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Pagan Tama

2017-09-14T19:03:58+00:00

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

Last updated on: September 14, 2017 at 7:03 pm   By Megan Manson

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

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2016-09-14T06:26:10+00:00

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The Athame Debates

Last updated on: September 14, 2016 at 6:26 am   By Megan Manson

Should an athame be used to cut? Does it represent air or fire? My thoughts on the athame debates! Read more

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2016-09-10T09:58:11+00:00

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Moon Gazing At Tsukimi: Japan’s Autumn Festival

Last updated on: September 10, 2016 at 9:58 am   By Megan Manson

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

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2017-05-21T18:35:10+00:00

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Paganism – Religion or Lifestyle?

Last updated on: May 21, 2017 at 6:35 pm   By Megan Manson

One of the common things I hear in this ongoing debate is that Paganism is a "lifestyle" rather than religion. So can we call Paganism a religion? Read more

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2016-09-02T23:20:23+00:00

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Coping With Change In Paganism

Last updated on: September 2, 2016 at 11:20 pm   By Megan Manson

Why Paganism can help to bring comfort, hope and optimism in the face of change. Read more

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2016-08-28T12:25:04+00:00

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Pagan, Shinto & Spiritual Book Reviews August 2016

Last updated on: August 28, 2016 at 12:25 pm   By Megan Manson

A lot of fiction reviewed this month, including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Read more

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2018-03-25T10:20:08+00:00

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Let’s Do Secularism Right

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:20 am   By Megan Manson

I have a modest proposal for you. Let's make a law to ban high heels. Sound ridiculous? Read my reasoning... Read more

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2016-08-14T21:31:08+00:00

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A Blessing for the Festival of the Dead

Last updated on: August 14, 2016 at 9:31 pm   By Megan Manson

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

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2016-08-08T09:56:45+00:00

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Visions and Delusions

Last updated on: August 8, 2016 at 9:56 am   By Megan Manson

Having experienced hallucinations and delusions which I know were the result of illness has, naturally, caused me to question the validity of certain spiritual experiences. Read more

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2018-03-25T10:20:08+00:00

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Lessons in Diversity from the Gods

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:20 am   By Megan Manson

What the gods have to teach us about diversity...plus a quiz! Read more

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