Sometimes the wild things don't just exist in the forest, they can be found in our own front yards. Read more
Sometimes the wild things don't just exist in the forest, they can be found in our own front yards. Read more
If we are going to put time and energy into creating rituals, we should take at least an equal amount of time and energy determining who we should invite to those rites. The deities we call matter. Read more
Many Pagan/Magical folk use the word "woo" to describe supernatural or occult experiences. But some of us just don't like the word and it was originally meant to be insulting. Read more
When a friend leaves the Pagan Path we should generally be supportive and act like the friend we say we are. It also provides a good opportunity to look inward and see if we are truly living up to what we claim to believe in. Read more
Perhaps the most long-lasting and influential American Paganism has been the Feri Tradition, originally articulated by Victor and Cora Anderson. In order to further explore the tradition I sat down recently with current Grandmaster Anaar Niino for a wide ranging talk on the tradition, the Andersons, and the future of Feri. Read more
In my twenty-one years of Paganism I've used three different words to describe myself: Wiccan, Witch, and Pagan. Out of the three I like Witch the most these days but my love for all three words has waxed and waned over the years. Instead of looking at just where I'm at today, I thought I'd look at the evolution of those words in my life and experience. Read more
While I remain a big fan of the Pagan Umbrella I think there are some holes in it, but it leaks a bit less when we break bread and drink cider together. Read more
One cannot simply boycott a sabbat. Sabbats occur whether you celebrate them or not. Read more
Lammas? Lughnassa? July 31? August 1? Why the different names and dates, and in the end does it matter? Read more
The United States has birthed a large number of Modern Paganisms over the last 100 years. One of the most long lasting and interesting is Feraferia, whose origins date back to the mid 1950's. Read more
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