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January 2019

January 02, 2019

Three reasons why Pagans should support equality for the nonreligious

In campaigning for greater equality for all, it's vital that Pagan activists stick up for...

September 2018

September 04, 2018

Holy Well Pilgrimage: The Hidden Wells of St Gennys

In my next Cornish holy well pilgrimage, I went in search of not one, but...

August 2018

August 31, 2018

Holy Well Pilgrimage: The Mysterious Face Of St Anne’s Well, Whitstone

In the summer, I made a pilgrimage to several of Cornwall's fabulous holy wells. St...

July 2018

July 11, 2018

7 Reasons Why I Don’t Want State-Funded Pagan Schools

I'm a Pagan, but I don't want state-funded Pagan schools. Instead, I want all our...

June 2018

June 28, 2018

Pilgrimage to… St Edith’s Holy Well, Kent

Visiting a beautiful and cherished well dedicated to a Saxon saint, located in a quiet...

June 05, 2018

Opposing Religious Discrimination At Schools: A (Mixed) Success

Thanks to massive public outcry, including from many Pagans, UK government plans to create a...

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...

May 15, 2018

Why I Don’t Do Rituals In My Garden Anymore

Following news that a couple who attacked and stabbed a druid will not be jailed,...

April 2018

April 30, 2018

Should Pagans Demand Privileges, Or Equal Rights For All?

A Heathen soldier has won the right to keep his beard, and a Wiccan prisoner...

April 01, 2018

The Road To Radicalisation Is Shorter Than We Think

When a Catholic church was desecrated, most Pagans were horrified. But a disturbing number cheered.

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 22, 2018

Pilgrimage to…St Nectan’s Glen, Cornwall

A visit to one of Britain's most sacred places

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 08, 2018

A Comedian And A Goddess: The Latest Victims Of Facebook Censorship

Facebook's aggressive censorship policies are resulting in people who want to criticise or mock hate...

March 03, 2018

Pagans for Secularism

What exactly is secularism, and why should it interest Pagans?

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 15, 2018

The Mystery Of The Lady In The Woods

A journey to see a mysterious statue in the woods revealed many other secrets

February 10, 2018

What To Do If Your Child’s Forced To Pray At School

Learn your rights if you don't want your child to be forced to pray

January 2018

January 23, 2018

Don’t Let Schools Discriminate Against Pagans And Others

Your help is needed to stop proposals that would allow British schools to select 100%...

August 2017

August 05, 2017

Dealing With Japan’s Sacred Deer

Back in the days of yore when I used to teach English in Japan, I...

July 2017

July 22, 2017

We Are Wild And We Are Free: Paganism And Liberty

I delivered the following speech at a multi-faith discussion event on the subject of Freedom...

June 2017

June 25, 2017

If You Break The Law To Stop Free Expression, You’re Just Being Lazy

Blasphemy is never an excuse to commit a crime. Ever.

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 29, 2017

Pagan, Shinto & Spiritual Book Reviews March 2017

This month we take a look at shamanic practises both ancient and modern, with a...

March 26, 2017

Nature Deities Verses Human Deities

In all the Pagan religions I can think of, practically every major deity has some...

February 2017

February 27, 2017

Pagan, Shinto & Spiritual Book Reviews February 2017

Four books about four different paths this month - Shinto, Shamanism, Druidry and Luciferianism!

January 2017

January 30, 2017

Pagan, Shinto & Spiritual Book Reviews January 2017

Including the classic novel recently adapted for the big screen, Shusaku Endo's "Silence."

January 24, 2017

Brigid and Jizo – Saint, Goddess, Kami

What do the Goddess Brigid and the Japanese Jizo have in common - and what...

December 2016

December 30, 2016

Top 10 Pagan Books Of 2016

My favourite Pagan books of 2016...but which was the Book of the Year?