Naturalistic Paganism

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Opportunity for Auroras! [Starstuff, Contemplating]

The energy beam is about to hit, just when our shields are not ready and we are most vulnerable! Sci-fi? No, this is reality, for you, on Earth, right now. And it means we have a great chance for auroras on Sept.

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[Dead Ideas] “Viking Shieldmaidens and Badass Women”, by B. T. Newberg

We’re continuing to explore the Viking world, and today we ask: did Viking women really fight? Were they truly badass?

In this episode, we bring you historical and archaeological evidence, and plenty of stories of women in the Viking Age.

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The Moon Steps Aside to give us the Perseid Meteor Shower! by Starstuff, Contemplating

She thought she could now actually feel the Earth turn–not just imagine it in her head, but really feel it in the pit of her stomach. It was like descending in a fast elevator. She craned her neck back further,…

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On Pentagrams and a Cool New Symbol for Atheopaganism

A single, recognizable symbol for an idea, movement or spiritual path is important – both because it is a quick way to convey a lot of information, as well as because it helps group cohesion form.

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Grandma’s Cheat Sheet, by [Starstuff, Contemplating]

…this isn’t a comprehensive dissertation, it’s just a short “cheat sheet” for grandma.  Feel free to print out your own copy…

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