Magic has been a part of religion since the beginnings of religion, and it is part of the polytheist religion I practice. Magic is our legacy, one we would do well to reclaim and relearn. Read more
Magic has been a part of religion since the beginnings of religion, and it is part of the polytheist religion I practice. Magic is our legacy, one we would do well to reclaim and relearn. Read more
Oracular work is an ancient practice that has mostly been lost to the Western world during the Christian era. Reviving it reclaims a sacred tradition and emphasizes the presence of the Gods in our world. Read more
Most of us say we want to keep religion out of politics, but where does religion end and politics begin? Read more
Call it dedication. Call it devotion. Call it stubbornness. I’m calling it the persistence of a polytheist. Call it what you will. I’m going to keep doing what I’m called to do. Read more
Nine Things I Think: two new books, The Wild Hunt, the Presidential debate, camping, and news on my own book. Read more
I’m happy to see Pagan concepts and values make their way into the mainstream culture, but I’m much less happy to see mainstream concepts and values influencing Paganism. Considering the size difference between Paganism and the mainstream, it’s not hard to guess which one will have the greater effect on the other. Read more
Reclaiming our ancestral heritage is one thing. Praying to someone who gave up that heritage because he saw an opportunity for power in a new religion is quite another. Read more
Something that could have been beautiful tried to rise too far too fast without the support it needed, and now it is no more. Read more
There’s nothing like first-hand experience to change your beliefs – all of a sudden I’m a firm believer in Mercury Retrograde. Read more
As we approach the Autumn Equinox and as we get ready to celebrate Mabon or whatever your tradition calls this point on the Wheel of the Year, take a few minutes to appreciate passing from the Light Half to the Dark Half. Read more
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