The costumes and consumption that make up Halloween now, and a plea for Pagans to preserve the simpler Halloween traditions.
New – Buddhism page
Many Druids practice Buddhist meditation or follow their teachings, either as a spiritual path or a secular way of life. Resources and news related to Buddhism are featured on this new page.
Pondering Samhain and ancestors
Ancestors, death and dying, bereavement, and comforting gods. Weaving these together to see how we plan for our own deaths, look to ancestors, let loved ones go, and look to the gods to see us through the transition of death.
Pagan Pastoral Care Resources
Pagan pastoral care resources- including prayers, counseling, death & dying, clergy, and training programs.
When your Gods gets real
A response to the debates resulting from Morpheus Ravenna’s article Theurgic binding: or, “S#!t just got real”. I discuss the ramifications of formal dedication to a god, and the baggage Pagans bring to the situation.
North American Druid Groups Map – now 200 groups and counting
The Druid Groups Map started in April 2014 with about 150 groups. In August it shows 200 public Druid groups that meet in North America.
Eco or green burials
Conventional burial wastes resources and is a disconnect with nature. Green burial uses sustainable, biodegradable materials and preserves land in trust as open space. Burial resources and information provided.
Lughnasadh- this year’s harvest
Most of the new content in this site over the last year has been in new or revised permanent pages, so here is a recap of what has been going on.
The ‘princesses’ hustle
Going beyond the ‘princess culture’ that corporations are selling and using to damage our girls and boys. Resources are provided on how to foster strong, self-reliant girls and boys.