New UNESCO Chair Puts Indigenous Knowledge and Rematriation at the Global Forefront

By Manny Moreno | June 25, 2025

Two Indigenous scholars are leading a new UNESCO Chair to restore Indigenous knowledge, research governance, and language—advancing climate resilience, cultural sovereignty, and global recognition of Indigenous matriarchal leadership.

Austin WitchFest 2025: Five Years of Magic, Community, and Evolution

Austin WitchFest marks five years of magical community, diverse teachings, and sacred celebration—bringing Witches, magickal practitioners and seekers together in unity, learning, ritual, and joyful enchantment.

Editorial: “Christian Assassin” and Sacred Resistance: David French Got This Right

David French frames Vance Boelter as a “Christian assassin” —today’s editorial looks at why the rise of Christian extremism calls for awareness and sacred resistance from the Pagan community.

Witchcraft practices to (finally!) come out

Pride Month has always felt bittersweet to me until now. I was jealous to the bone of those who could speak freely about their identities. I had to conceal mine, edit my words, make sure that I wouldn’t let it slip out. I was a watered-down version of myself.

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Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 26, 2025

By The Wild Hunt | 15 hours ago

In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: We reflect on Canada’s celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day and commemorate the anniversary of Stonewall. Cherry Hill Seminary launches a historic interfaith partnership. Poet Sara Amis shares new work, and Star offers her latest weekly Tarot reading. Plus—just before publication—breaking news from Port St. Lucie, FL: a man in possession of books on “witchcraft” has been charged with eight counts of animal cruelty, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 19, 2025
By The Wild Hunt
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: We honor Juneteenth and share Solstice Blessings as the Wheel turns once more. We report on Pakistan’s controversial move to criminalize magical practitioners, highlight a divination conference in Southern California, and bring you Star’s Tarot of the Week. Happy Litha, Happy Midsummer, and Happy Yule—wherever you are in the world, may the season bring light, insight, and joy!
Classics of Pagan Cinema: Rosemary’s Baby
By Meg Elison
"Looking at where the word 'coven' comes from, we start with 'convenire,' a verb meaning to come together," writes Meg Elison in this searing reappraisal of the 1968 classic. "When a woman comes together with the devil, we get 'Rosemary’s Baby.'"

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