Naturalistic Paganism

Handy Rituals, Rites of Passage, and more! Recent Episodes of THE WONDER podcast, by Mark Green

With both Samhain and the election, I’ve neglected to mention some really cool episodes of THE WONDER podcast!  As the days grow short (and with the pandemic ramping up again) we may have more quiet time inside – these podcasts are here for us just when we need them.  Rites of passage are such essential parts of our lives – a time when our Naturalistic Paganism helps guide our life.  Other ritual ideas, and much more can also be found in recent episodes.  They are on the page here.

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On “coming out” to my Catholic Community, by Bart Everson [A Pedagogy of Gaia]

Mornings of Prayer

When I saw the announcement about a Morning of Prayer for staff at the university where I work, with “persons of all faith traditions… encouraged to attend,” I was curious but also skeptical but also hopeful.

I’d heard of interfaith dialog but I wasn’t sure I believed in it. It’s not how I was raised. How would such a thing even be possible?

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What’s that Flopping Noise? Ancestors? Yes! Wishing you a Happy Samhain! by Starstuff, Contemplating

Happy Samhain!  As the darkness falls this Samhain night, our billions 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.

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Ways to Empower your Samhain Amid the Pandemic

Oh no!  Covid-19 has put group rituals on hold, and what about the kids?  There are plenty of good options to have a very sacred Samhain (and celebrate the rare Samhain Blue Moon!), while keeping yourself – and others- safe.  Here are some of them, for both Rituals and Trick-or-Treating.

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One More Chance to see a Bright Mars, until 2035! by Starstuff, Contemplating

Our universe provides many windows to show our place in our lives and the grand story of our family of all life on Earth.  The glowing red eye of Mars, staring brightly at us now, is one of these.  What do you think our world will look like in 2035, when Mars will do so again?

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