The Wild Hunt (https://wildhunt.org/tag/witchcraft/page/2)
A Florida man who allegedly murdered a golfer told the court during his arraignment that he was the target of witchcraft. The mention of witchcraft has attracted media attention but the real concern appears to be lack of mental health access and treatment.
A new study has found that feelings of distress and a reduced ability to cope with stress are linked to traditional paranormal beliefs, while no such connection was observed for new age philosophies. Then the media found that word witchcraft in the research.
Alan U. Dalul reviews this new book from podcaster Jennie Blonde, which promises information about Witchcraft in a comfortable way tailored to the reader. But while the message is great, Alan writes, the execution is inconsistent, leading to a book that doesn’t seem sure of what it’s trying to be.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, Samhain blessings to the north and Blessings of the Beltaine to the south!
David Marrè shares his experience with Italian traditions during he days of the dead: “In our peninsula, the celebration of the days dedicated to the dead has given rise to many different customs. Modern Paganism is one of the ways of their integration and rediscovery in contemporary times.”