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Tea Addicted Witch

2018-09-25T16:17:30+00:00

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Technology Is Neither Anti-Pagan Nor Anti-Witchcraft

Last updated on: September 25, 2018 at 4:17 pm   By River Enodian

Why are witch and occult related apps making some people angry? Why do people think that magic and the modern world are somehow at odds with one another? There's no reason for pagans, polytheists, witches, and general occultists to shun technology. In fact, it can be a huge boost to our work--or even a part of it. Read more

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2018-09-12T16:58:06+00:00

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“Witch In A Box” And Capitalism: Sometimes It Sucks To Be Mainstream

Last updated on: September 12, 2018 at 4:58 pm   By River Enodian

When is marketing to pagans, witches and "wanna blessed bes" appropriation? Is Sephora's "witch in a box" selling us out, or are there any upsides to witchcraft becoming mainstream? Read more

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2018-09-11T16:28:43+00:00

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The Descent Of Persephone: Honoring The Autumnal Equinox

Last updated on: September 11, 2018 at 4:28 pm   By River Enodian

The fall equinox was the time when Persephone's descent into the underworld was celebrated, and the time of the Greater Eleusinian Mysteries for those who had undergone the Lesser. On this day we express gratitude for all that we have reaped as we take it into the darker months to follow. Read more

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2018-09-06T18:07:45+00:00

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When An Offering Is More Than An Offering: On The Nature Of Sacrifice

Last updated on: September 6, 2018 at 6:07 pm   By River Enodian

The term “sacrifice” is used a lot within the pagan and other spiritual communities. While the term used been used since antiquity, much of its connotations have evolved to an extent over the centuries. For starters, what does the term “sacrifice” mean? Read more

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2018-09-05T16:56:21+00:00

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Pagan & Occult Community Is Necessary – Even If You Practice Alone

Last updated on: September 5, 2018 at 4:56 pm   By River Enodian

What does community mean for us as pagans, polytheists, and occultists, and why is it so important--even for solitaries? Given the state of our world and the issues we face daily, this is a crucial time to have this conversation. Read more

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2018-08-15T20:11:07+00:00

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Enabling & Tolerating Intolerance In Our Communities Will Kill Tolerance

Last updated on: August 15, 2018 at 8:11 pm   By River Enodian

In our communities there has been a pervasive habit of condoning and making excuses for bad behavior for those who are our fellow initiates, pagans, polytheists, magicians, witches, and occultists in general. Unbalanced mercy or the tolerance of intolerance will ultimately lead to the death of tolerance, and we must vigorously work against it. Read more

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2018-08-14T16:49:23+00:00

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Toxic Positivity Culture: Why Pagans, Polytheists, & Occultists Should Guard Against It

Last updated on: August 14, 2018 at 4:49 pm   By River Enodian

What is toxic positivity culture, and why we need to avoid it in order to not enable abusers and predators in our communities--not to mention deprive ourselves of much needed personal development and self care. Read more

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2018-08-01T14:28:17+00:00

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On Segregation In Pagan & Occult Circles: Why “Separate But Equal” Isn’t

Last updated on: August 1, 2018 at 2:28 pm   By River Enodian

The future is not just female, it is intersectional. And the answer to inequality is not "separate but equal" traditions which are anything but. We need to stop being afraid of challenging structures which no longer work in order to appease other people's prejudices. Read more

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2018-07-31T14:26:29+00:00

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Cis-centric Heteronormativity Must Die: The Craft, All Of Magic, And Paganism Is Marching Into the 21st Century Whether You Like It Or Not

Last updated on: July 31, 2018 at 2:26 pm   By River Enodian

For too long people have used religion, tradition, and philosophy as shields to hide behind in order to excuse their inflexible and bigoted thinking towards gender, sexuality, and many other issues. The rest of us are marching into the twenty-first century whether you like it or not. Read more

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2018-07-30T01:15:37+00:00

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When A Witch Says #MeToo: Addressing Rape Culture In Occult Communities

Last updated on: July 30, 2018 at 1:15 am   By River Enodian

In light of #metoo, how do we protect our communities as witches and occultists and create a safe space for everyone? How can we ensure that we know how to handle inappropriate behavior when it occurs? Read more

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