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2017-10-05T08:26:23-06:00

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Santa Muerte: The History, Rituals, and Magic of Our Lady of the Holy Death

Last updated on: October 5, 2017 at 8:26 am   By Jason Mankey

Santa Muerte represents the feminine power of death in that it is a force for positive change, growth, and renewal – by reaping and burning the fall fields, the spring planting will be made so much richer. Read more

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Tracy Rollin

2017-10-03T08:24:41-06:00

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Raymond Buckland: A Remembrance

Last updated on: October 3, 2017 at 8:24 am   By Jason Mankey

To put it simply, Raymond Buckland was one of the most influential Witches to ever live. His work inspired then, his work inspires now, and his work will inspire long into the future. He will be missed. Read more

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2017-10-01T18:43:43-06:00

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These Things Aren’t All True: Falsehoods in the Pagan Community

Last updated on: October 1, 2017 at 6:43 pm   By Jason Mankey

Being on social media means that I come across a lot of comments and articles about Modern Paganism. Most of those things are positive and represent truths as the individual sees them. Other times though, I'm reading things that are just not true. Here are some of those things. Read more

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2017-09-27T18:14:48-06:00

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The 5 Most Important Books in the Modern Witchcraft Revival

Last updated on: September 27, 2017 at 6:14 pm   By Jason Mankey

Five books have had a tremendous amount of influence on the development of Modern Witchcraft, and their ideas and rituals are still with many of us today. Read more

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2020-09-14T10:14:57-06:00

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8 Ways to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox/Mabon

Last updated on: September 14, 2020 at 10:14 am   By Jason Mankey

Early Fall is a magickal time, and here are a few ideas on ways to celebrate. Read more

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2017-09-12T17:31:47-06:00

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Does It Matter How Many of Us There Are?

Last updated on: September 12, 2017 at 5:31 pm   By Jason Mankey

Does it matter how many Wiccans or Pagans are out there in the world? Maybe not, or maybe so, it all kind of depends on what we want out of our practices. Read more

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2017-09-13T10:29:54-06:00

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Wicca: A New Major Religion

Last updated on: September 13, 2017 at 10:29 am   By Jason Mankey

Wicca might be the third largest spiritual and religious community in the United States. If that's the case, why is nobody treating us seriously? Read more

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2017-09-05T18:07:14-06:00

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Staying Grounded

Last updated on: September 5, 2017 at 6:07 pm   By Jason Mankey

I watch football, not just the NFL (National Football League) but college football too, and also lots of other sports. In the Pagan world that makes me a strange individual, but it's also how I stay grounded and connected to the mundane world. Read more

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2017-09-02T19:12:11-06:00

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Druids & Witches: More Than Just Acquaintances

Last updated on: September 2, 2017 at 7:12 pm   By Jason Mankey

Witches and Druids share a very real and special bond, probably because much of what we both do comes from the same place. Read more

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2017-09-04T21:05:44-06:00

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A Witch Isn’t Just What You Want One to Be

Last updated on: September 4, 2017 at 9:05 pm   By Jason Mankey

Just like it's not my place to tell someone "you aren't a Witch" it's not my place to decide who is a Witch either. Read more

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