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As a devoted steward of herbs and honeybees since 2011, I practice what is known as natural or bee-centric beekeeping, allowing these incredible creatures to thrive in harmony with their natural environment.
I embody womb focus methods and spirit driven guidance to be of earth and stars.
about Sha-Na
A Sprinkle of Divine Wisdom
eros, queen-dom of flowers, the nymphs, :: experiences that merge the living mythic with modern needs, informed by the bees.
Evolving outside of conventional ways, I tend to these beings with methods that work with the honeybee as a living symbol. I am inspired by ancient cultures and mythical aspects that surround the honeybee, as well as the connection between the hive and the feminine principle.
MEET YOUR BEE WOMAN My Journey
My fascination with beekeeping began in 2010 when I relocated from California to New York with the intention of becoming more self-sufficient by crafting homemade creams using repurposed sunlight- beeswax. I was eager to learn more about this intricate process and attended a variety of educational workshops and hands-on sessions. These took place at various venues, including 3rd Ward in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Grange Navy Yard, Sam Comfort of Anarchy Apiaries, and with Chris Harp, also known as the 'Bee Doctor', at Honeybee Lives in New Paltz. However, it wasn't until 2014 that I finally managed my own beehives at Midwinter Farms in Ancram.
In 2015, my journey led me to West Virginia, where I spent time at Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary. Here, I learned about the intricacies of biodynamic farming and gardening, the fascinating relationship between cosmic and planetary influences, and the vital role that honeybees play in our ecosystem.
Alongside my bee studies, my interest in herbalism began to blossom in 2011, when I enrolled in 'The Science and Art of Herbalism' course offered by Rosemary Gladstarr. I continued to expand my knowledge and became a certified herbalist through the Herbal Academy in 2012. Since 2015, I have been actively involved with Evolutionary Herbalism, and I continue to develop my expertise in this area.
My interest lies in connecting plants with the cosmos, and I've had the privilege of sharing my passion for apothecary magic for over a decade.
As my beekeeping journey progressed, it took a transformative turn in 2015, leading me down a path focused on ancient oral traditions, oracular seership, and the exploration of nature-based traditions from various regions, including Western Europe, Lithuania, and the Mediterranean Basin.
In 2016, my unique approach to beekeeping caught the attention of Urban Exodus, who featured my story in their publication. This recognition was followed by a feature in What Women Create magazine in 2018. My passion continued to flourish, leading me to co-farm and co-manage flowers and herbs at Lu-Na Blooms & Herbs from 2019 to 2021, and contribute to CSA and garden dining experiences at The West Taghkanic Diner in the Hudson Valley, NY.
In September 2022, I was invited to share my expertise at the Harvest Moon Women's retreat in Tuscany, Italy, at Meadow Sweet. Here, I co-facilitated a Sacred Honeybee workshop with Tatjana Lucia, who complemented the experience with teachings on Sacred Sexuality.
Presently, Little Bee Mystique is preparing for a new chapter in a different location, which may be within the United States or even across the world.
If you are interested in creating a safe haven for honeybees and other pollinators, Little Bee Mystique can guide you through the process. Don't hesitate to reach out if you would like to learn more.
A LOOK AT MY OFFERINGS
when we open our minds to otherworlds...
you become in tune with the seasons, natural rhythms, and the cycles of life
an unspoken language comes naturally
The path of the Honeybee is Ecstasy
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Did you know that bees are one of the only other species that have been shown to communicate with symbolic language, dancing, to indicate where the abundant nectar source is in direction of the sun?