Throughout history, the witch has been the outsider, the other. When we oppose the mainstream society it’s not because we have different tastes in clothing and music. It’s because we have significant differences in priorities and in values. Read more
It seems impossible that we’re halfway through 2023. Still, here we are at the first of July, with six months behind us and six months left to go. How’s your year going? Read more
Two Evangelical writers claim that Paganism is somehow inauthentic because it doesn’t exactly match the Paganism of our ancient ancestors, and that the appealing parts of modern Paganism were cribbed from Christianity. Neither claim is true. Read more
Courtney Weber says her new book is “an exploration of what it means to be a Witch, using Hekate as a model and a guide.” After reading it I can assure you that’s exactly what this book is. And that’s a good thing. Read more
I always feel a little hypocritical celebrating the Summer Solstice. But Pagans celebrate the Wheel of the Year, not the Wheel of the Seasons We Like. And so I will celebrate the Solstice today. Read more
An unpleasant encounter with the Morrigan left someone asking if it was really the Great Queen or if it was a lesser spirit trying to cause trouble. This is a difficult question, but one we must answer. And it’s a very personal matter for me. Read more
The Book of Cernunnos, the new devotional anthology dedicated to the Lord of the Animals – and of many other things – is now available. Read more
Seven questions and answers about the Gods and our experiences of Them, Pagan books, spiritual practices, and the concept of grace. Read more
We will never get it perfectly right – we are imperfect humans. But when we’re honest with ourselves, when we learn about our Gods in ancient times and today, and when we practice faithful discernment, our experiences can be a conduit for great wisdom. Read more
A young person asked how to become polytheist clergy. This way isn’t the only way to do that, but it is one way, and I think, a helpful way. And it begins with understanding what it means to be Pagan and/or polytheist clergy. Read more
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