In a magical working at the most recent full moon I received a message that is specifically for me, but is likely relevant to many of you. “Sharpen the swords you have.” Read more
In a magical working at the most recent full moon I received a message that is specifically for me, but is likely relevant to many of you. “Sharpen the swords you have.” Read more
The Fall of the House of Usher is brilliant. It sets Edgar Allan Poe’s stories in our time, but remains faithful to them both in message and in atmosphere. It’s scary and entertaining, and it provides some of most apt social commentary I’ve seen in years. Read more
We ignore fate at our peril. At the same time, we do ourselves no favors if we assume our entire lives are controlled by others and we can do nothing to make them better. Or worse, if we use fate as an excuse for doing things that are easy but unhelpful. Read more
Livvy Pettijohn will live on in the thoughts and memories and stories of those of us who knew her, and loved her, and are already missing her. Read more
Ten obscure but very good horror movies from the 60s and 70s. Starring Barbara Steele and Christopher Lee, David Niven and Sharon Tate. Directors as varied as Jesús Franco and Ingmar Bergman. I wasn’t allowed to watch them as a kid, but now revenge is mine! Read more
I think I’m supposed to write something deep and spiritual about the need for seasons and balancing the dark and the light. I’ll do that another day. Today is the first day of October. October is the best month, and I’m going to enjoy it. Read more
An atheist asked why religious people “feel the need to advertise their belief?” with jewelry and clothing. There are many reasons – most of which have nothing to do with advertising. And the question itself is loaded. Read more
Tarot decks can be addictive. Here are five relatively new Tarot decks I find interesting. While they’re all beautiful, some are easier to read with than others. Read more
What do you do when your head tells you there is only the natural world but your heart – and perhaps, your experiences – tell you there’s more? My preference is to hold my beliefs loosely, but while I hold them, to explore them as though they’re absolutely true. Read more
I encourage you to avoid AI-created spiritual education. It’s not hard to spot, but sometimes you have to do a little investigation. If you’re an author or teacher I encourage you to offer what AI can’t: your own experiences, own your thinking, and the lineages of which you’re a part. Read more
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