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2021-02-05T15:56:02-07:00

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Ten Years Gone: California & My Craft

Last updated on: February 5, 2021 at 3:56 pm   By Jason Mankey

My wife and I moved to California ten years ago now, to say that it's been life changing would be an understatement. Here are most of the highs (and a few lows) from our last ten years. Read more

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2021-02-03T14:15:21-07:00

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Wicca: Misconceptions & Misidentity

Last updated on: February 3, 2021 at 2:15 pm   By Jason Mankey

If people are going to throw the entire Wiccan-tradition in the trash, they are going to have make several trips to that garbage can, Wicca can't simply be dismissed because some people have misconceptions about it. Read more

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2021-01-07T13:24:03-07:00

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Horns of Dishonor: Conspiracy and Racism in Pagan Spaces

Last updated on: January 7, 2021 at 1:24 pm   By Jason Mankey

Be safe, be vigilant, and be aware. And don't let anyone disgrace our beliefs or masquerade as one of our own. There's no place for racism or treason in American Paganism. Read more

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2021-01-03T20:19:37-07:00

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The 2020 Hornie Awards (Pagan Superlatives)

Last updated on: January 3, 2021 at 8:19 pm   By Jason Mankey

It's time once again for the awards show no one asked for, The Hornie Awards! The Hornies are a (mostly) annual tradition saluting the best and sometimes worst in the Pagan and Magickal Communities. The awards are chosen by me, along with my cats Evie and Summer. If you don't like one of our choices, chances are it's the fault of the cats. Read more

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2020-12-15T14:04:51-07:00

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The Solstice Star & The Star of Bethlehem

Last updated on: December 15, 2020 at 2:04 pm   By Jason Mankey

The media is hailing the upcoming conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter "Christmas Star" or "Star of Bethlehem" but it's a celestial event that's clearly happening on the Winter Solstice. Shouldn't we be calling it a Solstice Star? Read more

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2020-12-15T15:56:23-07:00

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My Favorite Witchcraft & Magickal Books of 2020

Last updated on: December 15, 2020 at 3:56 pm   By Jason Mankey

There was a lot to forget in 2020, but these books are worth remembering! Whether you love Tarot, astrology, herbalism, or how-to books, this list has something you are bound to love. Read more

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2020-11-13T12:41:15-07:00

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Paganism Post Trump

Last updated on: November 13, 2020 at 12:41 pm   By Jason Mankey

Getting rid of Donald Trump is not a cure-all. Both America and the Pagan Community still face several major problems in the aftermath of this Presidential election. Many of those issues are the result of not being able to talk to one another, and of people get swept up in misinformation. I don’t have any answers when it comes to reconciling such things. But we won’t be able to figure out any solutions without first identifying the problems. THERE ARE... Read more

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2020-11-03T13:05:34-07:00

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The Bubble or the Mountain?

Last updated on: November 3, 2020 at 1:05 pm   By Jason Mankey

I'm probably fighting a losing battle, but I'm going to continue to yell from my mountaintop instead of from inside a bubble. Read more

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2020-10-29T00:48:03-06:00

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The Craft: Legacy (First Thoughts)

Last updated on: October 29, 2020 at 12:48 am   By Jason Mankey

If you are looking for a Witchcraft movie that mostly looks like Modern Witchcraft you'll probably love "The Craft:Legacy." If you are looking for a strong story, well defined characters, and a few thrills, you may need to look elsewhere. Read more

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2020-10-21T15:13:31-06:00

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Bad Witch: My Untraditional Samhain Practices

Last updated on: October 21, 2020 at 3:13 pm   By Jason Mankey

Most often the practices of others are pretty familiar to me, and other times not. For a variety of reasons it often feels like my Samhain practices are untraditional, and that as a Witch, I'm emphasizing different things than many of my peers. Read more

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