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2021-10-04T01:23:14+06:00

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Falls Down, Goes Boom: The Art(ifice) of Ritual Swooning

Last updated on: October 4, 2021 at 1:23 am By Thumper Forge

Swooning occurs when a ritual participant is suddenly overcome by Powerful Energies, dramatically stealing focus and irreparably derailing the rest of the evening. It's closer to catching the vapors than the Spirit. Read more

Grand High Lord StagDragon

2021-12-24T23:18:37+06:00

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Stop Me Before I Stop Myself: Notes on Binding Spells

Last updated on: December 24, 2021 at 11:18 pm By Thumper Forge

If I bind someone from harming me, I'm also binding myself from harming them. It's basically metaphysical quid pro quo. Read more

Robert's Rules of Order

2021-10-19T00:54:48+06:00

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How to Become the Undisputed Ruler of a Polytheistic Religion in Five Easy Steps

Last updated on: October 19, 2021 at 12:54 am By Thumper Forge

Just follow this simple process, and you’ll be on your way to commanding a Pagan corner of the Internet with fire in your heart and Fix-a-Flat in your ego. Read more

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Unverifiable Personal Gnosis

2025-04-09T22:53:40+06:00

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Discordian Jubilees: Bureflux

Last updated on: April 9, 2025 at 10:53 pm By Thumper Forge

When Mercury goes through a retrograde, the specific spheres of influence it governs go... well, splooey. Starting tomorrow. Happy Bureflux! Read more

2021-09-27T21:45:49+06:00

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She Always Did Put the Fun in Fungus

Last updated on: September 27, 2021 at 9:45 pm By Thumper Forge

As a special treat to compensate for my Virgo body's stubborn refusal to stop aging, here's a bonus story about my mom. Read more

Marginalized Communities

2022-03-15T22:19:09+06:00

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Sometimes These Things Skip a Generation

Last updated on: March 15, 2022 at 10:19 pm By Thumper Forge

Since we're about to move into a time of the year when the veils between worlds are thin, I thought I'd share a seasonable bit of my family history. Read more

Motherland: Fort Salem

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The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

2021-10-09T02:33:01+06:00

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The God of Sea Snails, and Other Queer Myths

Last updated on: October 9, 2021 at 2:33 am By Thumper Forge

Allow me to introduce Nerites and Anteros: a couple of lesser-known but fabulous Greek Gods who are definitely deserving of veneration. Read more

Gender and Sexual Minorities

2021-10-01T21:33:04+06:00

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A Discordian Interview with Devin Hunter

Last updated on: October 1, 2021 at 9:33 pm By Thumper Forge

I asked bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and all-around prominent occultist Devin Hunter to submit to a Very Professional interview with me. Surprisingly, he agreed. Read more

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The Witch's Book of Power

2021-12-21T23:48:44+06:00

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In Which the Witch Understands Why the Maids Always Quit

Last updated on: December 21, 2021 at 11:48 pm By Thumper Forge

My design aesthetic is basically a Spirit Halloween delivery truck crashing through the front window of a Catholic supply store. Read more

Gender and Sexual Minorities

Nondisclosure Agreement

2022-01-09T02:43:30+06:00

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And Then I Panicked and Joined the Satanic Temple

Last updated on: January 9, 2022 at 2:43 am By Thumper Forge

The Great Nation of Texas is a frightening place to live right now, y'all. And drastic times call for devilish measures. Read more

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