Category Archives: Paganism

Giving Thanks

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Star Foster

For a lot of us, our holiday to give thanks was back at Mabon, although we ideally give thanks year round. However, it’s still kind of powerful to give thanks as a nation. So here are a few things I’m … Continue reading →

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Is There Salvation In Paganism?

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Star Foster

Religion provides the solution to something. It identifies a problem, prescribes a method by which to resolve that problem. That resolution in religious terms is known as salvation. While the concept of salvation is almost exclusively identified with the Christian … Continue reading →

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Maybe Advanced Wicca Isn’t Wicca After All?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Star Foster

I have less time than I used to for pleasure reading.Starhawk’s The Fifth Sacred Thing has been by my bed for months and I’ve barely made a dent. Yet I treated myself to a lie-in this morning reading a book … Continue reading →

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My Geis to the Night Sky

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Star Foster

Last night, one of my elders took me on a nighttime adventure. In darkness we took an easy hike to a waterfall for some energy work. When there is very little light, moving water seems to absorb all it can … Continue reading →

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Slipping On A Patch Of Doubt

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Star Foster

I’m slipping and sliding on a patch of doubt this morning. Nothing I could write seems appropriate. I don’t have a lot of time to write, and my heart is troubled. However, doubt means one thing: you see how things … Continue reading →

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The Air Force is Pagan-Friendly? Who Knew?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Star Foster

Cara Schulz of PNC-Minnesota has published the second part of her report on Pagans and the US Air Force, and some of the quotes are quite surprising: “You don’t have to be scared about sharing your religion or think you … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind of Family.. On TV: Terisa Greenan, Sister Wives and Polyamorous Music

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Star Foster

Back in October I caught the flu. The real deal. Influenza. I lay on my sofa, drooling on my pillow, shivering under blankets and watching reality tv. I am not generally a fan of reality tv. I tend to watch … Continue reading →

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The Religious Impulse

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Star Foster

I’m tired. Emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically tired. I hit the wall awhile back and just kept trying to run. I’m so tired that I’ve been a crappy blogger who’s been busy trying to build walls around herself instead of … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street? I Think I Saw That Film…

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Star Foster

It is that time of year. The time when you wrap up in a blanket and watch holiday movies. Generally the more sentimental and quirky, the better. And of course, regardless of religious belief, or even feelings about the holiday … Continue reading →

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Happy Veteran’s Day: Pagans find warm welcome at ‘Gateways to the Air Force’

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Star Foster

What I love best about the Pagan community is that every time I feel down I read about something amazing happening in Pagandom that just lights me up. Today Cara Schulz at PNC- Minnesota has an incredible article up about … Continue reading →

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