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Lammas or Lughnassadh When: August 1st Color correspondence: Browns, Reds, Yellows, Golds Incense: Frankincense, Sandalwood Gems: Amber, Citrine, Brown agate, Foods: Wheat products, bread, corn, any harvests. Blackberries, summer flowers The time of the year has come when we see our first harvest and give thanks for the abundance we have been given. … Read moreLammas or Lughnassadh
SUMMERTIME BLACK BEAN SALSA 2 cups of cooked Corn (one can) or 2 stalks 1 large mango peeled and diced 1 -15 ounces can black beans, rinsed and drained well 2 nice size tomatoes diced ½ onion diced ¼ cup of cilantro 2 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice A good shake of black pepper … Read moreA Summer Snack For The Family
Sorting through thousands of websites to find a gem is time-consuming. When we discover such gems we share them here in Pagan Picks. Happy browsing! They are not Asatru: Wow, this one is insightful. It starts out a bit choppy so give yourself three full paragraphs to get the feel for the article. Once you … Read morePagan Picks: Top Notch Articles to Read
Recently I met a charming and persuasive person. He was very reassuring and constantly reinforced how we share the same beliefs. Pagan solidarity was his calling card, and because Pagans generally try to help others, he reached out to me for help. But he didn’t want help, he wanted a free ride and to escape … Read moreGrifters, Cons & Cults: Who Can You Trust?
Editors Note: Dandelion Stories is a series Arkansas Pagans will be sharing throughout the year, told by many different voices. These are stories of hope, of resilience, and of struggle. We hope that you find them as inspiring as we have. *** The beginning isn’t always the best place to start. While … Read moreDandelion Stories: Gregory Pane
It happens all the time. You get involved with a local Pagan community and everyone seems really nice. You’re meeting for rituals, sharing incense blends, and even thinking of starting a formal group. Then out of nowhere, some person pops up who declares themselves an “Elder” and proceeds to offer (unsolicited) advice on what you’re … Read more5 Reasons the Term “Pagan Elder” Needs to Retire
Greetings everyone! Welcome to the first installment of Ask a Christian – an ongoing article series where I will answer any questions you may have on bridging the gap between Paganism and Christianity. Whether it’s about personal relationships, how to handle dealing with someone stubborn or close-minded or just general curiosity I’ll do my … Read moreAsk a Christian: Marriage Between a Pagan and a Christian
“To Hermes, Fumigation from Frankincense. Hermes, draw near, and to my prayer incline, messenger of Zeus, and Maia’s son divine; prefect of contests, ruler of mankind, with heart almighty, and a prudent mind. Celestial messenger of various skill, whose powerful arts could watchful Argos kill. With winged feet ’tis thine through air to course, O … Read moreLetter from the Editor: Coming On Board
(Conway, Arkansas) I was asked by my closest and dearest friend, Ashley Hunter, to write a piece on our friendship. Simple enough; I’ve known her since we were in high school, we were college roommates, and she has been a pivotal part of my life since then. Put simply: she’s family to me. From the … Read moreMy Pagan Friend; a Christian Perspective on Paganism
Throwing Stones A wise man once stated if you live amongst glass, stones are, as expected, the last thing to possess. Yet, everyone carries them, undercoated, big ones and small. Heed warning. Don’t use them, not one stone at all! A man walks by, whos shoes you’ve not filled. They are tattered, worn, and with … Read moreThrowing Stones