Bio
(Photo by Marc A. Hefty)
Raven Digitalis (Missoula, Montana) is a fourth-year Neo Pagan Priest (also trained in Georgian Wicca and Buddhist philosophy) of the “disciplined eclectic” shadow magick/occult tradition Opus Aima Obscuræ, and is a Gothic-industrial radio and club DJ. He holds a B.A. in anthropology from the University of Montana and is a black-and-white photographic artist. Raven is the author of “Goth Craft: The Magickal Side of Dark Culture” (Llewellyn, 2007) and the forthcoming “Shadow Magick Compendium” (Llewellyn, Sept. 2008).
With his Priestess Estha, Raven holds community gatherings, tarot readings, and a variety of ritual services. From their home, the two also operate the metaphysical business Twigs & Brews, specializing in magickal and medicinal bath salts, herbal blends, essential oils, and incenses.
Shadow Magick Compendium: Exploring Darker Aspects of Magickal Spirituality
(Llewellyn, SEPT. 2008)
Exploring the shadow—in its variety of forms—is not only safe, but is necessary for balance and healing. Raven Digitalis invites you to navigate inner and outer darkness and harness the shadow for spiritual growth. Shadow Magick Compendium includes ritual meditations for exploring past experiences, dispelling harmful behavior patterns, and healing a fractured soul. Learn how to safely perform fasting and other methods of self-sacrifice, learn about crosscultural mysticism, get in touch with your spirit animal, take advantage of the dark moon and eclipses, and learn the history of the European Witch hunts. Discover methods of godform assumption, shamanic journeying, and the magick of the dying season. From astral journeying to sigils to dark herbs, you’ll find an array of magickal techniques to navigate the shadows and mysteries of yourself and the world at large.
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Goth Craft: The Magickal Side of Dark Culture (Llewellyn Worldwide)
Raven Digitalis explores the dynamic intersection of dark culture and occultism in Goth Craft. The book introduces many kinds of Goths and Witches, and the philosophy of each. It covers the basics of magick and beyond, with special attention to blood magick, death magick, and necromancy. You’ll also learn how to proactively channel dark emotions, and express spirituality through clothing, hair, makeup and body modification. Also covered is vampyrism, BDSM, gender/sexuality issues, and the magickal-spiritual use of drugs. From working shadow magick to spellcasting on the dance floor, Goth Craft revels in the exciting convergence of two vital lifestyles.
TOUR DATES / UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
August 8-10 (Fri to Sun) ~ TAMPA, FL: Convergence 14 (America’s largest Gothic-industrial festival!), The Hyatt Regency Tampa hotel (and other nearby band venues)
February *2009* ?-? (Fri to Mon) ~ SAN JOSE, CA: PantheaCon 2009: A Gathering of Tribes (the nation’s largest Pagan/occult convention!), San Jose Doubletree Inn
