Jedi exist among us
If you’re a Star Wars fan or engaged with American pop culture, you might be familiar with the Jedi philosophy as depicted in its movies, novels, video games, comics and other intellectual property works. However, you might be surprised to kno…
Common Tenets of Contemporary Paganism
Site where rites and rituals of contemporary Paganism take place.
When it comes to the many religions of the world, some have more defined boundaries than others. For example, most people of differing backgrounds have a general idea of what Christians and Muslims b…
Common Misconceptions About Buddhism
Buddhism is one of the most practiced religions in the world.
When you are not a member of a specific faith, it can be easy to jump to conclusions about what others believe. While there are hundreds of different religions currently being practiced around the world,…
The Theology of Elemental Powers in Wiccan Practice
Understanding five elemental powers are recognized in ceremonial rituals and other magic.
The concept of elemental powers predates modern Pagan practices. However, these old concepts have made their way into both reconstructionist and contemporary spiritual paths b…
Beginning at the Beginning: British Traditional Wicca
Candles are commonly used in British Traditional Wicca ceremonies.
Those outside the Wiccan faith tend to think of it as a monolithic movement with one basic theology and set of practices. However, there is a multiplicity of different observations and traditions. A…
Some of the World’s More Obscure Religions
Nine Symbols from Some of the World’s More Obscure Religions.
The world is an active contradiction. While the internet has connected the people of the globe in new and exciting ways, the planet still remains a vast and mysterious realm. Throughout human history, …
Four Ancient Celtic Festivals Find Their Way Into Modern Pagan Practices
Ancient Celtic roots in Modern Pagan celebrations.
Some Modern Pagan practitioners, especially those who base their ceremonies on older Celtic religious traditions, have incorporated older holidays and festivals into their modern spiritual paths. This includes some…
In Some Cultures, Man Buns Have a Spiritual Meaning
Man Buns have roots in several ancient and religious traditions.
With the mid-2000s came a hairstyle trend loved and derided in equal measures: the man bun. Amongst the intra-cultural bickering, it’s easy to overlook the fact that Western society in the early 21s…