Laura
Gonzalez is a resident Bruja and professional Tarotologist.
Originally from Mexico, Laura came to the United States over 22
years ago, moving to the Chicago area, where she has built a loyal
fan base among both Pagans and local community members.
Born
in Mexico City, she is a practitioner of traditional Mexican folk
magic, Native Philosophies, North American Paganism, and the Goddess
Tradition.
A
natural-born witch and psychic, Laura discovered her abilities at
very early age, sometimes at the apprehension of those around her. In
addition to her work as a natural psychic and Tarotologist, she also
does consulting with a variety of deck types, including Spanish cards
and Oracle deck cards.
A
Bruja in tune with the cycles of nature and the magic within, she is
always willing to help those in need. Laura is a dedicated community
activist, advocating for Pagan, LGBTQIA, diversity
and
women’s rights. She has passionately worked towards suicide
prevention, supporting such organizations as The American Foundation
for Suicide Prevention and participating on
their Out of the Darkness walks.
Laura
is co-editor of the e-zine, El Caldero (en Español), and the founder
of Boletín
Pagano en Español, a meeting place for Spanish-speaking Pagans. Her
writings have been featured in El Caldero and Circle Sanctuary
Magazine. Laura is an influential leader in the Latin American Pagan
community; she facilitates open discussions, and teaches
Spanish-speakers Pagan theory and practice across four
continents.
Laura
has presented workshops privately and publicly at such events as
Chicago Pagan Pride, Fort Wayne Pagan Pride, St. Louis Pagan Picnic,
Circle Sanctuary, and Pagan Spirit Gathering. Ms. Gonzalez has been
featured in several popular Pagan podcasts and radio shows, and has
also served as a guest presenter on Saber Sanar and Pagans Tonight
Radio Network. She also has her own popular Spanish-English podcast,
Lunatic Mondays - Lunes Lunáticos and,
produces the Spanish-Portuguese Paganos del Mundo, both for
Circle
Sanctuary Network Podcasts
In
2017, Laura began the Ministry
Training Program at Circle Sanctuary. In 2018, she was ordained
Priestess of the Goddess by
Fraternidad de la Diosa - Templo de la Diosa.
Laura
is the founder and Priestess of the Fraternity of the Goddess Chicago
– Fortuna Temple (2018).
