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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 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...

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...

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...

February 2019

February 27, 2019

Night’s Family Tree: Nótt as Mother of the Vanir?

The Vanir are a mysterious group, with only Frey, Freyja, and Njord named specifically in...

February 25, 2019

Nótt the Dream Goddess of Night and Darkness

Nótt is the personified Night; the Norse deity of darkness, sleep, and dreams. We don't...

February 04, 2019

Anglo-Saxon Based Holiday Calendar 2019

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

March 2017

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 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 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 06, 2017

The Power of Hope and Change

On June 26th 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that couples of the same sex were...

December 2015

December 15, 2015

Yule is More than the Returning Light

Many Heathens and Pagans are celebrating the return of the sun this Yule; but don't...

December 10, 2015

Deity Stereotypes: Thor, Strong and Stupid

The red-haired, hot-tempered buffoon. The most dense of the Gods, but good with His hammer....

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 27, 2015

A Survey for Vanatruar and Vanic Heathens, Pagans, and Polytheists

Contribute to accurate information and education in the Pagan and Heathen communities - please take...

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...

October 20, 2015

The Chicken or the Egg in the Web of Wyrd

Who called who? Was I born as I am: drawn to the places empty of...

October 13, 2015

5 Ways to Honor Your Ancestors

For many, Fall and Winter are natural times to focus more on ancestor veneration. Here's...

September 2015

September 28, 2015

The Season of Apples Comes Again

The Goddess Idunn reminds us to harvest hope and happiness as well as the apples...

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 14, 2015

The Flame that Burns in the Sun

I went to a festival and met a Goddess who burned me up; and I...

September 07, 2015

Comparing Cultures and Coming Out Stronger

From the Germanic tribes to the early Vedic hymn-writers, much of ancient European paganism stems...