Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions? Fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same diseases, healed by the same means, warmed and cooled by the same winter and summer, as a Christian is? If you prick us, do we not … More Being Human
So maybe this is lazy… Or maybe it’s just something to do while the big idea keeps percolating in my brain and I’ll come back with a full-fledged blog post for this topic all on its own. Who knows? Essentially, it comes from this: I am a member of a few different websites and message … More My response to a Crisis of Faith
I am typically surprised when I mention to people, or advise them of things that seem (to their minds) to be something Pagans don’t do… or think… or perform… My question then is, “Why would you think that a Witch doesn’t pray?” Or fast, or feel guilt or remorse, or struggle with forgiveness? These feelings … More Guilt, Shame, Regret, and Forgiveness
Last January, I had an in-depth email conversation with a woman who came across one of my older websites. She was very intelligent and articulate, and I really enjoyed our discussions. I am going to post part of it, possibly more in the future, because I want to share two things. First, I want others … More A bit of a conversation
In the musical Camelot Guinevere sings: It’s May! It’s May! That gorgeous holiday When ev’ry maiden prays that her lad Will be a cad! It’s mad! It’s gay! A libelous display! Those dreary vows that ev’ryone takes, Ev’ryone breaks. Ev’ryone makes divine mistakes The lusty month of May! This song hearkens back to the festival of Beltane, which … More Beltane
One of the really interesting things about getting into Paganism is the realization and later understanding that all those gods and goddesses that you might have learned about in school — Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, etc. are still around and kicking. That’s right, those wonderful stories about gods and heroes and legendary tales of monsters and amazing … More Finding a patron deity
It’s been almost a year since I last posted the conversation I had with a person called SharedTears. While I wasn’t expecting a response, and while it took so long to get one that I thought the conversation had been dropped, I did receive an email from her. (I only assume it is a her, I … More What about Jesus? (part deux)
Who should I study with? Should I pay for classes in Wicca? If so, how much is fair? These are questions that seekers often ask when given the chance to study this path. As everything, there are different sides to this question and answers are subjective. When examining the need to pay for Wiccan education it is … More Finding a group or teacher to study with in Wicca
This is a warning: Please use judgment and sense when you approach someone or are approached by someone who is willing to cast a spell for you and asks for an outrageous amount of money to do so. Yes, spell casting does require work, focus, and energy of the caster to do the spell. Yes, … More Magic
People are drawn to Witchcraft for several different reasons. It could be because it seems mysterious. They might seek out a way to rebel against conformity. Perhaps a natural affinity for nature or magic captures their minds and hearts. People that feel a deep connection to the earth, sun, moon, stars, seas, or otherworld find … More Prayers and Devotions
The Keeper's Path 