People of all faiths and traditions can set up a Goddess shrine. They can be part of the sacred spaces of Wiccans, Pagans, Ceremonial magicians, devotees of African Traditional Religions, and even, in a way, with some Christians ( and the reverence for the Virgin Mary.) Read more
I'm delighted to be able to interview Mat Auryn as part of our Divination Space Station series. His blog For Puck's Sake is one of the newer ones here at Patheos Pagan, but with it's insightful reviews, interviews, and musings very quickly it became one to watch. Read more
Many tell stories of LaSiren and how she takes children and adults and sweeps them under the water. In some cases they don't return for hours, or even days. Read more
I have a niece that is almost a teenager, she loves unicorns, Taylor Swift, slime and spellwork. There are a lot of things that go into spellwork. Just like with everything in life there are rules. Read more
This time around we review Queen Up ! Reclaim Your Crown When Life Knocks You Down by Angela Kaufman. I wasn't sure what to expect from Queen Up ! The title had me dreaming of Westeros, Video games, and rap divas. For better or worse the message of this book has nothing to do with any of that. Read more
Amethyst is a stone of clarity, spirituality, joy, and self- awareness. When we talk about stones Amethyst is one of the most popular. Read more
New Orleans Voodoo is a Gumbo, meaning it incorporates a bit of almost everything to form the delicious magick it manifests. There is much controversy surrounding what good a good gumbo recipe should and shouldn't be. Read more
Deep in the damp mystery of the sacred swamp lies a powerful and strong Lwa, Gran Ibo. Revered as the great mother of the Ibo people she teaches how to free yourself from your chains and rise again. Read more
Very often the Haitian Lwa Erzulie Danto is represented by statues and images of Santa Barbara Africana. She is said to be a protector of women, a warrior whose power knows no bounds. Read more
One of the most problematic aspects of African Traditional Religion is the use of animal sacrifice. The truth is that most sacrifice in the African Traditional Religions of Haitian Vodou, Santeria/Lucumi, and New Orleans Voodoo is done quickly and respectfully. Read more
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