Where I've Been!

​Many of you have been wondering where I have been. I am now living in Richmond, VA with my husband and my menagerie. I have pretty much dipped out of the dance scene, save only for Snake Charming and I am entering the Crone phase of my life. I am after many years of struggling, redefining my identity. In October of 2023 I lost one my best friends and belly dance colleagues. Her passing really forced me to reevaluate my life and the idea of self-identity. My life had changed so much since living in Boston and I had lost so much of “who” I was when I left. I was trying so hard to recreate what I had in Boston and would find myself in depressive episodes when it never happened.
After many years, I have accepted that I have changed and shed my skin into a new identity. That of an artist and author. As the proprietress of Snake and Bone, I am enjoying the creative process of making new pieces for the shop. I have also written my third book and am currently working on my fourth as well as a secret project! I am excited to start vending in Richmond and beyond, bringing Snake and Bone out to the public where I can share not only my jewelry, but my handmade oils, incense and Spirit Bottles!
One thing I have also been focusing on is the Tarot. I have been reading Tarot since I was 13, however, I never focused on them as spiritual tools. I have become a member of the Tarosophy Association and have been taking their in-depth courses on the Tarot and their spiritual significance.
Needless to say, while I am not the Zehara I was 10 years ago---I am still Zehara, just on a new journey!