How To Work With A Dark Goddess & What To Expect

[@IvyTheOccultist]

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[@triciasmith4903]

The link here doesn’t open anything! Is it a broken link? Maybe!

[@CraziWolf559]

Thanks :)

[@valerieigersheim2398]

thank you for that

[@沐名楊]

Can LGBTQs work with lilith ?

[@richardsmith6741]

I'm actually orbiting Lilith if that makes sense..I asked her for permission to orbit her...she accepted...it's really interesting energy...I'm intrigued

[@Sarachouska]

In case of confusion, dark is more like : having some depth, than having a evil mindset.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Yes definitely 🙏

[@ballknocka0001]

Thank you for the clarification!

[@rachelking2303]

Like shadow work.

[@WitchcraftWicca]

So very true this is!

[@BarbRetson]

Thank you for that

[@buggirl400]

Working with Lilith completely changed my life! I used to be a people pleaser and exremely desperate and codependant chasing people, now it's the opposite way! Medusa also came to me this winter, i need to get closer to her too.

[@mariayahye1262]

does it really work

[@VividYouth]

Lil’ sent me awful men only for me to learn how to value myself, and by awful i mean that in a non-traumatic but funny and cinematic way. My experiences with lilith and Hecate is they work with humour (my take)

[@halex_lazaro]

Or just pray to the only source that won’t cause you harm the Lord. You have the Holy Spirit inside use that source from him to help you shine ur light peace and blessings.

[@buggirl400]

@@halex_lazaro lol

[@boughttothelight2557]

@@halex_lazarothe lord is your opinion and personal faith. It is not a fact and you cannot force it

[@wendykleeb2071]

I work with Hekate. I believe she is not matter, but energy. Hekate is a great shadow guide. I have grown so much in rituals with her. Dark goddesses are not evil. They help people travel their own darkness darkness in life.

[@donnaconnell]

Hi Wendy!🖐

[@TheSimpleDudeOne]

why? what do they gain? why do they exist, how do they exist? all of u cucous speak in such confidence and conviction in what you say that you haven't spent a single hour in researching if what you believe with such conviction is even real.

[@AZTLANSOLDIER13]

​​@@TheSimpleDudeOneall material is energy. Quantum theory and science even tells us such. Unified field theory tells us there is no separation between all in "reality" our minds do not create consciousness. Universal cousciecness "creates" our "mind". Its an illusion. Tapping into any spiritual force is merely returning to the source. But no matter how much we try and understand, we will be eternally limited because we are trapped in human brain hardware. Death is the ultimate return to the source and the melting away of the illusion

[@Nyla_Corvina]

@@TheSimpleDudeOne I've spent years doing research before is stepped into working with Hekate. And though I cannot physically prove to you the changes that it has made in my life I can tell you. That she did very much pull me out of a very dark place. As for what the goddesses gain I don't thing they seek to gain anything. I believe from personal experience with Hekate that they genuinely want to help those who seek them. But they also have standards so not everyone will work with the same two gods or goddesses. I also don't have an answer for why or how they exist I don't think there are words in the human to even begin to explain it. I just made the choice to believe.

[@PicassosSister-rj5zp]

The asteroid Lilith is in my first house. I've always felt rejected, and I used to stay in that state of self pity until I realized "They just don't except me because they can't understand me, but I can try to understand and accept me" and that's when I started to embrace being an outsider and it's helped me a lot.

[@indiasamara]

Similar for me. She’s in my midheaven tenth house. Everyone sees me as the dark feminine energy that doesn’t fit the status quo.

[@SimpleMandy]

Same placement for me in Scorpio also conjunct my ascendant. This really, really resonated with my experience too

[@ericasky]

Working with Hekate was been so rewarding. She is truly like a mother - caring, loving and teaches you a lot.

[@jeslinjacob6472]

Please explain the process.. how long did u take to establish the connection

[@alexamery8256]

I've worked with Lilith for a couple of years and I used to say sorry all the time for things that weren't my fault, but that pretty much stopped as soon as I started working with her. I grew up with three older step sisters who were abusive and controlling (some have grown up), plus a semi paranoid Christian mum wasn't very fun. I had to deal with all of that purity culture bullshit, I had hellish experiences with relationships in church. So before I was this shy meek person, I wasn't shy as a child btw but I just remember being shut down for anything good I achieved or being made fun of stuff I didn't understand by my older sisters. I was sexually abused by my uncle (I'm a male) and my sisters were worried if I was gay and said that they wouldn't love me if I was, I was 8. After working with Lilith however, a lot of memories surfaced and I was furious with nothing to take my anger out on, but with lots and lots of meditation I became calmer and with time I was able to process a lot of shit like that and cut ties, live my life. I am now studying to be a massage therapist, and its one of the first jobs that I am enjoying.

[@colleenmagnus1835]

❤

[@silververnallbells191]

Congratulations on finding a job you enjoy! Many people never do..

[@SageWhite-Rose]

I'm glad you have found some peace and hopefully some joy in your life. It took courage for you to tell your story, but you've probably helped a lot of people who couldn't bring themselves to talk about this. I grew up a Southern Baptist. I used to joke at AA meetings that I was a "recovering Southern Baptist" and it has been so hard to get all of those Sunday school, brain washed recordings out of my head. But, I have reached out to Hecate and I hope that she wants to work with me or will point me in the right direction. 🌟

[@alexamery8256]

I like Hellenistic deities, I work with Dionysus because he is actually what Jesus is based upon, look it up yourself the similarities with the plays around Dionysus and Jesus's stories. I personally found healing through this realisation, but don't assume he is just a drunk associated with wine, it' is more accurate to say that he is intoxication, madness, bliss, death, rebirth, and dance among many other associations. When the Greeks occupied Egypt he was associated with Osiris, and when the Greeks encountered India, he was associated with lord Shiva. Here is a little advice on working with any deity, just go for it, assume that it works, and be consistent with a ritual. Just try your best and look for subtle signs, but don't have any expectations on how or when. The dark Goddess is very fierce, she might come across as anger, hatred, or fear, because she rules over these emotions. You must face them in surrender but remain firm and calm, like rain (more like a thunder storm) let her wash over you, then you will feel a sense of completeness and peace that is incomprehensible. In other words, if you have a scary "lucid" dream remain calm, look for her, and you will find the dark goddess waiting in the energy of fear itself or any other dark emotion. I wish you all the best. @@SageWhite-Rose

[@Aphrodite77798]

Thank you for sharing your story. I am so glad you found Lilith! Wishing you all the best for your new career.

[@silververnallbells191]

Kali Ma is somewhat misunderstood. Yes, she is the Goddess of Death and Time and Darkness - space represents her she is ALL she is EVERYWHERE, but Kali Ma is also a sweet Mother who loves unconditionally and represents Brahman - she IS the "One" who Vishnu and Shiva bow down to. IF you have the space to make a proper alter and are going to make an offering please know she loves fruits (lemons) and even flowers (hibiscus). I don't have space to make a proper alter + I live w/someone else.. But I do offer thanks and gratitude and listen to her mantras just to vibe w/her and show love. Sometimes I chant quietly to myself just to show her love w/o wanting anything. 🖤

[@sivanesankalika8610]

❤

[@Eclecticcelestial]

❤

[@alexzago6930]

Aww I love Kali beyond words. She brought me to be a parent. She has helped guide me the entire way. I really do need to make an alter or go outside and be closer to here, maybe.

[@Shadowman9348]

Being a black magician - Lilith has always seemed quite ideal for me. I also like Hekate! Or perhaps Hel! I haven't worked with any goddesses yet but if I did - the suggestions you've made are excellent! Quick lore lesson: the name of the Norse goddess "Hel" was stolen by the Roman catholic church along with the pits of Tartarus from Greek mythos and they called it "Hell" and used it as a threat to non-conformists. I absolutely loved the details you've made here on working with the dark goddesses! Thank you for posting this, I also liked the Medusa story you've shared! 🤘🍎🐍

[@IvyTheOccultist]

That is so interesting about Hel!!! I love the information you share. ☺️ Lilith would be GREAT to work with... She has definitely peaked my interest for a while now. I tried working with Hecate but just felt dead energy from it... Not sure why. Everyone resonates with different entities, that's for sure. Keep me posted if you try to contact Lilith! 🖤👏

[@Shadowman9348]

@@IvyTheOccultist So far I've only had a couple dreams of her, about a year ago and nothing since then. Current situations keep me occupied, but one day I'll be able to try rituals to invoke her. The way she appeared to me in my dreams are the way I prefer to envision them. I'll give details on messenger though! 🤘🍎🐍

[@subspeciez]

I have a bond with Lilith, I’ve never worked with her though.

[@silververnallbells191]

@@IvyTheOccultist Thank you! "dead energy" is how I would describe my relationship w/Isis - it's definitely one way. It means she doesn't resonate with you and probably won't talk to you. She will however enjoy any energy/prayers you give her... smh I wasted too much time with her tbh.

[@yaramercedes2931]

I look at it as more of a counsel of dark goddesses. I submit the request to my counsel and which ever goddess wishes to step in to assist I ask her what she wishes from me or what she suggests for me to do to enhance the energies to accomplish it ❤

[@okiseenow]

I love that. Inspired

[@coldhaven1233]

Probably one of the best intros I've heard on this topic. Well done! I have always felt more at home with dark energy, but as you said, its not evil. Sometimes receding into the dark helps us deal with the light. I can't vouch for others experiences, but my relationship with Lilith and The Morrigan have not been negative. I like that they are blunt but fair. They won't let me lie to myself or will call out where I might be self-deceptive. They've helped me understand my spouse much better, so I can be a better husband. They've been there to help with shadow work, and understanding what motivates me. They've also taught me to be kinder to myself.

[@Interference11]

That's deep. ❤

[@stephaniec9355]

Didn’t even realize Hecate or the Morrigan were “dark”. They always feel pretty nurturing to me 😂

[@bambieyes8296]

I agree. I haven't worked with the Morrigan but Hecate has always felt loving and nurturing in my work with her.

[@alexzago6930]

Dark can still be nurturing.

[@alexzago6930]

I feel like dark got a bad rap through the rise of certain more recent religions and modernity. Demonizing certain divine feminine figures. Dark is just mysterious and misunderstood. it's not bad or mean or evil. She is still a nurturing mother, but a bit more fierce and to the point. Speaking from working with Kali

[@bambieyes8296]

@@alexzago6930 very possible and good points.

[@cyruscitrine]

Oh my God you're Medusa story has moved me to tears. (Trying NOT to cry at work. Lol) I am a SA victim and I've spent the past 4 or 5 years trying to sort that out on my own. I've come a long way, but it still gets difficult at times. I've never even considered the option or possibility of working with a deity to help with the healing process. In fact that stuff always made me nervous due to my lack of knowledge and scary stories I've heard. Thank you for bringing this topic into a new light for me. I'm not sure if I'm ready to jump into worship, but know that is there for me to look into has given me a lot more reassurance.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Oh no, so sorry to make you cry at work!! 😂 Yes, dark goddess work can be AMAZING for healing past trauma. And I would never suggest diving straight into worship... You definitely need to do what feels right to you! Start out slow with some research and see if anything calls out ❤️ I hope you find lots of healing when you're ready for it, lovely!

[@JoshMonreaux]

Some months ago, I (30's, M) started looking into, falling in love with, and worshipping Kali. All kinds of weird, fascinating, and positive stuff started happening in my life. Then, almost all at once, I lost almost all my friends. I can't tell if this is coincidence or not. Been afraid to take up the work again since.

[@julievanarends3702]

As a new witch, the first goddess I reached out to was Kali and she has become my matron goddess. She has really helped me overcome some of my problems and has assisted with justice workings. We haven’t quite perfected our relationship, if I don’t get the offerings just right, she will help herself to one.

[@Sekhmet245]

Justice like ?

[@julievanarends3702]

@@Sekhmet245 dealing with an abusive person

[@Sekhmet245]

@@julievanarends3702 how did you start working with her ? Is it dangerous? I’m new to this but I want to work with her can you give some tips please? How does she help with getting rid of abusive people?

[@julievanarends3702]

@@Sekhmet245 I just felt drawn to her. She is not dangerous and can be very loving and powerful. Just don’t forget to give her offerings or she will take something from you. She likes rice and lentils and a candle I bought for her. She likes to have an altar which is pretty simple. You could have a picture or statue of her and a candle.

[@Sekhmet245]

@@julievanarends3702 she can take something from me like ? Example?

[@mikoman1732]

i used to be a christian but went through a long time where my faith wained and i couldnt follow that anymore despite my attachment to it. it was nyx that reached out to me in this low time, she makes me feel what i was told being a christian was supposed to make me feel. she reminds me to be strong in the face of the unknown.

[@renedream66]

Hekate found me... and I found her... my trauma bonding and healing of my hurt heart has helped me so much. I appreciate and resoect my dark side without fear and honour my relationship with her. Altar to her is a loving expression of this joy.

[@user-hv6cl9ls4r]

A lot of what is worship is gratitude and appreciation. ❤ because when backed into a corner I had strength from her in an instant, it's so easy to feel love and gratitude and appreciation for her. There's everything within us, and for me lilith is aggressive and protective. It's something thats never been me. I have always wished for someone to stand up for me and say "leave her alone" but she's shown me the strength to do that through her. It's easy to be grateful, in awe, terrified, and respectful of her. ❤

[@summerbreezenight]

Persephone came into my life when I was a child. During my Jungian training, her archetype overlapped with what I was going through at the moment. I was scared of identifying myself with her, so I went to seek advice from an analyst on what to do when life puts me into identifying with a goddess of the underworld. I had no clear answer. I left her by leaving the path to be a therapist. I'm now going back to her via another route. The last part of the video was very useful to know how I can work with a goddess. I'm going to start meditation.

[@dei-dei]

Working with the Morrigan for a little time now came here to look for tips, thing about the dark goddesses (at least with The Morrigan in my case) is that while they aren't scary the concepts they deal with are (like death, in my case). I work with the dead. As a med student I see cadavers quite often and at some point I just got sick of trying to pretend a piece of cloth was protecting me and keeping me isolated while I literally moved their muscles around and decided to just listen to them. No more 'stay away from them cuz they suck your energy' (which I'm not saying isn't the case about some and for some people, but it just doesn't apply to my case). I decided to fully open up to them and listen to them. More often then not, all they want to de is either, vent, cry or have some company that won't immediately shut them down. That is my act of service and my daily work for The Morrigan. However, when I mention people I like working with the dead, practiioners or not they often get scandalized. Death is still such a huge taboo. Same goes with assault and things like that. 'But how can you possibly wish to work with that????????' they ask. It's like their way to deal with it is trying to pretend it's not there and that such things just don't exist, but idk, it's just a part of life

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Oh, I resonate with this so much! Death is a natural part of life and people won't ever be able to fathom why some of us enjoy working with the darker aspects of nature. Agreed with everything you said!

[@Professor_Taiga-Vanguard]

I'm going to try to honour Hecate by improving my home and keeping it clean and welcoming

[@silververnallbells191]

I may understand your struggle as I have a sink full of dishes I'm avoiding.

[@eastsidemami918]

I started with persephone. Then lillith and now hekate. To find that helate was a friend and mentor to persephone i felt hekate is the mature me and persephone was the young me. I have been very rebellious and ive been abused by men similar to lillith. I connect to them all and researched them all. They have changed my life and perspective all in different ways i calll on them for different reasons. Blessed be sisters

[@ThatWitchesRealm]

What a beautiful relationship you have with Medusa! I loved it! I have a similar relationship with Hekate. I have also worked with Isis, Tiamat and Lilith. It is a very healing and magical thing indeed. Great video💫

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Yess, healing and magical!!! I am SO glad to know you have a similar relationship with Hecate. I know many people are deeply devoted with Hecate 👏 She is a powerful goddess for sure!!

[@MamaUrsa13]

Hekate Hel and Morrigan all have been a deep part of my healing and growth in darkness light!

[@sophies_poppin]

I was having a very hard weekend and I felt a strong presence come and check on me while I was sleeping. I didn’t turn over because I knew I was going to be ok. It felt like I was being protected. I literally heard footsteps walking behind me while I was sleepy and I felt some energy leaning over and checking on me while I was laying there. No one was there and I got woken up. I’m still trying to figure out if it was Lilith. 🖤

[@happysoul3273]

I looooove your mentality of taking what resonates and leave what doesn’t! ❤❤❤

[@Angiessence]

YOU ARE SO HELPFUL and the way you are explaining things are just so calming for baby witches who is clueless and scared to take a “wrong” step. Love your contents ❤

[@SmittenKitten28]

Greetings and thank you so much for this video, im glad i found you. I am very new to this and have been through a lot. now for the reason why i am here. I have been feeling a VERY strong pull to Lilith and a pull to break free from the chains that have been wrapped around me my entire life. the urge and pull is stronger than it ever has been. I feel like She has been calling me for a while but i wasn't ready and ignored. I do not know a lot about shadow work, I know bits a pieces about Mother Lilith however, the pull is strong and I wish her to be in my life, to understand her and worship her. I have absolutely no idea where to start or what to do, all I know is that this pull is STRONG. I've dealt with a lot of toxic people in my life and i just want to be free from it and finally be who i was meant to be. thank you again for this

[@fifthdimension1657]

Just wow… Wow that this video found me at the appointed time. Wow that my Dark Goddess was revealed to me in a healing space and then again in a reading during the Spring of this year and was confirmed by a subsequent reading. I had become intrigued by serpent energy-the rebirth and again she was drawing near. I kinda forgot all about it, but she was always a whisper in the back of my mind. Then her symbolism began to appear to me in various situations. I have Versace eyeglasses and stumbled upon the Medusa symbolism for the Versace brand. I paused your video and did pendulum work to ask if I was to work with her and it was a resounding “YES!” I mentioned a few other names, Kali was a “No” and I also got yes for Sekhmet. Then you revealed who you were called to at the end and I almost fell out! Also…I noticed her right away at the beginning of your video. GRATITUDE for sharing and showing up for me at just the right time 🙏🏾 🐍 ❤

[@Killcupidsaaki17]

My matron spirit is The Morrigan in particular the war like aspect. She wants me to be a part of affecting change so I offered my music as my offering. She heavily associated with crows and birds so song is kinda perfect. She even introduced me to self love an another goddess specialized in that which was surprising.

[@SovereignTrueNorth]

Absolutely beautiful information, thank you so much 🙏🏼 about to embark on my journey connecting to dark goddesses, I've been getting nudges and seeing signs that this will assist in shadow work, sexual trauma hidden fears and regaining my Sovereignty. I can't wait to meet then introduce myself and make a connection 🙏🏼🌹💕

[@gloriaarias2528]

I'm 'crying just listening to you talking about Medusa.. Thank you!!!

[@soaringheart2203]

Hello 🖤 It’s funny but I’ve aligned with the occult my whole life and had wanted to and tried since I was little to along with Paganism but it just didn’t click for me- I sort of felt sad because I love and felt connected to nature and deities but there was no one to teach me and I had limited information but still it felt like something was out there beckoning me and I come from a toxic Christianity background so to finally learn about these dark Goddesses and Gods, finally I am feeling all the things everyone says you should feel when you worship. And it was so great to think “yes ! I am prequalified for once in my life, I am perfect as I am, broken and mouthy and as a rebellion, and as an outcast.” I don’t know how else to describe it. Like maybe there is a place in the world for me and I am supported. When I started listening I realized I had been getting these nudges and whispers all along. I feel drawn to Bast, Freya and Lilith.. I heard that aspects of these other deities are part of Lilith so that is how I came to think it’s her. I also had this particular gemstone spring to my mind: Golden sheen obsidian which is perfect for her bc it helps with transformation and self power but the grounding and shielding of obsidian too. I also feel like I’m being called by Lucifer too. I think they probably work together sometimes in different ways for the same goals. Anyway, I struggle with just accepting the simplicity of connection like when you said you can simply just meditate that you are meeting her or that you visualize her stepping into you, is it really that simple? I heard that the ceremonies and rituals are more for us humans to get our minds and hearts open to them because they’re always there and like you said can always hear us so is that it? I feel like a child who is super starry eyed right now, super annoying but endearing, like when you said don’t just ask, give as well and say thanks and build a relationship first - ugh duh I was just so excited to work with her I just drove right in so thanks for your video - I love your shrine and alter it’s so peaceful and tidy and beautiful. ❤

[@anniesue4456]

She is right. Hecate will help you cleanse yourself so you can be a vessel, BUT Iher love is unconditional. She leads you there for you first

[@growingrobin]

Consider the algorithm as much as you want, but if a Spirit pops up there, the Energy is still in your Life. As you explained: Ultimately, the better the algorithm the more it‘s like an energetic reflection of you yourself and everything you are connected to. A digital - dare I say - Black Mirror. As always, it‘s a pleasure listening to you! 🍀

[@cobwebsandcorsets]

thank u for this helpful information. the ‘ what to expect’ part made me feel better about having bad breakdowns, its only a sign of getting stronger . bless u! 🖤

[@jshambel]

I came across your video "by mistake" but I'm so glad I did. I really needed to hear this today 🖤

[@preeti_singhaaa1111]

Mamma Lilith is ❤.. Thank you so much mamma For accepting me as your daughter. Thank you mamma for being with me, supporting me, and loving me unconditionally.. I love you mamma ❤ Thank you.. My Queen ❤🌺👑

[@BumpyTre]

Is Nut (nwt) a dark goddess

[@tabithadunning2039]

I believe the Morrigan has been reaching out to me for year and I've always been too afraid to make the leap

[@paigeforeman9336]

Hey Ivy, first of all, I LOVE your videos--they are so well-researched, accessible, and just have a lot of heart. They are food for my soul! I don't do much deity work, but I do feel some kind of Goddess energy reaching out to me but was uncertain of the name of this deity. This video inspired me to do some research and I'm fairly certain that it's Lilith (also mentioned in your recent vampirism video--a synchronicity maybe?). It makes sense that I would connect with Lilith due to my Judeo-Christian background--I have an MDiv and was going to become an Episcopal priest. I now identify as a witch, but still honor what I learned from my time in Christianity. I'm looking forward to getting to know Lilith more! Thank you for this video and for what you shared about Medusa--I was touched by your story.

[@jshambel]

If you happen to see this, I'm wondering if we could connect? Your story is very interesting and I've got some questions I'm hoping you might be able to help me with?

[@katerinaanisimova1125]

I think this is my favourite occult channel. I really like your vibe and the way you present information. Thank you, Ivy!

[@SilverCrowTarot]

I've just found you and what a delightful, insightful, knowledgeable and beautiful soul you are! I'm now binge watching your videos to catch up. LOL! I've read tarot for years, bought my first deck in the 70s along with Linda Goodman's Sun Signs book and a pair of rose tinted sunglasses with silver wire frames. Imagine my surprise when she referenced those rose tinted glasses in the first paragraph of my Sagittarius sun sign! I was hooked at that moment. Yeah, I'm that old hippie chick, though now I'm probably called a crone. I've never been drawn to religion but I am a spiritual person. I've never worshipped a God or Goddess but I do feel the connectedness to ALL in the universe, especially animals. Lately I've been drawn, nay, pulled to Goddess Oracles and Tarot decks and have started a journal just for Goddess messages. One day while listening to a guided past life meditation video I saw myself skipping down an ancient forest path. All around me was beautiful shades of green. I was wearing a green dress that flowed around my ankles, I had long blondish wavy hair with a circle of hand woven flowers as a crown. My shoes were made of a soft brown suede and tied with a green ribbon around ankle. I could see people gathered ahead of me at a wooden table laughing and drinking, kids running and playing, a stew in a big black cauldron cooking over a large fire. I remember being so happy, peaceful, and loved. Then the name Cerridwen was called. I don't know if it was me they were calling or if someone else or if they were honoring the Goddess herself. Some noise brought me out of the meditation and I've never been to that place again when doing past lives meditation. I did some research on Cerridwen and found she is the keeper of the cauldron, the keeper of knowledge. That experience happened months ago but every now and then her name pops into my mind out of the blue, and in the past week when I pull a daily oracle card Cerridwen has jumped out of my hands twice. Since I've never really worked with a Goddess I wonder if these are just coincidences or if she is calling me. I've never called myself a witch but I've been interested in witchcraft but have never practiced. My daughter works with herbs and candles and she is amazing and powerful. Ince im retired I have a lot of free time to start reading about witchcraft and moonology to expand my knowledge beyond astrology and tarot. I'm so late to this form of divination, if that's what it is called, but I'm curious to learn more. I didn't mean to write a short novel here but it's so nice to be able to tell someone what's in my mind regarding these subjects. Anyway, please keep sharing your knowledge and beautiful personality to the world. You have a lot to share and we need to hear your voice and wisdom. Peace and Much ❤️.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Ahh, thank you so much for your kindness!! Your comment just made my day. 🙏 It definitely sounds like Cerridwen is calling out to you! She is such a lovely goddess to work with. I worked with her for a very short period of time... It's worth exploring, at least! I love that you're exploring new paths. Also, I'm a Sagittarius Moon, so I am VIBING with your Sag Sun energy. Much love to you! ❤️❤️

[@SilverCrowTarot]

@@IvyTheOccultist oh, my! Yesterday as I shuffled my Making Magic cards the Awen card popped out. I added it to my other three oracle cards in my reading and started seeing so many synchronicities between the cards. Just now I read that Cerridwen's cauldron is named Awen! I have to say I'm excited, humbled, a bit nervous, and overwhelmed with emotions. Why do I hear Jeff Foxworthy telling me, "here's your sign." LOL!

[@IvyTheOccultist]

@@SilverCrowTarot HAHA I can totally hear Jeff Foxworthy's voice 😂😂 YES, definitely a sign!!!!

[@mgcly444]

I love this video. It was so powerful to hear you talk about your experiences with Medusa! I haven’t felt called to work with any dark goddesses closely so far. But I try to learn about them whenever someone mentions them, if nothing else to consider a new aspect for my shadow work. As always, I leave this video feeling like I not only learned some great things for my own practice but learned more about you and our community. Thank you for always making quality content with a lot of heart (and humor)! 🖤

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Aw, thank you so much Milly!! You are the sweetest. ❤️ And I completely agree - it's always good to learn about other magical practices even if you aren't personally drawn to them. It makes for a well-rounded practitioner for sure!

[@BlueJayGrace]

All three perceptions are definitely all correct for me personally 2:46

[@anonymousflaonymous8956]

Medusa is one of the first deities that I’ve encountered and she came to me in one my mediations early this year. Although I’ve experienced a different forms of abuse in my past but I just came to a huge realization that I was a victim of sex*al harassment on Twitter when I talked to grown men who I thought were my “friends” back in 2017-2020. Even one of them tried to hit on me while they’re married to someone else, made inappropriate remarks about my body, and other things that I find difficult to explain. I was talking to them when I was about in my late teens because I thought they were normal people to talk to but I found out later on that some of them I’ve talked to were either a-holes or just straight up creeps. I no longer talk to them anymore and stopped using Twitter for good. It hurts that I almost forgot about it until Medusa made me realize of all of the things that I repressed and that I need to examine my past experiences of abuse and how I can completely take my power back. Most importantly how I can learn to protect myself through her brilliant and yet powerful energy 💚

[@AZTLANSOLDIER13]

Medusa is a frequent visitor to my dreams

[@debbiedunaway3060]

Thank you for sharing your relationship with Medusa. She has been calling me for awhile now. I just didn't know if I was ready. This video helped me. .

[@IvyTheOccultist]

So glad this video helped you out. Medusa is amazing 🖤🖤🖤

[@dreacero9116]

New subbie. I really appreciate this video. Until now, I've been working with two dark goddesses and will begin work with a third this month. Sometimes, I need a swift kick in the pants to remind me how crucial the work is. It's one thing to give offerings or observe feast days out of habit. Doing the work is different. It's deeper. It requires mindfulness. It requires being in the present moment and feeling the emotions, naming them, accepting them and embracing them. Thank you so much for sharing this information and your own experience! You've reminded me to do the work.❤

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Ahh, thank you so much! And welcome to my little corner of the internet! 😆 It's hard to always be doing the work... Sometimes it's nice to take a long break and then diving back into it. ❤️ I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Much love to you!

[@punak98]

Is it okay to work with more than one dark goddess? I have read one should work with only one deity or else it is considered disloyal and lack of devotion.

[@trellanaxoxo]

Im starting to work with Lilith and she was so opening when i contacted with her I’m gonna get her sigil 🥰in her respect

[@kathleenroberts7972]

I felt the Medusa energy as you talked about the meditation where she spoke to you, I was covored from head to toe in goosebumps. Wow! She is obviously a goddess that shares her power with you. So happy for you. Thanks for another wonderful video.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Thank you!! It was an incredible experience for sure. I hope that everyone is able to experience that kind of deity connection at some point in their lives... Even if it's through a psychological lens! ❤️

[@alicianorris9352]

I felt the exact same way! Even welled up a bit!

[@IvyTheOccultist]

@@alicianorris9352 sending hugs! 🖤🖤

[@sandrairen1988]

I felt the goosebumps too, damn

[@paigelaceup8606]

I really appreciate you making this video. I was told by 2 entirely different mediums that I have dark goddess energy with me. And I'm really drawn to the morrigan. Nyx. And medusa. I've loved medusa forever so im starting with her. Working on healing, making boundaries, holding my ground as my priority. So thank you ❤

[@themaramentality8850]

This is so crazy- I have just started getting into the craft- as I’m on a healing and shadow work journey. I am a novice, novice y’all: I am learning as I go, and know very minimal information as of now (but I’m learning and growing each day which is important). I say all this to explain I was scrolling for some content, and a video popped up on the History of Hecate: The Goddess of Witchcraft on my feed here! **I haven’t ever look her up, I didn’t know who she was, nor have I ever looked up spiritual information online- I’m old fashioned and love a good book! And no, she hasn’t come across anything in my reading; I didn’t even know you could worship goddess until about 45 minutes ago.** Stunned, I got this warm feeling in my stomach through the whole video and it felt like my body was vibrating- I just felt intuitively that it was meant for me to see and either she, my spirit guides, or them together called me- I’m answering. I just didn’t know how, and wouldn’t you know the first video under the recommended was this one; a how to and expectations, I just know this was her reaching out! I’m so excited to follow along and build a relationship with her and continue to heal! I’m glad she presented herself to me! 💚✨

[@c3ljean]

Thank you. I have been working on shadow work and religious trauma work of my past and have been feeling a aid for help with it and immediately thought of Hel. A companion for the heaviness of that work is just essential for me at least. Lovely story of Medusa and her coming to you. I am so happy she is there for you.

[@DestaniesDestination427]

Ahhh I love your decor, your background is welcoming in darker way!! ❤ perfect for the video 😊

[@Andromedacelestia21]

This was so cool! I highly enjoyed this. I've had a few moments where I thought a dark goddess was calling me. I've been practicing witchcraft for years now. But I've never actually dedicated my practice to a goddess yet. So right now I'm doing as much research as I can on working with a dark goddess. I'm also learning about shadow work. And have felt called to start including that into my practice. I've been putting it off for while now , mainly out of fear. But I do think it's time. So thank you for posting this. It was so insightful. And thank you also for sharing your own personal story about your experience. You just got a new subscriber

[@TirzaSchaefer]

Dark goddesses are my favourites to work with. I love their power. And as a Scorpio, I love to dive deep. 😁💕

[@IvoryKing-q3b]

❤❤😁👍

[@trapmellyxoxo7318]

This is an amazing guide for literally worshipping any deity

[@Moonlight-love]

I feel such tender feelings for The Morrigan, and I have no idea why. Logically I felt drawn to Nyx because I’m heavily obsessed with the night, moon, and darkness. But out of all the names listed in the video, The Morrigan makes me feel teary eyed and affectionate.

[@ileanaduenas7566]

thank you!!! i'm what you call new born to this and you just helped me by giving me a starting point.

[@DARKH3ARTMICHELLEM38]

Loved this I also love the dark goddess too , and it was so strange as I too cried watching your video ,she's a fiery protective goddess and she is determined to pull you through like she is a judge that has made her point ❤

[@wingedmagician47]

This is similar to my journey. In the beginning, I also ‘flirted’ with The Morrígan, and loved her energy, but after some time I felt like she stepped back. (Still not sure) Now King Asmodeus has been coming through for me the past couple of months, and how you felt with Medusa is how I feel with him ❤

[@Nurse.Scarlet]

I, of course, always love your videos but this one came up at the perfect time. I’ve been thinking of and feeling drawn to Persephone lately. I haven’t worked closely with a deity yet and have been feeling overwhelmed and nervous to start. More than anything, I never want to disrespect a deity or the process. Though if you approach with grace, knowledge, and the correct mindset, I don’t believe it could be viewed as disrespectful.

[@oldcrone]

I have called upon Hel many times for dark energy spell casting. She is always with me in spirit.🌒🌕🌘

[@rileywcat1839]

Informative video. I listened twice to this video but did not hear of your experience with Medusa. Was it later edited out? Thanks

[@IvyTheOccultist]

@@rileywcat1839 ahh, yes. It was edited out due to the general public being... well, awful. I have learned to refrain from sharing most of my personal experiences nowadays. I thought I had edited out that part of the intro as well so thank you for bringing that to my attention!

[@Symatschek]

Ive been wanting to connect with Lillith so much

[@MiniManoVibrato]

Girl, you nailed it :) ❤

[@sundaze6874]

Thankyou Mother Lilith for fulfilling my wish so quickly.❤🙏

[@xer1886]

thank you for a realistic and grounded video on deity work and deity worship ❤

[@elisharodriguez6125]

Hecate sent me Sophia (my black rescue dog) 10 years ago. It was the start of the worst 8 years of my adult life. Knowing her now and putting the pieces together...I KNOW she was watching over me before I even knew she existed. I wouldn't be here without Sophia and subsequently, Hecate.

[@christaburrows1187]

So thoroughly enjoyed this video. Please give me some suggestions of where to get info with relation to Medusa. Would like to attempt working with her as my dark Goddess. Thank you again for all your wonderful videos, love them all.

[@Aphrodite77798]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips. Your experience with Medusa was very moving! I hope to learn more about the dark goddesses through you.

[@valerieigersheim2398]

until now I practiced in an eclectic way, with no deities. After watching your video, I might have a deeper look on it. Thank you

[@erebosg.1489]

Very helpfull!!!! I have a similar story working with dark goddess and now I am working with the goddess Nyx.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Love it!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@DARKH3ARTMICHELLEM38]

This is so very true 👍 listening & watching your videos make my world open up more ❤ it makes it so much easier knowing guiding me to the path I need to be on ❤ I certainly believe Medussa and hecate are close by me guiding me from what I was drawn into and working out a different route ❤

[@tarotignited]

Thank you for this video! First actually beneficial video about deity work I've seen. 👏👏👏👏 Most videos are a little too vague - it's such a unique practice for everyone of course but I appreciate you sharing concrete ways how one might get started with deity work and how to use it to empower oneself as the relationship evolves. ❤

[@fluoriteandfauna]

i clicked on this video so fast when i saw Nyx!!!!

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Lol!!! Well I hope you aren't too disappointed! The video is about how to work with dark goddesses as a whole, not necessarily how to work with specific ones. I suppose that's misleading from the thumbnail picture 😂😂 Forgive me!

[@fluoriteandfauna]

not at all! i loved the video, thank you so much for sharing! 🖤

[@IvyTheOccultist]

@@fluoriteandfauna whew! I'm so happy! ☺️❤️🙏

[@patriciapinto2820]

Dear Ivy, thanks a million stars for sharing such great content in such a concise and informative manner. Your work is greatly appreciated and I hope you keep giving us the opportunity of sharing these moments with you in the future and that our paths lead to the greater good of the collective. ❤ Watching from Portugal ❤Love&Magik

[@becadesampa]

Hello! Can you make some suggestions on trustworthy books/channels to do the research about Medusa and what she likes? I've always been fascinated by her story but just recently I'm starting to study witchcraft, so now I feel like she was calling me my entire life. I want to dedicate some real time to get to know her and hopefully work with her. Thank you for your videos 💜

[@kilo-papa]

So grateful to have found your channel!💜

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that 🥰

[@MsGoldenGirl5]

Another great video! I love hearing about your relationship with Medusa. Her name has been popping up a lot, lately! Thank you, Ivy 🖤

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Thank you! Maybe Medusa is calling out to you as well. 🖤

[@MsGoldenGirl5]

@@IvyTheOccultist I wasn’t really paying too much attention to it, until my Mom mentioned her. I figured it probably was more than just an coincidence at that point 🤣

[@Enbionic_Titan]

The Morrigan, Hekate and Bastet were the first Dark Goddesses to reach out to me when i began my study of witchcraft. I dnt rlly follow Hekate anymore, and Bastet has definitely become more prominent in my pantheon as ive begun to worship Babalon and Ereshkigal and Aset

[@Tarabethia]

How do you choose which Dark Goddess to whom you dedicate yourself? This such a well put together video, and this question came to mind as I feel drawn to more than one Dark Goddess. I found out in the last year that Lilith has been part of my journey since childhood. She is the first I actually began working with after finally connecting. Then, The Morrigan comes along with whom I also feel a draw towards, though she may not be a mainstay as Lilith feels. Recently, I have found out about Nyx being a part of my spirit team, knowing so much about me and my soul. And, I believe Nyx may have been coming through in the mundane years ago when I first heard about Nyx makeup products. I'm not a big makeup person, using whatever, but my former friend who was would consistently tell me about this brand, lol. She was coming up a bit last year too through the random videos and images on social media feeds. So, could we work with these different Goddesses without dedicating to one, though have a main one who feels like a matron? I love and appreciate all of them and their aspects, though it's sometimes difficult for me to figure out which one(s) is/are THE one(s).

[@silververnallbells191]

Yes, you can work with more than one. Yes, you can have a main one.

[@coffeecat086]

I’ve studied for 25 years now, and just absorbed information and let myself gain a knowledge and respect for my path, if that makes sense. The Morrigan pretty much found me. I had never studied the deities in any other sense then the God, Goddess, and sort of just let myself grow in real life and spiritual things. This is an interesting journey to be sure.

[@ZeusDance]

About 1 year ago, while in deep meditation, I was transported to fog filled mountain type landscape. In the distance I saw a castle like building and a dark entity was at the window. Then I heard she is waiting for you and I looked down at a fairy with orange eyes. When I was looking at the fairy, it brought me closer to the diety which was female. Long black hair, straight, parted in middle and red eyes. I was not looking for this and got scared because I've had dark entities try to cut my grounding cords during meditation and they like to scratch my feet and hand while I sleep. Thankfully I learned a protection spell, more like a repellent spell for those but I became so intrigued by the deity but didn't feel it was the right tie to follow through. I'm ready now and feel I should call upon that deity even though I don't know who it is. My shadow work is currently around gaining back my sexuality and embracing my divine feminine as I have cut that part out of my life for almost a decade. It's time to unlock and unblock the sacral so if anyone has a suggestion as who that could be, I would greatly appreciate your insight. This video confirmed the need to follow this through. New to your channel and looking forward to more videos and information 🖤✨

[@maksun66883]

congratulations on finding your empowerment!

[@angelpollard3191]

I need to start working with a dark goddess. I need to feel like me again.

[@carriesmysticalmusings]

This was fantastic and full of information for dark goddess work. I'm currently working with the Morrigan and it's been a wonderful experience. I'm brand new to your channel and I'm loving your videos. ❤

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Thank you so much - I really appreciate your kind words! ❤️

[@ravenhite2319]

I found my relationship with Freyja grow stronger after my ex fiancé left me. She was there for me and helped me realize that only I can fix the situation. Also how to do it with magic. Ever since I can’t look back. She is my teacher and friend. A forever mentor ❤️

[@Danibug727]

I've been having a really rough time and working with therapy. I've been feeling drawn to the night sky and was recently visited by an owl. I think Nyx is calling to me... I'm now doing research on how to work with her.

[@Cosmictraveller1985]

Thank you so much for your help. I've been called to work with the Egyptian goddess Nepthys very excited ❤

[@joannlandow4973]

Very moving and inspiring ✨️

[@Lenamakesmagic]

I heard that as “especially if this is your first lifetime doing shadow work” 😅 girl I wish! My relationship with Lilith, Kali, the Morrigan and to a lesser extent Hekate have been very slow in developing. I am always surprised at the energies that reach out to me…..though looking back to what I had come to equate with being ‘the way I should be’, of course I shouldn’t be surprised they would step in and wake me up to my true nature again. Kali and the Morrigan all but shoved their way into my life, or at least made their presence very known. This was at the very beginning of what I guess I would term my ‘spiritual path, or devotion to spirit’ I’ve always been the quiet kid who talked to dead people and hung out in the astral or the in-between. It always felt more home than anything else as a child. As I grew older I strayed farther from that and became more ‘earth bound’ I guess is a term I’d use. Even now I have been very hesitant to fully devote myself to working with them, or any deities really, though they have been patient but persistent. Thanks for this video. It is a nice reminder that they would really like me to get on with it!

[@antennafabricationstudio1289]

I’m so happy to have found your channel I love your respectful and realistic approach to building a relationship with the dark goddess I feel very much pulled by a dark goddess energy I’m doing a lot of research and asking to be guided I’m not exactly sure who it is but it seems like Lilith or Inanna I’ll leave it at that but i think you will also be a good influence on this journey

[@silververnallbells191]

Look into the origins of Lillith. Lillith and Inanna are tied together.

[@sheilakuhn5385]

Thank You ❤ Excellent info!

[@embracing_spirit]

Really enjoyed this video. I've been working with a Dark Goddess for several years and my start was similar - started (fleetingly) with Lilith before doing research and coming where I am now. I always enjoy hearing others' journeys.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

🖤🖤🖤

[@zbmlk]

Would you please give me some information about Medusa🙏 and how to talk to her,I seriously need her help

[@og5uh]

Thank for sharing this, I am not at this point yet but I love learning how others do this for when I decide, much love Ivy!

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Thank you - much love to you as well!! ☺️🖤

[@christopherleubner6633]

As its both Haloween and Diwalli, Kali took Lakshmi out club hopping tonight ❤

[@Nyxdecay]

I’ve always loved and felt empowered by the Dark Goddess in her many guises. I respect and fear them, because they can bring swift change into ones life even if you are not ready for it. Maybe because I’ve always been drawn to things that are dark or gothic and struggles with years of depression, there’s just a natural love and appreciation for the dark goddesses. 🙏

[@andrewbalderrama6013]

Thank you Thank you Thank you for the video. Probably not an easy topic, but you helped me make sense of being drawn to Hekate. I honestly never thought or knew, the shadow work/transformational/sub consciousness exploration.

[@alyy.m]

One and a half year ago I started noticing some signs pointing out that Hecate could be calling out to me. I tried working with her, but I didn’t have enough consistency, so it didn’t work the way it should. Now I’ve noticed multiple signs about Nyx, and I’ve already started doing research, and gathering items for her altar. I’m hopeful this will go well!