Pagan Bloggers with Naturalistic Worldviews
Once upon a time, long, long ago, people would gather in groups for social interaction. They had parties, attended performances and sporting events, and some of them, the Pagan ones, held group rituals. Perhaps soon, they will begin doing such things again. In the hope of that happy day, here are some of the many …
Continue reading Some Ritual Etiquette
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In 2015, it was our home of 18 years being sold out from under us, and having to move, but having no money. In 2016, it was unemployment, deep depression and financial desperation. In 2017, it was the Tubbs wildfire, which evacuated us for 9 days, came within a half-block of burning our home, burned …
Continue reading Bring Me That Horizon
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The Atheopagan community holds a variety of events on Zoom for fellowship, conversation, and even planning and conducting online rituals. Here are some of the events coming up: Saturday Zoom Mixer: Weekly on Saturdays at 10:15 AM Pacific Time. We discuss pertinent topics, plan rituals for the Sabbaths, and otherwise have a good time. Zoom …
Continue reading Please Join Us for Zoom Events!
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At this time of year, I like to spend as much time without clothing as possible. The soft Spring air is delightful, caressing my body, and it just feels liberating and alive to be naked. Now, this isn’t for everyone, and I’m not saying it should be. You have to come to terms with the … Continue reading In the Silken Air
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It is 60 years ago today that the era of humanity in space began with the remarkable, courageous orbit of Yuri Gagarin around our beloved planet. OFF WE GO! he said as his rocket, Vostok 1, began the long, roaring climb out of Earth’s gravity well. And nothing has been the same since. Today, we … Continue reading Yuri’s Triumph
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It’s been a long time. I mean, a really long time. For many of us, since long before even the pandemic. Since we strode, or ran, or wheeled, or paddled into the wild, lungs gulping precious air, consumed with The Moment of Aliveness. Or, being unable to do any of those things, simply witnessed one … Continue reading Joy Hunt
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As I write this, the Earth coasts in its slightly angled orbit towards the Ecliptic, the plane of rotation of the Sun. When we cross it, the days and nights will be of equal lengths (at the equator). It is the Vernal Equinox, the moment when the days begin to stretch longer than the nights … Continue reading Equanamity, Balance and the Equinox
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As Atheopagans, we’re about being healthier, wiser, happier humans, and through action to contribute to a better world. Some of that is about values. Ours are articulated in the 4 Sacred Pillars and the 13 Atheopagan Principles, and in this area particularly Principle 4: humility; Principle 5: perspective and humor; Principle 8: legacy; Principle 9: … Continue reading Doing the Work
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I’ve written various posts on celebrating the vernal equinox over the years. Here are a couple of them, to help you plan your celebration of this Sabbath. Happy Spring!
The Sabbath of Innocence
High Spring: Themes, Resources and Ideas
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For some time now, folks online and in the Zoom chats have referred now and again to “APCon”, an imagined in-person gathering where we can meet, discuss our path, socialize, and share community. Real hugs (with consent, of course)! With the vaccine coming online and hope beginning to stir about life after COVID-19, I am … Continue reading AtheopaganCon: An Aspiration
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