Mermaids—the mystical word conjures up age-old images of sea sirens, beautiful half-fish women who live along the shores of all the major oceans of the world. Their relationship with humans has always been one of mixed emotions and reactions on both sides. Perhaps this is because humans are closer in physical form to the mer-folk than to any other mystical creature. Perhaps it is because we expect a similar-looking species to think and act as we do. Read more
The best (or at least most read) posts at Patheos Pagan from 2019! It's our annual look back before moving forward. Read more
Coming to know the runes, developing relationships with them, even remembering their shapes and names can be a daunting task. You are learning a new language with all its complexities and subtleties, within the context of time and location. Be patient. Be willing to listen. You will be rewarded. Read more
Anyone can memorize a deck of cards, but there’s nothing like being blessed with the gift of sight through your ancestors. When we dedicate our tools to the ancestors or a spirit, we are literally giving them the tools. Read more
How to protect your home with sacred smoke. Read more
Combining his interests in mysticism, mythology, psychology, anthropology, and art, Arthur Taussig has created a deck to be used as a powerful tool for self-transformation—personal alchemy. Read more
Let’s break down how to set up an altar or workspace for Mama Moses with her offerings and ways to connect and commune with her sacred spiritual force. Read more
There are essentially five components that comprise the art of creating successful and consistent works of magic: will, timing, imagery, direction, and balance. Read more
The archetypes are messengers and teachers. If you desire to learn more about how to be, feel, act, or display a new quality within yourself, find an archetype to teach you. Read more
Oils are similar to water in that they have more effect on our emotional nature. Oils contain some of the earth element, so they affect the physical nature as well. Read more
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