Weaving the Web: Why Pagan Circles are Important and How to Cultivate Them

“The only way to fully appreciate the power of group ritual is to participate in one.” Pagan circles play a vital role in sustaining community within a minority faith. They offer belonging, mentorship, and shared ritual, spaces where Pagans can connect, learn, and grow together. Beyond spiritual practice, circles nurture social bonds, resilience, and collective wellbeing.

Friendly Advice for Beginning Heathens

Karl E.H. Seigfried reflects on his 15 years of running the popular Norse Mythology Facebook Page and offers advice to new Heathens, including why you shouldn’t advertise your faith like a brand and why you should start making interlibrary loans.

UNESCO Adds 26 New Sites to World Heritage List

UNESCO added 26 new World Heritage sites in 2025, including ancient tombs in Sardinia, the Carnac megaliths, and sacred Indigenous landscapes. The newly added sites highlight humanity’s enduring connection to the land, ancestors, and spiritual heritage as well as honoring those who suffered under oppression.

To Honor the Vanir

Of the two divisions of deities in Norse mythology and religion, the Æsir are – largely thanks to Jack Kirby and Stan Lee – the better known in today’s popular culture. The Vanir, however, are just as complex and worthy of veneration as their Æsir counterparts.