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
While I’ve come to accept that sometimes the Pagan community just doesn’t care about something as much as I do, there are times when I find myself screaming “this is important! Why are you not reading this?!” Read more
Our Gods are not divine helicopter parents – I’ve heard one consistent message throughout this whole period: just keep moving. As we close down a difficult 2021 and get ready for an uncertain 2022, I think it’s important to share these words with everyone. Read more
Sometimes we experience meaning. Sometimes we discover it, perhaps in places we never thought to look. And other times we create meaning as an act of will. Read more
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