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September 2014

September 23, 2014

Community Complex

Whenever the discussion of community comes up and some one expresses dissatisfaction, inevitably a dude...

September 14, 2014

What I Miss About Being A Christian

It might seem odd that I am thrown into fits of nostalgia just from seeing...

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...

September 03, 2014

Autumnal Updates

I haven't been at my regular posting for the last week. Let me catch you...

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 18, 2014

What We’re Reading

When times get busy I like to write about what we're reading in my house.

August 10, 2014

Spiritual Boundaries and Full Moons

Tonight is this year's largest supermoon. Not only is it extra pretty, it's extra potent...

August 06, 2014

Looking from Lammas to Mabon

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

August 04, 2014

The Tyranny of Perfectionism

If let trying to be perfect get in our way of practicing we'll never do...

August 01, 2014

(Not) Working with the Ancestors

I'm not entirely ignoring my Ancestors. I'm honoring them, but I am not working with...

July 2014

July 30, 2014

The Sweetness of Bees

Bees are on everyone's minds these days. From clothing to names to stings, bees are...

July 23, 2014

Pagans and the (Zombie) Apocalypse

The zombie apocalypse isn't going to happen. Sorry. Let's get rid of using apocalyptic language...

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 27, 2014

Community Kali

Niki co-opts Christian music for her own polytheist end and Olympia needs more Hindu god...

June 24, 2014

What We’re Reading

What my little Pagan family is reading right now.

June 21, 2014

Summer Solstice 2014

My summer solstice wasn't 'magical,' but it was exactly what I needed.

June 17, 2014

Monism – Your Mileage May Vary

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

June 13, 2014

Sabotage

Even when I haven't moved house and had a baby, even during my most inspired...

June 10, 2014

An Uncomfortable Education

Some times difficult comments on a blog post can be a most uncomfortable education.

June 02, 2014

The Hindus: An Alternative History

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

May 2014

May 28, 2014

The Gods Are All Around Us

Our Gods appear in the most surprising places! I doubt these murals were intended as...

May 26, 2014

Maxim Monday: Speak Plainly

Niki practices what she preaches with a brief thought on speaking plainly.

May 21, 2014

The Left Hand Path

Niki writes about her experience and study of the Left Hand paths she practices.