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February 2014

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 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...

November 17, 2013

Pagan Gratitude and My Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, Paganism is the foundation of my life. They both deserve...

November 13, 2013

Paying for Pagani$m

Should people profit from teaching Paganism? Is there a difference between teaching a particular path...

November 11, 2013

Finding the Mystery

The word "mystery" has been associated with Modern Paganism from the very beginning. Wicca began...

November 07, 2013

Samhain Season’s End

Samhain is more than simply a “day." In my life it’s always been a season,...

November 05, 2013

When Someone Leaves Paganism

When someone I respect leaves the Pagan fold I often feel a little bit betrayed,...

November 03, 2013

Happy Pagan New Year?

For many Pagans Samhain is the Pagan New Year, but not all Pagans feel that...

October 2013

October 25, 2013

20 Questions With Lon Milo DuQuette

Most people slow down at age 65, not Lon Milo DuQuette. In addition to being...

October 24, 2013

Everything Samhain & Halloween (Rituals, Histories, and More!)

We've got you covered for wherever your Samhain and Halloween celebrations might take you. Links...

October 22, 2013

We Don’t Own Halloween

Are there bits and pieces of Halloween that most likely date back to an ancient...

October 15, 2013

Pagan Folkways: Richard Shindell

Richard Shindell is one of the most talented and praised singer-songwriters on the folk music...

October 08, 2013

Writing Group Ritual

When you write ritual you are basically answering to three very different entities: yourself, the...

October 07, 2013

Becoming a High Priestess

After a recent ritual a friend sent me a text message praising my wife as...

October 03, 2013

The Rede of the Wicca

Where did the Wiccan Rede come from? Is it genuinely old or a product of...

October 02, 2013

The Old Religion and those Ancient Ways

Is it OK to call Modern Paganism "The Old Religion?" Are we really practicing "Ancient...

October 01, 2013

Leaving Jesus

Before becoming a Pagan I walked a different road, one with many twists and turns....

September 2013

September 24, 2013

Looking into the Future: Paganism in 2063

What does the future hold for Modern Paganism? Crystal balls and tarot cards have been...