The 1920s were not a decade of non-stop party and fun, particularly for those who weren’t young, rich, and white. The 2020s won’t be either. But I hope that when 2120 arrives and people look back to us, what they find is inspiring. And if it’s also fun and beautiful and maybe a bit whimsical, so much the better. Read more
The final post from the last Conversations Under the Oaks: what makes a Druid? What about pop culture Paganism? The challenges of contemporary polytheism, how to balance the requirements of priesthood, and some recommendations for beginners. Read more
My perspective on the Fair Folk is grounded in folklore and informed by first-hand experience. My UPG is that the Fair Folk see opportunities in the Storm and are positioning themselves to take advantage of them. Sometimes that means working with or even forming alliances with humans. Read more
If you choose to avoid magic that’s your decision and I respect it. You don’t have to be a magician of any sort to be a good Pagan or a good polytheist. But I want all the tools in my toolbox that I can get, and magic is one of them. Read more
We all have to choose the spiritual and magical risks we’re willing to take and the risks we won’t. There is a place in Paganism for everyone who wants it, regardless of the lines they’re willing to cross. But I encourage everyone to continue your search for truth and meaning, even when it gets scary. Read more
Starting a new Pagan group is a big job and a big responsibility – do not undertake this lightly. But it is sacred work. If nothing else is available, someone has to build it. Why not you? Read more
In evaluating any group, it’s necessary to look at what kind of people they are and what they do and teach. Ideally you’ll fit in with a group on both counts. But of the two, what kind of people they are is by far the most important. Read more
There is value in learning the languages of our ancestors. At the same time, the Gods are older than any language and older than language itself. We do not need language to speak with the Gods. Read more
I haven’t done a Conversations Under the Oaks Q&A in quite some time, so I got a lot of good questions when I asked for them earlier this week. It will take multiple blog posts to answer them all. Today’s questions have a common theme: religious institutions and identities. Read more
Several of my psychically sensitive friends have checked in on me recently. My Tarot readings are troublesome. Something’s going on – I’m just not sure what it is. Read more
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