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January 2015

January 30, 2015

Imbolc, aka False Spring

I rather like this False Spring. I like not knowing what we'll get in February.

January 28, 2015

My First Gods

Our first experiences shape our future experiences. The first gods who appeared to me continue...

January 16, 2015

The Witches’ Almanac 2015

The Witches' Almanac has been around for ages. Is it relevant? Should you pick up...

January 14, 2015

Looking Ahead to 2015

Looking ahead to 2015. Key terms are expansion and contraction.

December 2014

December 05, 2014

What’s the Big Deal About Polytheism?

What's so great about polytheism? It can indicate similarities in theological outlook, but leaves room...

November 2014

November 29, 2014

Many Gods West: Save the Date

Save the date for a new conference in the PNW next summer!

November 21, 2014

Nothing Replaces Community: Giving Thanks for “IRL” Community

My gratitude extends to the community I live in, both human and other-than-human.

November 20, 2014

Online Community is a Good Thing: Giving Thanks for Virtual Community

Instead of writing a well-deserved rant about America's ruining of Thanksgiving, I want to focus...

November 14, 2014

Blessings Are Not Enough

My blessings are not the beginning, though. They are an intermediate step. I have to...

November 05, 2014

Homesick, or Learning to Love a “New” Place

I'm still homesick and it sucks. I feel like a bad witch.

October 2014

October 28, 2014

Devotional Polytheism

Devotional polytheism is what I "do." When I saw that Galina Krasskova had written a...

October 07, 2014

Full Moon Eulogy

Niklas Gander passed from this world on a beautiful Sunday morning. He was an extraordinary...

October 04, 2014

Closing the Doors

I closed my altar doors today. What is it I am hoping to accomplish?

October 01, 2014

Pausing Polytheist Practice

I want to see what occurs in the space when I am not observing. What...

September 2014

September 24, 2014

Navratri, Samhain, and More!

We're heading into the High Holy Days around my house!

September 21, 2014

Equinox Gratitude

Happy Equinox to all!

September 18, 2014

The Coming Equinox

Preparing for Mabon is a challenge, but one full of gratitude.

September 10, 2014

Announcing Polytheist.com!

It with much pleasure that I announce the commencement of Polytheist.com, a new online hub...

September 07, 2014

Encyclopedia of Goddesses & Heroines (Book Review)

Niki reviews one of Patricia Monaghan's last works, and considers it the work of a...

August 2014

August 26, 2014

Magic Amongst the Mundane

In the life of a witch and polytheist parent, the mundane is part of the...

August 20, 2014

Fault Lines: A Review

Niki reviews Gus DiZerega's latest book, Fault Lines, on the philosophy, politics, and the Divine...

August 06, 2014

Looking from Lammas to Mabon

Sometimes we need the ecstatic doing to appreciate the small daily efforts. At least, that's...

July 2014

July 21, 2014

Chastity vs Hedonism

What's your goal? I don't think austerities are virtuous in and of themselves. They can...

July 17, 2014

Avoiding the Gods

Sure, it's hard to hear the gods. It takes practice and focus - two things...

July 14, 2014

Magic and Community in the Pacific Northwest

A look at various Pagan and magical offerings in the PNW.

July 10, 2014

Being Called While Young

Niki reminisces about being called by the god/s when she was 21.

July 07, 2014

A Polytheist Twist on Narrative Theology

My Pagan version of narrative theology stars me as my own hero.

July 02, 2014

Literally in the Weeds

Niki went weeding this morning. She became a grown up in the process and learned...

June 2014

June 17, 2014

Monism – Your Mileage May Vary

People are talking about monism and polytheism. Niki shares her thoughts.

June 02, 2014

The Hindus: An Alternative History

I can understand why there are Hindus offended by Wendy Doniger's book. Those who are...