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Drew Jacob

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Drew Jacob is a rogue priest, a philosopher and a writer. He follows the Heroic Path: the idea that the highest goal is to live gloriously, to distinguish yourself through your deeds, to be clever and brave and become known for it - to use the moments of your life to leave a lasting and worthy impression on the world.

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The Heroic Life

What Does a Magic Spell Really Cost?

These are the spells I value most, the kind that help a person break a bad cycle. The kind of magic that doesn't just assuage pain but gives real, actionable opportunities. Read More »

Do Pagans Wear Religious Blinders?

The same Pagans who so ardently learn from Buddhism, Hinduism, Vodou, and the Tao shut their ears at the mention of the Christ. Read More »

Vision of a Pagan World

Vodou will not try to convert you. Never has, likely never will. But Vodou has a clear, simple message: dance with us. Read More »

Making Paganism Competitive

Moderate outreach is not only ethical; it's also progressive. Because the world needs more Pagans. Read More »

Incinerated by the Dragon of Karma

Apotheosis or enlightenment is mostly an inner quest, a timeless event. It doesn't care what epoch or culture it's in. Read More »

At the Knee of the Lord Lugh

Lugh doesn't speak in riddles and mysteries. He gives orders, and you do them or you quit. Read More »

Recent Articles

What Does a Magic Spell Really Cost?

These are the spells I value most, the kind that help a person break a bad cycle. The kind of magic that doesn't just assuage pain but gives real, actionable opportunities. Read More »

Do Pagans Wear Religious Blinders?

The same Pagans who so ardently learn from Buddhism, Hinduism, Vodou, and the Tao shut their ears at the mention of the Christ. Read More »

Vision of a Pagan World

Vodou will not try to convert you. Never has, likely never will. But Vodou has a clear, simple message: dance with us. Read More »

Making Paganism Competitive

Moderate outreach is not only ethical; it's also progressive. Because the world needs more Pagans. Read More »

Incinerated by the Dragon of Karma

Apotheosis or enlightenment is mostly an inner quest, a timeless event. It doesn't care what epoch or culture it's in. Read More »