Naturalistic Paganism
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The May Cross-Quarter (Vernal Equitherm) is just two weeks away!
In the Northern Hemisphere, May 1st time is traditionally celebrated in the Neo-Pagan Wheel of the Year as Beltane. The name derives from the Irish Gaelic Bealtaine or the Scottish Gaelic Bealtuinn for “Bel-fire”. Beltane is reputed as a day of unabashed sexuality, visible in the phallic symbolism of dancing round the Maypole.
Read MoreEarly Spring Theme: Diversity
In Deep Time, early spring can match the time from the first animals to the diversification of life in the Cambrian. And what forms! Though many of the basic animals we are familiar with were just a glint in a simple…
Read MoreInoculative Libations to the Land By Rua Lupa
Whatever comes from Nature is of Nature, no matter its form or its location. Nothing is separate from Nature. The ritual here helps to ensure that our connections within Nature are harmonious and encourage life, instead of ignoring the workings of Nature and inadvertently cause disharmony.
Read MorePagan Environmental Statement Passes 7,000 Signatures!
Our Pagan Community Statement on the Environment just passed 7,000 signatures! Where will it be on it’s one year anniversary, just a few short weeks away? With the record setting temperatures of 2015 making headlines, we need to keep speaking out about the threats we, and our grandchildren, face as a result of our actions. Join thousands of other Pagans in signing, and publicizing, the statement.
Read MoreThe Naturalistic Pagan Toolbox: Beyond the Wheel of the Year
In this column, I want to share ideas for religious technologies which we might use or adapt to deepen our Naturalistic Pagan practices. I will be sharing the ideas and experiences of others, as well as some of my own, and I welcome you to send me your ideas for sharing in future posts. If you have discovered a ritual technique which works for you that you would like to add to the Naturalistic Pagan Toolbox, send me an email.
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