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As one of Pagans’ most beloved authors faces accusations of sexual abuse, the focus must remain on the real people harmed. We must prioritize the humanity of survivors above our affection for art, stories, or even spiritual frameworks. Where do we, as a community, go from here?
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: It’s time for a nap as we celebrate the Sleep Festival. No one knows its origins, but taking naps always sounds like a good idea. The Guardian published a story on the Reformed Druids of America and the history of Druidry in the USA. Witchcraft TV gets investment to continue. Italy’s Christmas Witch is almost here—we hear she and those crafty, astrologically-talented Magi love the Pagans! Happy Befana!
TWH’s editor-in-chief, Manny Tejeda y Moreno looks into 2025 and wonders how history might be repeating itself with the rise of the “broligarchy.”
It has been 88 days since Helene. Some days, it feels like years since the flooding, mudslides, and high winds forever altered Swannanoa’s landscape and the lifescapes of the people who live here. On other days, it feels as though it were surely only yesterday that she tore through these mountains.
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!
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, keeping Sol in the solstice, more Saturnalia accompanied by toga-free attire, exchanged gifts, simmer pots, cookies, and a Lord of Misrule to oversee the festivities. Blessings of the returning sun in the north and the height of summer in the south. Join us for more shameless Paganism at the Wild Hunt.
