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April 2014

April 29, 2014

Beltane Ritual 2014

Beltane is the most joyous of holidays, but it's also a great time to remind...

April 24, 2014

Writing Beltane

Beltane is a joyous time of year to be a Pagan, but the sabbat its...

April 21, 2014

Summer Pagan Festivals: A Guide

For many folks the summer sunshine means Pagan Festival Season. Get the inside scoop on...

April 14, 2014

Light in the Darkness: Healing & Hope

I've never been one to believe that magic is capable of solving all of life's...

April 10, 2014

Rolling the Religion Dice

Arch-angels, Baron Samedi, and Aphrodite all a part of the same circle . . ....

April 08, 2014

Jesus and the Pagan Gods

Jesus is often said to be a "dying and resurrecting god," but is such a...

April 03, 2014

The Witch’s Guide to Gerald Gardner

The importance of Gerald Gardner to Modern Witchcraft and Modern Paganism cannot be overstated. Gardner...

March 2014

March 25, 2014

Playlist: Spring

About ten years ago my wife designed an Ostara Ritual that included coloring with crayons...

March 22, 2014

Why Wicca?

Often lost in the discussions about Wiccan Privilege are the reasons why so many people...

March 16, 2014

Shiva: Horned God of My Heart

People have been continuously worshipping Shiva for (possibly) over 5000 years. What does He offer...

March 05, 2014

Pagan Pipe Dreams (What Do We Hope to Build?)

What does the future hold for Modern Paganism? Probably division and argument, but what if...

March 03, 2014

Wiccanate? I Think Not.

I have met all sorts of Wiccans and have even read a book with the...

February 2014

February 26, 2014

Pagans and Interfaith

Interfaith work can be beneficial, sometimes even personally gratifying, but can we take it too...

February 10, 2014

Suffering For the Gods

I don't understand a theology of suffering as reward. Why would the gods want us...

February 05, 2014

Festival Season 2014

February means "Pagan Festival Season" at my house, but before the fun can begin there...

February 04, 2014

The Wizard and the Witch: A Book Review

"The Wizard and the Witch" is one of those books students of Pagan history and...

January 2014

January 28, 2014

The Questions of Polytheism

I've always called myself a polytheist, but the label is no where near as important...

January 22, 2014

5 Ways to Celebrate Imbolc

Imbolc has never been my favorite holiday, but it’s always been an important mile-marker on...

January 21, 2014

A Failure to Communicate (And Hope for the Future)

Sometimes I look around the Pagan Blogosphere and simply shake my head, unsure of what...

January 16, 2014

Imbolc: Growth of the Light & Candle Blessing Ritual

Like the rain, the Lady cleanses and renews us. Like the earth, the Lord purifies...

January 14, 2014

Brigid: Myth & Magick

Brighid is one of the most well known and adored goddesses in all of Modern...

January 12, 2014

10 Responsibilities of a Host

For those who host, or are thinking about hosting an event, ten essential tips that...

January 10, 2014

Fantasy, Paganism, and Real Life

Critics of Modern Paganism often accuse Pagans of living in a fantasy world or "playing...

January 07, 2014

The Non-Adept’s Guide to Aleister Crowley

Aleister Crowley continues to cast a large shadow over both ritual magick and Modern Paganism....

January 03, 2014

The Journey

Paganism has always been a journey, not a destination. No matter how long we travel...

December 2013

December 14, 2013

Beyond Santa Claus: The Other Gift Givers

The image of Santa Claus dominates the Holiday Season, but he's just one of the...

December 12, 2013

Good Tidings & Great Joy: Raise the Horns Reviews Sarah Palin’s New Book

Can a Pagan find middle ground with Sarah Palin and her new book "Good Tidings...

December 08, 2013

The Year in Paganism: 2013

There were victories, arguments, festivals, and everything in between in 2013. Catch up on the...

December 06, 2013

Pagan Folkways: Dar Williams

Probably best known for the song "The Christians and the Pagans," Dar Williams is a...

November 2013

November 24, 2013

Water Under the Pagan Bridge

This week someone leaving Paganism made the New York Times. Is that an important development...