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July 2015

July 17, 2015

Come Together for a More Inclusive Asatru

The Asatrúarfélagið of Iceland has received large amounts of hate mail from the toxic corners...

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 13, 2015

“Jane Eyre’s Sisters” and Heathen Heroines

The Heroine's journey is very different from that of the Hero, made less to benefit...

July 03, 2015

The Thrifty Heathen’s Guide to Altars

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

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 26, 2015

A Prayer to Mani, God of the Moon

Month-long evening prayers to the Moon never worked for me - half the time He...

June 24, 2015

When All You Can Do Is Pray

Some days, all you can do is pray - a simple prayer, a good prayer...

June 22, 2015

Is Modern Polytheism Anti-Choice?

Polytheism is full of people chosen by the Gods - but I believe there is...

June 19, 2015

Of Mulberries and Tiger Lilies

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

June 16, 2015

A Heathen Father’s Day

Father's Day is a wonderful celebration for many, but for some it can also be...

June 12, 2015

The Midsummer Sun

Midsummer is a magical time, and for me it is ruled by the Goddess Sunna...

June 03, 2015

The Magic and Mystical in Heathen Ritual

How to we move from a ritual structure rooted in practicality and skepticism to one...

June 01, 2015

A Ritual for Nerthus

A powerful ritual for bringing the magic of wild growth and life back to any...

May 2015

May 29, 2015

Heartland Pagan Festival Experience, Part Two

What makes for a better Pagan festival than huge bonfires and lots of mud? An...

May 25, 2015

Heartland Pagan Festival Experience, Part One

My first big festival, Heartland Pagan Festival was such an intense experience I'm not sure...

May 20, 2015

Aurboda of the Healing Herbs

The best part about obscure deities is getting to know them - there's always something...

May 18, 2015

Why I am a Heathen

In response to Why I Am Not an Heathen, I explain why I am -...

May 15, 2015

The Heathen at the Big Pagan Festival

I'm attending my first big Pagan festival, and I'm not really sure what I'll find...

May 13, 2015

Oaths as Rites of Passage

Rites of passage are not always given to us by someone else. My most powerful...