This is actually an illustration of how terrible I am at meditation. But I had fun trying. I’m sharing this for all the other people out there who struggle with meditation. I can recommend washing your face with snow though — it’s very invigorating.
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New book project: spiritual wobbles
Have you had a “wobble” in your Pagan path where you joined another religion, either temporarily or permanently? What caused it, and what other religion did you choose? Did it help you resolve the issue? Did you return to Paganism, or did you stay with the other religion? What did you gain or lose by your exploration of the other path?
Continue readingPotted history of Paganism
Notable and quotable 24: death and tea lights
I haven’t done a “notable and quotable” for a while. I’ve been a bit busy making YouTube videos and promoting the second editions of my books, Dark Mirror and The Night Journey. But I spotted some great posts and thought they were worth sharing in case you missed them.
Continue readingSacerdotal roles
What title do you use, or prefer? What archetypes do you associate with it? Priestex, Priestess, Priest?
Continue readingHow to make an ancestor altar
Same sex initiation
Fantastic article from Katie Gerrard. I agree 100%. Same sexual initiation should be valid in Wicca.
Continue readingMy YouTube channel
It seems all the cool kids have a YouTube channel these days, so I’ve revamped mine and started putting regular content on it.
Pagan Leadership Course
I will be delivering a course on Pagan leadership with the Raven Academy of Mystical Arts.
How to set up a Wiccan altar
There are as many different ways to set up an altar as there are Wiccans, but I can give some useful hints and tips for a working altar.