by Lisa Hario | Oct 15, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism, Thoughts
I had the opportunity to listen to Kristoffer Hughes give a talk about Ceridwen at Paganicon 2019 (in the long ago before times). My big takeaway is this: Ceridwen is not a Dark Goddess. When I was able to buy his book on Ceridwen, this was confirmed by...
by Lisa Hario | Sep 24, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
It is pretty easy to search for a list of magickal correspondences. Elemental correspondences list different colors to use, symbols, tools, incense, oils, and characteristics. Look up the zodiac and there is a list of signs and their elemental associations. Then there...
by Lisa Hario | Sep 10, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
Many pagans form very close relationships with the gods we choose to worship. While we’re not limited to a master to slave relationship, that doesn’t mean working with a god is without love. While I doubt most gods are full of an equal amount of love for every human...
by Lisa Hario | Aug 27, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
At some point on the pagan journey, there will be a run in with those less than thrilled with your religious path. It is almost a certainty that you will be confronted with an attempt to convert you away from paganism. It will most likely be either from an...
by Lisa Hario | Aug 13, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
If we were living in a fair and just world, there would be no need to practice stealth paganism. Everyone would be free to explore whatever spiritual path they are drawn to with the support of loved ones and the respect of all those around them, even if it is...
by Lisa Hario | Jul 30, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
Cultural appropriation is something spoken about but except for some of the most egregious examples can be difficult to define. Not everything that originates from another culture is appropriation. Cultural exchanges happen, but they must be just that: an exchange....
