Naturalistic Paganism

Category: experience


Eclipse Afterglow (aftershadow?) [Stardust, Contemplating]

All of this shows me yet again how wonderful, how astounding, and how incredibly powerful our real world is.  These deep wells of spirituality don’t need any supernatural belief, no otherworldly woo.  It’s all right here, all stunning, and all (most of all) undeniably *real*.  

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The Great Eclipse is Upon Us! Here is a Ritual for it. [Stardust, Contemplating]

Whether you celebrate in the path of totality, far from it, or at some other time, may your celebrations be blessed.

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Book Review Special: Malala Yousafzai and Maajid Nawaz by Megan Manson

“Extremists have shown what frightens them the most: a girl with a book.” – Malala Yousafzai On May 22nd, Salman Ramadan Abedi bombed the Manchester Arena following a concert by Ariana Grande. He used a nail bomb, designed to maim and mutilate….

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Fasting for Naturalistic Pagans, by Renee Lehnen

In early August, many Pagans will celebrate Lammas or Lughnasadh. As I type these words, raspberries are ripening on canes, sweet peas rest in their pods, the first tomatoes are blushing, and bees are buzzing in the lavender. There is so much goodness in our gardens, orchards, and farms. Fasting is a time-tested, spiritual practice that can help Pagans to receive these summer gifts in health, joy, appreciation, and thanks.

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Naturalistic Pagan Pilgrimage – [Stardust, Contemplating]

Wherever you go, whatever you do, may this practice be as powerful for you as it is for me.   In addition to all the details here, I’m interested to hear some of your stories.

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