The Pagan Wheel of the Year is a dynamic spiritual calendar rooted in nature, seasonal change, and ancient celebrations. Adopted...
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The Pagan Wheel of the Year is a dynamic spiritual calendar rooted in nature, seasonal change, and ancient celebrations. Adopted...
Inanna, also known as Ishtar, was the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war....
Quetzalcoatl is a deity in Mesoamerican mythology, revered by many cultures in the region, including...
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Exploring the Divine Hierarchies and Rivalries Across Mythologies From the peaks of Mount Olympus to the shining gates of Asgard, humanity has long envisioned its gods as rulers seated on celestial thrones. These pantheons were more than collections of deities; they were reflections of cosmic order, human politics, and the eternal struggle between chaos and harmony. Each civilization painted its divine world like a mirror of its own. The Greeks saw a family of quarrelsome immortals whose passions echoed human frailty. The Norse envisioned grim warriors bound by fate, marching toward an inevitable end. The Egyptians established a sacred hierarchy...
Vervain, also known as Verbena, is an herbaceous flowering plant native to the Americas and Asia. It has about 150 species, with common vervain being the only type native to Europe. Vervain is drought-resistant and suitable for butterfly gardening, attracting Lepidoptera such as Hummingbird Hawk-Moth, Chocolate Albatross, and Pipevine Swallowtail. The sacred number of Vervain is 65. Vervain can be used for magical purposes such as taking action, providing strength and creativity, and making a difference. It can also bring encouragement for the best outcomes of the future, setting priorities, and aligning ourselves with our best futures. It is feminine...
It’s time to decorate your porch with pumpkins and start carving when the weather begins to cool and the leaves begin to change to brilliant autumnal hues. For Halloween, which is celebrated on October 31, expect a night filled with costumes, spooky snacks, trick-or-treating, Halloween party activities, and (for adults only) boozy Halloween cocktails. Do you ever stop to think about where Halloween came from and what it means, such as whether it is a pagan or Christian holiday? The meaning of Halloween The origin of the modern English name “Halloween” can be found in medieval Christianity. The Middle and...
Wicca’s or The Craft’s origins are complicated, although traditional Wicca is rooted in so-called “British Mystery Traditions,” such as those of the Picts, who existed before the advent of Celtic consciousness, the Celts, and some Celtic Druidism. Wicca predates Christianity by about 28,000 years. A variety of archaeological finds show that Wicca’s history can be traced back to Paleolithic peoples who worshiped a Hunter God and a Fertility Goddess. Cave paintings from roughly 30,000 years ago portray a guy with a stag’s head and a pregnant lady standing in a circle with eleven other people. Modern American Wicca comes from...
The gardens are brimming with goodies, the fields are bursting with grain, and the harvest is fast approaching. Take a minute to unwind in the heat and think about the forthcoming bounty of the fall months. At Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, it’s time to start reaping what we’ve sown over the last several months and accept that the long summer days are coming to a close. Depending on your spiritual path, there are many different ways to celebrate Lammas, but the focus is often on either the early harvest component or the celebration of the Celtic deity Lugh. It’s...
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