February marks the beginning of the end of winter. The days are slowly starting to get longer, and in many areas the worst of the cold and harsh weather is starting to come to an end. This is the time where many people long for Spring, looking forward to the return of warmer weather, new […]
Black Cats – Fables and Tales
– Black cats have enchanted and frightened the masses of civilization for many millenniums. Archaeological evidence from Israel, Turkey and Syria suggests that man’s relationship with the cat first began more than 10,000 years ago. Many believe it was the ancient Egyptians who were the first to truly domesticate the African wildcat over 3500 years […]
Paganism – Then and Now
Paganism in the twenty-first century is growing by leaps and bounds. For many it is not only a spiritual choice, it is a lifestyle. Modern Paganism, which is also known as Neopaganism honors the earth and respects all life. It worships and celebrates the Divine, which manifests itself in all aspects of nature. […]
Understanding Paganism
Paganism is considered to be one of the oldest religions in the world, dating back to the Paleolithic Era some 23,000 years ago as suggested by the Venus of Willendorf. But, the 1981 discovery of the “Acheulian Goddess” challenges this time frame, as carbon dating of the this figurine date it to be between 232,000 and […]
Pentacles-The Star of Life
The pentacle and pentagram can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia in 3500 BC. The symbol was found on fragments of pottery and within some of the cultures earliest written text. During this time the pentagram was also used as symbol to signify the regions royal power which extended […]