Appalachian folk magic came about because it gave these people a sense that things were going to be alright even in the poor circumstances most found themselves in. Read more
Appalachian folk magic came about because it gave these people a sense that things were going to be alright even in the poor circumstances most found themselves in. Read more
If there was once a Hyperborean culture in the North with a shamanic ethos, then it is likely to have included the common shamanic practice of using psychedelic drugs to induce altered states of consciousness. Read more
When I swore to be a servant to Hekate for the rest of my life; one of my vows was to share the truth about Her. Read more
We ask Voodoo Universe's Lilith Dorsey the big questions, things like which borough has the best pizza and whether or not anyone should ever eat the diner lobster. Read more
Is ranch dressing a condiment? David Bowie or the Beatles? We ask Lisa Wagoner the hard questions about life. Read more
Are you really addicted to tea? What's your favorite kind of tea and how do you drink it? All of that and more in this rather silly interview. Read more
People get a sense of community out of reading our magazines. You will not find an article that attempts to take somebody and tear them down. We have a beautiful, wonderful set of interlocking communities that I want to uphold and uplift. You won’t find a scandal on our pages. We’re there to uplift and bring the community together, not tear us apart. Read more
A new devotional anthology is being created. Editors Jason Mankey, Gwion Raven, and John Beckett are looking for your stories of Cernunnos and your devotional works to Cernunnos for a book that will be published later this year. Read more
A lot of us who write here at Patheos Pagan will be on the road at various Pagan festivals and events in February and March. While we are all out and about, come say hi, attend a workshop, or pick up a book. We’d love to see you! And we really do love talking to readers. If you weren’t here, we probably wouldn’t be either! PantheaCon San Jose CA, February 15- PantheaCon is the biggest Pagan days-long gathering in North... Read more
Sometimes just picking up the pendulum when upset can be very comforting. It’s an outer sign that we are attempting to connect with our High Self and Spirit. The pendulum is a reminder of a spiritual connection that is always there, to which we can become receptive in a moment. Read more