A coven of Johannesburg believers gather occasionally to pay deep tribute to the earth through ancient Greek, Scandinavian and Celtic traditions.
The Nature of Earthly Worship
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The high priest, Greg, kneels before the high priestess. They are discreet in their practices because of the popular prejudices against them. "We say live and let live, respect and love everyone,” Pearson says. (Photo by Darren Taylor)
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The high priestess, Shanyn Pearson, calls on the archangels for the group’s protection. “We believe in the earth, we revere the earth; the earth is our mother. Without her, we will die. We worship the Mother Goddess way above us all.” (Photo by Darren Ta