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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: A Witch wins elected office, a Guardian feature sparks conversation about Witchcraft, the 2026 COVR Award winners are announced, Oberon Zell offers insights in an upcoming Green Egg article, researchers discover a coral structure the size of Vatican City, Star’s Tarot of the Week, and more.
The Pentagon’s decision to eliminate more than 180 religious affiliation codes has prompted swift responses from Pagan organizations, veterans, and chaplaincy advocates who warn that reduced visibility can lead to reduced protections for minority faith communities.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: a Church of England court allows the Green Man on a headstone after ruling the image compatible with Christian symbolism, Indigenous communities in Brazil unite to protect endangered forests, Pan’s Labyrinth returns in a restored edition, Star shares her Tarot of the Week AND House of Black Cat Magic earns a national cat café nomination!
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Tactical Nuclear Penguins as well as some unexpected Eurovision moments with witchy vibes, the National Secular Society weighs in on events in Kent, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation explores the resurgence of witchcraft in Canada, plus Star’s Tarot of the Week.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, we celebrate the graduates of Cherry Hill Seminary, cover the UK’s National Secular Society’s criticism of a local council’s use of the Lord’s Prayer, note the release of a new blue morpho butterfly in honor of David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, share Star’s Tarot of the Week, and remember Gordon White in Crossings of the Veil.