Many of us Gen-Xer’s learned critical thinking and the need to look for rational explanations for supernatural claims from this lovable dog.
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Lunar Eclipse (Freezing Blood Moon) this Thursday night (Nov 18-19th)! Here are some Ritual ideas. [Stardust, Contemplating]
Even though it will be more than 220,000 miles away, the stunning spectacle of the Lunar Eclipse will soon capture the gaze of many millions of people. What do you have planned for this magical time? Though we’ve had rain…
Read moreMy Pagan Values: Wholeness
I sometimes struggle to wrap my mind around the concept of wholeness. Yeah, I know, I chose it, but I can’t always articulate what I mean by it. Earth is a materially closed system. Everything that was, is, and will be on this planet is made of the same stuff, endlessly broken down and reassembled… Continue reading My Pagan Values: Wholeness
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The Sacred Rite of Composting
Before we slide into the joyous, let-us-eat-now-for-tomorrow-we-freeze holidays of December, let us take one final, sincere look at the time of Hallows and the meaning of this season. This post relates to a previous piece, Death, the Creator. Go ahead, read that first. In my Wheel of the Year, the period between Hallows, the Sabbath …
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Practice Spotlight: Yule Calendar – There is still time to enjoy this practice this year! [Stardust, Contemplating]
One of the many reasons I love our Pagan community and Path is because they’re fun. Because we affirm the value of enjoyment, and don’t attach guilt to having fun, we can let loose and enjoy a party, a gathering,…
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Murderous Holidays
Today, in the United States it is Veterans’ Day (titled Armistice Day in Europe), which was founded to mark the end of the obscene, utterly baseless bloodbath that was the first World War. According to the Overculture, today is a day to feel grateful to those who Gave The Greatest Sacrifice For Our Freedom. Never …
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There’s a Naturalistic Pagan friendly Mixer this Sunday (November 14th)!
Some of the panel discussions are shown here, and include Atheists, Secular, Agnostic Witchcraft; Divination; Cultural Intersectionality, and the Placebo Effect. The full schedule is here. Scholarships are available!
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Wishing you a Happy Fall Equitherm (Samhain)!
As Samhain draws near, our billions of Ancestors begin to visit us. Who are they? What can they offer you for your struggles today? They can help you anytime during the year – not just now – if you ask.
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Samhain Auroras are coming! [Stardust, Contemplating]
As you read this, a blast wave of trillions of energetic particles is bearing down on us, with impact expected in just 20 to 40 hours (October 30 and 31). The resulting auroras will fill the skies in many Northern…
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Hallows 2021
Welcome to the Witchiest Sabbath, everyone! It’s been another hell of a year, and it’s hard to get my mind around the fact that it is already Hallows season again. 2020 seemed to take forever, but 2021 has just flown by. As I write, torrential rain pours blessedly on the parched land of California. We’re …
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