Pagan Community | Site-Wide Activity https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:10:50 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1548759b19cba3e2a6f939cf08f66e17 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3271 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:10:50 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of October 22, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, tofu-ll of things, many things, soy it is…. Witchcraft accusations – tis the season – a Taurus Full Moon, Cherry discussesRead More

]]> 0 2847750ea3276a28f4589ed249f31f8b thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3269 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:03:37 -0700 Religious Freedom in Focus: Witchcraft, Christian Nationalism, and the Boundaries of Religious Liberty From coast to coast to coast, three stories examine religious freedom in America, exploring witchcraft, Christian nationalism, religious pluralism, and a FloridaRead More

]]> 0 1f35e7b0a72153e4e89386a5a0c07be7 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3267 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:23 -0700 Empathy in America: New Survey Finds Sharp Divides A new national survey finds sharp religious and political divisions over empathy, immigration, and democratic authority, while revealing that most Americans stillRead More

]]> 0 78e760e9ab1d3b15ccfe65203f4042e9 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3265 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:33 -0700 The Broom May Need Checking: TSA’s Halloween Travel Advice With Halloween and Samhain approaching, TSA offers reminders for travelers carrying costumes, candy, and sacred objects. The broom may need checking, but preparationRead More

]]> 0 24692191f5db2a55956bf8dbd97daa50 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3263 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:38:56 -0700 Classics of Pagan Cinema: The Duel of the Suspiras Meg Elison reviews the 1977 and 2018 iterations of Suspiria, two films that tell the same story of dance and witchcraft in diametrically opposed ways. ContinueRead More

]]> 0 2d16c3f8711692ea7af5c4d7496787af thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3261 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:05:28 -0700 Review: “Aradia: A Modern Guide to Charles Godfrey Leland’s Gospel of the Witches” Alan U. Dalul reviews the expanded edition of Craig Spencer’s exploration of Charles Godfrey Leland’s “Gospel of the Witches,” one of the most formative andRead More

]]> 0 e61b9be8111fb0f68c836213c8f6a530 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3259 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:37:37 -0700 Exploring the Witch’s Sabbat Storm Faerywolf welcomes us to the season of Samhain with an exploration of the Witches’ Sabbat, including spells and rituals for enchanting a besom and traveling toRead More

]]> 0 24bde7776c8f8e733d68cd450d0dafe3 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3257 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:55:17 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of October 15, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, the Pagan Federation confronts religious intolerance, Damien Echols warns against livestreaming executions, and Cleveland’sRead More

]]> 0 325946d0dd294a4906c1d8a945cd8012 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3255 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:00:41 -0700 What the Hounds? Season of the Witch In this edition of *What the Hounds?*, a Salem museum sparks outrage, Etsy Witches tackle weddings and job hunts, and a Christian author sees demons everywhere.Read More

]]> 0 48401b9977bca2ffde29bdd0b62464e1 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3253 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:32 -0700 “Not Just a Pile of Stones:” Vandalism of Somerset’s Bronze Age Burial Mounds CROWCOMBE, England — A Bronze Age burial monument in Somerset’s Quantock Hills has suffered further damage after stones were removed and rearranged at the proRead More

]]> 0 d6dc6fcd880e9eebd092eebc18db048a thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3250 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:20 -0700 Archaeologists Discover Rare Image of Alexandria’s Ancient Lighthouse Archaeologists exploring Alexandria’s submerged royal quarter have discovered a rare bronze ring depicting the legendary Pharos lighthouse, offering new clues aboutRead More

]]> 0 b8b31641dd9bc0815b73730482236cb7 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3248 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:34:23 -0700 Where are the Pagans in Seattle? After a recent move to Seattle, Sprocket Wagner was surprised to find a lack of active public Pagan groups. She speaks to several community leaders to find out moreRead More

]]> 0 4dbc0fe9f485b4fab833fd4d968305ed thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3246 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:43 -0700 Crianza Pagana Básica: Los primeros 8 meses Alan U. Dalul shares he and his spouse’s journey into parenthood with a Pagan twist, including the baby’s favorite Pagan folk band, telling stories in fiveRead More

]]> 0 c9284c5febf04f27fbd3b9bce388bf18 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3244 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:26:05 -0700 Eight Months (And Counting!) of Pagan Parenting Alan U. Dalul shares he and his spouse’s journey into parenthood with a Pagan twist, including the baby’s favorite Pagan folk band, telling stories in fiveRead More

]]> 0 9488193bb7e6b83a4d9baed877558599 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3242 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:07:14 -0700 Review: Raven Grimassi’s “A Grimoire of Italian Witchcraft” Stacy Psaros reviews a posthumous publication from Raven Grimassi, published through Crossed Crow Books with the aid of his wife, Stephanie Taylor. Continue readingRead More

]]> 0 14503c7ed30b6aa20ac15e761d383279 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3240 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:02:24 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of October 8, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, faith, democracy, and the evolving meaning of magic take center stage. Pagans join a national interfaith voting initiative,Read More

]]> 0 ca84cacb6d4e86cfcc594b21557528a4 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3238 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:59:59 -0700 Evangelical Group Sees Witchcraft and Spiritual Curiosity as Conversion Opportunity A new Evangelical Alliance guide identifies growing interest in Witchcraft, tarot, crystals, and alternative spirituality as both spiritually dangerous and anRead More

]]> 0 55f7cd98cb9f67ceca7582b3bb633b6f thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3236 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:00:45 -0700 Religion, Sacred Space, and Climate Before the US Supreme Court The Supreme Court’s new term brings cases involving climate accountability, religious land use, public funding, and religious freedom, with decisions that could hRead More

]]> 0 326138dcc37c267d1d8d3413577871e0 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3234 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:00:12 -0700 Hegseth Creates Powerful New Office to Oversee Religious Affairs and ‘Spiritual Readiness’ The Pentagon’s new Office of Religious Affairs centralizes military religious policy and “spiritual readiness,” drawing praise from Hegseth as restoring chaplRead More

]]> 0 c73fa0d59933a2c6f0c6be082b19d9c7 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3232 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:08 -0700 Review: ROME – Empire, Power, People Cosette Paneque reviews this exhibition at the Melbourne Museum, which features many items that have never before been seen outside of Italy. Continue reading Review: ROME – Empire, Power, People at The Wild Hunt.

]]> 0 60be67e62a17fca769a268eb4660d985 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3230 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:03:35 -0700 Emotional Fractures and the Whispers of Ancestral Connection “As the weather cools,” writes Clio Ajana, “the leaves change colors, and start to fall, we feel the veil thinning. We welcome our ancestors into our homes, ourRead More

]]> 0 f593347b6066353d4cd2dfd39129b734 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3228 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:54 -0700 Carravagio’s “Bacchus” saved after flash flood in the Uffizi Torrential rains in Florence threatened to damage a painting of the god Bacchus by the Baroque master Caravaggio when a skylight leaked in the UffiziRead More

]]> 0 2a7c31b98179242491e53ce3f370a26d thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3226 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:59 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of October 1, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, Witchy fashion, Ouija boards, protection magic, a Pagan scholars’ network, Star’s Tarot of the Week, plenty of community happeRead More

]]> 0 ed8f3eb0f75e3b97bf81e932d87edd86 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3224 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:50 -0700 Reading by Fire: A New Path to Herculaneum’s Lost Words Researchers deliberately burned a modern papyrus scroll to help recover words lost nearly 2,000 years ago. Their experiment suggests traces of lead in ancient inkRead More

]]> 0 28526e5a42097511020810d8ee42d8ce thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3222 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:32:38 -0700 Practical Magic 2: More Witches Watching More Witches are watching Practical Magic 2 and reviewing it. Star Bustamonte and Stacy Psaros find Hollywood magic, familiar tropes, family curses, sympatheticRead More

]]> 0 cef8be39528384c5f49ac257925be396 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3220 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:22:33 -0700 Something Took Wing in Paleocene Sunsets More than 56 million years ago, something took wing. Now, combining ancient fossils with genomes from living species, researchers are rewriting the bat family tree,Read More

]]> 0 9ed67d0ae7fbef934750166873e8f6b8 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3218 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:15 -0700 Witchy Reads for a Happy Ending: The Herbwitch’s Apprentice Beatrix Kondo reviews the first book in the Witches of Olderea series by Ireen Chau. “Think Jane Austen crashing a Barbie movie, if Barbie could accidentally hex aRead More

]]> 0 ac57ee90cba1cd162c233f76b4680e5f thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3216 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:03 -0700 The Lore of Sage Siobhan Ball welcomes our readers to soup season with a look into the history of sage’s association with healing and other forms of magic, along with a recipe forRead More

]]> 0 3eece619c4cf61249c02a8137aaa2936 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3214 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:56:03 -0700 Tyr, Thor, Monsters, and Macklemore Drawing upon the models presented by the Norse gods Tyr and Thor, Karl E.H. Seigfried argues for the Heathen ethic of taking action against injustice despiteRead More

]]> 0 038a799c65cee5c9181f056efd5f0ed7 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3212 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:23:49 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of September 24, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Sadly, some pearls were harmed in the preparation of an article. But things get better! Tower Grove Pride in St. Louis fRead More

]]> 0 e69a29460d9d137e594388f571ddc701 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3210 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:14:52 -0700 Two Faces of Faith: 11th-Century Amulet with Medusa-like Image Reveals a Changing Religious World An 11th-century serpent pendant discovered in northwestern Russia pairs a Christian warrior saint with a snake-haired figure rooted in the Medusa tradition,Read More

]]> 0 cb1ad5a6ee039f1ff9a82b3e7109332e thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3208 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:06:48 -0700 Letters to the Editor: Spending in Alignment with Pagan Values Matters More Than Ever “Support Pagan owned, or values-aligned, small businesses” writes ATC Archpriest Dusty Dionne as they discuss the aligning spending and donations with Pagan valuesRead More

]]> 0 68cbd20b4fedb3e79731520b3d02cc9d thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3206 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:48:38 -0700 The Wheel Turns: Pagan Voices for the September Equinox At the September equinox, the Wheel turns once again. Selena Fox, Belladonna LaVeau, Lilith Wolf, Jim Sayers, Macha NightMare, and Manny Tejeda y Moreno shareRead More

]]> 0 ebd52b295e32ecc8ab48fd83dcffe56f thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3204 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:27 -0700 Nostalgia is a Curse “I would warn you that there will be spoilers,” writes Meg Elison in her review of the new film Practical Magic 2, “but there doesn’t seem to be much point as the sRead More

]]> 0 b51eb93035cc55bc8e4533c34ce52f32 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3202 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:00:33 -0700 Deck Review: The Oracle of Forgotten Witches Alan U. Dalul reviews the new oracle deck by Balázs Tátrai and Lilla Bölecz from Watkins Publishing, following up on their previous work, The Book of Forgotten WiRead More

]]> 0 7cf3bfa49b92e57ba0d92f76826acaa7 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3200 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:53 -0700 Teaching Witchcraft in the 21st Century “I have been teaching Witchcraft professionally for 35 years,” writes Storm Faerywolf. “In addition to selling my books and my art, this is how I make my living. IRead More

]]> 0 35172c86321e7c6af08a50589c525ffd thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3198 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:27 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of September 17, 2026 Equinox Blessings!   Pretty Much Everywhere on this Planet (You know, the one there’s no substitute for) —  Meteorological autumn began on September 1, coveriRead More

]]> 0 93dad74e030e2d041a971a69484f0150 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3196 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:18:15 -0700 What the Hounds? It’s Not Even a Full Moon In this month’s What the Hounds?: Baalshit, exorcism, and UFO demons. We just… whatever. Continue reading What the Hounds? It’s Not Even a Full Moon at The Wild Hunt.

]]> 0 7112debcd1aee15ea983a0ed4c24a9fc thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3194 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:32:22 -0700 Pagan Pride Celebration Continues After Protesters Disrupt Lehigh Valley Pagan Pride Day Lehigh Valley Pagan Pride Day continued despite repeated disruptions by Christian protesters, who reportedly confronted adults and children before securityRead More

]]> 0 5a22310cb62881be436e65c2b0e92b32 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3192 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:27 -0700 The Lady in the Cave: Archaeologists Reveal a Sanctuary to an Unknown Goddess Deep inside Spain’s Cova Dones, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of an organized Roman-era cult involving women, ritual offerings, and a mysterious goddess wRead More

]]> 0 fad65266fc72a5c5487fee97ac3fd249 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3190 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:03 -0700 Reseña del libro: A Witch Is… “While it’s true that we should stay well away from whoever tries to tell us who is a Witch and who is not,” writes Alan U. Dalul, “we can and should stay close to tRead More

]]> 0 e9d5bde35ca2f73d19823161392661f0 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3188 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:43:55 -0700 Review: A Witch Is… by Raechel Henderson “While it’s true that we should stay well away from whoever tries to tell us who is a Witch and who is not,” writes Alan U. Dalul, “we can and should stay close to tRead More

]]> 0 a0a5f8fa9689f84cbadbd12bae267995 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3186 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:05:31 -0700 Bounded by Blood: Midgardsblot 2026 Lyonel Perabo recounts his visit to the 2026 Midgardsblot festival in Borre, Norway, featuring bands like Venom, Wolves in the Throne Room, Taake, and the HeilungRead More

]]> 0 888e94b385bc14d61e2333efd71cb2fe thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3184 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:38:55 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of September 10, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: We begin by remembering the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. And there’s more. Much more. Got a stick? Go get it, becRead More

]]> 0 b63f5fd09b225f924474296bd77ad9ab thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3182 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:18:30 -0700 Wolves and Wild Places: Two Federal Actions Test U.S. Conservation Policy Federal actions targeting wolf protections and roadless national forests could reshape U.S. conservation policy, raising a larger question about the relationshipRead More

]]> 0 ef3cd6c7af9fc69b42d1f8b1f4838c78 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3178 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:58:48 -0700 Maine High Court Weighs Religious Freedom Against Child’s Best Interests The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a child’s best interests can guide religious custody disputes, rejecting strict scrutiny and prompting a planned URead More

]]> 0 cdcad83be59cfc527ec835d1eedb7092 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3180 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:16:14 -0700 Letters to the Editor: From Salem to Burning Man- Religious Liberty Is Not a License to Violate Boundaries Religious liberty protects Christians and Pagans alike, but where does religious expression end and intrusion begin? From Salem to Burning Man, Rev. Davron MichaelsRead More

]]> 0 ef1166e46d76c3135b6d762775d932d9 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3176 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:13:30 -0700 Remembering King Harald Lyonel Perabo on the legacy of Harald V, King of Norway, who passed away on August 28th. Continue reading Remembering King Harald at The Wild Hunt.

]]> 0 82cacb714e9ffada2bfcd987d679883b thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3173 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:54:59 -0700 Remembering the Music of 1976 “As a nation,” writes Clio Ajana, “the bicentennial was the American attempt to enjoy a blissful harmonic period as emphasized in music with singles and albums thatRead More

]]> 0 f388cf6d7c098627241ed48fd0e43758 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3171 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:52 -0700 The Witch as Worker “Historically, Witchcraft, both the acts and accusations, came down to the villainy of action,” writes Lauren Parker. “It mirrors the persecution of the workingRead More

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