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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...

August 2019

August 25, 2019

Pagan Priests, Laity, and “Playgans”

There are so many Pagans who want to be seriously devoted to the Gods and...

August 22, 2019

Do It Yourself Lenormand

The Lenormand is one of the easiest divination systems to DIY! With 36 simple symbols...

August 18, 2019

How To Be A Pagan Every Day

There's Samhain and Beltane Pagans just like there are Christmas and Easter Christians. But if...

August 15, 2019

Tarot Stones Won’t Bend or Blow Away

The ability to reach into your pouch and scatter a handful of tokens is much...

June 2019

June 06, 2019

The Liminal Space Between Science and Symbols

Science seems to contradict a lot of spiritual ideas. How can the sun be both...

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 30, 2019

17 Alchemical Symbols of Change and Growth

Years ago, I became fascinated by the ancient texts and drawings of medieval alchemists. I...

May 23, 2019

The Alchemy Stones: Metals, Minerals, and the Stages of Life

Alchemy is not only turning lead to gold. It is a journey of spiritual growth...

April 2019

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 31, 2019

The Fascinating History of the Moon Glyphs

The ancient history of the Moon Glyphs spans the past seven years, originating in the...

March 11, 2019

The Coelbren Alphabet: The Forgotten Oracle of the Welsh Bards

The Coelbren Alphabet was developed by Iolo Morganwg around 200 years ago for divination and...

February 2019

February 11, 2019

The Pictish Oracle, Symbols from Ancient Scotland

The Pictish stones are a set of pre-Christian carved stones found in Scotland. Using the...

February 04, 2019

Anglo-Saxon Based Holiday Calendar 2019

This holiday calendar is based around the celebrations of the ancient English people, along with...

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 28, 2017

Simple Protection Charm for Everyday Use

A protective charm doesn't have to be complicated or full of exotic ingredients. Here's a...

March 24, 2017

Religious Manipulation: When A Message From The Gods Isn’t From The Gods

We've all had someone try to twist our opinions or convince us of something we...

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 15, 2017

A Quick and Simple Spring Equinox Craft

Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to religion. This simple Spring Equinox craft...

March 13, 2017

Eostre is the most popular Goddess in an obscure pantheon of deities. But how much...

March 10, 2017

Spring Equinox Ritual for Children

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

March 08, 2017

It’s Not Wrong to Set Standards for Kids

My kids don't always want to go to ritual. They don't always want to brush...

March 06, 2017

Welcoming Children (And Their Parents) To Ritual

Nobody likes a screaming baby or a tantrum-throwing toddler in the middle of ritual. If...

March 03, 2017

When UPG Trumps the Lore

The Goddess Hreda is obscure; not much is known about Her historically and Her name...

March 01, 2017

Blessing for a Baby

The birth of a child is a momentous occasion, and deserves to be celebrated. This...

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...

February 24, 2017

The Goddess Hreda and the Month of March

The Anglo-Saxon Goddess Hreda is shrouded in the mystery of time. Though we know little...

February 22, 2017

2017 Anglo-Saxon Religious Calendar

The Anglo-Saxons left behind little information about their celebrations and holy days. By taking inspiration...

February 10, 2017

Love One Another – Or Not

Whether our guidance comes from a book or through personal gnosis, it's still up to...

February 08, 2017

The Troth Releases Inclusion Affirmation Statement

This article has been updated as of 02/09/2017 to reflect changes in the wording of...