A single, recognizable symbol for an idea, movement or spiritual path is important – both because it is a quick way to convey a lot of information, as well as because it helps group cohesion form. Of course, symbols, like…
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Tools for Practice: Waters of the World
One of my favorite Reclaiming traditions is Waters of the World, the practice of collecting small containers of water for ritual use from the oceans, rivers, lakes, creeks, and springs that we visit. A bowl filled with Waters of the World makes a great centerpiece in rituals related to healing of self, community, or earth,… Continue reading Tools for Practice: Waters of the World →
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Call and Response: Paganism Needs a Shared Telos
John Halstead recently called for a Pagan prophet, someone who could unite naturalists and supernaturalists, someone to “come along to lead modern Pagans out of the wilderness of superstition and self-absorption.” John’s role, as he states, is the role of the critic, not the prophet, but he suggests a list of other Pagan writers who… Continue reading Call and Response: Paganism Needs a Shared Telos →
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Paganism Needs a Prophet (but it ain’t me)
I hope a prophet does come along to lead Pagans out of the wilderness of dogmatism and superstition … but it ain’t me babe!
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Rebooting My Altar
The process of “rebooting” my altar made it come alive for me again. Each object resonated with significance, and the whole once again became holy.
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A Witch’s Creed
I submit to awe of Earth, Sun, Moon, Storm, Sea, Wind, Stone, Fire, Rain, and Forest. I practice the old magics of hospitality, reciprocity, story, and sympathy. I choose to belong to myself. I frame my choices around the ethics of care and… Continue reading A Witch’s Creed →
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Naturalistic “Pagan” Books You Won’t Find in the Metaphysical Section
Originally posted on Humanistic Paganism:
I love bookstores and libraries. Honestly, I feel more at home surrounded by books than I do surrounded by people. But since becoming a Naturalistic Pagan, my trips to the bookstore have become a lot more complicated. Every time I go into a bookstore, I visit the Paganism section, or…
Happy Summer Solstice!
(Winter Solstice/Yule for those in the Southern Hemisphere) Our Universe (which we are part of), gives us unique gifts for each of our 8 Sabbats (and other days as we choose). This time, ramping up for Summer Solstice 2018, it’s…
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Why I Don’t Do Rituals In My Garden Anymore, by Megan Manson
In You may have already read the reports about John “Bearheart” Bennett, a British druid who was stabbed and beaten by his neighbours for making too much noise during a full moon ritual. Bournemouth Crown Court heard that next door neighbours Mark and…
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