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By Patti Wigington, About.com Guide since 2007

How to Set Up a Children's Altar Created: Monday, March 23, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Kids learn by watching, so if your child sees you working at your altar, it should come as no surprise when he or she wants a sacred space of their own. Here are some tips on working with your chil...
Tara's Deer: Honoring the Old Ways Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Lots of Pagans and Wiccans express themselves with body art. If you've got a tattoo that shows some aspect of your Pagan or Wiccan religion, we'd love to see it! Send it in, and we'll add it to the...
Lynchburg, VA Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Are you part of a coven that is accepting new members? Here's where you can list your contact information, and let other readers know a little about your group. If you're a seeker, check to find ou...
Denver, CO: Dawnetta Winters Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Are you Pagan clergy? Here's where you can list your contact information, and let other readers know a little about you. If you're someone who is looking for Pagan clergy, be sure to check the list...
Schatzi's Beltane Altar Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Did you dress up your altar for Beltane? Share a photo of your altar with our readers - we'd love to see what you did!
Dreams, or Recalled Memories? Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Do you believe you’ve experienced a past life or past lives? Share your experiences with other readers, and tell us about them! How did you come to discover your past life, and have you learn...
Belfair, WA: Jessilyn Maxwell Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Are you Pagan clergy? Here's where you can list your contact information, and let other readers know a little about you. If you're someone who is looking for Pagan clergy, be sure to check the list...
Orlando, FL: Donna Fair Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Are you Pagan clergy? Here's where you can list your contact information, and let other readers know a little about you. If you're someone who is looking for Pagan clergy, be sure to check the list...
Wichita, KS Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Are you part of a coven that is accepting new members? Here's where you can list your contact information, and let other readers know a little about your group. If you're a seeker, check to find ou...
South NJ: Holly Kline Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Are you Pagan clergy? Here's where you can list your contact information, and let other readers know a little about you. If you're someone who is looking for Pagan clergy, be sure to check the list...
Kate's Protective Dream Catcher & Pentacle Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Lots of Pagans and Wiccans express themselves with body art. If you've got a tattoo that shows some aspect of your Pagan or Wiccan religion, we'd love to see it! Send it in, and we'll add it to the...
Ten Magical Herbs to Have on Hand Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
If you're a practitioner of a modern magical tradition, chances are good that you're in the habit of using herbs. Here's a list of ten herbs that everyone should have on hand for magical purposes.
Mugwort Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Mugwort is an herb that is found fairly regularly in many modern Pagan magical practices. From its use as an incense, for smudging, or in spellwork, mugwort is a highly versatile - and easy to grow...
Sunflower Magic and Folklore Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
When summer is at its peak, its not uncommon to see rows of sunflowers blooming in all of their colorful glory. Sunflowers have been growing in North America for ages, so there is a significant amo...
All About Litha Created: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Litha, or Midsummer, is a celebration of the summer solstice. Here's where you'll find links to all kinds of information for this summer sabbat -- crafts, rituals, history and more!
Silly Celebration of the Sacred School Supplies Created: Sunday, August 28, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Looking for a ritual to celebrate the return of school in the fall? This one is silly and fun, and it's a good way to ease the mood a bit as your students prepare for another year of education and ...
The Legend of La Befana Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
According to Italian legend, La Befana is a kindly witch who flies around delivering gifts. But why is a witch associated with the Catholic festival of the Epiphany?
Quarter Days and Cross Quarter Days Created: Saturday, November 10, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
In some NeoWiccan and Pagan traditions, only the quarter days or cross-quarter days are celebrated as Sabbats. Learn about the two groups, and which Sabbats are represented.
Charles Godfrey Leland Created: Monday, August 15, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Who was Charles Godfrey Leland, and what impact has his work had on modern Pagan practice?
Beltane History - Celebrating May Day Created: Thursday, May 24, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Beltane has been celebrated for centuries among agricultural societies -- it's the beginning of May, the sign that summer is just around the corner. This fire festival has its roots in fertility ri...
Pre-Christian - What Is Pre-Christian? Created: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Wondering what we mean when we talk about a culture or religion being "pre-Christian"? Here's a definition to help you understand the concept.
Hot Cross Buns - Cross Quarter Buns Created: Saturday, March 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
We've all heard of the Christian tradition of Hot Cross Buns, but a reader wants to know if he can adapt them to his Pagan belief system.
What is Stregheria? Created: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
What do people mean when they talk about the Stregheria tradition of modern witchcraft?
Egg Magic and Folklore Created: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
In many magical and spiritual systems, the egg is seen as the perfect symbol of life and fertility. This isn't exclusive to NeoPagan beliefs, though. Let's look at the magic of eggs and how people ...
Sun Wheel Created: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
In Paganism and Wicca, many traditions use symbols in ritual and magic. Learn about some of the most commonly seen Wiccan and Pagan symbols and their meanings.
Pagan and Wiccan Symbols Created: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
In Paganism and Wicca, many traditions use symbols in ritual and magic. Learn about some of the most commonly seen Wiccan and Pagan symbols and their meanings.
T - Tinne Created: Monday, June 02, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Named for Ogma or Ogmos, the Celtic god of eloquence and literacy, the Ogham alphabet has become known as a tool of divination for many Pagans and Wiccans.
D - Duir Created: Monday, June 02, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Named for Ogma or Ogmos, the Celtic god of eloquence and literacy, the Ogham alphabet has become known as a tool of divination for many Pagans and Wiccans.
H - Huath Created: Monday, June 02, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Named for Ogma or Ogmos, the Celtic god of eloquence and literacy, the Ogham alphabet has become known as a tool of divination for many Pagans and Wiccans.
Full Moon Water Scrying Divination Created: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Are you one of those people who feels more sensitive and alert during the time of the full moon? Channel that energy into something useful, and try this simple yet effective water scrying divinatio...
Ogham Symbol Gallery Created: Monday, June 02, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Named for Ogma or Ogmos, the Celtic god of eloquence and literacy, the Ogham alphabet has become known as a tool of divination for many Pagans and Wiccans.
How To Honor the Sacred Feminine with a Goddess Ritual Created: Saturday, May 03, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
When spring arrives, we can see the fertility of the earth in full bloom. For many traditions, this brings the opportunity to celebrate the sacred feminine energy of the universe. This simple godde...