Seasonal Observances

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Solstice Magic – The Year of the Crone

Its that time of year, when bright lights, greenery and gifts signal the Winter Solstice. We religious Pagans get a pass on having to go to endless Christmas festivities this year, and may be at home for Solstice, with only our closest people, for the first time in ages. I could write a bright and …

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Better Paganism Through Composting and Tree Planting

Is environmentalism part of Paganism? Part of Wicca? Many Pagans believe strongly that environmental conservation is a necessary part of their devotion to the Goddess. However, if you go to Pagan festivals where there are many traditions represented you’ll find that others do not. I was going to write this all not-judgy, and neutral, analysing …

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Spring Mysteries Festival Review

Update February 2020: In recent times, I’ve become a bit cautious about the Aquarian Tabernacle Church – perhaps its the cultural divide between brash American style and Canadian politeness, but it seems to have become highly oriented toward fundraising through selling products, and I’ve noticed the lower level priests and priestesses do not appear to …

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Creating a Beltaine Ritual for Lovers

Beltane is a Pagan/Wiccan festival of sexuality and fertility, usually celebrated on the evening of April 30th or May 1st.  When celebrated in a group, the sexuality is usually symbolic, represented by dancing around the May pole – which yes, is representing just what you might think that is meant to represent, and the ribbons …

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Mabon – practical letting go of magical, symbolic and ritual objects

Date: Sept 20 2017 Moon phase: two days past new, waxing Season: day before Mabon When I attend a Pagan festival, a public or coven ritual and other events I often walk away with some sort of beautiful and hand made token. It’s something that either I or the organizers have imbued with a positive, …

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