In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: participants in Nemi, Italy, join a torchlit procession ahead of the Feast of Diana; Cat Nights begin soon; the documentary Blacklisted is set for release; FAUN unveils a new single from their forthcoming album; plus Star’s Tarot of the Week and a roundup of upcoming events.
Culture
Pagan Community Notes: August 7, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Rev. Patrick McCollum announces that a documentary about his life and work will soon be released; the Sturgeon Moon rises amid the sparks of Perseus’ sword; plus, Star’s Tarot of the Week and the trolls of Thomas Dambo.
Culture
Priest Calls Coffin Procession ‘Witchcraft’ and Demands It Be Stopped
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Each July, survivors in Galicia are carried in coffins to honor Santa Marta. Now, a local priest calls the tradition “witchcraft,” sparking protest and raising questions about faith, folklore, and the fight for cultural survival.
Indigenous Land
“The Amazon cannot be defended without Indigenous women:” Five Thousand Women Gather to Demand Healing the Earth
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More than 5,000 Indigenous women gathered in Brasília to defend their rights, protect ancestral lands, and resist environmental rollbacks and uniting across ecological biomes in song, strategy, and strength for the healing of the Earth.
Europe
Russian Supreme Court Bans Imaginary “International Satanist Movement,” Endangering Other Communities
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Russian leaders continue using fictional threats to justify repression. With “Satanists” now banned and LGBTQ+ groups labeled extremists, religious minorities—including Pagans—face growing risks under an increasingly Orthodox-aligned regime.
Culture
Storytelling and Spirituality: Reclaiming a Folk Tradition
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Dr. Natalie Emmons invites readers to consider the role of storytelling and oral tradition to modern Pagan traditions.