#12 Creative Practice as Priestess Work | Shakti, Medusa, & The Wounded Artist

#12 Creative Practice as Priestess Work

Creativity isn't just self-expression. It's soul work. It's alchemy. It's how we make the invisible visible.

In this episode, I explore creativity as a spiritual channel—how art-making processes grief and trauma, how different parts of yourself can create through you, and why creative energy is sexual life force (Shakti). I share my lifelong relationship with art, my intergenerational creative lineage, and what happened when I let my teenage part paint whatever she wanted (spoiler: she became friends with my Lilith energy).

This episode debuts new intro music composed by my dad, Mike Dunne—a lifelong musician now stepping more fully into his creative calling. Let us know what you think in the episode poll!

Mike Dunne's music: [Spotify link]

What we cover:

• The astrology transit of the week: Venus conjunct Mars in Capricorn (creative desire meets action)
• My creative journey across mediums: visual art, poetry, dance, color as language
• Creativity as alchemy: externalizing grief, trauma, and complex emotions into form
• Creativity as channel: inviting parts of yourself and goddess energies to create through you
• Shakti and Medusa: creativity as sexual life force and reclaiming power
• The artist wound: dismantling capitalism's belief that art is only valuable if it makes money
• The vulnerability of being seen: fear, judgment, and the "too much" lie
• Fall and winter as creative seasons: the underworld priestess creating in darkness

Plus: A closing creative practice to let something move through you right now.

If you're an artist, a healer, someone who creates from your depths—this episode is for you. Your creativity is sacred. Your fullness is not too much. Your art matters whether anyone buys it or not.

Casey's poetry books: [Author Page Link]