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2026-04-22T17:46:59-06:00

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Chaos Magic – A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Last updated on: April 22, 2026 at 5:46 pm By John Beckett

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Ivy Corvus’ new book “Chaos Magic: A Complete Beginner’s Guide” is a good, short, easy to read introduction to chaos magic. It's the book I wish I had when I first heard about chaos magic and wanted to give it a try. Read more

2026-04-19T10:14:27-06:00

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Earth Day – A New Story

Last updated on: April 19, 2026 at 10:14 am By John Beckett

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Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate how far we’ve come in cleaning up our environment, and to remind ourselves what we can accomplish when we work together. It’s also an opportunity to look at the stories we tell ourselves about the Earth, Nature, and our relation to it all. Read more

2026-04-05T19:04:40-06:00

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The Future Is Uncertain: Be The Best Pagan You Can Be

Last updated on: April 5, 2026 at 7:04 pm By John Beckett

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I can’t pretend all this doesn’t bother me and I question the ethics of those who say they can. I will remain an engaged citizen, but I don’t expect politics will save me. What I can do is to be the best Pagan, polytheist, witch, and Druid I can be. Read more

2026-03-14T15:18:18-06:00

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Sometimes You Just Have To Trust Yourself

Last updated on: March 14, 2026 at 3:18 pm By John Beckett

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Sometimes you can’t see what’s coming. Sometimes you can’t plan your way around trouble. Sometimes you just have to trust that you’ll be able to handle whatever comes up, because you’re intelligent and competent and you have resources you can draw on. Read more

2026-03-06T20:09:49-06:00

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What Makes A Good Ritualist?

Last updated on: March 6, 2026 at 8:09 pm By John Beckett

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I’ve created and presented a lot of rituals. I’ve participated in some excellent rituals led by others, and I’ve participated in some truly bad rituals. I’ve learned from all of them. Based on that experience, here’s what it takes to make a good ritualist. And also, here are the best ritualists I’ve seen. Read more

2026-02-28T20:39:52-06:00

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Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global

Last updated on: February 28, 2026 at 8:39 pm By John Beckett

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Proto is the story of the origins of the Proto-Indo-European language and how it spread and evolved into one of the major language groups of the contemporary world. It’s also the story of humans doing what humans do: move. Read more

History and Religion

2026-02-14T20:30:21-06:00

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Do You Believe Magic Is Real?

Last updated on: February 14, 2026 at 8:30 pm By John Beckett

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No equivocation. No psychological jargon. No fear you might be rejecting the materialist assumptions of the mainstream world and someone might accuse you of believing in “woo.” Do you believe we can create change in accordance with will? Read more

2026-02-10T19:15:56-06:00

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Of Course Things Feel “Off” Right Now

Last updated on: February 10, 2026 at 7:15 pm By John Beckett

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I’ve lost track of how many times someone has told me “something feels off.” The progress we experienced for decades has reversed, and every time we think we’ve adjusted, something else happens. But humans don’t just adapt to our conditions. We also change them. Read more

Foundations and Context

2026-02-07T16:13:17-06:00

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Luc Besson’s Dracula Is Better Than The Critics Say

Last updated on: February 7, 2026 at 4:13 pm By John Beckett

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Here’s the bottom line on Luc Besson’s new Dracula movie: it’s beautiful and fascinating, and it’s a good though flawed story. But it can’t compare to the Four Great Draculas, and after watching it, I’m pretty sure there will never be a fifth great Dracula movie. 200 Draculas According to Google there have been around 200 movie adaptations of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula (though some of them are closer to fan fiction than an adaptation). That’s on top of... Read more

2026-01-31T09:33:27-06:00

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More Organic Paganism, Less Protestant Envy

Last updated on: January 31, 2026 at 9:33 am By John Beckett

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Less background noise from the dominant religion will make it easier for us to hear our Gods and spirits. Let’s use this opportunity to build a Paganism that serves our Gods, respects our neighbors, and supports us as we live deep and meaningful lives. Read more

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