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2025-02-06T12:41:45-06:00

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The Meaning of the Number 9 in the Minor Arcana

Last updated on: February 6, 2025 at 12:41 pm By Rev. Emily Guenther

It is 2025 and our tarot card for this year is card number 9 – The Hermit. This card invites introspection. Instead of pushing forward, this card advocates for a strategic withdrawal, a pause for self-reflection and understanding. The Hermit is about assessing our past choices, finding wisdom, learning more and sometimes being more reclusive or protective of our energy. Each suit reflects the meaning of The Hermit card back to us in some way. If we can study and... Read more

2025-02-06T12:29:05-06:00

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A Year in the Number 9

Last updated on: February 6, 2025 at 12:29 pm By Rev. Emily Guenther

2025 is a 9 year. In January I wrote a blog that touched on some of the astrological and numerical predictions for 2025. One of the things I like to do to help me “get a read” on the year is to find out what the tarot card for the year is and learn about the Chinese astrology for the year ahead. I’ve been thinking about this year’s tarot card and numerology for a long time. Long before 2025 was... Read more

2025-02-12T13:33:29-06:00

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Three Rings of Magickal Protection

Last updated on: February 12, 2025 at 1:33 pm By Rev. Emily Guenther

Have you heard of the three rings of magickal protection? This is a technique that I learned from Terry Riley when I was a baby Pagan, and it has stuck with me since. I love sharing it because it is unique and can be easy to do. If you’ve read any of my previous blogs, or seen me lead a workshop, you’ve probably heard me say that protection is the bread and butter of energetic work. It also goes hand... Read more

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2025-01-30T15:29:16-06:00

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Celebrating Imbolc My Way

Last updated on: January 30, 2025 at 3:29 pm By Rev. Emily Guenther

Imbolc is an ancient Gaelic holiday celebrating the very first stirrings of new life–the earliest breaths of spring. After months of turning inward, of hibernation and of rest, life is beginning to stir again. Spiritually, this is a time of new life coming into manifestation. We may only be seeing the tiniest hints of life above the surface but things are really beginning to stir in the darkness. The Celtic History of Imbolc Imbolc, deeply rooted in Gaelic history, intertwines... Read more

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2025-01-16T11:43:10-06:00

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Tarot and Astrology for 2025

Last updated on: January 16, 2025 at 11:43 am By Rev. Emily Guenther

January is a liminal time for me. I have realized that the period of time between New Year’s and Imbolc is my time to get prepared for the year ahead. I start to think about any big plans I have for the year and what the year might look like. One of the things I like to do to help me “get a read” on the year is to find out what the tarot card for the year is and... Read more

2025-01-16T11:20:25-06:00

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How Does Your Paganism Shape Your Life?

Last updated on: January 16, 2025 at 11:20 am By Rev. Emily Guenther

How does your Paganism shape your life? It is the beginning of a new year, which means it is time to ask ourselves the big questions and think about what we want from the year ahead. This time of year often brings out my inner Hestia. I am getting ready to cleanse, clean and reconsecrate my spiritual tools and altars – both public and private. The winter also encourages me to retreat to my office and spend more time at... Read more

Women in Religion

2024-12-19T14:37:19-06:00

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The Holidays are Hard as a Pagan

Last updated on: December 19, 2024 at 2:37 pm By Rev. Emily Guenther

The holidays can be hard as a Pagan. The holidays can be hard for everyone, I understand that. When you add in something such as a different religion to the mainstream Christian holiday culture, some Pagans feel left out in the cold. I believe that our religion, our traditions, and our gods grow and evolve with the changing times. And if all of that is possible, then why can’t our holiday practices also grow and evolve? Not Celebrating Holidays on... Read more

2024-12-12T11:44:43-06:00

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Was My Prediction for 2024 Accurate?

Last updated on: December 12, 2024 at 11:44 am By Rev. Emily Guenther

Was my prediction for 2024 accurate? It was. At the beginning of the year, I wrote a blog entitled “2024 is Going to be a Gr8 Year.” Notice the Gr8 part. That blog post was based on the tarot card associated with 2024, which was the Strength card. I was not trying to imply that this year was going to be amazing. It is hard to make such a claim when Strength is the card representing the entire year. Where... Read more

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2024-11-21T12:12:18-06:00

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Let the Egyptian God Bes Bring You Joy

Last updated on: November 21, 2024 at 12:12 pm By Rev. Emily Guenther

There has been a lot of talk, and writing, lately about ways to support our communities and find strength. I may sound like a broken record, but the longer the tower times progress, the more I am called back to the messages Loki has given us. Part of his message is that we need to find our joy. When asked to find your joy, you may have certain things that come to mind. Certain people, certain gods. When talking about... Read more

2024-11-07T13:07:11-06:00

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One Pagan’s Thoughts Post-Election

Last updated on: November 7, 2024 at 1:07 pm By Rev. Emily Guenther

I owe you (and Patheos) a blog post. As a Pagan who owns a metaphysical store and ghost tour company, as well as being clergy for a Wiccan church and Norse kindred, October is not only Holy Month, it’s busy month. This year I was blessed to also attended Hekate’s Sickle Festival the first weekend of November. Then there was Tuesday, election day, and the rest of the week has been filled with feelings of despair, shock, fear and betrayal.... Read more

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