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Lammas Countdown: The Legend of John Barleycorn

By Patti Wigington

In English folklore, John Barleycorn is a character who represents the crop of barley harvested each autumn. Equally as important, he symbolizes the wonderful drinks which can be made from barley — beer and whiskey — and their effects. In the traditional folksong, John Barleycorn, the character of John Barleycorn endures all . . . → Read More: Lammas Countdown: The Legend of John Barleycorn

Pagan Values: Eating Gi

By Jessica Matz

Jews have kosher law, Muslims have halal, Hindus have dietary laws in the Dharmaśāstra, and I eat local/organic when I can. For me, my good friend, K, and many other Pagans, it’s more than just being a locavore or eating like a hippie. There are distinct religious connotations behind the reasons we . . . → Read More: Pagan Values: Eating Gi

Grounding and Centering

By Judy Harrow

Have you noticed that Pagans and magicians use the word “grounding” to mean two entirely different activities? Sometimes “grounding” is the word we use to mean “releasing excess energy.” We do this at the end of a working to help us return to ordinary consciousness (the term “unwinding” means something very similar). . . . → Read More: Grounding and Centering

The Burden of Advice

By Catrin Santiago

[Snip] It also doesn’t seem to matter if you operate inside or outside the wider community or not, or even what faith you subscribe to. There will come times when Joe or Jill Public will have problems of a more magical and otherworldly nature and will come find people like us to . . . → Read More: The Burden of Advice