Join the conversation with Mortellus on death, necromancy, and pagan funeral rites. Dive into magical techniques, servitors, and spiritual presence in mortuary sciences. Explore diverse pagan funeral rituals and the cautious approach to navigating necromancy.
Mortellus emphasizes always being available to support those dealing with death and grief.
Mortellus highlights the importance of hands-on involvement and clear communication in pagan funeral practices.
Deep dives
Mortalis' Work and Wisdom
In this episode, Mortalis, an internationally recognized expert in pagan funeral rites, shares their work and wisdom with the audience. Mortalis discusses the juggling of paperwork and emails that make up a significant portion of their role. They emphasize the importance of always being available to support and guide those dealing with death, grief, or questions within their coven. Mortalis describes their role as holding space for others. They also mention their experience as a cyber investigator, offering assistance in catching child predators as a hobby.
Exploring Birth Charts
Hannah, the host, delves into Mortalis' birth chart in this episode. They discuss Mortalis' rising sign in Scorpio, noting its association with investigative and cult-like careers. They explore Mortalis' sun sign in Taurus, which indicates a preference for providing calm and stability to others. They also touch on Mortalis' moon sign in Leo, highlighting the need for authenticity and recognition in their work. This discussion connects Mortalis' astrological profile to their chosen profession and personal characteristics.
Mortalis' Journey to Becoming a Mortician
Mortalis shares their personal journey of becoming a mortician in this episode. They recount a near-death experience they had as a child, descending into the underworld and meeting a deity with whom they still work today. This profound experience instilled a sense of purpose in Mortalis, leading them to pursue a path of serving the dead and the dying. They volunteered for hospice care, delved into clergy work, obtained mortuary degrees, and engaged in pandemic-related volunteer work. Mortalis expresses uncertainty about the future of their career but remains committed to fulfilling the role that was asked of them.
Mortalis' Book and Pagan Funeral Practices
Mortalis discusses their book, 'Do I Have to Wear Black? Rituals, Customs, and Funerary Etiquette for Modern Pagans' in this episode. They explain that they wrote the book out of frustration with the lack of representation and inclusion of pagan funeral practices in existing resources. Mortalis highlights the importance of hands-on involvement, home rituals, and extended time with the deceased in pagan funeral practices. They emphasize the need for each person to determine their own funeral preferences and communicate them clearly to their loved ones. Mortalis encourages critical evaluation of modern works on necromancy and highlights the inclusivity of their own book.