Author Archives: Rachel Lazarus

About Rachel Lazarus

A lonely Witch finding her way through the forests of life and this place called Hollywood.

Emerging :: Cult of Gemini

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Rachel Lazarus

The New Year of 2015 is here and my word of the year is Emerging. Kathy Frey, my red-headed Gemini star twin and I have found our selves on similar paths these last 5 years. Both of us emotionally and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cult of Gemini | Tagged art, astrology, choices, dark night, emerging, gemini, new beginnings, New Years Day, stars, twin | Leave a comment

Demons and Angels

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Rachel Lazarus

While there were many time I wished you weren’t in my life, Linda, I thank you now from the bottom of my heart for sharing with me all of your lessons. I hope that you find the peace and love in the afterlife that you have always deserved. Love, Rachel Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged angels, blended families, caring, changes, choices, christmas wishes, couples, demons, family, passing, prayer, snacks, Stepmoms | 1 Comment

Getting Schooled

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Rachel Lazarus

As I’ve said, I was no great dancer-especially compared to my contemporaries and the visionaries of the time: Rachel Brice, Mardi Love, Heather Stants, Mira Betz, Frederique David, Elizabeth Strong, Jill Parker, Carolena Nericcio, Princess Farhana (who had just “come … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhibitionism, Love, Life, and Family, The Mysterious Body, Uncategorized, Worldly Encounters | Tagged american tribal style, audience, being inspired, belly dance, bellydance, Blue Damsel, cage, change, dance, demons, doubt, feelings, femininity, helpless ness, hiding from others, hiding from yourself, jealousy, joy, not being good enough, support, teaching, torment, Women | Leave a comment

Goodbye Dancer.

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Rachel Lazarus

Last night I as I was sitting in the Nevada City Theater, listening to the first strains of Helm playing live, I felt the familiar pang of envy. Continue reading →

Posted in Worldly Encounters | Tagged american tribal style, belly dance, bellydance, creating a new life, dance, drive, giving up, helm, jessica pittaway, live music, madame doktor belladonna, moving on, music, passion, sage hoban, the belly hive | 9 Comments

Moved and Inspired–Where’s my passport?

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Rachel Lazarus

Tonight we saw The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. There is a saying in our house: The Universe doth provide. And how. We’ve had a rough start to 2014 in our house. Some of us are letting go of things and … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Life, and Family | Tagged being., depression, doing, family struggle, finding purpose, going, inspired, joyful, living life, moved | 1 Comment

Margaret Cho’s Sensuous Woman Show Review Circa 2006

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Rachel Lazarus

Margaret Cho’s Sensuous Woman Show Review Circa 2006 I was looking for some belly dance photos of myself, and found this review by Lella from 2006. Back when I lived in So. Cal, I had the great fortune to become … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged belly dance, Blue Damsel, burlesque, geisha, japanese dance, Margaret Cho, Princess Farhana, Rachel Lazarus, Sensuous Woman | Leave a comment

Ordinary Days–Pinky Promise

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Rachel Lazarus

Ordinary Days–Pinky Promise My good friend and moon sister Brenda and I were chatting on our way home from our New Moon gathering. We both have blogs (hers is http://www.tinyorb.com/) and we both find ourselves creating our own obstacles to doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged acts of kindness, blog, moon, processes, support, writing | 1 Comment

Casting Off of Armor — or Casting out Poisons

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Rachel Lazarus

Its been a crazy coupla weeks, and I haven’t slowed down to catch my breath. Partially because I knew that today I could. In fact, the next five days belong to me. I’ve been planning an Ayurvedic cleanse with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ayurveda, cleanse, eclipse, health, life path, love, lunar, pitta, poison, revelation, scorpio, turning point | Leave a comment

Motherhood

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Rachel Lazarus

This Mother’s Day morning I woke from a beautiful dream. A dream that I’d had a baby boy. It was a little disconcerting, since I didn’t know I was pregnant. But the baby was there (strangely in my underwear, like … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiencing the Goddess, Love, Life, and Family | Tagged baby, birth, children, choice, family, hope, motherhood | 4 Comments

The “Insert Color Here” Tent: Tales of Women’s Gatherings

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Rachel Lazarus

I’ve been busy. Somehow, I’m busier than ever, and I’m doing less for myself. I’ve missed writing. I’ve missed distilling down my thoughts, and filling in my own blanks as I take the time to contemplate. Over the past … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiencing the Goddess, Love, Life, and Family | Tagged emotions, fear, gathering, goddess, healing, integrity, joy, ritual, support, Women, women's health | 1 Comment

	David on Demons and Angels
	The Lady Blue on Goodbye Dancer.
	Jessica Pittaway on Goodbye Dancer.
	Terry on Goodbye Dancer.
	The Lady Blue on Goodbye Dancer.