The poppy is a very powerful symbol for people in Britain, and like Remembrance Sunday itself it means different things to different people. But like all powerful symbols, the poppy is not without controversy. Read more
The poppy is a very powerful symbol for people in Britain, and like Remembrance Sunday itself it means different things to different people. But like all powerful symbols, the poppy is not without controversy. Read more
For Samhain, my friend and fellow Pagan Rachel wrote this beautiful tribute to Pocahontas to honour her spirit. It is so poignant and so relevant to what is happening in the world today, I am sharing it here with Rachel's permission. Read more
Fittingly for the run-up to Samhain, this month's books include books on Pan the "Dark Lord" of the forest, and the "Dark Goddess." Read more
I find it intriguing that the second law of thermodynamics, one of the most important concepts in science, essentially describes death. Read more
It was as if we had passed through the veil and entered the realm of spirits, of kami. Read more
Learn all about teru-teru bozu charms for wishing for good weather, and make your own! Read more
How do Shinto and Neopaganism differ in their responses to nature's darker aspects? Read more
A look at the role sacred objects play in Shinto and Neopaganism - and the different ways the two beliefs regard such things. Read more
This month, Pagan Tama's reviews include a book written in Japanese for the first time, a Terry Pratchett classic, and a book written by Patheos Pagan's managing editor Jason Mankey! Read more
I see devotees almost as “masks” that our deities wear in order to interact with the human, mortal world. Read more