There’s this unfortunate tendency in Pagan circles for those holding the title of ‘Elder’ to be held as somehow above reproach. As if questioning these people at all is somehow showing a lack of proper respect and deference for an empty title. It’s Paganism’s own personal brand of ad verecundiam, and it REALLY needs to stop. Read more
1. Honor the Ancestors 2. Learn about the Native American Tribes in your Area 3. Eat Local 4. Be With People You Enjoy 5. Practice Gratitude Read more
In which Morgan shares with us her translation of the Prohecy of the Morrigan from the Cath Maige Tuired. Read more
I so often wonder what it is about people that leads us to this place. I see fear leading to anger and then conflict with two polarized sides. What is it about us humans? Do we really have the capacity to move past the fear and the anger, the bigotry, the egotism and "I must be right" perspective? I hope so. But hope hurts, because I see this cycle of fear and conflict over and over. Read more
I feel like maybe I have interesting ideas about theology and that maybe some people would like to read about those ideas. It doesn't matter to me if you disagree with me, but it does matter if you're not very nice about the way you disagree with me. Xenia goes both ways and I will make every effort to be courteous and respectful, but I also expect the same from others. I'm a real person with real feelings and emotions and unless it's kind, timely, and true, don't say it. I'm not fragile, I can take criticism, and I don't mind arguing, but if it can't be a civilized argument, I want no part of it. Read more
Scrying is the practice of inducing and interpreting visions. Commonly, crystal balls and magic mirrors are used. Until the last couple of years, I haven’t had much interest in scrying tools. It’s a funny thing, really; I’ve always had a hard time formally scrying; it always seemed like this intimidating practice. But, scrying isn’t that much of a mystery. Read more
There are good men in our midst. We may have lost sight of their positive presence in the long shadow of our cultural ideal of “real men”, with its damaging ethos of dominion, will to power and unfettered self-interest. But still they are there, good men of big hearts and spirits, gifting their best in service of others and our world. Read more
My Heathenry is a open-minded, thriving religion full of diverse points of view. How about yours? Read more
This is an attempt to write a story that explains how cultural appropriation happens and why it can be disrespectful. It may have gotten some of the indigenous facts wrong; this only strengthens the point of the story. Read more
A fortuneteller who sounds the same no matter what cards she reads is a fortuneteller who is sovereign in her readings. She owns her own style, tone, and compassion. The method of reading cards is just a tool in her hands. Read more
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