June 2009

  • Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner

    By sarajean on 6/30/09 1:40am
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    If you’re looking for an introduction to Wicca that’s simple, accessible, and easy to start practicing with (if you choose to), look no further than Scott Cunningham’s bestselling Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner.

    Today there are a number of primers on the market, but back when I started studying Wicca as a preteen there weren’t so many. I remember having to piece together bits of information I gleaned from different outdated books at the library and thinking, there’s got to be more than this. Enter Cunningham’s masterpiece.

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  • Getting Crafty Outdoors, Part 1

    By sarajean on 6/28/09 10:31pm
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    Now that summer’s in full-swing, we’ve had a chance to enjoy swimming, summer reading programs at the library, camping and a number of other summer activities. (And if you haven’t yet, you can find lots of free things to do here.) You may have even done some indoor crafts already, which is a great way to pass the super hot days.

    But did you ever think about expanding your creations to the outdoors? There are plenty of mediums and ideas outside, and getting your kids to look at twigs, grass and rocks in a whole new, artistic way is sure to get their creative juices flowing—as well as to stop the “I’m bored!” refrain! Here are some great outdoor crafts to do with your kids this summer (or even by yourself, if you like):

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  • Pagan Book Review: 365 Goddess

    By sarajean on 6/15/09 5:16pm
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    If you’re interested in learning a little bit about the goddesses of the world, Patricia Telesco’s daybook, 365 Goddess, is a great book to dive into. Each day introduces you to a new goddess, following a theme of daily goddess festivals and observances.

    For example, today’s goddess is actually a group of goddesses, the Ratna Dadinis of India. Telesco chose these goddesses because today is traditionally the Hemis Festival, which celebrates the battle of good and evil. In Tibet, the Ratna Dadinis rule over gestures of good and compassion. Coordinating the place and festival with matching goddesses, Telesco provides a peek into both culture and deity.

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