When the Dark Goddess Calls
I have reflected a lot around when I “got the call'“ from the Dark Goddess. There are several key moments in my life, but I guess I will take to you to my late teens. My teen years were riddled with a lot of dark and traumatic experiences. I was a child thrown to the wolves, and by the time I was almost 17 I entered an 18 month abusive relationship.
One particular abusive day, I ended up unconscious after hours of experiencing multiple forms of abuse. In that moment, I had an out of body experience - connecting me to every living thing and Earth herself with vibrant blue/white threads. At that moment, everything was connected.
I felt the pulse of humanity and life through me.
Just as fast as I was connected, I jolted back awake.
Around this time, I had discovered tarot and astrology. But this experience connected me to something I cannot explain, my psychic gifts were activated and the Witch within was brought to life.
After I left that abusive relationship, I found myself on the streets. I had a strong urge to protect the younger girls, and brought many of them close to me. I had experienced the worse, and no one protected me. And as time went on, I was the one who dug out the predators in the communities. I was the one to whisper, “I believe you.”as we passed the bottle between us, tears flowing.
I spent a few more years on the streets, reading tarot at bars, punk shows and the street corners. I started drawing demon girls, skulls, snakes and broken hearts, writing poetry and delving into Witchcraft books at the library and books stores.
It took me almost ten years to realize, she was there all along. She was there guiding me, protecting me and was behind the passion I developed for showing up for other women at such a young age.
It was The Dark Goddess, weaving through my life gently until my late 20s… Which is another story for another time.
Signs the Dark Goddess is Calling For You
Recurring Themes of Shadow Work – You feel drawn to explore your shadow side, embracing darker emotions, unresolved traumas, and aspects of yourself you've previously ignored or suppressed.
Symbols of the Underworld Appear – You begin noticing symbols associated with the Underworld or other realms of transformation, such as ravens, owls, snakes, pomegranates, or dark waters.
A Pull Toward the Occult and Mysticism – You find yourself more curious about occult practices, witchcraft, tarot, or divination as tools to understand your inner world and hidden truths.
Embracing Solitude and Reflection – You feel the need to spend more time in solitude, reflecting and journeying inward, perhaps sensing that something powerful and transformative lies within.
Intensified Dreams and Visions – Your dreams may become more vivid, guiding you through dark, mysterious landscapes or encounters with powerful feminine figures.
Facing Emotional Depths – Life is pushing you to confront deep emotions, past traumas, or fears, as if calling you to heal and transform.
Feeling Empowered by Darkness – Instead of fearing the unknown, you begin to feel a sense of empowerment in darkness, understanding it as a source of wisdom and strength.
Rebellion Against Norms and Authority – You feel a strong urge to break free from societal expectations or rigid structures, desiring to live authentically and unapologetically.
Curiosity About Death and Rebirth Cycles – You may find yourself drawn to themes of death, not necessarily physical but as a symbolic shedding and renewal process. You may have an interest in skulls, bones and macabre items.
Calling to Empowerment and Self-Liberation – You feel a desire to reclaim your power, set boundaries, and liberate yourself from limiting beliefs or oppressive patterns.
