it's evolved. If I had been able to reconcile myself with divinity as a binary God and Goddess, and with the practice of magic as a pantheist, would I be a Wiccan today?
THE SPACIOUS TAROT unboxing & first impressions Áine Órga 2020-01-15 | ***I made a mistake in the video - the deck is currently for sale! See the link to The Spacious Tarot website below***A first look at Carrie Mallon's new Tarot deck, The Spacious Tarot!Artwork by Annie Ruygt.The Spacious Tarot Instagram: instagram.com/thespacioustarotThe Spacious Tarot Website: thespacioustarot.comCarrie Mallon: http://carriemallon.comFind me elsewhere!Read blog posts: http://aineorga.comInstagram: instagram.com/aineorgaFacebook: facebook.com/aineorga Sign up for my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/b7Q6n9
