Tonight we hit $20,000.00. Seems strange just a few short days ago when I posted this effort I thought maybe a few hundred. It was the dreamer in me that made me set such a High goal. And now it is within reach! I am stunned, floored, impressed and awed by the efforts of this community. Can anyone ever again spread that old and tired sentiment that “Pagans can not work together”? We have proven that Pagans of all traditions... Read more

As of Thursday March 17 at 5:00p.m. The fundraising effort has raised $17,100.00 in roughly four days. There have been more than 300 donations leaving the effort with an average donation of just over $55.00. Donations have come primarily from individuals with only about 5% coming from organizations. Contacts have been made with dozens of Pagan organizations and the First Giving page has more than two thousand likes. The project would like to encourage people who may not have a... Read more

A small child sits crying in the shadow of a damaged structure in Haiti, hunger, fear and the grief at the loss of both family and the safety she once knew still haunts her. Today she still struggles to remain healthy; food and the lack of adequate medical care continue to be endemic. And my heart bleeds. In Kenya a teenage girl resorts to prostitution to feed her young child, brought to her through the violent act of rape. The... Read more

Each day I do a Google search of “Pagan news” in an attempt to keep up with what is new in our community. Imagine my surprise in encountering an article that says the world will end on May 21 of this year. http://www.politicususa.com/en/the-world-to-end-on-may-21-2011 Upon opening this link I discovered that it referred to the Christian Rapture. Yes, I rolled my eyes, but then I began to think what the repercussions would be for the Pagan community if this event occurs.... Read more

Ok, so the statement “Dianic male” may seem unusual but the experience of living with a Dianic Witch for eight years has profoundly affected my practice as a Witch. Living for many years where there were no other Pagan groups than the local Dianic Coven left me with a treasure trove of experiences that have shaped my beliefs about the craft in general. Participation with this group has included attending open rituals, living with them in camps at Pagan festivals... Read more

There are those opportunities in life that are too valuable to miss where food, sleep and self care are swept aside by profound conversation, engaging in service, building meaningful relationships and basking in community; Pantheacon is such an experience. From the moment of arrival it is obvious this is a Pagan gathering of a different sort. Here there is every manifestation of Pagan community one could wish for. Practitioners of so many paths that an old fashioned roll-a-dex would be... Read more

PantheaCon Journey #1 Day one of my trip was filled with the mundane (flights), the lack of sleep, (worst seat on the plane) and the Magical, staying with a long time friend in Oakland. For obvious reasons I will skip on filling you in on the first two. Arriving at my friend’s home in the middle of the night was transformative. After a day full of logistical concerns I was suddenly immersed in sacred space. As my friend opened the... Read more

As I prepare for my trip to PantheaCon I am filled with excitement and expectation for a great event. This opportunity to interact with and learn from a vast array of individuals whom I have followed for years is unmatched in my experience. As I pack I am reminded of what has always been the most meaningful part of attending Pagan events; Interacting with my Pagan brothers and sisters. Each past event I have attended started with high expectations and... Read more

Most of those I know would agree that a free press is an inherent necessity in maintaining a democratic society. Over the last few years we have all witnessed the escalation of hyperbole in the mainstream press. This trend towards the “Yellow Journalism” that was so present in the first part to the twentieth century threatens our nation and all minority communities. When the rhetoric turns to our community it is our Pagan press that responds with reason and a... Read more

Brigid, healing hands of compassionOnce risen at day breakBeaming fire as you ascended with the Sun Your whistle called me to Haiti Wrap your cloak around this broken landStep in the soil and cause flowers to grow Great Goddess of healing fireWarm the souls of those yet lostHeal that which is beyond man Flame and cauldron in handSmith a new land of hopeSo far from you’re sacred well With bark, flower and herbHeal minds bodies and soulsBring Haiti into your... Read more