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…
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, …
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…
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…
Communing with nature is a wonderful way to get in touch with your spiritual side.
Having a healthy spiritual side to your life can be fulfilling. While you might not consider yourself a religious person, you may still want to find ways to connect to something deep…
A family that practices ninth largest religion in the world, Sikhism.
For a growing religion that’s the ninth largest in the world and counts over 27 million followers, Sikhism is still little understood by most in the West. First arriving with Indian immigrants …
Table with items commonly used in for rituals of paganism.
The term “paganism” elicits many different connotations, depending on who you ask. Images based on stereotypes, such as people practicing “strange rituals” and “taboo” customs, are sadly conjure…
Honor these important women in jazz.
Jazz is a style of music that doesn’t have a huge following, but it was huge in its heyday in the 1920s. What a lot of people don’t know is that jazz opened doors for women. The music was a force in women’s liberation of t…
Modern Zombies have roots in Haitian religion.
Zombies are a large part of popular culture in the United States. They’re everywhere in television, film, literature and video games, and have served as inspiration for zombie walks. These beings remain an ever-prese…
Center your mind and relax your body with tips for becoming a more spiritual person.
It is not always easy to find your own path in life. The world can be a chaotic place, and there are many different messages being sent your way at once. Being able to find peace a…