Ásatrú Theology and Public Protest
In direct contrast to the supposedly universal “golden rule” and the “turn the other cheek” message of Christ, Odin teaches that we have no responsibility to be love our enemies.…
Outside the Comfort Zone
Almost all of my education as a Witch has come from reading books. Honestly, that could have been enough. But the more I experience, the more certain I am that…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 23, 2024
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Congratulations to the Scottish Pagan Federation! Parabéns à Convenção de Bruxas e Magos! and more. Continue reading Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 23,…
New Conference dedicated to the oldest witchcraft law in Europe will remember victims and consequences of gender violence
A newly announced conference in Spain will examine Europe’s oldest witchcraft law and its impact on women’s history and persecution. Continue reading New Conference dedicated to the oldest witchcraft law…
Pagan Balts imported horses from Scandinavia for religious rituals
The Pagans of the Baltic region appear to have acquired horses for ritual offerings sometimes at great expense and sea travel from Scandinavian Christian neighbors. Continue reading Pagan Balts imported…
Bless the pollinators! Happy World Bee Day!
Happy World Bee Day! The UN designated May 20 to remind everyone of the importance of pollinators worldwide and our dependence on them. Continue reading Bless the pollinators! Happy World…
Mint: welcome summer with the sweet herb of love, death, and birth control
Siobhan Ball introduces readers to the magical lore that surrounds mint and pennyroyal, a family of herbs associated with the goddesses and gods of the underworld, and offers up a…
Writing as Witchcraft
My dad used to say he meditated by painting. I say I meditate by writing, but it’s not only that. I write to find a connection with something higher, bigger…
Review: The Tarot for You and Me
Lauren Parker reviews the new Tarot for You and Me guidebook and deck by Gary D’Andre and Jess Vosseteig, available at the end of the month from Simon Element. Continue…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 16, 2024
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Christian backlash over Bambie Thug’s Eurovision performance, Faun releases new video, events, and more updates. Continue reading Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 16,…