10 Things to Do in Autumn (According to the Japanese)

Last updated on: September 14, 2017 at 7:03 pm By Megan Manson

Looking for things to do at Mabon and throughout autumn? Take some inspiration from Japan! Read more

The Athame Debates

Last updated on: September 14, 2016 at 6:26 am By Megan Manson

Should an athame be used to cut? Does it represent air or fire? My thoughts on the athame debates! Read more

Moon Gazing At Tsukimi: Japan’s Autumn Festival

Last updated on: September 10, 2016 at 9:58 am By Megan Manson

Rabbits, poetry and offerings to the Moon: How to celebrate the Moon-Gazing Festival Read more

Paganism – Religion or Lifestyle?

Last updated on: May 21, 2017 at 6:35 pm By Megan Manson

One of the common things I hear in this ongoing debate is that Paganism is a "lifestyle" rather than religion. So can we call Paganism a religion? Read more

Coping With Change In Paganism

Last updated on: September 2, 2016 at 11:20 pm By Megan Manson

Why Paganism can help to bring comfort, hope and optimism in the face of change. Read more

Pagan, Shinto & Spiritual Book Reviews August 2016

Last updated on: August 28, 2016 at 12:25 pm By Megan Manson

A lot of fiction reviewed this month, including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Read more

Let’s Do Secularism Right

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:20 am By Megan Manson

I have a modest proposal for you. Let's make a law to ban high heels. Sound ridiculous? Read my reasoning... Read more

A Blessing for the Festival of the Dead

Last updated on: August 14, 2016 at 9:31 pm By Megan Manson

A short blessing to commemorate Japan's Bon Festival, its "Summer Samhain." Read more

Visions and Delusions

Last updated on: August 8, 2016 at 9:56 am By Megan Manson

Having experienced hallucinations and delusions which I know were the result of illness has, naturally, caused me to question the validity of certain spiritual experiences. Read more