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November 2021

November 28, 2021

Intuitive Magic is More than Making Stuff Up

A meme going around says “most magic is just making stuff up.” I’m uncomfortable with...

November 23, 2021

Boundaries: A Meditation for Holidays with Difficult Families

Here are some boundaries to think about and to think with. Meditate on them in...

November 21, 2021

5 Things I’m Thankful For This Year

It’s good to be thankful and giving thanks is part of my daily spiritual practice...

November 18, 2021

The Way Things Are Isn’t The Way They’re Meant To Be

A fundamentalist says “humans were made to read.” This is clearly false and it demonstrates...

November 16, 2021

What To Do When You Think You’ve Been Hexed

Beginners worry about being hexed far too much. Spend your time building a good spiritual...

November 14, 2021

When a Religion Refuses to Accept Change

Young people are abandoning religious institutions at an unprecedented rate. Some religions are trying to...

November 11, 2021

You Know My Voice

Healthy doubts keep us honest and humble. Unnecessary doubts hinder us from having the deep...

November 09, 2021

When You Rely Too Much on Divination

Divination is one skill for navigating the future. Don’t overuse it to the point you...

November 07, 2021

9 Things My Ancestors Tell Me

The true value of a relationship is the relationship itself, not any material benefits it...

November 04, 2021

Some are Called, Some are Claimed, and Some Delude Themselves

Some are called by the Gods. Some are claimed. Some are deluding themselves. The existence...

November 02, 2021

I Had to Postpone a Ritual and I’m Still Alive

I had plans to do something magical, spiritual, religious, and very important to me –...

October 2021

October 31, 2021

Season of the Witch

Last week there were two excellent articles on witchcraft in major American publications. That acceptance...

October 28, 2021

How It Went: Four Reviews from the October Viewing and Reading Challenge

Earlier this month I issued An October Viewing and Reading Challenge. I wanted to watch...

October 26, 2021

Working With Troublesome Ancestors

If honoring a particular ancestor causes you suffering and stress, don’t do it. But if...

October 24, 2021

The Complicated Legacy of Colin Powell

Colin Powell leaves a complicated legacy: a lifetime of service, effective leadership during the first...

October 21, 2021

A Pagan Theology of the Dead

Before we talk about how we work with the dead, we need to talk about...

October 19, 2021

Building For A Future We Won’t See

I’m used to my Gods not showing me Their plans. I trust Them and I...

October 17, 2021

We Owe Toxic Ancestors Nothing

We give honor to those who are worthy of honor. If someone was abusive in...

October 13, 2021

There Are Four Lights

When someone spouts conspiracy theories about Covid, when they overstate the side effects of vaccines...

October 10, 2021

What Kind of Witch Do You Want To Be?

It’s October, when the media remembers that witches are real and tries to use them...

October 07, 2021

Three Theological Errors and How Paganism Can Do Better

An Evangelical blogger says that either the Christian God exists or he does not exist....

October 05, 2021

An October Viewing and Reading Challenge

Comfort-watching is fine. But at some point, you start missing out on a lot of...

October 03, 2021

Don’t Call Me a Content Creator

“Content Creator” is an accurate term, but it’s transactional and soulless. It calls to mind...

September 2021

September 28, 2021

What It Means When Your Prayers Aren’t Answered

Prayer is one of the ways we maintain our relationships with our Gods. When They...

September 26, 2021

What It Means To Put Your Gods First

Putting your Gods first doesn’t mean giving Them your whole life – leave that for...

September 23, 2021

“Stay in the Conversation” – Research Into the Religions of 13-25 Year Olds

Research from the Springtide Research Institute shows that 39% of young people identify as “none...

September 21, 2021

Magical Pictures on My Office Wall

It never occurred to me to bring pictures to work. When I finally did, I...

September 19, 2021

The Pew Doors of St. Cuthbert’s – A Cautionary Tale for Us All

When a religion needs to change, it must change. If it becomes frozen in the...

September 16, 2021

5 Things I Had to Unlearn as a Pagan

Learning is a process and none of us get it all right the first time....

September 14, 2021

A Public Prayer

Praying in public is a challenge. How do you pray in a way that honors...

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