Naturalistic Paganism

Starting a Pagan Practice, Building a Pagan Family Spirituality, and more! Recent Episodes of THE WONDER podcast, by Mark Green

How to start your Pagan Practice (complemented by an interview with Daniel Strain), the Moon, and self-care during the holidays.  Plus, how to build a Pagan Family spirituality with Yucca, Lilith, and myself!   All that, and more, are in the recent THE WONDER podcasts!   They are on the page here.

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Yule (the Winter Solstice) is coming up fast, + a bunch of Online Rituals!

For many of us, this is a big Sabbat, which takes a more preparation (and if you are buying gifts, the Naturalistic Pagan Gift List here might help).  Whether it’s due to cultural inertia, or kid’s expectations, the importance of Stars and this Sabbat, or whatever, it’s a big deal in our family.  Already started the Solstice doors and decorating.  If you have been doing your Winter Solstice traditions for years, if you are just starting your family and are currently building the traditions which will bring the Universe to your kids, or anything in between, I hope that the traditions and practices on this post are found to be useful, inspiring, or just comforting.

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Naturalistic Pagans, 2021

Our family is planning the gifts for Winter Solstice/the holidays, as many of us are.  Those of us who celebrate the Winter Solstice have an even shorter time than most Americans for holiday planning and waiting for delivery (which may be worse this year due to supply chain problems), 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.    Read More

Lunar Eclipse (Freezing Blood Moon) this Thursday night (Nov 18-19th)! Here are some Ritual ideas. [Stardust, Contemplating]

Even though it will be more than 220,000 miles away, the stunning spectacle of the Lunar Eclipse will soon capture the gaze of many millions of people.  What do you have planned for this magical time?
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Practice Spotlight: Yule Calendar – There is still time to enjoy this practice this year! [Stardust, Contemplating]

One of the many reasons I love our Pagan community and Path is because they’re fun.  Because we affirm the value of enjoyment, and don’t attach guilt to having fun, we can let loose and enjoy a party, a gathering, a practice, and so on.  Here is a holiday practice which is fun and adds so much to our lives.
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