If you were to acquire a plot of land to live on for the rest of your days, would you leave it undeveloped? Allowing the birds and animals to wander freely, the sun and rain to surround and govern your day. Would you be content to huddle over the flame, exposed to the elements and the unfiltered gaze of your neighbors? Throughout the seasons and the years? Read more
I’ve seen this scenario play out on internet forums a few times now. A Pagan parent comes online and asks for advice, because their child is being proselytized by a schoolmate or authority figure. Many parents today take a “My child will find their way when they’re older” narrative to heart. But, by not welcoming our children fully into our beliefs, we leave them easy prey for the religious forces of society at large. Read more
One of the tricky bits for a lot of people about the reconstructionist paganisms is that they were, in their original formats, the religions of an entire community. And, unfortunately, the odds are that if you're specifically looking for a religious community comparable to what ancient people had, the answer is, "You don't." Read more
"Life holds the mirror up to Art," Wilde wrote, "and either reproduces some strange type imagined by painter or sculptor, or realises in fact what has been dreamed in fiction." In the case of Crowley, this statement of life’s imitation of art rings particularly true. Read more
At the turn of the century witchcraft and sorcery was as alive and well as it is today. And one of the most compelling forms it takes, is in coloured portraits of devils, fairies and spirits drawn by sorcerous women channelling visions. Read more
We are in a period of intense and tense struggle. There are many battles behind us and many more in front of us. These trying times have brought Odin more and more to forefront of my awareness. I hear him whispering of action and courage. Read more
"Seek a witch and find her living in solitude in the wild forest," said Judika Illes. With her new The Big Book of Practical Spells, formerly sold as Pure Magic, you can consult that forest witch anytime you need, right in your own home. Read more
Things are changing. Despite the things we witness around us, they are getting better. We are not alone. You are not alone. You matter, and are worthy, and people are finally starting to realize that. Read more
In cartomancy what you need is a decent eye. It’s the kind of eye that can smell rats, or penetrate truth. Read more
I spent the second weekend of June at the 3rd annual Morrigan's Call Retreat in Connecticut. There was magic, both the beautiful and numinous magic of ritual, as well as the simple and equally vital magic of people coming together, sharing, and learning from each other. Read more
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