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2015-04-14T15:33:08-06:00

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What to Do With Broken Statuary

Last updated on: April 14, 2015 at 3:33 pm   By Jason Mankey

What does one do when a deity statue breaks? Burial, and a new purpose, have always felt like the proper approach to me. Read more

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2017-04-07T15:11:47-06:00

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Witches on Vinyl

Last updated on: April 7, 2017 at 3:11 pm   By Jason Mankey

We don't generally think of the Witches of the late 60's and early 70's as "recording artists" but a few Witches did release records back then, and generally for major labels. Take a trip in the Raise the Horns wayback machine and start up the turntable, we've got Witches coming at you in stereo! Read more

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2015-04-10T15:55:01-06:00

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Be Nice to the “Fluffy Bunnies”

Last updated on: April 10, 2015 at 3:55 pm   By Jason Mankey

I have a confession to make. When I first started out in Paganism some twenty-odd years ago I was what some of you might call a "Fluffy Bunny" and looking back on it I wouldn't change a thing. Read more

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2015-04-07T10:39:20-06:00

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The Charge of the Goddess: A History

Last updated on: April 7, 2015 at 10:39 am   By Jason Mankey

A couple of weeks ago I somehow ended up in a discussion about The Charge of the Goddess on social media. I think the argument was about “who wrote the Charge?” a question which is more complex than most people realize. Read more

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2015-04-06T12:44:02-06:00

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What Good is Paganism?

Last updated on: April 6, 2015 at 12:44 pm   By Jason Mankey

What good is Paganism? It's the rock the modern world was built upon, and on an individual level it's certainly made me a better person. In a broader sense I also believe that Modern Paganism is pushing society forward and reminding people of their responsibility to the Earth. Read more

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2017-04-14T11:53:47-06:00

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A Pagan Celebrating Easter

Last updated on: April 14, 2017 at 11:53 am   By Jason Mankey

Easter is the Western World’s “Spring Festival du jour,” its popularity in the United States most likely connected to how little Jesus actually remains within it. Certainly Jesus is a big deal in churches, but the trappings of the holiday are about the Earth’s rebirth and fertility. Read more

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Can There Be Paganism Without the Occult?

Last updated on: August 23, 2017 at 11:57 pm   By Jason Mankey

Can there be Paganism without the occult? Probably, but I think it would be extremely diminished and certainly doesn't represent our past. Read more

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#Cranes For CJ

Last updated on: March 22, 2015 at 4:45 pm   By Jason Mankey

Jason remembers his friend CJ Tremlett who passed away of cancer over the weekend. CJ was a warm and wonderful person, and she will be missed. Read more

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2015-03-20T08:28:05-06:00

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8 Ways to Celebrate Ostara

Last updated on: March 20, 2015 at 8:28 am   By Jason Mankey

Just a few ways to celebrate the Spring Equinox . . . . Ideas for rituals, parties, gatherings and more! Here's to the Spring! Here's to Ostara! Read more

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2015-03-13T12:32:48-06:00

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Ostara/Spring Equinox Ritual

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 12:32 pm   By Jason Mankey

A Witchy Ostara rite celebrating the return of the Spring, now with bubbles! Celebrate the Maiden and the Young Horned God as they continue on their journey through the Wheel of the Year. Read more

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