In the spirit of Spookstober, a lot o mythical creatures and beasts from folklore around the world come to light! One of the majestic ones that dwell among us in human form, but is often heard howling at full moons, is the werewolf!
Paganism Is On the Rise! Latest Statistics and Studies
Paganism is not an ancient dead religion. Statistically, it is growing quickly in the United States and Europe.
As we all know paganism is very diverse and some studies look at paganism as a whole. Some look at a subset of paganism such as Wicca, Norse, or Neo-paganism.
On all accounts, we are growing in numbers.
What Does It Mean When You Dream About Witchcraft?
Norse Afterlife
Do Pagans Celebrate Christmas?
Pagans celebrate Yule a holiday that takes place during the Winter Solstice, usually just a few days before Christians celebrate Christmas. The two holidays have similarities since Christmas is rooted in both the Germanic Yule, as well as the Roman Saturnalia.
Many modern Christmas traditions are based on pagan Yuletide celebrations. For example, pagans would traditionally decorate an evergreen tree to celebrate the winter solstice. This influenced the decorating of Christmas trees.
Introduction to Norse Paganism
Rodnovery Practices
Rodnovery, sometimes referred to as the Slavic Native Faith, is a not-so-well-known Pagan religion. Rodnovery comes from the Slavic countries of Eastern Europe. However, in today’s mobile society it is practiced all over the world.
In this article, I will share with you more practical things, so you will be able to understand some of the day-to-day practice.
Pagan Baby Celebrations
Congratulations! You have brought a brand new sacred little human being into the world. As a pagan, you will want to celebrate the birth with family, friends, and your community.
Pagan baby celebrations involve calling for the protection and blessing of the patron deity upon the child and welcoming them into the home or the larger community. It usually involves invoking the four cardinal directions and the elements of earth, air, fire, and water, but there’s no rulebook to follow.
Rodnovery: An Introduction
Do Pagans Pray?
Paganism and Trees
Challenges of Being a Pagan
Pagan Weddings
Pagan Funerals
Growing and Using White Sage for Smudging
White sage is one of my favorite herbs to grow for smudging ceremonies. Smudging is an ancient ceremony used for purification, cleansing, and blessings.
I grow a variety of herbs for medicinal and ceremonial purposes. By nurturing them from young plants to dried smudge sticks I get a great deal of satisfaction and I feel my smudge sticks are much more powerful because they have my energy.
Natures Calendar and the Modern Pagan
Long before clocks, calendars, and phone apps, the ancients knew how to monitor the passing of time. Nature’s calendar is based on lunar and solar cycles which give us the days, weeks, months, and seasons of the year.
These natural cycles have energy that is also present within us. By understanding these natural rhythms, we can be in harmony with nature and understand how to flow with her forces.
Family Altars
Pagan Altars: Beginners Guide
Altars are a focal point for many religions. A place of sacred space. Creating an altar is one way for you to create and invite magic into your home.
For pagans, an altar is a place in your home where you will practice your religion. It is a place where you can connect with higher powers. Your alter is a living thing that enhances your spiritual walk.