Cosette

Pencil profile portrait of a classical-era woman with braided updo, captioned with a historical name and dates (c.350–370–415 AD)

Hypatia is remembered not only for what she knew, but for what she represented: a woman teaching publicly, holding intellectual authority, and shaping civic life. Her death is a reminder that knowledge is political, and women’s minds have long been contested territory.
#PaganSky

Mortal Conversations Pull up a chair for an open, thoughtful conversation about death, dying, and what really matters in life.

Mortal Conversations is for anyone who is curious, reflective, supporting someone else, or simply wanting space to think about what matters.

📅 Tuesday, 24 March
🕚 11:00 am–12:30 pm
📍 Darebin Intercultural Centre
🎟 Free

https://IC-Mortal-Conversations.eventbrite.com.au

#DarebinEvents #Melbourne

Kind words. Thank you.

Poster for the documentary Edge of Life about two Melbourne doctors exploring psilocybin for end-of-life care. Shows a person in a colourful feathered headdress against a cloudy sky, with the title centred. Screening: Cinema Nova Carlton, 31 March 2026, 6:30pm.

‘Edge of Life’ follows two Australian doctors using psilocybin to support people facing the end of life.

⚠️ This screening will only go ahead if 52 tickets are sold before 20 March, 12:00 pm.

Secure your ticket now so it happens.
https://fan-force.com/screenings/edge-of-life-cinema-nova-carlton

Quentin Tarantino characterising someone as lacking class is satire, right?

Smiling person in ornate costume and jewelry, hands by face; memorial dates 9 Mar 1932–2 Nov 2019

I grew up with Walter Mercado on television and radio. He delivered astrology in velvet capes, dramatic pauses, and absolute conviction that became part of the cultural atmosphere. Con mucho, mucho amor.

#astrology

Men in suits and bowler hats stand on a horse-drawn wagon displaying a large "Victorian Branch" banner for a butchers' union.

Labour Day marks a hard-won history. The fight for the eight-hour day helped shape the idea that work should have limits and that rest is not a luxury reserved for the few. Labour Day is a reminder that dignity at work is something we must keep defending.

#LabourDay #WorkersRights

People, including journalists, regularly describe Epstein's exploitation of girls as 'relationships'. That says a lot about our (rape) culture.

Time is so fake, “oh we added more daylight” no you didn’t, daylight is portioned by the cosmos repent of your hubris

Layered colorful female silhouettes beneath a purple ribbon and hearts celebrating International Women's Day.

International Women’s Day is a day of gratitude and responsibility. May we use whatever authority we have well. May we protect one another. May we make the path less punishing for those coming up behind us.

Absolutely 🤣

Hindu goddess Kali statue with dark skin, third eye, red tongue out, ornate crown and jewelry, draped in floral garlands.

May Kali burn away illusion, strip me of ignorance, and free me from the chains I do not yet see. May her fearless wisdom move through me, not for myself alone, but for the benefit of all beings.

#PaganSky

I wish everyone on public transport would hold up their book to show me what they are reading.

Poster for the documentary Edge of Life about two Melbourne doctors exploring psilocybin for end-of-life care. Shows a person in a colourful feathered headdress against a cloudy sky, with the title centred. Screening: Cinema Nova Carlton, 19 March 2026, 6:30pm.

Join Melbourne Inner North Doula Hub for a special screening of ‘Edge of Life’ at Cinema Nova.

This documentary follows two Australian doctors using psilocybin to support people facing the end of life.

Secure your ticket now:
https://fan-force.com/screenings/edge-of-life-cinema-nova-carlton

Poster for ‘Life & Death Cafe’, hosted by Cosette Paneque, End-of-Life Doula. Image shows a steaming cup of coffee with latte art and a skull-shaped biscuit on a saucer. Details: Thursday, 5 March, 4pm to 5:30pm, The Melbourne Theosophical Society, Level 1, 234 Flinders Lane.

Join us for a gentle, open conversation about life, death and everything in between.

📅 Thursday, 5 March | 4:00–5:30 pm AEDT
📍 Melbourne Theosophical Society, Level 1, 234 Flinders Lane
☕ Free event | Tea, coffee and biscuits provided

#Melbourne

Mortal Conversations Pull up a chair for an open, thoughtful conversation about death, dying, and what really matters in life.

Mortal Conversations is a relaxed, respectful space for honest conversation about death and living over tea and biscuits. You’re welcome to speak, listen, or simply be present.

Register here: https://IC-Mortal-Conversations.eventbrite.com.au

#DarebinEvents #Melbourne

I wish people would stop asking where the line is for MAGA. There isn't one. Trump can do anything — lie, rape, destroy, exploit, murder — and they will support him.

Honouring the goddess Themis: prophecy, justice, and cosmic order A practical starter guide to working with Themis, the Greek oracular Titan of cosmic order, including correspondences, altar inspiration, rituals, and more.

I dedicate the month of February to Themis, the Greek oracular Titan of cosmic order. Here's a devotional starter guide that draws on ancient wisdom and my modern practice.

#PaganSky

If someone made a faithful adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights', some would call it woke.

Nearly blind refugee abandoned by US border patrol found dead in Buffalo Investigation under way after man was dropped off five miles from home but family wasn’t notified, officials say

The cruelty is the point.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Mortal Conversations Pull up a chair for an open, thoughtful conversation about death, dying, and what really matters in life.

Pull up a chair for an open, thoughtful conversation about death, dying, and what really matters in life.

📅 Tuesday, 24 March
🕚 11:00 am–12:30 pm
📍 Darebin Intercultural Centre, Preston
🎟 Free | Registration essential

#Darebin #Melbourne

Amazing Delphi, the usurped oracle of the goddess Photos and reflections from my visit to the ancient sacred site of Delphi, the home of the Pythia, where echoes of prophecy and triumph linger.

Photos and reflections from my visit to the ancient sacred site of Delphi, the home of the Pythia, where echoes of prophecy and triumph linger.

#PaganSky

How to apply the wisdom of Themis every day From divination to self-discovery and social justice activism, discover practical ways for incorporating the wisdom of the Greek goddess Themis in daily life.

From divination to self-discovery and social justice activism, discover practical ways for incorporating the wisdom of the Greek goddess Themis in daily life.

#PaganSky

Paganism & Witchcraft Resources | Guides & Reading Explore Paganism and Witchcraft resources — books, writings, and communities offering insight, inspiration, and guidance for seekers and practitioners.

Thanks for the kind words. I've got resources (always in progress) on my website: cosettepaneque.com/resources/pa...

When witchcraft lost its teeth From witch hunts to archetypes, how witchcraft became safe, symbolic, and small. A spicy take on reclaiming precision, real gods, and magic as real.

Somewhere between the witch hunts and Jungian archetypes, witchcraft became safe, symbolic, psychological, and palatable.

A spicy post about reclaiming witchcraft and magic as real.

#PaganSky #WitchSky

What practical devotion to the goddess Themis looks likes The Greek goddess Themis rules over divine law, the assembly, and is the oracular voice of the Earth. Her image lives on as Lady Justice.

The Greek goddess Themis rules over divine law, the assembly, and is the oracular voice of the Earth. Her image lives on as Lady Justice. Here's a look at my devotion to her.

#PaganSky

Pamela Colman Smith seated, wearing a dark satin dress with a feathered hat and layered necklaces. Dates: 16 February 1878 - 16 September 1951.

She was a prolific artist, writer, folklorist, publisher, theatre designer, and occultist. On Pixie’s birthday, we honour a woman whose art continues to speak, guide, and enchant. Her legacy lives every time the cards are laid out. #tarot

Will the email spam ever ease? At some point, because extremely wealthy companies failed to keep their cybersecurity up to date, my email ended up on some lists. Now I get so much spam every day, bypassing the spam filter and landing in my inbox. Maybe it's another sign I should leave Gmail.

A cappuccino with latte art on a saucer; text: "Life & Death Cafe, hosted by Cosette Paneque, End-of-Life Doula, Feb 19, 4-5:30 PM, The Melbourne Theosophical Society."

Join us for a gentle, open conversation about life, death and everything in between.

📅 Thursday, 19 February | 4:00–5:30 pm AEDT
📍 Melbourne Theosophical Society, Level 1, 234 Flinders Lane
☕ Free event | Tea, coffee and biscuits provided

#Melbourne

Close-up of a classical marble sculpture depicting a serene female face with smooth features, flowing hair, and a calm expression.

Love isn’t only roses and grand gestures. It’s tenderness, desire, friendship, devotion, self-regard, and the courage to stay open in a complicated world. May today honour all the ways love shows up in your life.

#ValentinesDay #Aphrodite #Love