Even if your worship is a private thing, it brings you closer to your Gods. That will cause you to bring Their values and virtues into the world, and help restore Them to a place of prominence and honor in the wider society. Read more
Even if your worship is a private thing, it brings you closer to your Gods. That will cause you to bring Their values and virtues into the world, and help restore Them to a place of prominence and honor in the wider society. Read more
I do not believe in an actual purgatory. But purgatory is an apt metaphor for the intermediate state in between open conflict and real peace. What we do here and now will determine if we can build a world that is fair and just for all, or if we will yet again descend into the hell of war. Read more
The Under the Ancient Oaks Online Summer Solstice Ritual will be Saturday, June 20 at 8:00 PM CDT on YouTube. Read more
For those of us who are called to the practice of magic, nothing can take its place. And if you’re going to learn magic, work magic, and make magic a part of your life, why not turn it all the way up? Read more
Conspiracy theories are easy and addictive. Mysticism is not an easy alternative – it’s a very hard alternative. But it generates real and authentic experiences in which we can find the kind of identity and meaning that conspiracies can never match. Read more
In his eulogy, Rev. Al Sharpton preached against the systemic injustices that led to the death of George Floyd and many others like him. But then he said “I’m more hopeful today than ever.” I think Rev. Sharpton is right. Read more
Religion is far more than belief. Politics is the collective expression of our highest values, and ignoring politics is supporting the status quo. I serve a Goddess of Sovereignty who demands I help build a more just society, but ultimately, devotion comes first for me. Read more
Are you better off than you were four years ago? If you are, that’s a very good thing. If you’re not, what can you do to make 2020 look better in December than it does in May? And if that’s not possible, what can you learn from this year that will make 2021 better than 2020? Read more
An Instagram post insisted that “you need tons of training from established witches before you cast your first spell.” While training from experienced witches and other magic users is great, the only way to truly learn magic is to do magic. Read more
A city official who only selects prayer leaders who meet his own religious criteria is not representing all his city – he’s subtly trying to establish his own religion, in fact if not in law. If Eric Hogue won’t select women to lead civic prayer he should resign. Read more
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