Sorita D'Este is an esoteric researcher and author, as well as a wiccan priestess. She was married to the occult author David Rankine, but the couple divorced and separated in 2011.
She is best known for her research and work related to the goddess Hekate, as well as for her ability to push at the boundaries of esoteric research and practice through her workshops, lectures, and writing.
She also founded the Covenant of Hekate, which has a worldwide following of members.
Bibliography[]
Books:
Hekate: Her Sacred Fires (editor), Avalonia, 2010
Practical Qabalah Magick (with David Rankine), Avalonia, 2009
Both Sides of Heaven (editor), Avalonia, 2009
Hekate – Liminal Rites (with David Rankine), Avalonia, 2009
Visions of the Cailleach (with David Rankine), Avalonia, 2009
Artemis: Goddess of Childbirth, in Llewellyn Magical Almanac 2009
Priestesses, Pythonesses & Sybils (editor), Avalonia, 2008
Practical Elemental Magick (co-author, 2008), Avalonia, 2008
Horns of Power: Manifestations of the Horned God (editor), Avalonia, 2008
Wicca: Magickal Beginnings (with David Rankine),Avalonia, 2008 & 2005 & 2002
The Isles of the Many Gods (with David Rankine), Avalonia, 2007
Practical Planetary Magick (with David Rankine), Avalonia, 2007
Hekate: Keys to the Crossroads (editor), Avalonia, 2006
Circle of Fire (with David Rankine), Avalonia, 2008 & 2005
Artemis: Virgin Goddess of the Sun & Moon, Avalonia, 2005
Avalonia’s Book of Chakras (with David Rankine), Avalonia, 2005
The Guises of the Morrigan (with David Rankine), Avalonia, 2005
Contributions
Hekate: Bright Goddess of the Mysteries, Silver Wheel Anthology, Anna Franklin, 2010
Alchemy, Innocence & Transformation , SilkMilK MagiZain, Orryelle Defenstrate-Bascule, 2010
To Dare, in From a Drop of Water, Kim Huggens, Avalonia, 2009
Air, Fire, Water, Earth all in Llewellyn Magical Almanac 2008
The Herbs of the Mabinogion, in Llewellyn Herbal Almanac 2008
Folklore and Magic of Kitchen Spices, in Llewellyn Herbal Almanac 2007
Sweet Nectar of the Gods (Honey), in Llewellyn Herbal Almanac 2007
Cord and Knot Magic, in Llewellyn Magical Almanac 2007
Creating Magical Sigils, in Llewellyn Magical Almanac 2007
Birch: Tree of Beginnings, in Llewellyn Herbal Almanac 2006
The Nine Herb Charm (from the 9th century Lacnunga), in Llewellyn Herbal Almanac 2006
Festival of August in Ancient Greece, in Llewellyn Magical Almanac 2006
Welsh Beltane Customs, in Llewellyn Magical Almanac 2006
Eostre and the Ancient New Year, in Llewellyn Magical Almanac 2005
Spring in Ancient Rome, in Llewellyn Magical Almanac 2005