Egyptian
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Overview of Symbols From Ancient Egypt (Kemet) ...

In this blog, we will explore some of the most significant Kemetic symbols and their meanings in both ancient and modern times. I will give you ways and ideas to use them in your pagan practice and magic.

Overview of Symbols From Ancient Egypt (Kemet) and Their Magic
Egyptian, Pagan Deities
ame vanorio
Queen of the Throne: Honoring Isis

Isis, originally called Aset, meaning Queen of the Throne, was a powerful goddess not only in Ancient Egypt but also in the Greek and Roman worlds. No wonder so many pagans seek to honor her today!

Queen of the Throne: Honoring Isis
Egyptian, Pagan Deities
ame vanorio
Honoring Anubis: God of the Afterlife and ...

Anubis has a bad rap. As a death god and Lord of the Afterlife, he is often portrayed in contemporary media as an evil or angry villain. Nothing is further from the truth.

Historically Anubis (Anpu or Inpu) is a much admired god who was seen as both the weigher of the heart (judgement) and the protector of souls (guardian).

Honoring Anubis: God of the Afterlife and Transitions
Pagan Lifestyle
ame vanorio
Pagan Tattoos: Spiritual Meanings and ...

Cultures around the world have practiced tattooing in many different forms. Deciding to get a tattoo and what the design should be is a complex process (or should be).

Pagan Tattoos: Spiritual Meanings and Empowerment
Celtic goddess, Pagan Deities
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Epona: Celtic Goddess of Horses and Safe ...

Epona was an important deity in the pantheon of Celtic gods and goddesses. She was known specifically as the goddess of horses and was revered as both a protector and a provider of horses for the Celtic people. Learn more about her and how we can honor her today.

Epona: Celtic Goddess of Horses and Safe Passage to the Otherworld
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Odin, The Allfather of the Norse Faith

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Odin, The Allfather of the Norse Faith

Odin is a man of intrigue, danger, love, and betrayal, to name but a few of his personal traits. The Allfather seeks and gives wisdom on his journeys, as a warrior, and a poet.

According to Prose Edda, the Allfather is the “highest and oldest of all the gods” and the literal father of many of the Aesir deities. He is the Norse God of Wisdom, Death, War, and Sorcery.

We will be taking a dive into his character and his nature. Odin is a man of intrigue, danger, love, and betrayal, to name but a few of his personal traits.

Paganism Is On the Rise! Latest Statistics and Studies

Paganism Is On the Rise! Latest Statistics and Studies

Paganism is not an ancient dead religion. Statistically, it is growing quickly in the United States and Europe.

As we all know paganism is very diverse and some studies look at paganism as a whole. Some look at a subset of paganism such as Wicca, Norse, or Neo-paganism.

On all accounts, we are growing in numbers.

Do Pagans Celebrate Christmas?

Do Pagans Celebrate Christmas?

Pagans celebrate Yule a holiday that takes place during the Winter Solstice, usually just a few days before Christians celebrate Christmas. The two holidays have similarities since Christmas is rooted in both the Germanic Yule, as well as the Roman Saturnalia.

Many modern Christmas traditions are based on pagan Yuletide celebrations. For example, pagans would traditionally decorate an evergreen tree to celebrate the winter solstice. This influenced the decorating of Christmas trees.

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Pagan Baby Celebrations

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Pagan Baby Celebrations

Congratulations! You have brought a brand new sacred little human being into the world. As a pagan, you will want to celebrate the birth with family, friends, and your community.

Pagan baby celebrations involve calling for the protection and blessing of the patron deity upon the child and welcoming them into the home or the larger community. It usually involves invoking the four cardinal directions and the elements of earth, air, fire, and water, but there’s no rulebook to follow.

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Growing and Using White Sage for Smudging

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Growing and Using White Sage for Smudging

White sage is one of my favorite herbs to grow for smudging ceremonies. Smudging is an ancient ceremony used for purification, cleansing, and blessings.

I grow a variety of herbs for medicinal and ceremonial purposes. By nurturing them from young plants to dried smudge sticks I get a great deal of satisfaction and I feel my smudge sticks are much more powerful because they have my energy.

Natures Calendar and the Modern Pagan

Natures Calendar and the Modern Pagan

Long before clocks, calendars, and phone apps, the ancients knew how to monitor the passing of time. Nature’s calendar is based on lunar and solar cycles which give us the days, weeks, months, and seasons of the year.

These natural cycles have energy that is also present within us. By understanding these natural rhythms, we can be in harmony with nature and understand how to flow with her forces.

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Pagan Altars: Beginners Guide

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Pagan Altars: Beginners Guide

Altars are a focal point for many religions. A place of sacred space. Creating an altar is one way for you to create and invite magic into your home.

For pagans, an altar is a place in your home where you will practice your religion. It is a place where you can connect with higher powers. Your alter is a living thing that enhances your spiritual walk.

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