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February 2013

February 06, 2013

Making Light: A Dionysia Yet to Be Named

Rather than looking at the Athenian calendar and trying to reproduce the holiday that comes...

February 05, 2013

The Busy Witch: DIY with Brigid

Brigid was one of the first goddesses I discovered, and although I do not frequently...

February 04, 2013

Seekers and Guides: When the Master is Ready, the Student Shall Appear

Because we have no firm standards of training for Witches and Pagans, many of us...

February 01, 2013

The Road From Hate To Understanding

A deity hurt me, and I couldn't stop talking about it. Little did I realize...

January 2013

January 31, 2013

Loop of Brighid: The Mysticism of Devotion, Part 2

In the ancient Celtic world, there were people with names such as Giolla Bride (“Servant...

January 29, 2013

Mourning Deena Butta, Priestess of the Fellowship of Isis

Patheos Pagan mourns the death of Deena Butta, priestess of the Fellowship of Isis in...

January 26, 2013

What’s New at Patheos Pagan (Imbolc 2013)

January has been a busy month for recruiting here at Patheos Pagan. Announcing three new...

January 25, 2013

Gateway Goddess: Imbolc – Feeding the Hunger of New Lives with Milk and Fire

I've been told Imbolc is derived from the Celtic words for "in the belly," or...

January 22, 2013

The Busy Witch: Sacred Stillness

There are countless physical benefits that come with a regular exercise practice like yoga, but...

January 21, 2013

Seekers and Guides: Finding a Teacher

How does the seeker find a good teacher of the Craft? A new column from...

January 17, 2013

Loop of Brighid: The Mysticism of Devotion, Part 1

Part 1 of a series on devotional mysticism in Brigidine paganism. Devotional mysticism focuses as...

January 15, 2013

Making Light: How we voted Imbolc off the Island (and aren’t even sorry)

Somewhere between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, we notice that the days have...

January 08, 2013

The Busy Witch: Making Time for Magic

As Pagans, we’re at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to making time...

January 03, 2013

Loop of Brighid: What Is Brigidine Paganism?

Brighid is one of the most beloved and widely-venerated deities in the entire world, and...

January 02, 2013

Druid Thoughts: Innate Paganism

If you're like me, you get to the cold, dark, damp days and think, ‘Bloody...

December 2012

December 31, 2012

Making Light: Happy Hyperborea!

If Hallmark made cards for Hyperborea, I might consider sending out holiday cards at midwinter....

December 26, 2012

Naturalistic Traditions: All Things January

For places in the northern hemisphere with four seasons, winter has taken hold and the...

December 17, 2012

What’s New at Patheos Pagan (Dec. 2012)

New Pagan blogs, a new Pagan ebook from Patheos Press, calls for contributors, Patheos Pagan...

December 05, 2012

Druid Thoughts: The Difficult Teachers

When I look back at the Druids who most influenced my spiritual development, I have...

December 01, 2012

Naturalistic Traditions: All Things December

For places in the northern hemisphere, winter has arrived. Snow pricks your cheeks, and naked...

November 2012

November 25, 2012

Druid Thoughts: Once Upon a Time

Tell me a story Of who we are Land we sprang from Of grandparents. Tell...

November 22, 2012

Memorial information for Patricia Monaghan

Via Selena Fox: On Saturday, December 1, 2012 memorial services will be held in Wisconsin to celebrate...

November 20, 2012

Wikipedia vs. Pagans [updated]

[UPDATE 5/22-24/13] Qworty, the Wikipedia editor primarily responsible for targeting Pagan articles for deletion (usually with...

November 13, 2012

Mourning Patricia Monaghan (1946 – 2012) [updated]

We are sad to mark the passing of Goddess scholar, poet, author, and women's spirituality elder Patricia...

November 12, 2012

Druid Thoughts: Druid in Revolt

The majority of Druids are not easy people to offend. It goes with being a...

November 09, 2012

Air Force Base Hosts the Largest Weekly Wiccan Service in the World

Basic Military Training Wicca Faith Group Serves the Faith Needs of Many A small cadre...

November 06, 2012

Druid Thoughts: Of Sex and Druids

Before I start, let me point out this post is not going to be X-rated....

November 05, 2012

We All Weather These Storms: Pagan Hurricane Relief

."There is Magic in helping others that creates a ripple effect. Each act of service...

November 04, 2012

The Worship of Strange Gods

Humanity is capable of many great things. One of the things that I place on...

November 03, 2012

Naturalistic Traditions: All Things November

What can a naturalist celebrate in November? This post is part of Naturalistic Traditions,...