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May 2018

May 30, 2018

Garden Rituals: What Do Pagans Think?

Following the incident of a Pagan stabbed for drumming in his garden, Pagans from around...

March 2018

March 27, 2018

3 Simple Ideas For Combining Pagan Practice With Giving To Charity

Three ways you can easily incorporate charitable giving into Pagan worship

March 17, 2018

What Could Legislation On Muslim Marriages Mean For Pagan Handfastings?

Pagans in England and Wales should pay close attention to recent government proposals on Muslim...

March 13, 2018

Group Ritual And Playreading for Ostara

Why not follow the traditions of the bards and incorporate a playreading into your Ostara...

March 10, 2018

Japan’s Secularism Defended By…Catholics?!

Why are Japan's Catholics concerned about Shinto ceremonies for the new Emperor's accession?

February 2018

February 22, 2018

Pagan Moot Tips: 13 Questions To Ask Your Venue

Looking for the perfect venue for your moot? Here's 13 questions to ask!

February 03, 2018

Otakiage: Cremation Ritual For Old Shinto Charms

I've written previously about my kamidana - my household Shinto shrine. I talked about how...

January 2018

January 26, 2018

Cambridge University To Celebrate Solstice. Let’s Celebrate With Them.

I am delighted that Cambridge University's Trinity Hall are planning a Solstice party. I'm pretty...

July 2017

July 09, 2017

Celebrating The Tanabata Star Festival in London

Shintoists in the UK come together to celebrate the reunion of the astral lovers and...

April 2017

April 21, 2017

Making Anzac Biscuits For Beltane and Anzac Day

As an Eclectic Pagan, I actively borrow traditions from all over the place, including integrating...

April 13, 2017

A Secret Sunrise Beltane Celebration

Beltane is subversive. More so than Samhain, in my opinion, even though the latter may...

March 2017

March 12, 2017

7 Suggestions For A Shinto-Pagan Spring Equinox

The Spring Equinox is an important occasion for both Shintoists and Pagans, so here's some...

March 07, 2017

My Daily Shinto and Pagan Practices

I have previously written about my experiences acquiring a kamidana - a Shinto shrine for...

January 2017

January 26, 2017

A Group Imbolc Ritual And Candlelit Meditation

Call upon Brigid's energy for healing and light in this group ritual

January 08, 2017

2017: The Year of the Red Fire Chicken

What message does the Red Fire Chicken bring for 2017?

December 2016

December 28, 2016

Celebrating Japanese New Year in London

While the UK may not have any Shinto shrines to visit at New Year, other...

December 23, 2016

What Do Christmas And Japanese New Year Have In Common?

The parallels suggest that certain motifs are important in all religious winter festivals across all...

December 17, 2016

A Green Tip For Christmas Cards

How many people have had to throw away their cards after Christmas? I know I...

December 13, 2016

Divination Rune Cookies for Yule

A fun and tasty idea for Yule and Christmas, plus a look at the link...

November 2016

November 27, 2016

Shrines And Ceremonies: A Shinto Priest Explains

Shinto Priest Taishi Kato talks about Shinto shrines (jinja), the Shinto places of worship where...

November 08, 2016

Grief Is A Personal Matter

The poppy is a very powerful symbol for people in Britain, and like Remembrance Sunday...

November 06, 2016

A Tribute to Pocahontas

For Samhain, my friend and fellow Pagan Rachel wrote this beautiful tribute to Pocahontas to...

October 2016

October 22, 2016

The Grim Reaper and The Second Law of Thermodynamics

I find it intriguing that the second law of thermodynamics, one of the most important...

October 05, 2016

Neopaganism v. Shinto: Death and Darkness

How do Shinto and Neopaganism differ in their responses to nature's darker aspects?

September 2016

September 16, 2016

10 Things to Do in Autumn (According to the Japanese)

Looking for things to do at Mabon and throughout autumn? Take some inspiration from Japan!

September 10, 2016

Moon Gazing At Tsukimi: Japan’s Autumn Festival

Rabbits, poetry and offerings to the Moon: How to celebrate the Moon-Gazing Festival

August 2016

August 14, 2016

A Blessing for the Festival of the Dead

A short blessing to commemorate Japan's Bon Festival, its "Summer Samhain."

July 2016

July 25, 2016

Salt Dough Magic

Mix handicraft with witchcraft with this very simple, family-friendly activity...

July 19, 2016

A Group Lammas Ritual

Incorporating the tradition of the dying Corn Spirit, an Anglo-Saxon protective spell, and Inkubus Sukkubus!

July 13, 2016

Celebrating the Neopagan Wheel of the Year in Japan

Neopagans living in Japan may find conditions are more favourable there than in the West...