Prayer, meditation, offerings, observing the changing seasons – this (and more) is what we do. This is who we are. We do these things when they’re easy and we do them when they’re hard. And in doing so, we keep moving when it would be all too easy to quit. Read more
Part of this post is a review of Aidan Wachter’s new book “Weaving Fate.” But more of it is the story of how I’ve used the techniques Aidan teaches, and how I need to use them now. Read more
The lies, misinformation, and general dysfunction in our government and in our society have me so angry I’m distracted from my sacred work. I will not abandon my civic obligations, but I have to crowd out the daily chatter with some very deep spiritual work. Read more
Can you choose your beliefs? Not directly, and not easily. But there are steps you can take to change them. And you always choose your actions. Read more
I will answer questions asked in good faith all day long. The moment I see sea lioning or other games, I’m gone. It’s my job to educate those who want to learn. I’m not here for anyone’s juvenile entertainment. Read more
There is conflict in the spirit world. The stories of our ancestor say there is. Our contemporary experiences say there is. It’s not World War III and it’s certainly not the Christian apocalypse. But that doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Read more
If you can’t get past your foundational assumptions – those things we assume are true because they’re what we were taught as children and we never thought to question them – then you need to hack your worldview. Read more
People are wrong on the internet all the time, and arguing with trolls accomplishes nothing. When should you just ignore them, and when should you decide that you need to correct bad information and try to change people’s thinking? Read more
Finding a diviner is easy. These days it seems like half the people on Twitter offer readings. But are they accurate? Do they speak your religious and magical language? Finding a good reader can be a challenge. Read more
Cat Heath’s new book Elves, Witches & Gods is grounded in what we know about the practices of the ancient Norse and Anglo-Saxons, adapted for contemporary Heathens. It strives to be authentic, but it insists on being effective. Mainly, it’s magic that works. Read more
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