Heathen at Heart
Whether our guidance comes from a book or through personal gnosis, it's still up to us to wrestle with that advice and decide what kind of world we want to see. Me, I'd like to see one in which we all love one another a little bit more. Read more
Whether our guidance comes from a book or through personal gnosis, it's still up to us to wrestle with that advice and decide what kind of world we want to see. Me, I'd like to see one in which we all love one another a little bit more. Read more
This article has been updated as of 02/09/2017 to reflect changes in the wording of the Inclusion Affirmation Statement. It’s no secret that Heathenry, Asatru, and Germanic Pagan groups are often associated with white supremacist ideologies. Since the Nazis co-opted Germanic Pagan symbolism and mythology in their rise to power, some of Heathenry’s most sacred symbols have been used to promote hatred. Because of this many neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and followers of alt-right ideology are attracted to Heathenry. It’s an... Read more
On June 26th 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that couples of the same sex were to be granted the same legal right to marriage as couples of the opposite sex. This moment was so intensely meaningful to me, a validation of my core identity that had been summarily rejected throughout my formative years. All the names I’d been called, all the ugly comparisons from family and teachers, all the years of hiding my identity and the ones afterwards where I... Read more
Many Heathens and Pagans are celebrating the return of the sun this Yule; but don't forget there are other options! Read more
The red-haired, hot-tempered buffoon. The most dense of the Gods, but good with His hammer. Stereotypes about Thor are rampant in Paganism, but do they really have a basis in lore or experience? Read more
In those dark times of the soul, when everything seems to be going wrong, where do you turn to find your strength? Read more
The idea of household spirits and gods can be found throughout ancient Paganism. How can we recognize and honor those spirits today? Read more
Contribute to accurate information and education in the Pagan and Heathen communities - please take a minute to fill out this survey for Vanatruar and Vanic Heathens, Pagans, and Polytheists! Read more
The full moon of October divides the year between Summer and Winter. Welcoming this change of seasons is an essential part of my practice. Read more
Who called who? Was I born as I am: drawn to the places empty of people, intimately tied to the cycles of the seasons, with a yearning in my heart for the sacred? Or was this a thing placed inside me, a call issued, a less than gentle invitation I wasn't even aware of receiving? Read more
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