People have always felt the energy and power that the moon has and its pull on the earth. It was natural for our ancestors to assign female deities to harness that power to help humankind.
Religious Beards in the Workplace: Are Pagans Allowed Beards?
This is a question that many religious people have been asking themselves lately. In the past, it was commonplace for religious individuals to wear beards as part of their religious attire.
But now, with so much attention being focused on workplace safety and company image, more and more companies are starting to say no to religious facial hair in the workplace.
Should pagans be allowed to wear a beard in the workplace? Let's take a look at some of the arguments for both sides!
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.
The Solitary Wiccan
Do what thou wilt, harm none. That strong quote is one of the standing stones of the Wicca religion, called the Wiccan Rede. Embrace everything you like and want, but do not harm anyone or anything in the process.
Wicca as a religion embraces a solitary aspect, among others, which makes it accessible to every single individual on the planet in a second.
The Werewolf
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.
What Does It Mean When You Dream About Witchcraft?
Introduction to Norse Paganism
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.
