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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: a Church of England court allows the Green Man on a headstone after ruling the image compatible with Christian symbolism, Indigenous communities in Brazil unite to protect endangered forests, Pan’s Labyrinth returns in a restored edition, Star shares her Tarot of the Week AND House of Black Cat Magic earns a national cat café nomination!
A new neuroscience study found that virtual reality “flying” with wings altered how participants’ brains processed body imagery, suggesting immersive VR experiences may partially reshape the brain’s sense of embodiment, identity, and functional body representation.
At the White House-linked “Rededicate 250” rally in Washington, speakers and worship leaders promoted a biblically centered vision of America, drawing criticism from church-state advocates and raising questions about how that vision includes non-Christian communities.
A New Jersey lawsuit involving Wiccan religious accommodations in prison has drawn national attention, highlighting debates over inmate rights, transgender incarceration policy, and how conservative media frames minority religions such as Wicca.
“Since Pantheacon’s demise in 2020, the West Coast has been feeling the loss of a Pagan conference,” writes Lauren Parker from the 2026 Spirit Northwest conference. “In the era of Discords and government control of internet spaces, in-person congregation remains the most important.”
“Establishing a Witchcraft business is a different experience for everyone,” writes Alan U. Dalul. “Only some advice applies. But I wanted to share a few things I have learned, even if I am not an expert on business matters.”
