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.
The Norse pagan religion has some of the most captivating stories out there. Nordic gods are mortal and they have a wide range of emotions and real-life adventures. One of their most appealing qualities is they can be screw-ups!
I have been a parent for 38 years, an auntie, a homeschool mom, and public school teacher. Books are a part of my life. Learning about the Norse gods not only gives us a glimpse of their world but teaches us many life lessons.
New clothes, backpack, and notebooks. Some things are the same for all children at the end of the summer.
Your pagan child may feel anxious about starting a new school year with a new teacher and more advanced coursework.
Pagan children sometimes face challenges brought on by their lifestyle and/or religious life. They may face discrimination from other students or sadly even the teacher.
The ancient Celtic calendar is based on a lunar schedule and contains thirteen months in the year. In modern paganism, we united the lunar phases with the Gregorian calendar to give us a definitive time period.
The Celtic Tree Months are based on the Ogham alphabet and each month corresponds to a sacred tree. The trees are associated with deities, elements, healing, and certain areas of magic.
Draconic Wicca is the utilization of the powers of the dragons, alongside the God and the Goddess. This branch of Wicca has been growing steadily and isn’t that well known.
Draconic magic is a more advanced practice and is a practice that needs self-discipline and motivation. Dragons can be strict teachers!
Most people have heard of the Law of Attraction thanks to The Secret, the books and movies based on this ancient way of thinking. As interesting and as informative as they are there is so much more to the Law of Attraction than the franchise could possibly cover.
Animal totems and spirit guides were common among many pagan groups including the Native Slavic Faith.
Some Gods in the Rodnovery pantheon had really strong connections with certain animals. To some extent, they were even shapeshifters who came to our realm of living in the form of animals or animal spirits to interact with humans.
There is often a lot of confusion surrounding pagan terminology. Paganism, Pantheism, Panentheism, Animism, Astrotheology, and Anthropomorphic are all terms used to describe religious philosophies.
All those P’s and A’s. It can all be very confusing. Here is a breakdown of terms with easy-to-understand definitions and examples.
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.
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