Naturalistic Paganism
Category: Ancient and Modern Paganism
My Name is Medusa – A New Children’s book arrives!
Glenys Livingstone, Ph.D. brings us a wonderfully empowering children’s book! I’ll start off with a short review by a child, and then leave the more in depth adult discussion after that. Enjoy!
Read MoreHonoring our Ancestors – Racism Rears it’s head, by Lupa Greenwolf & Jon Cleland Host
I hope we, as Pagans, can move past the harmful views of the AFA toward a better word for everyone, with recognition that we are all of mixed race. I’m white and privileged, and I’m proud to count Africans, Asians, and so many colors of wonderful human beings among my Ancestors, whom I thank every day.
Read MoreHear the Ocean Speak to You, Mere Mortal!
Our Ancestors realized our ties to the ocean time and time again, with the ocean represented as a goddess (Namaka) or god (Lir, ) dozens of times – in addition to non-human representations, such as dragons, snakes, monsters, etc.
But we don’t even need a separate name. He is the Ocean!!! Hear the ocean speak to you, mere mortal!
Read MoreSacred Springs, Part 1 by Anna Walther
Last summer I swam in Barton Springs, a spring-fed pool in the heart of downtown Austin. Native Americans have a vital, ritualistic relationship with the spring waters. The precise role the springs held in pre-Columbian indigenous spirituality is lost to time and conquest. I can take inspiration and guidance from Native American ways of relating to the Land, but must make my own practices and prayers.
Read MoreIntuition: Following Your Heart vs. Trusting Your Gut; by Debra Macleod
Intuition is something I’ve come to really value in all areas of my life: work, home, body, mind and spirit. Being more intuitive is definitely part of the renewed Vesta tradition – the sacred flame is a symbol of the intuitive knowledge and ability within us all. It’s the spark of insight the universe gifted us with. In the end, intuition isn’t New Age thinking. It’s ancient wisdom that you already have inside of you.
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Pagan Coming Out Day – May 2nd
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