I'm not a fan of the History Channel show, "Ancient Aliens." I saw an episode that explained away Norse mythology as extra-terrestrial encounters, and it was ridiculous. I don't believe that flying crafts have been coming from some other planet(s) to Earth for millennia.

I do, however, believe the stories of abduction by other beings that come from different worlds than ours. "Planet" and "world" are not synonyms here.

Almost every account of alien abduction, and faerie abduction, share similar traits and themes. These being possess technology just one step ahead of that of thr human world, just close enough that we can understand and perhaps mimic it, but don't yet have it. Often, humans are impregnated during these abductions, or feel as though parts of them have been removed, or that they were given something.

There's also their appearance. When I described the Hurralya and the Keriosak, I mentioned that they may sound familiar, and this is why. These two basic descriptions have existed for centuries, attributed to Fae, but are now applied to extra-terrestrial aliens.

Isn't it interesting, that we have all these parallels. Even Dr. Jacques Vallee, a reknowned UFO investigator, has seen them:
"The symbolic display seen by the abductees is identical to the type of initiation ritual or astral voyage that is imbedded in the [occult] traditions of every culture...the structure of abduction stories is identical to that of occult initiation rituals...the UFO beings of today belong to the same class of manifestation as the [occult] entities that were described in centuries past."
-Dr. Jacques Vallee citing the extensive research of Bertrand Meheust [Science-Fiction et Soucoupes Volantes (Paris, 1978); Soucoupes Volantes et Folklore (Paris, 1985)], in Confrontations, p. 146, 159-161

I believe firmly that Faerie interaction with humans is largely responsible for shaping our development. After all, they exist to teach us, and Dare for us. They are partners, not adversaries.

Modern media has also given us a glimpse into this idea. The movie "Prometheus" puts forth the idea of "Engineers," a race that infused its very DNA into just-developing worlds. "The Fourth Kind" features aliens that speak Sumerian, the language of the oldest civilization we have records of, and whose likenesses appeared in ancient carvings from that society. Even "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull" revolves around the concept of otherworldly beings having a pivital role in early human society.

Human beings tend to try and frame the unfamiliar with the known or recognizable. We see stars making patterns in the night sky and call them bears, or eagles, or humans. We see faces in rock formations. Gods have long taken on the shapes of native animals, but were identifiable all over the world regardless of culture. So in earlier times, we encountered beings from an Otherworld, and called them Fae (or perhaps vampires or angels). Now when that same experience occurs, with our fascination with space travel and exploration, and our explosion of advanced technology, and love of science fiction books, television, and movies, we call them aliens.

Sorgae's primary teaching is, "It's all the same thing." This topic nearly more than any other is the perfect illustration of that.
satya_firestone: (Earth Witch)
Here are the questions I got on my post last week. Thanks to those who participated.


What does your username mean? And how do you pronounce it?

It's pronounced, "SAHT-yah ZOH-mah SOHR-gah."

It's made of two/three words (don't worry, I'll explain). The first is Satya, which is Sanskrit and means "right or correct." I use it as my Magickal name (to imply that I'm on the correct path, not that I'm infallible!).

The rest of it is a word comprised of two other words, all in Vaska. Zoma means "blood," and Sorga means "female Witch." Zomasorga together means, essentially, "Hereditary Witch." I was raised as a Witch since childhood, and so consider myself Hereditary.


Does Sorgae have any symbols? Like Christians have a cross, Wiccans have the pentagram, do you have one?

We don't, no. Though personally, I feel that an eight-spoked wheel would be appropriate; it would represent the eight Sabeot/ds (holidays) and eight Directions and Elements we recognize, as well as the Deities and other Beings associated with them. Additionally then, the ring around the outside could represent the Rim, and its Goddess, Melusine.


(1) What was your personal introduction to this system? How did you learn about it, and (2) after you learned about it, did things start "clicking" for past experiences? (3) Do you think any of these deities have been with you longer than you've worked with them?

Note: These questions weren't sent to me numbered. I added the numbers for convenience.

1. The woman who is now my High Priestess first mentioned it to me in probably 2003 or so. By that time, the Coven had been receiving information (mostly via Channeling) and doing corroborating research for around a decade. After my Initiation into the Coven, which had been reduced to only three other members over time, I was asked what I would like to learn about (as the original focus was no longer a viable option). I chose to follow Sorgae.

2. Finding out that things "click" is a gradual thing, but yes, it has happened. Moreso though, the "clicks" have come in the form of verifying what the Gods tell us; We'll be given information direct from Them, then turn to books and the internet, and in nearly every case have found something that supports and confirms it.

3. Yes, several of Them. Arduina has been my Grandmother Bear for over half my life, and Kur was my Horned Lord even before that. For several years now, the Morrigan has been one of my patron Deities, and in Sorgae 'Craft, I know Her as Morga. As a writer, I now know Ariadne has blessed me since an early age. And perhaps Hekate is responsible for my intuative ability to read Tarot. They aren't Deities, but I've had visits from both the Hurralya and the Keriosak for as long as I can remember, and my fascination with vampires is boundless.

satya_firestone: (Owl)
I have always loved vampires. I don't remember a time when I was afraid of them. I also don't remember first learning about them. This is likely in part due to my mother reading and enjoying Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles during my childhood. My Coven has also noticed that several of us attract vampire Familiars, myself included. Upon obtaining the Element Encyclopedia of Vampires, I have compiled possible explanations why.

Read more... )
When I was younger, I was often quick to point out that Angels had nothing to do with Paganism, that they were relevant only to Christianity and Magickal systems derrived therefrom. I'm big enough to admit I was wrong. Or rather, didn't see the whole picture.

In studying and understanding Sorgae, I've seen more and more that connections are everywhere. So naturally, Angels (which, of course, are spiritually "older" than Christianity) do in fact have a place in Paganism. Four of the Archangels are affiliated with the Cardinal directions, for very good reasons, but perhaps more importantly, Angels are partially responsible for Witchcraft (see South below).

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West )
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My Coven is gradually building a website about Sorgae 'Craft, which can be found at Aranakh.org. It is a revealed system, so we are far from knowing everything about this 'Craft and its Gods. This entry contains bits of reasearch to corroborate things we have been told.

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