I’ve finished creating the 2022 podcast schedule for Chthonia. I have tried to include all requests from patrons and other listeners. I placed the Navdurgas near the end of the year, during Navaratri season. Here is the master list of topics, in order: Dame Ragnelle (Arthurian legend) Morgan Le Fay (Arthurian legend) Scylla and Charybdis…
Author: Brigid Burke
Dr. Brigid Burke holds a Masters degree in Religion and Psychology, and a Doctor of Letters in Literary Studies, both from Drew University. She has 13 years of experience teaching Mythology and Religion at the university level. Her book "Death and the Maiden" and podcast "Chthonia" focus on archetypal images of the feminine in religion and myth.
Separation
Separation Yesterday I had a session with intuitive bodyworker Megan Gouldner who works out of Core Therapies in Florham Park. Megan is certified in massage therapy, physical therapy, and a number of other related things, and her unique blend of massage therapy with “listening” to the thoughts stored in the body that need to be…
“You’re a Different Person After Reading It” : the Transitional Nature of Poetry
A few years ago I read a Facebook post from Humans of New York, a photography project that shows ordinary New Yorkers, and contains a quote from a brief interview with the person. Usually they ask who they are, and what they do, or are doing—and perhaps one follow-up question. In one particular post, they…
Chthonia vs. Liminal Reiki–what is all this?
Recently I’ve had some questions about Chthonia—what IS it exactly? What do you mean by the “dark feminine” and what does that have to do with Reiki and other things like that? While I do have an intro video on this site, I realize that a lot of people don’t have time for long video…
Individualism
If you drive through the area of New Jersey where I live, one of the sites you may see with some frequency is the Gadsen Flag. It’s a yellow flag with a coiled timber rattlesnake on it, and the words “Don’t Tread on Me” underneath. The flag has its origins in the American Revolution, where…
Against Purity
A few words on “purity” One of the things that makes my work different from others in what you might call the “holistic” sector is how opposed I am to the concept of “purity.” The word comes from the Latin purgare, meaning to cleanse, and the related noun purus, which means “clean” or “cleansed”. Thus…
Ebooks Now Available!
I’ve had a number of requests recently for ebook editions of both The Morrigan Timelines and my earlier short story collection, Archetype Possession, which is now getting some new life from new readers. For The Morrigan Timelines, go to the Shop link to order the PDF-only ebook version. Archetype Possession was put out exclusively by…
February 2021 updates
Happy February! I won’t lie, it’s been a crazy month so far. If you follow the astrology, not only are we dealing with a Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius (double air sign), there are about 7 planets gathering in the sign of Aquarius (or Capricorn if you follow the Vedic system). I don’t know what the…
“Medb” Book Review
Thanks to Mary Thaler at Metapsychosis for providing a thoughtful review of my novella, “Medb”! Here is a link to the book review on Metapsychosis: Metapsychosis also has an excerpt of the first section, if you want a sneak peek: “Medb” is available in print from all major booksellers, and the ebook (PDF only) is…
The Morrigan Timelines is out!
Apologies for the lateness of this update. The Morrigan Timelines came out on November 20; shown above is my own shipment of books that arrived from the distributor. The book is available from most major booksellers, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Blackwell’s, and Waterstones. Get full details on the book on the CB Catalog (Chthonia…