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Being Non-Christmas is Hard

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 1:32 pm By Bekah Evie Bel

Someday I will figure this out, how to make the summer solstice more exciting than the idea of Christmas. But for now, paper sunflowers and real summer flowers just don't compare to the holly and the ivy and snowflakes. Read more

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Divination – The Greek Alphabet Oracle

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 1:32 pm By Bekah Evie Bel

I've never used the Greek Alphabet Oracle before, but I want to try it out. So I made some psephoi out of small rounds of wood, and discovered that yes, my handwriting is terrible in multiple languages - but it should be good enough for beginners usage. Read more

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Volcanoes and Hephaistos

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 1:32 pm By Bekah Evie Bel

I was an unforgiving child and the logic was pretty clear on this - volcanoes are bad, they kill, don't live near them and don't complain if you get killed by one if you do choose to live near one. Read more

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Looking Back On My Beliefs About Hekate

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 1:32 pm By Bekah Evie Bel

Things change, people change, even if in only subtle ways. I have changed many of my beliefs and opinions over the years, as I have gained knowledge and experience. But sometimes things also stay the same, even through the changes. Read more

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The Gods Aren’t Always Nice

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 1:32 pm By Bekah Evie Bel

Their interests aren't always going to be aligned with our interests. What is best for Them is not necessarily going to be best for us. Read more

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Aspects of Prometheus

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 1:32 pm By Bekah Evie Bel

Some of Prometheus' aspects are quite obvious, but others I didn't really think of until I thought deeply about it. Read more

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Tracing Hekates November Festivals

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 1:32 pm By Bekah Evie Bel

So, my mission this week was to trace these two festivals and find out, 1: what they are about, 2: are they ancient, and 3: where did they come from if they aren't ancient. Read more

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The Silver Lining

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 1:32 pm By Bekah Evie Bel

The trick is seeing what the good thing is and then accepting it for what it is - even if it isn't quite good enough to make up for the bad. Read more

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The Christian Witch Contradiction

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 1:32 pm By Bekah Evie Bel

The idea of a witch also being Christian - ie. Of the faith that once spent centuries burning women for being maybe witches - does indeed seem like a contradiction and an oxymoron. How can someone be of a religion that hates witchcraft, whilst also practising witchcraft? Read more

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Objections to Animal Sacrifice

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 1:32 pm By Bekah Evie Bel

Perhaps one of the most contentious issues within the Pagan community is that of animal sacrifice and it is rife with misconceptions and bad ideas. Read more

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