Imbolc 2023.
First thing, I want to sincerely thank the anonymous person who gifted me with a year's subscription to this site. That was really kind and generous, and I appreciate it. Bright Blessings to...
View ArticleIndians 101: Tribal medicine bundles among Northern Plains tribes
One of the common spiritual elements in many American Indian cultures is the medicine bundle, a collection of sacred objects along with accompanying songs and ceremonies. In general, there are three...
View ArticleBlessed Ostara.
The coming of Spring is a time of joy, hope, and setting your intentions for the growing blooming season we now enter. What is planted and nurtured now is what will sustain us in the cold and darkness...
View ArticleIndians 201: Kennekuk, Kickapoo leader and prophet
When a society is undergoing rapid change—economic and technological change, religious change, language change, social change—and particularly when that change is being imposed on them by outside...
View ArticleThe Women's Goddess: Bona Dea
Bona Dea (Latin,"Good Goddess") is an ancient Roman Goddess whose rituals were celebrated by Roman women. She's less well known to us today than, say, Juno or Venus or Minerva, possibly because Roman...
View ArticleBlessed Good Friday.
For those who celebrate it, may this Good Friday be a day of blessings, peace and love. Love to you all,Desiree
View ArticleThe real reason that the evangelicals are terrified
There’s a good, well-written article in the Guardian (of course) today, called Dawn of the New Pagans. www.theguardian.com/… For those who don’t know, the UK has an official state religion, the...
View ArticleOccult and Psychical Sciences:Dawn of the new pagans- For Beltane(Guardian UK)🌙
.🌳🌳🌙🔥 The Fire Festivals 🔥 Beltane 🌲(Thanks DrLori ):🌲From the Green Man on King Charles’s coronation invitation to celebrations selling out across the UK, more and more people identify as pagan, or...
View ArticleIndians 101: American Indians and religion 200 years ago, 1823
When the European invasion of North America began, Europeans, feeling that their religion was the only religion. They tended to be oblivious to American Indian religions, often dismissing them as...
View ArticleIndians 101: American Indians and Religion 150 years ago, 1873
The policies of the United States government regarding Indian nations are based on the Discovery Doctrine which states that Christian nations have a right to rule over non-Christian nations. During the...
View ArticleSummer Solstice Celebrations.
Tomorrow is Summer Solstice 2023. The wheel of the year turns, and we arrive at the longest day of the year. This day is celebrated in various ways by people all over the northern hemisphere; while the...
View ArticleOccult and Psychical Sciences: The Solstice ☀️
☀️☀️Summer solsticeWed, Jun 21, 2023 10:57 AMAngmar ☀️☀️*This group's aim is polite philosophical debate*Angmar This group is named after "Complete illustrated Book of the Psychic Sciences" a book by...
View ArticleIndians 101: The Sioux Sun Dance (museum exhibition)
For many, if not most, of the Northern Plains tribes, the Sun Dance is the central ceremony and often served as a unifying force to bring together the various hunting bands. Usually held when the tribe...
View ArticleLughnasadh Blessings.
The first of August is the holy day of Lugh, the Lightbringer, the Warrior, the Master of all crafts, High King of Ireland, member of the Tuatha De, and father of the mighty Irish hero Cu Chulainn....
View Article“Witnessing” Marine NCO gets subordinate injured – tells subordinates it’s...
This might be a first for the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) — a service member actually getting physically injured during a live combat action training drill because they were so...
View ArticleThe Broom Closet
There is a saying for those who keep their Witchy Pagan practices hidden from society or parts thereof. Being "in the broom closet" is a how we maintain a level of secrecy from the outside world,...
View Article"The Path of Paganism" A Book Review
Many people often wonder where to start out on their Pagan path, be it Druidry, Witchcraft, Polytheism, or whatever it is they feel called to, and are curious about. They want to know what book to...
View ArticleDark Moon Justice
The sight of the full moon sailing across the night sky is one that has long inspired. It has given rise to tales of werewolves and witches, mystery and magic. Animals and ocean tides respond to the...
View ArticleIndians 201: Kennekuk, Kickapoo leader and prophet
When a society is undergoing rapid change—economic and technological change, religious change, language change, social change—and particularly when that change is being imposed on them by outside...
View ArticleThe Women's Goddess: Bona Dea
Bona Dea (Latin,"Good Goddess") is an ancient Roman Goddess whose rituals were celebrated by Roman women. She's less well known to us today than, say, Juno or Venus or Minerva, possibly because Roman...
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