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Scott Cunningham

By Occult World

This short biographical entry on Cunningham describes his lifelong interest: "Cunningham was introduced to the Craft in 1971 through a book purchased by his mother..."

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Samhain

Samhain is a pagan religious festival originating from an ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. In modern times, Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “SAH-win”) is usually celebrated from October 31 to November 1 to welcome in the harvest and usher in “the dark half of the year.

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History
2021
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The Wheel of the Year: The Calendar of Pagan Festivals Explained

There are such myriad historical and contemporary variations and semantic complexities when dealing with paganism that a book-length article would be needed to fully cover it. The wheel as described here is broadly what is observed today by modern pagans, chiefly of the UK and Ireland.

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The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar

The Wheel of the Year is a symbol represents the 8 festivals important to many pagans, Wiccans, and witches. These holidays — knows as Sabbats — follow a nature-based calendar and include four solar festivals and four seasonal festivals set in between them.

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The Pagan Grimoire
2020
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The Fear of Witchcraft or Wiccaphobia

Although the earth-based religions are generally benign, they have been negatively depicted for more than 1,000 years. Wiccaphobia is generally complex, and may not be easy to treat.

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Lisa Fritscher
2020
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Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone–Children of Earth Interviews

Janet’s work with the late Stewart Farrar was long the cornerstone works for newcomers to Wicca, Witchcraft and other Pagan Traditions.

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Sorita d'Este
2019
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Explaining Paganism to the Curious but Religiously Ignorant

There’s no way to truly describe an entire religion in under 50 words. So for those who are willing to have a conversation over a glass of wine or a cup of tea, I offer this guide to explaining Paganism to those who are genuinely curious (i.e.

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John Beckett
2022
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Paganism: No Calls Required

I frequently tell people “follow the path you’re called to.” This doesn’t mean a literal call… or at least, it doesn’t mean that the vast majority of the time.

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John Beckett
2022
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Presenting Paganism to a Generation of Spiritual Explorers

How do we welcome those who expect to “make their own guidelines?” How do we balance the obligation to preserve our sacred traditions with the obligation to be hospitable to those who simply won’t tolerate being told what to believe or what to do?

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John Beckett
2021
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The Ancient Egyptian Religion Making a Comeback in the Modern World

Kemetism is the name given to modern groups that follow the religious beliefs and rituals associated with ancient Egypt. It is derived from “Kemet,” the ancient word for Egypt itself.

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Louise Flatley
2018
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Paganism: Honoring Nature, the Earth, the Universe

Just as Christianity includes wide ranging denominations such as Catholics, Baptists, Seventh Day Adventists and Greek Orthodox - all with very different practices and interpretations of their faith - the term pagan covers a wide range of beliefs.

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Alison Gowans
2015
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