Pagan News Beagle: Earthy Thursday, February 11

A new discovery shows Babylonian astronomers were more advanced than we’d guessed. Wild orangutans engage in shocking violence. And the scientific community combats sexism within its ranks. It’s Earthy Thursday, our weekly segment on science and Earth-related news! All this and more for the Pagan News Beagle! In this post for her personal blog, our…

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An Old Craft Witch’s Calendar 8th February

What a wonderful way to enhance your work. THE TRADITIONAL WITCH’S CALENDAR: 8-14th FEBRUARY The burning of different woods has been part of magical and religious practice for thousands of years, and within traditional witchcraft this is no exception. All our native trees have differing magical correspondences and learning to identify these provides us with…

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South Africa’s Witchcraft Suppression Act Ruled Unconstitutional

SOUTH AFRICA — After years of lobbying by Pagan groups in the country, the South African Law Reform Commission has determined that portions of that nation’s Witchcraft Suppression Act are unconstitutional. Witches should be able to identify themselves as such, the commission found, as well as Source: South Africa’s Witchcraft Suppression Act Ruled Unconstitutional

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Imbolc, a time of new beginnings

Soon Imbolc will be upon us. Many may also know this sabbat as Candlemas.  The term Imbolc, or Imbolg, (pronounced “em-bolk”) is derived from old Irish which means, “in the belly“; it may also reference pregnant ewe’s or milking.  Imbolc signifies the celebration of fertility, reproduction and new beginnings.  The Goddess Brigid, or Brighid, is…

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20 Beautiful Flowers To Attract Bees To Your Garden

Some beautiful flowers that attract bees: 1. Bee balm (Monarda sp.) These aptly named North American natives deserve a place in every bee-friendly garden. They readily grow in most parts of the country and flower profusely through summer. For best results, grow them in a sunny part of the garden where plenty of moisture is…

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