New research supports the health benefits of forest bathing, showing real forests reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost immunity, offering evidence for nature’s role in mental and physical well-being.
Asia
India Supreme Court Condemns Witchcraft Allegations
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India’s Supreme Court overturns lower court decision that paused the trial of 13 individuals accused of abusing an elderly woman after branding her a witch.
Asia
Revealing the Sacred Road: Hecate’s Temple restoration begins to yield treasures
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“Visitors will see the magnificence of that gate in ancient times and will go to the ceremonial area” – New discoveries at the Temple of Hecate in Lagina begin to reveal the sacred path entering the site.
Africa
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024
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TWH commemorates Trans Day of Remembrance, 2024, acknowledging the disproportionate violence against the trans community.
Asia
Pagan Community Notes: Week of October 3, 2024
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, Western Carolina Pagans help the community, Everglades Moon Local Council releases a statement in support of the Haitian community, upcoming event including EBSAT, Pagan Prides, Twilight Covening, and Hecate’s Sickle next month, and yes, we have been friends with cheeses a long time.
Asia
Detention of Shaman in China might be first use of anti-cult law against witchcraft
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The Chinese Internet Security Department (CISD) announced detaining an “Internet celebrity” for practicing witchcraft, marking possibly the first prosecution under China’s revised penal code against “cults.”