Happy Beltane

Greetings and happy Beltane to everyone! This weekend we will be celebrating Beltane, the Festival of Life. It is a special time of year for our people, one which affirms our identity as well as our connection to and respect for the Earth. Beltane is one of the holidays which most defines the character of [...]

Pagan Pick-Up Lines

“Hey babe, what’s your sign? What’s it’s ascendant? What is your planet alignment in Venus during Cancer’s revolving around the Fourth House?” “Read any good Llewellyn Books lately?” “Haven’t I seen you someplace before in another life?” “Yes, I’m handfasted, but that’s not “technically” marriage.” “What’s a nymph Goddess like you doing in a place [...]

Arbor Day

Plant thyself a tree! Here’s some resource Links: http://www.arborday.org/ http://www.arbor-day.net/ http://www.gardengrove.com/treehist.htm

Witches Weekly: Your Paganism

Name on of your goals within the next year that pertains to your spiritual path. To put more time and faith into my studies & practicing. Describe a brief outline to one of your rituals or spells. a. cleanse the area b. gather my supplies c. cast a circle – call the god/goddess & elements [...]

Country Pagans Book Study

Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practitioner, Scott Cunningham Preface, Introduction, Chapter 1 Wicca & Shamanism, Chapter 2 The Deities, and Chapter 3 Magic What is your personal definition of the word “Witch”? Do you have a preference between “Witch” and “Wiccan”? My definition of a witch is someone who reveres the forces of nature, [...]

Remembering Tempest Smith

What is remembered, lives. I remember Tempest Smith. I remember that it’s never right to make fun of someone’s beliefs. I remember that sticks and stones can break my bones, but names are words of power that can wound the soul. I remember that many mocked – and one died. I remember Tempest Smith. I [...]