Artio is a Celtic Bear Goddess. She is strong and enduring and one of my favorite deities because she protects wild animals and the natural world. Artio is an environmental educator’s dream goddess.
Cerridwen: Celtic Goddess of the Underworld and Moon
Full Moons Throughout The Year 2025: Names and Meanings
Every month has a full moon. That moon has a name and certain meanings attached to it. The names may vary a bit with different cultures but the intent is often similar.
Certain moons have different energies depending on their placement in relationship to the earth and sun during that month. Planning to do rituals and spells during these times can help you harness that energy for a positive outcome.
Heng - o (Ch'ang-o): Chinese Moon Goddess
Mawu: Dahomey Moon Goddess
Hanwi: Sioux Moon Goddess
Simple Guide to Become a Norse Pagan
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.
Norse Gods and Their Spirit Animals
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
21 Best Pagan Names For Cats (Including Meanings)
Are There Pagan Angels?
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.
15 Goddesses of the Moon: Our Favorite Lunar Deities From Around the World
Religious Beards in the Workplace: Are Pagans Allowed Beards?
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, The Allfather of the Norse Faith
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.
The Solitary Wiccan
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.
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.
