Calamities in Pagan Cinema: “Tarot”
“Witches can often enjoy the film versions of ourselves,” says Meg Elison in today’s review of the new movie TAROT, “who worship fake deities, cast nonsense spells, and practice bonkers…
On Beltane (and Star Wars Day), let us reflect on passion
I recall celebrating my first Star Wars marathon in a small Parisian theater filled with strangers willing to give up a Friday night. Some arrived in costume, others brought blankets…
The Making of a Heathen: an interview with Joshua Rood, Part I
“Even though Ásatrú might not have been quite where I had imagined it, people were actively trying to work toward something. You don’t get temples and songs and chants and…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 2, 2024
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, Patricia Woodruff shares a timely reflection, meteor burst, upcoming events and announcements Continue reading Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 2, 2024 at The…
Merry May! and, uh-oh…something happened
Merry Meet and Blessed turning of the Wheel! We also have a secret to share. Continue reading Merry May! and, uh-oh…something happened at The Wild Hunt.
A pair of Ohio bills appear to expand Christian education while possibly outing LGBTQ students
A pair of Ohio bills are welcomed by conservative Christians. One bill appears to permit religious classes curing school hours. The other bill obligates educators to notify parents if their…
Ancient Monument could rewrite history: French archaeologists announce two Neolithic sites
Two archeological announcements from France this month show Neolithic habitation including a necropolis and offerings- one of the sites may rewrite history. Continue reading Ancient Monument could rewrite history: French…
Practical Advice for Discerning “Cunning Folk”
Ed Simon reviews Tabitha Stanmore’s new book, “Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic.” “Stanmore enumerates the sorts of practical rituals that cunning folk offered in the plying…
“Bedknobs and Broomsticks,” a parable for Gardnerian Witches
“Armed only with some dude’s book of nonsense and her own determination and national pride, Eglantine Price could fly. She could conjure. She could make change.” Meg Elison is back…
Odin and Freyr, War and Peace
We choose how we relate to the deities of our tradition. Our choice is not made for us by ancient poets, modern practitioners, or academic scholars. Continue reading Odin and…