Naturalistic Paganism

Solstice Gift Ideas for Naturalistic Pagans, 2024

Our family is planning the gifts for Winter Solstice/Yule, as many of us are.  Celebrating the Winter Solstice (December 21 this year) gives us an even shorter time than most Americans for holiday planning and waiting for delivery, so with still some weeks before the Winter Solstice, here are some gift ideas to give or ask for!  Of the items here, many will help your spiritual practice, enriching your daily life for you and your family.

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Return to the Mother: A 5 day conference! November 24-29

Check out this Goddess Conference, online from November 24-29!
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Check out this Medicine Wheel Presentation by Nikol Roubidoux, with EBSAT, on Monday Night November 11th, 8 pm EST!

Because our Wheel of the Year is a obvious observation of the seasons, it’s reflected in culture after culture the world over.  So while it’s not a surprise, it’s wonderful to see the parallels with the Native American Medicine Wheel.  Here’s a great talk on this subject, coming up tomorrow night!  Note that this is at 8 pm EST.

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The Threat to Science if Trump Wins, by Starstuff, Contemplating

The election is Tuesday, November 5th.  It’s expected to be very close, which in itself is an indictment of our society.  Please vote if you haven’t done so already!  In addition to all the harm a second Trump term could cause to democracy itself (if it survives at all), the climate crisis, what’s left of women’s rights, racial equality, the living conditions of the 99%, and so many more – one topic isn’t talked about much, and it’s an area of serious threat.

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Blessed Samhain! May we Appreciate those who are Dead, and Enjoy the Life we Have!

Happy Samhain!  As the darkness falls this Samhain night, our trillions of Ancestors 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.

Our Wheel of the Year gives us not just 8 Sabbats, but these Sabbats are in connected pairs, linked opposites.  Samhain and Beltane are a linked pair of opposites – Life and Death – both in meaning and in the fact that each is celebrated along with the other, on opposite sides of our Earth.
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