Make your plans now to come join us in Atlanta, the city of the rising phoenix, for a chance to experience the new, magical, Mystic South in all its amazing forms.
Mystic South is a Conference that focuses on mystical, magical, and spiritual practices of the South and beyond that are Pagan and Pagan-adjacent held in Atlanta, GA. We feature variety of presenters from around the world, and offer a dedicated academic track, in addition to workshops and musical entertainment. Taking place in 2026 across July 17-19. Registration is now open, as is the application window for workshops, presentations, academic PAPERS, and rituals (these close Jan 31, 2026).
Development for both filming and the proposed building of a law enforcement training facility threats the forest that remains in DeKalb county and south of Atlanta
Atlanta Pagans talk to TWH about the protests and their hopes for the future.
Manny Tejeda-Moreno covers several botanical gardens whose collections of plant life are perfect reminders of spring on a cold winter’s day.
Pagan Perspectives
For three days beginning on July 13, Atlanta hosted Mystic South: Theory, Practice, and Play. According to the convention’s Facebook page, the Pagan event “highlights the Southern flair and mystic spirit of our own part of the country.”
Headliners this year included John Beckett, Ivo Dominguez, Yaya Nsasi Vence Guerra, Sangoma Oludoye, Mama Gina, and the Night Travelers. The conference schedule included rituals, workshops, papers, panels, presentations, and a live podcast. Several events centered on Norse material and Heathen religions. To get a sense of the conference from a Heathen perspective, I spoke with Ryan Denison of the Mystic South organizing committee.
