Have you ever wondered how ancient Egyptian goddesses can inspire us today? Bastet, the Egyptian cat goddess is more than just a figure from mythology - her energy is alive and relevant today. Even though thousands of years separate us from ancient Egyptian culture, Bastet’s values remain relevant. By embracing her principles, we can reshape and enrich our lives, learn to find balance, and give back to our communities.
Yemaya is the love we feel when we look out onto the ocean. A mother goddess of great depth and divine force. She is seen as both nurturing and protecting.
Orisha Oko is the Yoruba god of agriculture, fertility, and law. 'Orisha,' is a Yoruba word that means 'god' or 'higher entity.' He is especially revered by the Yoruba people in the western region of Africa as well as the Caribbean and Brazil.
Oko is celebrated on March 22 and Monday is a day to honor him.
Among ancient Egyptian deities, few were as universally beloved and intimately connected to daily life as Bes. This distinctive dwarf-like god, with his fierce yet protective countenance, served as the guardian of households, the protector of children, and the divine embodiment of joy, music, and celebration.
Paganism is a dynamic growing religion but what are the benefits? Becoming a pagan offers its practitioners many benefits.
In this article, we will examine seven benefits that pagans have when compared to other religions. Keep in mind that pagan practices are very diverse and these are general things pagans have in common.
So, you want to become a Norse pagan? That's great! In general, pagan religions don’t ask you to convert, proselytize, or profess allegiance to a single God.
Norse paganism is open to anyone who believes in their deities and practices. There is a growing interest in Nordic religions. In fact, the old Norse religion is going through a major revival.
Totemism and animal spirit guides are common in the Nordic religion. Odin, the Allfather, had several animals that assisted him.
In this article, we will talk briefly about the concept of totemism and animal spirit guides. I will then give you a complete list of Norse deities and their mythological animals, totem, or allocated spirit guides
First, let’s get rid of the myth that says Angels belong to the Judeo/Christian belief system. Angels existed long before the Book of Genesis was written.
So yes, there are “pagan” angels in many pre-Christian religions. Pagan angels were notably part of Celtic, Greek, Norse, and Shamen traditions. The difference lies in how we view them.
This is a question that many religious people have been asking themselves lately. In the past, it was commonplace for religious individuals to wear beards as part of their religious attire.
But now, with so much attention being focused on workplace safety and company image, more and more companies are starting to say no to religious facial hair in the workplace.
Should pagans be allowed to wear a beard in the workplace? Let's take a look at some of the arguments for both sides!
Odin is a man of intrigue, danger, love, and betrayal, to name but a few of his personal traits. The Allfather seeks and gives wisdom on his journeys, as a warrior, and a poet.
According to Prose Edda, the Allfather is the “highest and oldest of all the gods” and the literal father of many of the Aesir deities. He is the Norse God of Wisdom, Death, War, and Sorcery.
We will be taking a dive into his character and his nature. Odin is a man of intrigue, danger, love, and betrayal, to name but a few of his personal traits.
Do what thou wilt, harm none. That strong quote is one of the standing stones of the Wicca religion, called the Wiccan Rede. Embrace everything you like and want, but do not harm anyone or anything in the process.
Wicca as a religion embraces a solitary aspect, among others, which makes it accessible to every single individual on the planet in a second.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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