Take a breath and ground yourself with the right daily spiritual practices.
Walking a spiritual path in life is not always a simple journey. While many people like to believe that they are centered and at peace with the world, a little bit of stress is all it takes…
Eco-Paganism 101: Revering and Caring for the Earth
Eco-Paganism centers spirituality around and expressing a deep concern for the state of our planet.
You’ve probably heard our planet referred to as “Mother Earth” but may not have given much thought to it. For some people, this term isn’t just a cute nickna…
Warming Your Spirits With Winter Tea
Drinking a cup of cozy winter tea can bring in the new season.
Tea is a beverage with a long and interesting history. Though there are countless people around the world who associate drinking tea with the people of the United Kingdom, this is not quite the case. Th…
How Ancient Pagan Rituals Helped Create Carnival
Brazilian Carnival may have pagan roots.
When Americans hear the words “Mardi Gras,” and “Carnival” they usually think about the libation-soaked, bead-festooned raucous celebrations along New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street. While these modern revel…
Did the Adam and Eve Story Have Pagan Roots?
Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
If you were raised in a Christian family, you probably heard about the Adam and Eve story in Sunday school or during church sermons. Perhaps these lessons warned about the perils of disobedience, explained original sin or unfortu…
The Origin of Samhain
Samhain was a time when shepherds would all return to their homes and families for the winter and meet with other tribe leaders.
The start of winter is an important event for many pagan groups. The ancient Celts of Ireland, for example, were known to take part in a…
Modern Witches Deal With Common Stereotypes
Some modern witches embrace the stereotypical imagery and repurpose it to their benefit.
While there are no hard facts about the exact number of Wiccans in the United States, Religious Tolerance estimates that there could be up to three million. Some consider thems…
Do It Again: Understanding Reincarnation
Reincarnation as an idea has been around for thousands upon thousands of years across many belief systems.
Reincarnation is a concept that most people have a vague understanding of. In essence, this is an idea that suggests that all living creatures die and are reb…
Afterlife Explorations
Afterlife and death have always been a point of fear for the human race.
Life after death can be a difficult concept for many people to understand. Death is a part of life. It might be the last part, but it plays a very big role in the way human beings live. With t…