It has been almost two weeks since Summer Magick Festival 2023. Like all festivals, we must eventually return to real life. Unfortunately, I took zero pictures, so you’ll just have to rely solely on my textual opinions. If you’ve never heard of Summer Magick Festival, it’s a collection of workshops, rituals, vending, and family that…
Summer Solstice happens each year in the Northern Hemisphere sometime between June 20 – 22 (for our friends in the southern hemisphere, these dates mark their winter solstice). It is called by many names: Litha, St. John’s Day, Midsummer, and more. It is one of four solar events on the modern-day Wheel of the Year.…
Pan is, perhaps, the most quintessential image of a horned god. With his horns, hooves, and rampant sexuality, he embodies some of the top characteristics that many people fear about the occult. But what lies beneath his furry exterior? Before we get too far into that, I’d like to share a brief story of why…
Fire is a key aspect of many pagan ceremonies; however, it’s not always the best idea to burn things indoors. It produces carbon dioxide, sets off fire detectors, and wood smoke will quickly fill up a small room. For those of us who desire the energy of a bonfire, but do not possess a large…
When I first heard Black Sabbath’s “Mr. Crowley,” I was probably too distracted by Randy Rhoads’s guitar solos to worry too much who or what the song was about. Actually, I can say that was pretty much the case for everything they wrote. The song’s two opening words are “Mr. Crowley,” but here’s the problem:…
Today, I’d like to talk about the Qabalah, otherwise known as Kabbalah and sometimes Cabala. Specifically, I’ll be talking about how other people talk about it… and what I think about what they have to say. Pretty meta, right? No, it’s just a book review post. First of all, why is this one word spelled…
Anyone who has ever riffled through a medieval grimoire can tell you the pages are replete with instructions for forming circles of protection, but the symbolism of the circle stretches much farther back than the middle ages. Humans have been contemplating shapes since long before we properly understood the math behind them, and circles happen…
At a festival last year, my wife and I showed up a few minutes late for one of the group rituals. We walked into a room full of people singing, found some free seats, and tried to follow along. I had never heard the song before, but I knew it was one I didn’t want…
In the 11th century, Christian monks were facing an interesting problem. Their repertoire of chants, which was passed down orally, was constantly growing. It grew so large, in fact, that it would have taken about 10 years to learn. To top it off, all of the liturgy needed to be kept consistent between churches and…
Imbolc Beltane Lughnasadh Samhain Spring Equinox Summer Solstice Autumn Equinox Winter Solstice Beltane (Beltine, Beltaine, Belltaine, May Day, Walpurgis), once an ancient Celtic fire festival, is now a modern pagan holiday that celebrates fertility and the sacred union of the God and Goddess. It is part of the traditional Wheel of the Year and one…