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2015-12-09T21:08:25-07:00

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No Absolutes: The Things I Don’t Know About Deity

Last updated on: December 9, 2015 at 9:08 pm   By Jason Mankey

When it comes to deity I try to avoid writing and even thinking about it in absolutes. To put it simply, when it comes to the nature of deity, I just don't know. Read more

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Things That Will Piss Someone Off

2018-11-28T13:34:11-07:00

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Taking Back Pagan Things: A Yule Ritual

Last updated on: November 28, 2018 at 1:34 pm   By Jason Mankey

A ritual celebrating the pagan holiday traditions loved by so many people this time of year. Read more

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2019-12-05T19:13:42-07:00

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The Krampus

Last updated on: December 5, 2019 at 7:13 pm   By Jason Mankey

The world seems to be undergoing a full-scale Krampus revival, but where did he come from? (Hint, it's not the North Pole.) Read more

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2015-11-26T21:17:15-07:00

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The Pagan Blogosphere: Not As Awful As You Think

Last updated on: November 26, 2015 at 9:17 pm   By Jason Mankey

On the surface, the Pagan Blogosphere often feels divisive, negative, and even toxic, but there's often something else going on below the surface. Read more

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2020-11-20T12:57:36-07:00

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Repose-A Ninth Sabbat

Last updated on: November 20, 2020 at 12:57 pm   By Jason Mankey

Repose is a sort of ninth sabbat, tucked in between Samhain and Yule. It's the quiet moment between two much more hectic sabbats and an acknowledgement of the changing Earth. Read more

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2019-11-21T12:23:23-07:00

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(More) Pagan Things Made by Pagans For Pagans

Last updated on: November 21, 2019 at 12:23 pm   By Jason Mankey

The (not quite) perfect holiday gift guide featuring Pagan things made by Pagans for Pagans! Perfect for the coven, grove, or circle that enjoys playing Secret Krampus! Read more

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2017-11-22T10:19:18-07:00

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Thanksgiving Myths

Last updated on: November 22, 2017 at 10:19 am   By Jason Mankey

Thanksgiving is one of America's most enduring and beloved holidays, but it's origins and history are far more tangled than most history books suggest. Read more

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2015-11-12T18:25:34-07:00

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Paganism in the Disney Vaults

Last updated on: November 12, 2015 at 6:25 pm   By Jason Mankey

Animated versions of Persephone and Pan next to Mickey Mouse? Not quite, but the Walt Disney company did make some outstanding cartoons in the 1930's that still appeal to Pagan audiences. Read more

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2015-11-10T11:34:52-07:00

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Remembering Carl Weschcke

Last updated on: November 10, 2015 at 11:34 am   By Jason Mankey

Carl Weschcke was simply one of the most important people ever in the modern history of magick, Paganism, Witchcraft, and the occult. We were all touched and influenced by him, whether we know it or. Read more

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2015-11-08T21:16:43-07:00

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Nope, Just Another Wedding

Last updated on: November 8, 2015 at 9:16 pm   By Jason Mankey

I didn’t perform a gay wedding last night I simply officiated a wedding. Love is love, and if some people have trouble accepting that, I hope they are at least able to find the joy that comes with the happiness of others. Read more

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