Saegoah – NaturalPagans

For Naturalistic Practitioners, Are Pagan Aspects A Distraction From Naturalistic Goals?

January 20, 2022 Rua Lupa atheism, Atheopaganism, Canadian Mutt, Ehoah, Religious Naturalism, Rua's Rambles, Saegoah, Seasons & Stardust

I simply find myself asking, “what is the point?” and get the sense that it is the feeling of emotional connection that is being sought out, and familiar imagery can make that easier – hence the personification of nature. This is something that I am very wary of for one major reason – Nature is very complex and metaphorical personification of Nature, by its very nature, over simplifies these complexities.

Our Household’s Festivities For Borealis Nox – Longest Night

December 22, 2020 Rua Lupa Canadian Mutt, Festivities, Nox, Religious Naturalism, Rua's Rambles, Saegoah, Seasons & Stardust, Secular, The Cairn, Winter Solstice

This was our 1st year home for the Winter Holidays in 13 years and so was able to be more involved for Borealis Nox – Winter Solstice / Longest Night for the Northern Hemisphere.

Identity: Me, Them – Us

December 11, 2020 Rua Lupa Canadian Mutt, culture, Ehoah, Political Barking, Religious Naturalism, Rua's Rambles, Saegoah, Seasons & Stardust, Secular

We all have an identity, it forms who we present ourselves as and informs who we align with. It is something we do not really talk about outside of an Us versus Them narrative though. I think that should change, because I believe that is where most of our societal conflicts stem from.

Druidism And It’s Limits

October 20, 2017 Rua Lupa atheism, Canadian Mutt, culture, Cultures, Customs, Ehoah, Religious Naturalism, Rua's Rambles, Saegoah, Seasons & Stardust, Worldview

Druidism, it is most commonly seen as being strictly Celtic, and that is the primary reason why I instead call myself a Saegoah – or alternatively to non-pagan aware folks, a Naturalist

Saegoah Pursuits: Creative Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping

December 20, 2016 Rua Lupa atheism, Christmas, DIY, Gift, Nox, pagan, Religious Naturalism, Rua's Rambles, Saegoah, Seasons & Stardust, Solstice, Sustainability, Winter Solstice

As this is the time of year when we reach the climax of seasonal gift wrapping, I have decided to share some of my creative eco-friendly wrapping techniques – and there are really two primary methods to it. 1) Cloth Bag Wrapping, and 2) Paper & Paint Wrapping

Pagan, But Not What You’re Assuming

August 10, 2016 Rua Lupa atheism, culture, Ehoah, naturalism, neopagan, pagan, Paganism, Religious Naturalism, ritual, Rua's Rambles, Saegoah, Science, Seasons & Stardust, Shinto, spirituality

Many continue the conversation assuming that I believe in supernatural beings, like spirits in the rocks, air, rivers, etc. and deities; that the Earth, Moon, Sun, Stars, are beings that care about you; that I follow the Celtic ‘Wheel of the Year’; practice magic/majick; read tarot/divination cards; and perform ceremonies that involve enchanting a circle, the elements in specific directions, and going clockwise. Mistaken on all accounts…

Solitary Saegoah Ritual Outline – With Alternative Wording (Great For Earth Day)

April 19, 2016 Rua Lupa atheism, Ceremony, Ehoah, meditation, naturalism, neopagan, Personal, Religious Naturalism, ritual, Rua's Rambles, Saegoah, Science, Seasons & Stardust, Solitary, World

“…From Stardust, our Planet. From its Oceans, a long lineage of Life. Life that became us. This is our Home.”

Nature Based Holidays, Rituals & History

February 4, 2016 Rua Lupa Celebrations, Ceremonies, culture, Customs, DIY, Ehoah, Festivities, holidays, Religious Naturalism, ritual, Rua's Rambles, Saegoah, Seasons & Stardust

All things Paths Through The Forests’ has written on Nature Based Holidays, Rituals and History – organized by time of year it is related to.