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May 2018

May 01, 2018

“They’re Confused” – Why Common Sense Is Often Wrong

Any time “common sense” is invoked, a flashing red light should go off in your...

April 2018

April 29, 2018

What Shall We Die For?

If our collection of spirit workers, God-bothereds, and other mystics are in agreement that bad...

April 26, 2018

Lord of the Rings: Lessons to Remember, Lessons to Forget

While engaged in a movie marathon – and with current world events never far from...

April 24, 2018

The Storm is Strengthening – Put Your Faith In Deeper Things

We’re a quarter of the way through 2018 and the message I’m getting is: “the...

April 22, 2018

Depth and Power Will Overcome the Enemies of the Craft

The provocative quote attacking “enemies of the Craft” identifies a real problem but proposes an...

April 19, 2018

8 Things To Do For Beltane As a Solitary Pagan

Most traditional activities for Beltane are designed for large groups or for couples, but many...

April 17, 2018

Called, Not Chosen – Building an Inclusive Paganism

As powerful as my ecstatic experiences of the Gods have been, they’re not the core...

April 15, 2018

Is Unconditional Belief Required in Paganism?

Unconditional belief not only isn’t required, it isn’t advised. If you feel you must believe...

April 13, 2018

A Pilgrimage to Kildare

This is the first guest post in almost 10 years of Under the Ancient Oaks....

April 12, 2018

Solas Bhride: A Goddess Speaks Softly in Many Forms

Subtle magic can be powerful magic. It takes root and grows, often below the surface...

April 10, 2018

Conversations Under the Oaks: April Q&A

The deepest questions we’ve had so far for the Q&A: duotheism, triple goddesses, and the...

April 08, 2018

Learning to Cook in the Kitchen of the Gods

Damh the Bard said that following an established religion is ordering off the menu and...

April 05, 2018

The Impact of Human Activity on Sacred Sites

27 years of modern Druid processions have worn a path into the ancient grounds of...

April 03, 2018

Rathcroghan and the Cave of the Morrigan

Rathcroghan is one of the ancient royal sites of Ireland. Its large mound – Rath...

April 02, 2018

Support The Wild Hunt – It’s the Liberal Thing to Do

The majority of Pagans are political liberals of one flavor or another who believe we...

April 01, 2018

Under the Ancient Oaks: The Importance of Fire in Ritual

Under the Ancient Oaks, the video series. This month’s guest is ADF Archdruid Jean Pagano,...

March 2018

March 29, 2018

Lough Gur in a Driving Rain

Lough Gur is a lake south of Limerick with numerous sites of interest to Pagans...

March 27, 2018

A Chorus of Ravens at the Hill of Tara

The Hill of Tara is the seat of the ancient high kings of Ireland. It...

March 25, 2018

A Visit to Fourknocks – An Adventure in Four Parts

A visit to the 5000 year old passage tomb of Fourknocks, including a key we...

March 22, 2018

12 Days in Ireland and Wales

I’m back from a trip to Ireland and Wales that was both a vacation and...

March 20, 2018

Developing Power in Paganism and Witchcraft

Power is necessary, and power is corrupting. Power can be used to build a better...

March 18, 2018

Building Your Own Liturgical Calendar

If you’re lucky enough to belong to a tradition that already has a liturgical calendar,...

March 15, 2018

How I Know My Paganism Is Real: 8 Key Events

These are the key events on my Pagan journey that caused me to change my...

March 13, 2018

Paganism as an Orientation

What if our Paganism isn’t simply a random choice or the product of our environment,...

March 11, 2018

Get Over Your Fear of Religion!

All some people seem to want is a vague and trite spirituality that makes them...

March 08, 2018

Toward Deeper Rites: The Obligations of our Seasonal Celebrations

Good religion is joyous religion, and Paganism should always be a religion of wonder and...

March 06, 2018

Living With Thoughts of Suicide – A Personal Story

Recently someone contacted me privately and asked for my thoughts on suicide. Trite responses do...

March 04, 2018

Under the Ancient Oaks: Daily Prayer For Pagans

Under the Ancient Oaks, the video series. This month I’m joined by ADF Druid Lauren...

March 01, 2018

5 Bad Reasons to Become a Pagan

Many different people come into Paganism for many different reasons. That doesn’t mean all of...

February 2018

February 27, 2018

The Morrigan Calls More Than Warriors

“What does the Morrigan want with me? I’m not a warrior.”

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