Two million Pagans in the United States, and 5000 of them might get to a February/March festival in the United States. That's only .25% of American Paganism and yet talk of PantheaCon and other festivals will dominate the Pagan corners of the internet over the next few weeks. It's not fair, but I understand why it happens. Read more
It's rarely articulated online, but what if I don't want or need a Pagan Temple or Community Center? Do such ideas really mesh with my own spiritual practice? Should I tell the kids to get off my lawn? I find the idea of shared Pagan spaces interesting, but I'm not sure how much I would utilize one. Read more
Should one sit or stand during ritual? Does it make a difference? Is one superior to another? What's your preference? You'll want to be sitting while reading this, or perhaps standing up if that's your preference. Read more
Imbolc offers many reasons to celebrate. This year my coven is using it to bless new candles for our Temple space and to celebrate the return of the light. We also use it as an opportunity to once again welcome the goddess Brighid to our rites and to her rightful place in our hearts and sacred space. Read more
February 2 is a busy day on the calendar. Many Modern Pagans celebrate it as Imbolc, and in the Catholic Church it's traditionally known as Candlemas. Throughout the United States millions see it as Groundhog Day. That these holidays are all celebrated on February 2 is no coincidence, though that does not mean they are necessarily related. Read more
Just because something includes the word "Wicca" on its marquee doesn't mean it's truly Wiccan. Wicca might be beyond simple definitions at this point, but those who truly practice it and keep true its highest ideals generally have a lot in common. Read more
There are times when I feel really connected to my spirituality, and then there are those other times when it feels especially far away. It's nearly impossible to feel spiritual all the time, but when it all seems so very far away there are a few (mostly) easy things you can do to reconnect. Read more
There are Pagans out there who believe in deity and some who don't. A difference in beliefs doesn't somehow make someone "less a Pagan" than your or I. We are all out there trying to connect with something, shouldn't that be good enough? Read more
January can be a difficult time of year. Yuletide has ended but Imbolc is still weeks away. How does one find their Pagan center during Winter's longest month? Read more
Robert Cochrane was a witch active in the early 1960's until his untimely death in 1966. Though he has a rather limited written legacy he has had a huge influence on Modern Witchcraft in the decades since his passing. This is not the definitive account of Cochrane and his work, but does provide a good starting point. Cochrane left us nearly fifty years ago, but his work lives on. Read more
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