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Cody’s Column: Connecting with Your Spirits
We made it through our first full moon in January and still no snow. Now it is February, and we received snow on Imbolc. The forest is still not asleep by any means. The tree spirits seem talkative along the well-worn paths. Bird chatter is ever present and today I even came across a squirrel chirping in a cedar tree near the banks of the Magic Skagit River. I drew runes in the wet sand and got Nauthiz, the rune of need for my actions to take this month. This will be my jumping off point when I speak with the spirits of the land as well as the tree…
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Weyland’s Whey February 2nd, 2025 Imbolc and Contest Results Column
Imbolc A Sabbat, Imbolc observes the halfway mark between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. It happens while the sun is in Aquarius, which is linked to humanitarianism, innovation and forward thinking (and can we sure use a lot more of that right around now!). So Imbolc’s ideal for dreaming, planning and setting long term goals. And this year, Neptune will start moving into Aries–which hasn’t happened since the 1870s. This heralds a shift from introspection to courage, initiation and the origination of spiritual ideals. Shifts in ideologies and social movements may occur, as well as more self expression and consideration of personal relationships. (That’s my cue to hide under the couch…
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Stellium: An Astrology Column-January 2025: Introduction & First Column
Hello everyone, and welcome to Stellium, my new Astrology column! This is so exciting that I get to write about a subject that I’m not only well versed in, but also am continuously studying, learning and applying in new ways. Astrology is definitely a passion for me! This column is not meant to be instructional, as I will have one of those coming soon; rather, this column is where I come to express what I’m currently researching, learning and working on in regards to Astrology. The topics could range from the current one, Starseeds, to aspects, asteroids, natal chart know-how, and other odds and ends. For those who are looking for a…
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Wonderfully Wiccan with Derrick Land – January 2025: Spiritual Family: Traditions, Covens and Community
Bright blessings everyone and happy 2025! I’m super excited to be a new columnist here at PaganPages.org and look forward to sharing my experiences with you fine folks. I live in Texas, and we are experiencing our “winter” right now, which is basically a week or two of temperatures that are right around freezing. We might even get a touch of snow! I know for Northerners that’s nothing, but for us down South, any kind of freeze is chaotic. Seriously, businesses and schools shut down. It’s a whole thing. For me personally, I love the colder temperatures and the longer nights! I often joke that I have reverse SAD (Seasonal…
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A Word Re-Enchanted January 2025
The Gregorian calendar has once again turned over and the start of a new year has begun. Change is a constant aspect of the seasons and time moves steadily forward. Here on the Big Island of Hawaii however things progress along pretty normal timelines. The seasons do not really exist and so tracking things like winter, spring, summer and fall are completely different. That being said even January has an impact as people look towards the newly unfolding year. Many people drawing on the fire ignited by the energy of the new year have started resolutions and sadly some have already ceased them and an estimated 43% will drop them…
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Weyland’s Whey, Quiet Moon January 11th 2025 Column
Look, Up in the Sky! January 13th of this month marks the Quiet moon, so called among the Celts because it rose above silent, snowy vistas. This full moon’s in Cancer, so expect the unexpected, along with possible relationship changes and challenges. (Sounds like a typical day to me!) I’ll tell you how things worked out next month! Name That Kitty Contest! Our newest family member is a rescue kitten who was found in a Jersey drainpipe! She’s a polydactyl (six toes on both front paws, in her case) tabby, between four to six weeks old at the time we got her. We still have to give her a…
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Cody’s Column
The Land Spirits Are Still Calling It’s Winter in the Northern Hemisphere here along the Magic Skagit River in the beautiful and wet Pacific Northwest. The bears have decreased their movement across the land but their claw marks on the apple trees are still visible. Black-capped chickadees are flocking by the dozens to glean the small seeds of chicory and lamb’s quarter. Our farm cats crouch in the crumpled grass with a glimmer in their eyes. The snow is still wandering in the upper hills and mountains and has not come down to the riverbed yet. Land spirits are here, I can feel their calls, they are a whole…
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Tarot with Lady Saoirse- Reader Ethics- How Personal Should You Get?
Bright Blessings, Something interesting came up recently that I wanted to discuss with you, especially those of you who are readers. In our communities where we read for people, quite often we get what can be called “Frequent Flyers”- those people who come to us often. Not only do they come into our personal workspaces, but they’re typically a part of the greater Pagan or Psychic community that we belong to. We will see them at Sabbat celebrations, festivals, and at the shops. We will have some of the same friends as them, we may even date some of the same people. So, it is completely understandable that you will…
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Entheogens For The New Gen: Using Poisons, Psychedelics and Cannabis in Witchcraft and Magick
Article Photo is Original Design by Author ***The author of this article and PaganPages.Org are not liable for the use and/or misuse of poisonous plants, fungi, or any other plant substance, regardless of legality in your area. Each reader consumes these substances at their own risk. The information within this column is meant to be informative, and does not form a medical diagnosis or cure*** Updated for Trigger Warning: TW **This post contains topics like substance use, suicide and mental health issues** Introduction to the New Column Hello friends, and welcome to 2025! I’ve returned from my break for the holidays and am brimming with excitement to start my new…
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Weyland’s Whey, January 5th 2025 Predictions Column
For Your Deliberation Something a little different this year: this column will focus on moons and esbats instead of sabbats. (Esbats are full moons and sabbats are pagan holidays, in case you’re wondering.) I’ll be drawing on a variety of sources both in print and online for inspiration and facts. Currently my personal fave influences are Seasons of the Moon: Folk Names and Lore of the Full Moon, by Michael Carabetta and 2025 Astrology Diary by Patsy Bennett. Trust me, Pilgrim, it’ll be fun! Wey’s Predictions (He’s been wrong about everything else!) We’ll be hearing more about “Professor” Archibald Montgomery Low. A pioneer in many fields (radio guidance systems, guided rockets, torpedo…
