This election has highlighted a fundamental problem with the way democracy works in the state of Georgia and with the way democracy works in general. When democracy is corrupted, it stifles the voice of the people in order to preserve positions of power for the “elected.” Read more
Epona was worshipped all over the Roman Empire but Her heartland was Gaul. Her name simply means “divine mare”. Read more
When we start to give up our spiritual autonomy to any other mortal I think we’re getting into dangerous territory. If it's true that witches are all supposed to be our own priests/priestesses then I think we should also all be our own spiritual leaders. Read more
Hekate is not there to do my heavy lifting. She’s there as a Companion, a Guide, a Resource as I lean into trusting Her to be there for me. I pray a modified Druid’s Prayer to Her—lately way more than once a day—asking for Her protection, for strength, wisdom and the knowledge of justice. Read more
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Read more
Looking back at human history, we’ve done weird and horrible things. Human sacrifice – that is, the act of ritually killing a person as an offering to a higher power - was practiced by many ancient civilizations. But why did they do it? Here’s a list. Read more
Modern Anubites, including myself, seek the Obsidian Lord for protection, guidance (particularly in dark times), healing, balance, getting through chaotic times, and seeking the mysteries of the universe. He is the guardian of the lost and the lonely and will often help when called upon, unless he has deemed you need to learn a lesson on your own. Read more
Samhain this year ended for me on November 7th. It was totally different from anything I'd ever experienced before. When Hekate told me I needed to observe Samhain in New Mexico, I intuitively knew why. Read more
News of the proposed separation of Church and State in Greece should give many hope for the full revival of Hellenism. It took 60 years for Christianity to supplant polytheism in the Roman empire, time is on our side. Read more
My attendance in this year’s Parliament was owed to my work with Heathens Against Hate, an independent branch of the Troth and advocacy group for inclusive Heathenry. Read more
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