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by Valentina Kaquatosh 2001Introduction
The following chapbook of poetry was written during Imbolc (February 2nd) 2001. The corresponding artwork was begun on Beltaine (May 1st) and later was finished during the Winter Solstice (December 21st) 2001. Nearly all of what you read and see here has been left unedited. It is an experience.
Inspired by the thrid chapter found within Leland's "Aradia, The Gospel of the Witches" which details how the Italian goddess Diana created the stars and rain, I began to clearly identify with this goddess and realized that nothing great has ever been gained without a struggle. Seeking release and healing through myth, I placed myself within the story so here you will find within the text references to my own emotional descent chasing after my private Lucifer and how I found a way to crystalize my tears, turning them into stars...