A Pagan shop owner’s federal lawsuit and a legislative repeal effort are challenging Pennsylvania’s fortune-telling law, raising broader questions about antiquated divination statutes that remain in force across several states and municipalities.
Canada
Pagan Community Notes: Week of July 2, 2026
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: House of Black Cat Magic takes top honors, Star’s Tarot of the Week, community elevations, announcements and celebrations, Independence Day and Canada Day greetings—and yes, World UFO Day has landed. 🛸 Peace and Long Life.
Culture
Ancient Etruscan Masterpieces Return to the Public, Revealing the Etruscan Story of Rome
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Rome’s National Etruscan Museum has unveiled the François Tomb frescoes, returning a remarkable Etruscan masterpiece to public view and preserving a powerful vision of mythology, memory, and early Roman history.
Environment
Mexico Begins Consultation with 16,728 Communities on Landmark Indigenous Rights Law
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Mexico has begun consulting 16,728 Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities on a landmark rights law intended to implement constitutional reforms recognizing self-determination, legal personality, autonomy, and consultation rights.
News
Army Implements Chaplain Uniform Changes as DoD Revises Religious Affiliation Codes
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Following criticism over revised military faith codes, the Pentagon issued corrections as the Army rolled out new chaplain uniform policies, prompting renewed questions about representation, visibility, and support for Pagan and other minority faith communities.
Europe
Decoded curse tablet shows the cultural diversity of magic in the Roman empire
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A curse tablet, part of a widespread Roman magical tradition, has been excavated in the Netherlands. It shows evidence of Greek and Egyptian influence as it implores deities and spirits to perform a task.