“If you are a woman and you dare to look inside yourself, then you are a witch,” said Mona Cholet.
And you, are you a witch?
The Season of Introversion
Autumn is here. It marks the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. As women, we carry the seasons within us. In each of our cycles, our moons transport us. Our winter is harsh but full of meaning. In spring, everything is reborn. Summer is a celebration. Then autumn returns as a time of self-reflection.
We are connected to the cycles — our own, those of the moon, those of the seasons.
These inner seasons show us the way.
Practicing Witch, Sovereign Witch, Free Witch
The witch celebrates nature, the cycles of the moon and the year, as well as the divine in its masculine and feminine forms. However, there are no rigid rules regarding how to honor these deities. Practices vary greatly, with some branches more focused on nature and others on ritual magic.
Wicca, a neo-pagan current of witchcraft, has been officially recognized as a religion in the United States since the 1980s. This recognition marked an important turning point for witches, granting them legitimacy, particularly in requesting that their beliefs be respected in official contexts.
Unlike most organized religions, Wicca does not rely on strict dogmas. There is no universal sacred text or central religious authority dictating a singular doctrine to follow. While there are some shared principles among the different branches of Wicca, these principles are often interpreted flexibly. Each practitioner is free to adapt them to their personal needs and beliefs.
“If it does no harm to anyone, do what you will.”
Chaos Magician
The chaos witch is free from any limitations. She creates her own spiritual path. Chaos magic is based on the idea that belief itself holds power. By relying on flexibility and experimentation, the use of various practices and techniques is not confined to any particular tradition or dogma. Anything can be used to achieve her goals. Anything can be used to achieve her goals.
Chaos magic centers on the idea that belief itself is a source of power. Magical systems become flexible tools rather than absolute truths. The practitioner draws from various spiritual currents according to what resonates with them. Without a fixed framework, rituals and beliefs adapt to needs and goals, creating a personal and dynamic magic.
This magic draws its strength from a primordial creative energy: the infinite possibilities of what is possible. Each method finds its place — belief itself exerts a profound influence.
Chaos magic is a dance of possibilities. It is a symbol in motion, where opposites meet and transcend duality. It is an alchemy that surpasses time, connecting past and future.
Walking this path reveals the insignificance of conventional notions of good and evil. Every living being leaves an imprint in the Akash; the magician understands that life itself is magic.
“If nothing is true, everything is permitted.”
Limitless Devotion
We create jewelry for practitioners, sovereign magicians, and those in between. I find myself in the in-between. Devotion without limitation.
By its very nature, chaos magic tends to borrow and integrate elements from various spiritual, religious, and cultural traditions, which can raise concerns about cultural appropriation. Openness to diverse spiritual systems can be problematic when it is done without a deep understanding of the origins or cultural context of these elements.
Supporters of chaos magic generally argue that the freedom of belief and the absence of dogmas allow each individual to create a unique spiritual path. For them, chaos magic is based on the idea that any symbol, belief, or practice is a tool, and that it is the act of believing or engaging with these practices that gives them their power. Additionally, they claim that this approach is an act of deconstructing dogmas and cultural barriers, fostering a space for the fusion of possibilities.
On a personal note, I want to emphasize the necessity of approaching borrowed symbols with respect and being aware of the power dynamics between dominant and marginalized cultures.
I seek to raise awareness and promote a more ethical and informed use of borrowed cultural elements, collaborating with members of these cultures, and striving to respect the spiritual integrity of these traditions.
The reconciliation of individual freedom with a respectful commitment to other cultures is a way to find balance in practicing sovereignly while remaining aware of ethical issues. The quest for meaning is intimately tied to freedom, and I believe that every belief system can coexist.
Continuum: Symbolism Without Borders
Certain symbols possess a magnetism that resonates with personal mythology and aligns with the narratives that shape my worldview. On the path of our multiple states, on the path of possibilities, we gradually liberate ourselves from dogmas. Each new experience leads us to a new transformation.
My personal mythology compels me to share powerful images with you. Openness to different systems allows for connection between sometimes distinct universes. With a truly unique personal mythology, traditional symbolism becomes part of an intimate system of images.
And here is my “why.”
The driving force behind my work.
CONTINUUM: DISCOVER THE COLLECTION
Source:
Magie du Chaos : Anthologie, Marie-Louis Questin, Trajectoire, 2014
Photography: Bianca Des Jardins
