Categories (topics) | Naturalistic Paganism

The May Cross-Quarter (Vernal Equitherm or Beltane) is less than two weeks away! + a dozen online celebrations

Posted on April 21, 2024 by NaturalisticPaganism

As I stand here on this celebration of Beltane, the sacred wheel of the year continues to turn. As my forebears did, I do now, and so may my descendants do in time to come. The dark half of the year is over and Summer has begun.

Success! We did it! A Celebration of the Discovery of the Big Bang is coming on April 20! Can you be there? [Starstuff, Contemplating]

Posted on April 14, 2024 by NaturalisticPaganism

The celebrations on April 20th at the site of the Horn in Holmdel NJ begins with a ribbon cutting at 10 am, which will include Robert Wilson, who was one of the original discoverers of the Big Bang in 1964 (!). Following that is the celebration of the discovery of the Big Bang by the Deeptime Network (preregistration is required for that as attendance is limited – register here before it fills up), with the rest of the day following. If it works for you, this could be a great Naturalistic Pagan Pilgrimage.

The Eclipse is upon us! Plus Mark’s new book, Ritual Skills, and more! Recent Episodes of THE WONDER podcast, by Mark Green

Posted on April 4, 2024 by NaturalisticPaganism

The concept behind THE WONDER—named, of course, for the awe and reverence we feel as we contemplate the magnificent Universe—is that it will be an ongoing resource for non-theist Pagans to inform and inspire our practices and stimulate our thinking.

What are Eclipse Portals? Here’s how you can create one yourself!

Posted on March 25, 2024 by NaturalisticPaganism

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The total eclipse this coming April 8th will hold dozens of millions of people in awe (including both Americans and eclipse chasers). What will I do during those 100 or so sacred seconds? Will I prepare a ritual? Just revel in it? Hug my kids? I have no idea yet. All religions have sacred times and sacred places. For many of us (and certainly me), this will be one of those most sacred times. What will that time be like for you? I don’t think that can be predicted – we can’t decide when the sacred will touch us.