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2020-06-15T14:36:48-06:00

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7 Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

Last updated on: June 15, 2020 at 2:36 pm   By Jason Mankey

Lots of ideas to help plan your Midsummer ritual or gathering. The Summer Solstice is full of mythology and lore that makes for effective ritual. Read more

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2015-06-14T11:42:49-06:00

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Not Fakelore: The Burning Times

Last updated on: June 14, 2015 at 11:42 am   By Jason Mankey

Were the Burning Times a real event? Most certainly, but not necessarily in the way some people imagine. Read more

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2015-06-12T14:43:42-06:00

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Not Fakelore: The Witchcraft Revival

Last updated on: June 12, 2015 at 2:43 pm   By Jason Mankey

So was Gerald Gardner initiated into a coven of Witches in 1939? Even if he wasn't, could there be some truth in the story anyways? Read more

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2015-06-08T14:15:30-06:00

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Pagan Pilgrimage: Las Vegas!?!

Last updated on: June 8, 2015 at 2:15 pm   By Jason Mankey

It's not Stonehenge, but there is some cool Pagan themed stuff in Las Vegas. It's not going to be everyone's glass of whiskey, but there's fun to be had and gods to see. Read more

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2015-06-03T18:02:29-06:00

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12 Reasons You Can Call “God” Mother

Last updated on: June 3, 2015 at 6:02 pm   By Jason Mankey

Calling "God" Mother is perfectly acceptable, and it's not just for Pagans! Read more

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2015-06-03T17:44:10-06:00

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Unbroken Traditions, Or, How the Death of Traditional Wicca Is A Myth

Last updated on: June 3, 2015 at 5:44 pm   By Guest Contributor

Is Traditional Wicca dying? That most certainly depends on who you ask. Read more

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2015-05-27T17:04:18-06:00

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My New Favorite Demon: The Charlie Challenge

Last updated on: May 27, 2015 at 5:04 pm   By Jason Mankey

Do demons speak through pencils? I'm guessing not, but "The Charlie Challenge" is as American as Apple Pie. Read more

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2015-05-24T18:27:11-06:00

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The Journey Into Spirit

Last updated on: May 24, 2015 at 6:27 pm   By Guest Contributor

Do we do enough as Pagans to prepare for the inevitably of death? Read more

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Kristoffer Hughes

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Todd Hawley

2015-05-21T12:46:16-06:00

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A Pagan Memorial Day

Last updated on: May 21, 2015 at 12:46 pm   By Jason Mankey

A history of Memorial Day and a small ritual in honor of the holiday and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Read more

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2015-05-20T08:42:44-06:00

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Handfastings & Weddings: A Guide

Last updated on: May 20, 2015 at 8:42 am   By Jason Mankey

Planning a wedding or a handfasting? A few rites and tips to make your ceremony and day even more special. Read more

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