What are Animal Oracles?

Before I continue in this post, I must state that I have chosen to use the term animal oracles instead of totem animal or spirit animal for a multitude of reasons. If you have been active in any form of pagan or new age groups on the internet in the last decade or so, you…

Animal Oracles: The Magpie

I write this post as I am surrounded by the chattering calls of the local magpies, perhaps edging me on to finally continue this series. And why not begin again with the charming corvid known as a magpie! The magpie is a popular bird with much folklore and superstition about it. It can be seen…

All About Prayer Part 2: Prayer in Modern Paganism

In my last post I talked about what prayer is through various definitions that I hope broadened the understanding of those curious. Today I continue this series and talk a little about examples of prayer in Modern Paganism. This post will focus primarily on the practical aspect of prayer as I believe everyone's spiritual experience…

Yule and Connecting with the God

Yule this year fell on the 21st December and marks the Winter Solstice - the shortest day and longest night of the year. It was a nice sunny but cold day and I started my day early with a brisk walk to the small fields near our home. It's a small pocket of nature within…

Inari and Loki Part 3: Working Together

In this post I am going to talk about my experience in working with both Inari-Ōkami and Loki. Please note that this is my personal experience and will not apply to everyone! Introductions I have had my Inari-Ōkami kamidana for many years now and when Loki requested an altar I was worried that their energies…