Culture

Pagan Community Notes: Week of October 30, 2025 (Samhain-tide)

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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: The Great Wheel turns once more. Blessings of the New Year to all—may your ancestors strengthen you with their wisdom. Samhain blessings to those in the North, and Beltaine blessings to those in the South. Star offers this week’s Tarot reading, Cherry Hill Seminary announces its Samhain Kispum, and the House of Black Cat Magic celebrates the premiere of Blacklisted, produced by the Fetzer Institute.

Culture

Weaving the Web: Why Pagan Circles are Important and How to Cultivate Them

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“The only way to fully appreciate the power of group ritual is to participate in one.” Pagan circles play a vital role in sustaining community within a minority faith. They offer belonging, mentorship, and shared ritual, spaces where Pagans can connect, learn, and grow together. Beyond spiritual practice, circles nurture social bonds, resilience, and collective wellbeing.

Arts & Culture

Pagan Hauntology

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As we officially enter the Season of the Witch, The Wild Hunt welcomes Gavin Fox, who examines the ways Witches, Pagans, and other occult communities were depicted in documentaries of the 1970s through 90s.