Embracing Identity & Challenging Norms

In this episode of the Queer Spirituality podcast, host Julian Crosson-Hill interviews Morpheus Ravenna, a gender-fluid sorcerer and devotee of The Morrigan. They discuss the concept of queer spirituality and how it relates to breaking free from societal limitations and embracing liminality. Morpheus shares their journey of finding their spiritual path through witchcraft and their deep connection with The Morrigan. They also talk about their involvement in the Coru Cathubodua Priesthood, a Celtic polytheist religious order, and their upcoming book “The Magic of the Otherworld,” which explores sorcery and magical practice rooted in a Celtic worldview. The conversation touches on the intersection of magic and activism, the importance of finding supportive communities, and the resilience of queer people throughout history.

Key Points:

• Queer spirituality is about embracing a way of being in the world that transcends societal conventions and limitations on gender and identity.
• The Morrigan and other Celtic deities can be seen as transgressive of gender norms and provide a spacious framework for queer spiritual practice.
• Activism and magic are most effective when combined with on-the-ground efforts and involvement in the community.
• Having spiritual protection and a network of spirit allies is essential when engaging in magical activism.
• Queer people should remember that they have always been a part of humanity and cannot be erased.

Quotes:

“Queer spirituality is any spirituality that is unbound from conventions that seek to limit us in terms of our gendered experiences or our non-gendered experiences.” – Morpheus Ravenna

“We’ve always been here. We always will be here. They cannot eradicate us.” – Morpheus Ravenna

“Be gay, do crime.” – Morpheus Ravenna

Resources

Morpheus Ravenna’s Website