Imbolc is the Promise of Spring. It reminds us that no matter how cold it is right now, warmer days are coming. The snow will melt. The trees will bud and begin to produce new fruit. This year I need Imbolc. This year I need the Promise of Spring. Read more
I’m convinced that almost everyone can experience the reality of Gods, spirits, and magic. It takes time and effort, but mainly it takes knowing what to look for. Make sure you’re not missing real experiences because you’re looking for fictional ones. Read more
Worshipping and working with deities from different pantheons isn’t as simple as filling your plate from different sections of the super buffet. It requires mindfulness and care, and a lot of work – sometimes double the work. But it can be done. Read more
You can always forswear magic. You can always go running back to Christianity, or to atheism, or to whatever path tells you it’s all about you anyway. Just know that once you’ve seen the reality of spirits and of magic, you can never unsee it. Read more
In no human culture is 60 considered young. At the same time, I feel kinda like I did when I was in my 30s and everyone was complaining about getting old: what’s the big deal? Read more
The sacred must remain sacred. If it becomes ordinary, it will lose its power to inspire us and to transform our lives. But our Gods can be with us at all times, if we welcome Them and cultivate Their presence. Read more
Diana Rajchel’s new book on curse breaking and other countermeasures is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. It’s a very good resource for dealing with curses and hexes in an effective manner. Read more
Living in interesting times is no fun. We don’t have to like it, but we do have to deal with it. That’s best done by observing the evidence, drawing reasonable conclusions, and making good plans. And then by acting with wisdom and persistence. Read more
What we accomplish in 2022 will not be done with flash and dramatics. It will be done with quiet spiritual practice, with a commitment to deeper things, and by doing the kind of things that require careful planning and stealth. Read more
The Top 10 posts of 2021 on Under the Ancient Oaks: dealing with troublesome leaders and toxic ancestors, the Law of Attraction, who put the Odal run on the CPAC stage, what kind of a witch do you want to be, and more. Read more
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