Santa most assuredly originated from a number of sources, but the "shamanism" argument bandied about this time of year as one of them, is most certainly not accurate. Read more
Santa most assuredly originated from a number of sources, but the "shamanism" argument bandied about this time of year as one of them, is most certainly not accurate. Read more
As Witchcraft has grown over the last seventy years, the Witches’ Pyramid has grown alongside it, with each of its four (or five) tenets being given additional meaning. Explore the origins and meanings behind this essential Witch practice. Read more
While there is no "best sabbat" I like to think I make a pretty good argument for Yule. It's a sabbat I can celebrate with my family, my ancestors, my coven, and its customs and traditions and stretch all the way back to pagan antiquity. No other sabbat quite has its pedigree. Read more
Perhaps the most amusing Yuletide tradition is that of the the caganer (El Caganer) which literally means "the crapper." Read more
Sharing inaccurate information about pagan deities is bad for paganism, unfair to the gods, and makes us look silly and spiteful. Read more
What does your practice bring you? If it's not bringing you at least some sort of joy, it might be time to try something else. Read more
One of the strengths of Modern Witchcraft is how adaptable it is. That's why it appeals to people who only practice outside in the light of day, and those that whisper to the dead in the still of night. No one has choose to one or the other, and most Witches I know probably do both. Read more
The holidays are upon us once again, which means it's time to shop for your favorite Witch, Druid, Polytheist, Warlock, and/or other Magickal Practitioner! It's a list full of Pagan things, generally made by Pagans, specifically for Pagans! Read more
The word "pagan" has always been problematic, perhaps now more than ever. Its continued use implies commonalities that don't truly exist, and yet, I still believe the word, and the community around it, has promise. Read more
Magick is more than simply lighting a candle and waiting for something to happen. It's the beginning or the renewal of a quest, it's not the endpoint. Read more
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