The Ritual Silo: inside James Turrell’s C.A.V.U. at dusk
“Nobody shushed the room. The lower house lights did not dim. There was no call to order. Energy simply shifted between us and within us, and the hush was total.”…
The Eye, the Flame, and the Shield: Protection in American Folk Magic
In magic we strive to fulfill our mundane needs in a magical way. Using herbs, stones, bones, or other curio (along with prayer, energy work, and intention) we attempt to…
El encanto kawaii del Oráculo de las Quimeras
Alan U. Dalul analiza una nueva baraja de tarot de Debora Mayfair y Marga Biazzi, el Oráculo de las Quimeras. Continue reading El encanto kawaii del Oráculo de las Quimeras…
The kawaii charm of the Oracle of the Chimeras
Alan U. Dalul reviews a new tarot deck from Debora Mayfair and Marga Biazzi, the Oracle of the Chimeras. Continue reading The kawaii charm of the Oracle of the Chimeras…
Pagan Community Notes: August 14, 2025
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: participants in Nemi, Italy, join a torchlit procession ahead of the Feast of Diana; Cat Nights begin soon; the documentary Blacklisted is set for…
Utah’s Strongest Religious Freedom Law Meets Psilocybin Spirituality
Utah’s 2024 religious freedom law, SB150, “the strongest RFRA law that exists in the nation,” the faces a surprise major test as a federal judge halts prosecution of a Provo…
Losing the Wild: Study Finds Human-Nature Bond Has Plunged Over The Last 200 Years
A new study finds humanity’s connection to nature has fallen by 60% since 1800, driven largely by urbanization and weakened family transmission. Even more challenging is that reversing the decline…
Pachamama Endures: From Ancient Andes to Modern Bolivia
Pachamama, the Andean Earth Mother, remains central to Indigenous tradition, honored with August rituals of offerings, fire, and libations. From sacred mountains to political debates, she embodies the enduring bond…
Classics of Pagan Cinema: Three Silly Symphonies
Eric O. Scott reviews three classic Disney shorts with mythological themes: “Playful Pan,” “King Neptune,” and “The Goddess of Spring.” Produced between 1930 and 1934, each cartoon represents a different…
Police and media emphasize occult elements in Pennsylvania arson and homicide case
Police and media coverage emphasized alleged links to Witchcraft and the occult in the case of Heather Jean Evans, 45, who pleaded guilty to arson and murder in a 2022…