How does Easter, the day Jesus is said to have risen from the dead,connected to rabbits and eggs?
With Easter right around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about some of the symbols associated with the season. Everywhere you look, you are bound to …
Are UFO religions are either light years ahead of their time?
The debate over whether divine entities really exist or if figures such as Anansi, Yahweh or Brigid are our own creations continues to rage on. However, adherents to UFO religions take this concept of no…
Ancient stories include tales of transgender characters.
While transgender activism is forcing modern definitions of gender to slowly shift away from biologically essentialist viewpoints, the notion that gender isn’t set in stone is not new. In fact, some myths a…
Scorpios are said to exhibit some of the most mysterious traits of all the astrological signs.
Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the Western Zodiac, and its duration falls between October 23 and November 22. The most famous trait of this sign, however, is …
Take a breath and ground yourself with the right daily spiritual practices.
Walking a spiritual path in life is not always a simple journey. While many people like to believe that they are centered and at peace with the world, a little bit of stress is all it takes…
Eco-Paganism centers spirituality around and expressing a deep concern for the state of our planet.
You’ve probably heard our planet referred to as “Mother Earth” but may not have given much thought to it. For some people, this term isn’t just a cute nickna…
Drinking a cup of cozy winter tea can bring in the new season.
Tea is a beverage with a long and interesting history. Though there are countless people around the world who associate drinking tea with the people of the United Kingdom, this is not quite the case. Th…
Brazilian Carnival may have pagan roots.
When Americans hear the words “Mardi Gras,” and “Carnival” they usually think about the libation-soaked, bead-festooned raucous celebrations along New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street. While these modern revel…
Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
If you were raised in a Christian family, you probably heard about the Adam and Eve story in Sunday school or during church sermons. Perhaps these lessons warned about the perils of disobedience, explained original sin or unfortu…
Samhain was a time when shepherds would all return to their homes and families for the winter and meet with other tribe leaders.
The start of winter is an important event for many pagan groups. The ancient Celts of Ireland, for example, were known to take part in a…