Naturalistic Paganism

2025 saw the loss of a lot of musical talent.  Ozzy (our post is here) was a huge influence on music for Gen Xers (and more), and since Ozzy’s death, John Lodge of the Moody Blues, and Ade Frehley of Kiss have also died (plus Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers, Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary, D’Angelo, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, and others).  My Dad also died in 2025.  As with so many other deaths, we are reminded that we make the world that future generations will live in, and that it is now up to us to carry on the work of the beloved dead as best we can.

This is one of the most sacred times of the year for me – a time when I feel my Ancestors even more closely than usual, as well as a time to remember those who have died this past year.  This year, Samhain is even more significant than usual, with the added deaths of millions of people worldwide from the covid pandemic.

In both recognition and celebration of the lives and contributions of all the dead, I’m nearly done with the house decorations, and our family is well along in doing our Samhain Ancestor card dinner graces (see below).  Samhain (the Fall Equitherm) is coming up quickly!  Read More