Brigid Burke is a writer, teacher, scholar, holistic practitioner, Tarot reader, magician, and Tantric practitioner living in the United States. In addition to a Masters of Library Service she holds an M.A. in Religion and Society (Psychology) and a D.Litt. in Literary Studies. Her research has been on the connection between the fear of death and the unknown and attitudes toward the archetypal Feminine, focusing mainly on afterlife beliefs. She has special devotions to both Kali and the Morrigan.