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2020-01-10T17:20:12+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Living the Liminal: Does My Potion Bottle Collection Offend You?

Last updated on: January 10, 2020 at 5:20 pm By Lisa Jade

There will always be those authoritarian types who think they can tell you how to practice. Our path, above all, is a subculture, and inherently rebels against the norm. Do your witchcraft as big, or small, as you wish. Because it is YOURS. Not mine. Not theirs. YOURS. Read more

2020-01-06T18:20:22+00:00

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The Corner Crone: Daily Practice – Blessing Bowl

Last updated on: January 6, 2020 at 6:20 pm By Martha Kirby Capo

There’s one particular element from Jason Mankey's most recent book, "Witch's Wheel of the Year", that I’ve taken on as a daily practice: The Blessing Bowl. If you’re looking for a simple and effective way to increase your attunement with the sacred, you might think about giving this ritual a try. Read more

2020-01-05T21:34:20+00:00

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Phoenix Rising: 10 Magickal Ways to Break Out of the Post-Holiday Funk

Last updated on: January 5, 2020 at 9:34 pm By Robin Corak

Here are ten magickal techniques that have helped me to better utilize this liminal time period with intent and turn that depressing post-holiday funk into the optimism and expectation that comes with releasing the old and looking forward to the new. Read more

2020-01-28T19:20:33+00:00

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Between Two Worlds: I Ride With Hekate

Last updated on: January 28, 2020 at 7:20 pm By Brianne Raven Wolf

More and more hatred against marginalized people. Major climate change. More wildfires out of control in many parts of the world. Political strife. There has been so much dissension, racism, misogyny, and outright hatred in the news and on social media. When will it end? Are you ready to ride with Hekate? I am. Read more

2020-01-03T22:29:34+00:00

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The Corner Crone: So You’ve Set Your Intentions – Now What?

Last updated on: January 3, 2020 at 10:29 pm By Martha Kirby Capo

Usually I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. This year, though, I did set an intention. Truth be told there’s not all that much daylight between the definitions of resolution and intention, but that sliver of daylight has some pretty significant nuances of difference. Read more

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2020-01-01T17:38:31+00:00

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Between Two Worlds: Reflecting on 2019

Last updated on: January 1, 2020 at 5:38 pm By Brianne Raven Wolf

Reflecting back on 2019 I'm amazed at how fast it went. It was a blur at times. Before writing this I went through my journal datebook to review what I should be reflecting on as we go into the new decade. What's in my future in 2020, the start of a new decade? More pagan events for sure. Read more

2019-12-31T20:30:05+00:00

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Cross and Crossroads: Friending Spirits

Last updated on: December 31, 2019 at 8:30 pm By J. Allen Cross

Nearly every week I receive a DM asking me how to get to know a particular Saint, Deity, or Spirit. In nearly every case the best answer I can provide is a simple question, “have you asked them?” Usually the answer is, “no”. So, how do we reach out to the Spirit world properly? Read more

2019-12-30T20:19:00+00:00

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Druid in the City: Change in the New Year

Last updated on: December 30, 2019 at 8:19 pm By Victoria S.

I’m going into a New Year knowing that a big, scary, change is coming. This is a big change - a new role in my job, a new country to live in, and a whole new life to figure out again. I plan to reach out to my spiritual and in-person allies. To help me to reach out to my spirit allies, I've developed this ritual. Read more

2022-01-04T08:56:51+00:00

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The Balancing Path: Resting in the Darkness…

Last updated on: January 4, 2022 at 8:56 am By Sidney Eileen

This 2019 solstice season demanded that I stop, rest, and shelter in the darkness. I needed to stop doing in order to see how to do the things that are most important to me. I needed to rest in the darkness in order to more clearly illuminate my path. Read more

2019-12-23T19:52:51+00:00

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Stirring the Brew: Santa Claus Is Real, Not Literal

Last updated on: December 23, 2019 at 7:52 pm By Megan Stoddard

Santa Claus is, for all intents and purposes, another deity. He manifests, as all deities do, through those who dress as him, play him, or fill stockings in his name. By believing in Santa Claus, I learned to experience magic. Magic a small child could understand. Read more

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