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September 2019

September 09, 2019

How To Use Leaf Magic This Fall

Soon the leaves will begin turning colors and falling all around us. Here's some tips...

September 06, 2019

Divination With Cranes (And Other Creatures)

Divination isn't all about mysterious ancient symbols or a deck of cards from medieval Europe....

July 2019

July 18, 2019

The Simple Beauty of Rock Art Altars

Rock art altars are some of the most beautiful outdoor altars, and carry none of...

July 11, 2019

Impressions on the Land: Ancestral Nature Spirits

Many people connect with the nature spirits that live all around us. I have found...

June 2019

June 27, 2019

Regional Cultus: Building a Local Religion

I've been building a relationship with the spirits of the land around me for years....

June 20, 2019

A Simple Midsummer Thankfulness Ritual

The harvest, fruits and veggies and food, aren’t the only gifts that nature gives us,...

June 02, 2019

The Book of Herb Spells

The Book of Herb Spells by Cheralyn Darcey is a great little guide to beginning...

May 2019

May 19, 2019

A Ritual for Nerthus, Goddess of the Earth

So often, the Earth is asked to give us blessings, prosperity, and many other good...

May 12, 2019

Nerthus: Prosperity, Parties, and Death

Nerthus is an ancient and mysterious deity, with an ambivalent view of humanity. What do...

May 07, 2019

The Spirits of Nature are Terrifying

When we think of spring, it's usually all flowers and sunshine and beautiful weather. But...

April 2019

April 15, 2019

This World and the Otherworld: Fairies and Nature Spirits

Fairies and nature spirits may be two different categories of being, but both are worthy...

April 07, 2019

Your Stealthy Pagan Garden

Gardens aren't always elaborate and private sanctuaries where you're free to add as much statuary...

March 2019

March 07, 2019

Easy Ways to Celebrate the Spring Equinox

Holidays are busy times, and it's hard to think of ideas to celebrate them each...

February 2019

February 01, 2019

A Heathen Imbolc

Celebrating Imbolc doesn't have to be all about Brigid! When the first stirrings of spring...

June 2017

June 05, 2017

A Heathen’s Guide to Moving House

When moving, don't forget to honor your house spirits both old and new. If a...

March 2017

March 17, 2017

The Land Is In Your Bones

The land we live on is a physical part of us, through the air we...

March 10, 2017

Spring Equinox Ritual for Children

A Spring Equinox ritual that will interest and engage children in honoring the spirits of...

February 2017

February 27, 2017

The Power of Impromptu Ritual

Changing the way you do ritual can have powerful effects on your perception of the...

October 2015

October 30, 2015

Making Friends with House Wights

The idea of household spirits and gods can be found throughout ancient Paganism. How can...

October 23, 2015

Winterfylleth: the First Full Moon of Winter

The full moon of October divides the year between Summer and Winter. Welcoming this change...

September 2015

September 23, 2015

Strange Spirits in a Strange Land

Have you ever felt out of place in a town where the trees are strange...

September 16, 2015

Five Simple Ways to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox

How will you celebrate the Autumn Equinox this year? Here's five simple ideas for your...

September 04, 2015

The Holy Month is Coming

Haligmonath is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning 'Holy Month', and roughly corresponds with our modern September...

August 2015

August 07, 2015

Why I am Still a Heathen

Why am I still a Heathen? My ancestors and the spirits of the land are...

July 2015

July 22, 2015

Alfablot: Autumn Holiday for Heathens

The harvest season is upon us, and who better to honor than the spirits of...

July 15, 2015

Spirits of the Land: Landvaettir, Wights, and Elves

Land wights, elves, landvaettir: we have many names for them, but really getting to know...

July 01, 2015

The Thrifty Heathen’s Guide to Offerings

Trying to practice Heathenry on a budget? Here's some simple tips for thrifty offerings fit...

June 2015

June 19, 2015

Of Mulberries and Tiger Lilies

Changes big and little mark the turning of the seasons in the Midwest. The Summer...