Naturalistic Paganism

Playlist for the Wheel of the Year: Autumn Equinox

Over the years, I have created rituals to celebrate the Wheel of the Year with my wife and children. Music has been an essential part of the experience. Without it, it would be much more difficult to create the sense of sacred time and space and to evoke the experience I desire for each ritual. So I want to share with you my playlist for each station on the Wheel of Year. Here’s the sixth list. Enjoy! And share your suggestions in the comments below.

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Catch this Rising Humanist Star! Anthony Pinn, Speaking on Inclusion – September 20, 6:30 pm EDT

In recent years, effort has been made to dismantle white privilege and better represent a diverse range of voices within the humanist movement. As Naturalistic Pagans, we are looking at this too, as any group should be doing.

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The Fall Equinox Approaches!

Wow, where did that summer go?  Whoever you are, I hope your summer was good. We are now approaching Mabon, the Fall Equinox already!  Here are some online ritual opportunities, and below that, Fall Equinox celebration ideas.  Plus, the growing darkness brings many changes to our lives – the feel of the fleeting day, the urgency of preparations for winter, and more time to see the wonders of our sky.  That sky has greater potential now for auroras with sunspot cycle 25 roaring to life (more on that later), and the question of what the new Bluewater3 satellite will bring.

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You can go to the Women of Color Beyond Belief Conference! It’s September 30 – October 2nd, and is both virtual or in person (Chicago).

Everyone is invited to attend (virtually or in person) the Women of Color Beyond Belief conference!  I hope to attend virtually.  This white guy has a lot to learn – and this conference is for everyone.  There will be many brave voices to hear.  As mentioned for the interview with Mandisa Thomas, willingly deciding to add membership in one of the most hated groups in America is a big decision (so consider helping them out – link here).

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Pagaian Cosmology Course On-Line, by Glenys Livingstone Ph.D.

A Celebration of Goddess and Cosmogenesis in the Wheel of the Year

a journey through eight Seasonal Moments (Sabbats), joining with Earth’s everyday sacred journey around Sun – the Solstices, Equinoxes and cross-quarter days … for the novice or the experienced.

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