To get things going, I’ll share a bit about my own journey:

My roots actually go back to my love for world-building and roleplaying. My original spark came from the Harry Potter universe and hanging out in RPG forum communities. I spent time studying and building detailed lore, and even planning multi-year lessons for fictional magic. That really sparked something in me—it gave me a way to turn complex ideas into something practical and real.

Over time, that fiction turned into a deep, grounded reality. I started studying witchcraft and medieval magic to find historical inspiration for my stories. But the more I researched real traditions, the more a profound shift happened. The fictional defensive protocols I was writing slowly transformed into a very real understanding of energetic sovereignty.

I realized the magic wasn't just in the lore; it was in the earth, in our history, and in the tangible roots of practices using elements, celestial bodies, the nature, etc. The intricate structures I built in my imagination simply became the scaffolding for my actual spiritual awakening.

Today, my spiritual practice is a mix of different paths that I deeply respect:

* Hoodoo & Ifa-Isese

* Filipino Anitism & Ancestral Veneration

* Folk Judeo-Christianity

* Rosicrucianism

Right now, I mostly focus on protective arts, energetic manipulation, and traditional herbal work. I spend a lot of time digging into history and archives to understand these traditions without watering them down.

That profound pull toward real-world magic and community eventually led my partner Tim and me to step in as the owners and stewards of The Crystal Diva here in Phil back in 2022.

Now, it's your turn! I want to hear from you: 👇

Where did your spiritual or magical journey start? What specific paths or practices do you explore today?