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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: COVR announces its 2025 award nominees; Amnesty International calls for urgent action in Ghana; and a new heritage trail in Essex explores the history of the witch trials. Plus: Star’s Tarot for the week, and very clever crows- Q.E.D.
A new study of an ancient Egyptian ritual vase from the 2nd century BCE uncovered a surprising recipe. Researchers found signs of plants with healing and mind-altering effects, fruit wines, honey, and traces of human fluids, suggesting unusual ritual practices.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, congratulations to Cherry Hill Seminary graduates! A rising Black Moon is ahead just before the new solar year. And speaking of which, blessings of Janus! We look at some New Year’s Day traditions around the world. After all, in our opinion, nothing brings in the new year better than a little Witchcraft!
TWH commemorates Trans Day of Remembrance, 2024, acknowledging the disproportionate violence against the trans community.
In response to a perceived rise “Neopaganism” among Nigerian youth, Catholic Bishops in Owerri expressed alarm linking magical and ritualistic practices to crime, subsequently the nearby Anambra State government launched a campaign to eradicate pagan shrines, prompting debates about religious freedom and tolerance in Nigeria.