About The Guest(s):
Jack Chanek is a Gardnerian Wiccan priest and the author of "Queen of All Witcheries: A Biography of the Goddess." He has been reading Tarot since he was eleven years old and has taught workshops on Tarot, Kabbalah, and Wicca. Jack is a CIS gay man and believes that spirituality and queer identity go hand in hand.
Summary:
Jack Chanek discusses the importance of queer spirituality and the celebration of queerness in spiritual spaces. He shares his own journey of coming out as both queer and Wiccan and emphasizes the need for supportive and inclusive communities. Jack also talks about the evolution of Gardnerian Wicca and the changing attitudes towards gender roles within the tradition. He highlights the unique characteristics of the modern goddess and the influence of Joseph Campbell on the understanding of myths. Jack encourages queer men to explore their spirituality and find connections to something larger than themselves.
Key Takeaways:
Quotes:
"Queerness is already a magic of its own kind."
"The goddess is a real specific modern deity who has taken on a life of her own."
"Queer men are drawn to witchcraft and goddess spirituality because they don't fit comfortably in the established order of things."
"Surround yourself with people who will love and support you for who you are in what you're doing."
"Queer men have the ability to step outside of convention and see things from an outsider perspective."
Connect with Jack:
Website
Facebook
YouTube
Connect with Julian:
Queer Spirituality Website
Sacred Kin Samhain Retreat