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2018-08-15T01:58:46-04:00

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Getting in Touch with the Egregore of your Pagan Group is a Good Thing

Last updated on: August 15, 2018 at 1:58 am By Melissa Hill

Learn how to connect and affect the spirit of your group. Pagan covens and groves are often the cornerstone of our pagan practice. They're also so much work and trouble when things go wrong with group dynamics or communication, which reflects in the spirit of your group, known as the egregore. Read more

2018-08-03T11:48:19-04:00

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T. Thorn Coyle’s Witches of Portland Series Spoiler Alert: Awesome!

Last updated on: August 3, 2018 at 11:48 am By Melissa Hill

Looking for some light and fun summer reading that resonates with being a pagan in the modern world? Look no farther than T. Thorn Coyle's Witches of Portland series. Read more

2018-06-28T13:24:52-04:00

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As Pagans We Must Take a Stand Against the Separation of Immigrant Children From their Parents

Last updated on: June 28, 2018 at 1:24 pm By Melissa Hill

Right now the US government is sliding perilously close to genocide. (Here’s where you, Dear Reader, freak out a bit and tell me it’s not so. It’s okay, go for it. I can wait.) We’re not killing anyone right? Not yet, but we are taking children away from their parents in ways that returning them will be incredibly difficult. Let me say that again. We are taking an entire generation of children away from people who were escaping civil war... Read more

2018-06-14T22:53:32-04:00

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Heroic Ancestors of the Gay Rights Movement

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 10:53 pm By Melissa Hill

Learn about the history of the Stonewall Riots and other LGBTQIA ancestors in honor of Pride Month. Even if the President doesn't acknowledge it, we exist. Read more

2018-06-01T15:15:12-04:00

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A Ritual for Seeking Swan Spirit Guides

Last updated on: June 1, 2018 at 3:15 pm By Melissa Hill

We call to the Vedic Saraswati, goddess of river and song. She rides on the back of a milk white swan the symbol of discernment and purity. Read more

2018-05-11T09:57:54-04:00

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My Experiences with Velnias the Pansexual Queer Swamp God

Last updated on: May 11, 2018 at 9:57 am By Melissa Hill

I know of two other people who actually work with Velnias. He’s not exactly a common Godfriend to have. We all agree, he smells like musk and rot in a really good way. His Tinder profile would probably be something like: Works as: Christian Devil in Lithuania Studied at: the University of the Beginning of the World Located at: your nearest swamp Likes to: dance, hates thunder Into: magic, sex, cattle, wealth, and tricking people Bad boy exterior but... Read more

2018-04-19T12:05:03-04:00

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Four Ways to Incorporate Beltane into Your Busy Life

Last updated on: April 19, 2018 at 12:05 pm By Melissa Hill

Sorting the springtide can be difficult. Beltane can be cold and work can be demanding. Here are four ways to bring the spring in to your life including nature spirits, ancestors, and updating some old folk customs for modern life. Read more

2018-04-13T07:19:33-04:00

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On the Topic of Nature Spirits, Fylgas and Totems

Last updated on: April 13, 2018 at 7:19 am By Melissa Hill

What's a Totem? What's a spirit animal? As Pagans how do we use these terms, and how do we relate to that huge world of spirit represented by the plant and animal kingdoms? Read more

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2018-03-23T12:31:07-04:00

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The Baltic Sun Mother and her Planetary Children

Last updated on: March 23, 2018 at 12:31 pm By Melissa Hill

The Baltic Sun Mother and Moon Father had a number of children who happened to include the visible planets and the earth herself. Does this point to an early heliocentric cosmology? Read more

2018-03-16T09:41:59-04:00

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Idunn and the Golden Apples: a Retelling

Last updated on: March 16, 2018 at 9:41 am By Melissa Hill

Looking for a kids activity for your upcoming spring ritual? How about retelling the tale of Idunn and the Golden Apples with puppets? I also share tips on storytelling and inspiration on the tale. Read more

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