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January 2026

January 26, 2026

Paganism In An Era Of Christian Nationalism

Our predictions for the future of Paganism have always carried an unstated assumption: that we...

January 18, 2026

Is It Really 2016 All Over Again?

When I see people saying “2026 is the new 2016” my first reaction is “that’s...

January 12, 2026

Tarot For Spellcasting

Announcing a new 4-week on-line class from Under the Ancient Oaks: “Tarot For Spellcasting” begins...

January 07, 2026

Banish Minimalism – Embrace Maximalism

Our culture has flattened. It’s become plain, bland, similar, and boring. And what’s happening with...

January 01, 2026

Divination For 2026

We can move through life mindlessly and end up getting hurt. We can be afraid...

December 2025

December 28, 2025

Top 10 Posts of 2025

The Top 10 posts of 2025 on Under the Ancient Oaks: being a Pagan in...

December 26, 2025

The 4 Best Posts of 2025 You Didn’t Read

Divination, reincarnation, the divinity of Nature, and the need for life-long learning. These are topics...

December 21, 2025

The Top 5 Novels I Read in 2025

Creative reimaginings of Dracula and Carmilla. A Spanish novel from Argentina. An unexpected invitation to...

December 18, 2025

Fairy – The Otherworld

“Fairy is a real place that humans may interact with and which is the home...

December 14, 2025

Building The Future of Paganism

Groups based on regular practice, inquiry, and a deep desire to be as good as...

December 11, 2025

I’m a Pagan – I Celebrate the Solstice

There is no shortage of holidays and holy days to celebrate at this time of...

December 07, 2025

Dunning-Kruger For Religion

I’m seeing a steady stream of posts by Evangelicals trying to “debate” atheists and doing...

November 2025

November 30, 2025

What It Means To Be A Pagan

Different Pagans have different callings and different areas of interest. Unlike the followers of some...

November 23, 2025

Do You Fear Death?

Statistics show that people fear death less as they grow older, and that Catholics fear...

November 19, 2025

7 Steps to a Successful Long-term Magical Working

A recent Tarot reading advised me to “keep your goal in front of you every...

November 09, 2025

Everybody Scream: Witchcraft For Everyone

Bad times inspire good art. Florence Welch has made good art with Everybody Scream. It’s...

November 05, 2025

The Call of the Morrigan in 2025

The Morrigan is not coming to save us. No one is coming to save us....

November 02, 2025

The Metaphysics of Divination

You do not have to be born with 90th percentile psychic skills and intuitive abilities...

October 2025

October 28, 2025

Memento Mori, Donald Trump

A man who has spent his entire life denying reality and avoiding consequences is starting...

October 23, 2025

Samhain: Remember Who You Are

The holiest day on the modern Pagan Wheel of the Year is rapidly approaching and...

October 19, 2025

Grieving A Religion That Might Have Been

The Under the Ancient Oaks course “Unpacking Your Religious Baggage So You Can Live A...

October 12, 2025

Magic As A Foundation Of Paganism

Attacks on Paganism almost always include attacks on magic that label it naïve, evil, or...

October 08, 2025

The Divinity Of Nature

Nature is our source and our sustenance. We are a part of Nature – not...

October 05, 2025

Beards, Professionalism, and Culture Warriors

Real professionalism is technical competence, customer service, and continuous improvement. “Professional appearance” is the preferred...

October 01, 2025

10 Great Movies For Halloween You Probably Haven’t Seen

Here are my annual Halloween movie recommendations: ten good horror movies you probably haven’t seen,...

September 2025

September 28, 2025

The Case For Polytheism

Are the Gods many, one, or none? We owe it to ourselves to contemplate this...

September 24, 2025

I Read Pagan Threat So You Don’t Have To

I wish Pagans were the threat “Pagan Threat” says we are. I wish we had...

September 21, 2025

Spiritual Sources of our Current Troubles

Factual reporting and relevant analysis are more than helpful – they’re necessary. But secular news...

September 17, 2025

Celebrating Balance at a Time That’s Out of Balance

Celebrating the Fall Equinox will help you remember who you are, even as the world...

September 14, 2025

Serenity, Courage, Wisdom, and Will

The Serenity Prayer has been a part of addiction recovery programs since 1941. But as...

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