Devotional artwork is a tangible reminder of the spiritual presence of our Gods. It gives us a clear focus for meditation, contemplation, and worship. This new statue of the Morrigan is a meaningful, powerful, and beautiful depiction of the Great Queen. Read more
As we approach the Summer Solstice, let’s look at some of the ways modern Pagans celebrate this holy day. Read more
I wish I could say things will be better after an election or two, but I can’t. What I can say is that as oppression increases, so does witchcraft. We will cast better spells. We will tell better stories. And we will make them true. Read more
An old proverb says “a wise person learns from their mistakes – a very wise person learns from other peoples’ mistakes.” Abuse is bad – covering it up just makes things worse. The rest of us need to learn from the Southern Baptists’ mistakes. Read more
I suspect that most people who say “thoughts and prayers” are just mouthing the words – they will do neither. Because if they really were thinking or praying or both, they would also be doing a lot more. Read more
A “lapsed Catholic” writer says regressive politicians are working magic to help them turn the world back to the 1950s. And he’s right. Those of us whose worldview includes magic need to be working our own magic for ourselves and for the world at large. Read more
An atheist social scientist found that reason doesn’t lead people to atheism, and he’s honest enough to admit it. In this post I want to explore why religion in general and Paganism in particular are very reasonable things. Read more
On World Goth Day, Goths and adjacent folks celebrate who and what we are. We find beauty and meaning in what others find bizarre and disturbing. And we remember that sometimes, if they’re determined and careful and a little lucky, the monsters can win. Read more
Physicist and astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson tried to throw cold water on those excited about last Sunday’s lunar eclipse. If you’re so scientifically snobbish you can’t appreciate an ordinary-but-beautiful event, just let people enjoy things. Read more
I bumped Jason Miller’s new book “Consorting with Spirits” to the top of my to-be-read pile and I started writing this review as soon as I finished it. If you’re at all interested in spirits and working with them, you’ll find this book quite helpful. Read more
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