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August 2022

August 15, 2022

All Are Worthy and the Gods Are For Everyone

Gatekeeping the divine is not just a Christian problem. But you need no one’s permission...

August 10, 2022

Why I Still Call Myself Pagan

Over the past few weeks I’ve seen a fair number of witches, occultists, Druids, and...

August 07, 2022

The Gods And Nature

Are the Gods part of Nature? Some of Them clearly are. Others, I don’t know...

August 02, 2022

Tell Me What To Do

I sat quietly at the Seiðr ritual as person after person pleaded “tell me what...

July 2022

July 31, 2022

Masks and Closets

Let’s be honest: the environment is hostile right now. I think it’s safe to assume...

July 27, 2022

Three Messages from Loki to the World

The Norse God Loki delivered three messages in a recent Seiðr ritual, messages that were...

July 24, 2022

The Victory of Lugh

Today’s Sunday service at the Denton UU Fellowship: the story of how Lugh led his...

July 21, 2022

Mystic South 2022: A Necessary Retreat

“I needed this more than I realized.” That was my first and strongest thought as...

July 19, 2022

Pagan Monasticism as a Solitary Practitioner

Announcing a new on-line class from Under the Ancient Oaks: “Pagan Monasticism as a Solitary...

July 17, 2022

How To Read Myths

Read myths plainly – focus on the story, not on the words. Look for truth...

July 13, 2022

The Supreme Court Needs a Necromancer

According to the current Supreme Court, we must understand the intentions of long-dead men from...

July 10, 2022

Certainty is the Greatest Sin

Religious certainty is the greatest sin. It is caused by a fear of hell and...

July 06, 2022

In-Between Places: A New Story for These Times

We need a new narrative. We need a new story. We need a story that...

July 03, 2022

Leaving Bad Religion For Good

I was contacted by someone who feels called to Paganism, but they’re struggling to let...

June 2022

June 29, 2022

Post-Dobbs Witchcraft

The spellcasting has already started and it will continue until fundamental rights are restored. I...

June 26, 2022

Religion is Inherently Political and I’ve Chosen a Side

A question on Twitter asked “is there space for the non-left, or pro-life in Paganism...

June 24, 2022

We Have Only the Rights the Majority Deigns to Give Us

This is a horrible day in the history of the United States. A majority of...

June 22, 2022

Are Self-Given Titles Valid?

It comes down to one simple thing: do the deeds match the words? Do you...

June 19, 2022

Which God are White Christian Nationalists Praying To?

We live in a society dominated by monotheism in general and Protestant Christianity in particular....

June 15, 2022

Devotional Art: A New Morrigan Statue

Devotional artwork is a tangible reminder of the spiritual presence of our Gods. It gives...

June 12, 2022

Summer Solstice in Modern Paganism

As we approach the Summer Solstice, let’s look at some of the ways modern Pagans...

June 08, 2022

As Oppression Increases, So Does Witchcraft

I wish I could say things will be better after an election or two, but...

June 05, 2022

What the Rest of Us Can Learn From the Southern Baptist Sex Abuse Scandal

An old proverb says “a wise person learns from their mistakes – a very wise...

June 02, 2022

Thoughts and Prayers: You’re Doing It Wrong

I suspect that most people who say “thoughts and prayers” are just mouthing the words...

May 2022

May 29, 2022

When a Mainstream Writer Sees the Bad Guys Using Magic

A “lapsed Catholic” writer says regressive politicians are working magic to help them turn the...

May 25, 2022

Reason and Religion Go Hand in Hand – Especially Paganism

An atheist social scientist found that reason doesn’t lead people to atheism, and he’s honest...

May 22, 2022

Happy World Goth Day

On World Goth Day, Goths and adjacent folks celebrate who and what we are. We...

May 18, 2022

Hey Neil deGrasse Tyson: Let People Enjoy Things!

Physicist and astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson tried to throw cold water on those excited about...

May 15, 2022

Consorting With Spirits

I bumped Jason Miller’s new book “Consorting with Spirits” to the top of my to-be-read...

May 10, 2022

You’re Just Making It Up As You Go

Our religious, spiritual, and magical traditions are a great foundation. But sometimes “what we’ve always...

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