Pagan Faiths, Symbols, and Rituals

Sunset today, Monday April 30th, marks the beginning of Beltane. Here is a quick history and a list of activities Pagans can do to celebrate this vibrant holiday.

The magic of the Morrigan affects every aspect of life. This Celtic Triple Goddess is comprised of three sisters, and while each reflects the essence of the Morrigan, each sister plays a unique role. Badb the Battle Crow possesses magic that heals, enriches, and helps you peer into the future.

Introduction to and the meaning of some commonly used symbols within paganism and esoterism. Includes clear pictures of each symbol.

Áine is the Queen of the Faeries, a Celtic Sun goddess, and an inspiration to me as a woman. I am sharing her story in hopes that men and women will learn from her tales and learn to be truer to themselves. She can help with healing and herbal magick as well.

Buying supplies for your craft and its practices need not be expensive. Here are many budget options that will save you money—without compromising on quality and effectiveness.

Samhain, Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, Shadowfest—no matter what you choose to call this holiday, there is one thing we can all agree on: it is arguably the most powerful time for magic and divination. Here are some magical workings that even newcomers can try.

Mabon is the festival celebrated at the autumn equinox and is the second of three pagan harvest festivals.

History and lore of the Greenman, including how to bring His magick into your daily life.

Mighty Macha is the sister to Badb and Anu of the sisters Morrigan. She can infuse your life with fertile abundance, with the vibrant power of the sun, and the strength and bravery of a Celtic warrior. I will summarize her ancient lore and suggest ways to bring her into your life.

The Morrigan is a misunderstood goddess. I will shed light on this Dark Goddess by summarizing her myths and appearances in history and then will outline ways to initiate a devotional practice.

This obscure Hindu goddess is not as well known as her counterparts, but she is a goddess who can teach you important life lessons. She uses heartbreak, trauma, and brokenness as tools to fuel her through life as she rides on the back of a giant crocodile down the River of the Universe.

Brigid was an Irish, Celtic Goddess who was worshipped as the one who could aid people in survival against all odds. When Christianity came to Ireland, she was somehow able to become both St. Brigid, and also maintain her identity as a Pagan Goddess. Pretty nifty, wouldn't you say?

Some Pagans take offense to St. Paddy's Day and protest by spending the day dressed in black. Others don their greens and put on the corned beef and cabbage, celebrating it in a new way—All Snakes Day!

A Witch's perspective on the Maya Goddess IxChel, including how to bring Her magick into your daily life.

Imbolc is a pagan holiday that occurs when winter is half over. Find out ways to honor this sacred time.

I really hope I can find a way to compress the vast amount of information on Paganism into this Hub. My hope is that for those people who don't really know what Paganism is all about, this article will at least make it a little bit clearer and dispel many popular misconceptions about Paganism in general. So what is Paganism and what is a Pagan?.....