A recent Tarot reading was overwhelmingly positive… except for the Wheel of Fortune, which warned that I’m overlooking random chance, some low probability event that could pop up out of nowhere and throw a wrench into my plans. And now I know to look out for that. Read more
If some AI conversations strongly resemble conversations that come through Ouija or Tarot or direct communication with spirits, the simplest explanation is that some spirits have picked up AI as yet another tool with which to communicate with humans – for good and for ill. Read more
The Southern Baptist Convention is condemning “willful childlessness which contributes to a declining fertility rate.” How arrogant. How presumptive. How offensive. The choice to have children or not must always remain with the individual and never with the church or the state. Read more
Last year honesty compelled me to admit things in my life weren’t good. This year honesty compels me to say that things are better. They’re better because I accepted reality and did what I needed to do, and they’re better because of the grace of the Gods. I like the direction I’m headed. Read more
Televangelist and Trump advisor Paula White claimed that if people would send her $1000 she would make her God “their enemies’ enemy.” How small does she think her God is? How powerful does she think she is? And what can Pagans and polytheists learn from all this? Read more
The religious environment is shifting yet again – people are becoming more religious. Let’s embrace our Paganism, and be ready to welcome those who are looking for what we have. Read more
If you practice a variety of magical techniques you won’t reach for a hammer when the problem requires a screwdriver… or a chainsaw. And when circumstances present you with a situation that’s beautiful and powerful, you’ll be ready to make good use of it even without any tools or materials. Read more
I spent much of Thursday learning more about the new pope, and then it was time for my evening prayers to the Gods and Goddesses I pray to every night. Read more
As a Druid who is a member of ADF I am happy to spread the word that we have a new Archdruid: Rev. Jan Avende, who began their service on May 1. Jan was kind enough to respond to my questions about their background, their approach to Druidry, and their goals for the future of ADF. Read more
Sinners is every bit as good as the buzz says it is. It mixes multiple genres and it handles all of them brilliantly. It’s a good, original story told very well. Sinners is many stories, told on many levels, and they’re all true. Read more
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