A History of the Witch Persecutions Ellen Evert Hopman In the Americas we tend to think of the Salem trials when we think of the witchcraft hysteria, but those weren’t the only trials! Ellen Evert Hopman interviewed descendants of many historical New England witches, as well as modern witches, and will talk … Continue reading →
The Red Pill or the Blue Pill? Paganism in the here & now. Present looking backwards, how have we done over time in the paths blazed then & now? How being objective about the difference between myths Neo-Pagans have created about Paganism and historical practices help us choose what’s best for the … Continue reading →
Modern (Wiccan-based) pagans have settled into celebrating 8 major holidays spaced evenly around the year, and based, for the most part on ancient celebrations. There were traditions of having fire festivals (partying around a big bonfire) at Mayday and Samhain, and at the solstice. There were, of course, harvest celebrations, and when … Continue reading →
I read a post on facebook recently where someone described Hanukkah to someone who was dissing them. “That’s when someone tried to make us worship their way, so we killed them.” That may be a bit extreme, but I can understand telling people where they can get off if they think there’s … Continue reading →
Angels are present throughout history throughout the beliefs of many cultures. Most of all, angels are present in the lives of each of us today, watching over us, guarding and guiding us, helping us to live our best lives possible. They can help us with health, prosperity, living our callings and many … Continue reading →
