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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Russians turn to Witchcraft amid uncertainty, new research on happiness (is it Witchcraft?), a remembrance of elder and Witch Margot Adler, we mark the crossing of the Veil for Ted Gill, Star’s Tarot of the Week, and Earth Day events.
A rarely used federal panel voted to exempt Gulf oil drilling from endangered species protections, drawing legal challenges and environmental concern. The decision coincides with new USDA efforts to streamline environmental review, signaling a broader shift in how protections are applied.
At 40, the Spring Mysteries Festival remains a distinctive Pagan gathering, offering an intense, immersive ritual experience that challenges participants to move beyond observation and inhabit the sacred story of Persephone’s transformation through devotion, embodiment, and sustained communal engagement.
A proposal to weaken protections around Chaco Canyon has sparked alarm among tribal nations, who describe the region as a sacred living landscape. Tribal leaders warn the proposal threatens a sacred living landscape, urging public response before the comment period closes tomorrow on this contested decision. With the public comment period ending tomorrow, advocates are urging immediate action to defend the site.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: “Let the envious burst!”—ancient mosaics reveal glimpses of Roman life; Veneralia unfolds; plus announcements, Star’s Tarot of the Week, and a striking early human skull discovery.
Florida’s innovative use of chicken feet to combat ice heaves has surprised many. Reports say that an unknown collagen compound stabilizes soil and regulates temperature, reducing damage, with future potential in healthcare and sustainability applications.
