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2018-10-18T17:47:44-06:00

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Samhain Deities

Last updated on: October 18, 2018 at 5:47 pm By Jason Mankey

There are several deities that i just feel closer to near Samhain. It's unlikely that any of them were ever worshipped or celebrated specifically by the Irish-Celts in the Samhain rites of two millennia ago, but what's most important to me is that I hear their call today. Some of these deities are obvious, other less so, but all of them hold space upon my Samhain altar. Read more

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2018-10-12T17:14:11-06:00

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The Witch’s Guide To Samhain

Last updated on: October 12, 2018 at 5:14 pm By Jason Mankey

Samhain is the most popular of all the sabbats, and is both an ancient and a modern tradition. Read more

2018-10-04T22:47:31-06:00

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I Love My Witches (And Druids, And Pagans)

Last updated on: October 4, 2018 at 10:47 pm By Jason Mankey

I really do forget sometimes how much I love this big, grand, bold experiment we call Paganism. It still has a long way to go, and we are a long way from building the perfect mouse trap. But I think as a whole we are good people who try mostly to do the right thing. Read more

2018-10-03T14:40:13-06:00

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The Witch’s Toolbox: The Pentacle

Last updated on: October 3, 2018 at 2:40 pm By Jason Mankey

Most Witch books that include the pentacle say very little about it. Generally it’s listed as an element of earth, and as something used to consecrate salt, water, incense, and candles. Those things are true, but they downplay the pentacle’s original meaning and significance. Read more

2018-09-18T17:24:22-06:00

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The Agency of Mabon ap Modron

Last updated on: September 18, 2018 at 5:24 pm By Jason Mankey

If we believe the gods agency, maybe it's possible Mabon ap Modron wanted the Autumn Equinox named after him? Read more

2018-09-12T16:14:14-06:00

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The Witch’s Guide to the Autumn Equinox (Mabon)

Last updated on: September 12, 2018 at 4:14 pm By Jason Mankey

September is a great time for celebrations, even if our ancient pagan ancestors didn't really celebrate the Autumn Equinox or use the word Mabon to describe a particular holiday. Read more

2018-09-05T22:49:56-06:00

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The Witch & Sephora: The Selling of Magick

Last updated on: September 5, 2018 at 10:49 pm By Jason Mankey

Anything that brings someone to the Craft is OK with me. Perhaps a Witch Kit is the doorway some people need to find the Craft, the Goddess, or bring some magick into their lives? Read more

2018-08-31T01:01:47-06:00

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Connecting to Greater Things

Last updated on: August 31, 2018 at 1:01 am By Jason Mankey

I've always believed that the purpose of ritual is to connect us to something greater than ourselves, and apparently people see football as a source of connection too. Read more

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2018-08-21T23:54:01-06:00

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Have We De-Mystified Wicca?

Last updated on: August 21, 2018 at 11:54 pm By Jason Mankey

Have we explored Wicca to such an extent that knowing about its history has somehow made it less mysterious or meaningful? I don't think so. Read more

2018-08-16T10:32:49-06:00

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The Power & Peril of Tradition

Last updated on: August 16, 2018 at 10:32 am By Jason Mankey

I think there are many positive things about traditions, as well as some perils that the smart Witch does their best to avoid. Read more

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