Archive for November, 2009

Paraffin, Bees Wax, Soya – A Burning Question So after a fun filled night of making a few candles with my friends and working group I realized that it was late and that still hadn’t posted tonight’s question. So without further a due I ask you a question for this pagan generation. Paraffin,... »

The staff of The Modern Pagan is taking a small break to spend time with their families and loved ones. We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Please stay safe this holiday season and we will be back on Monday. »

The time between Samhain and Yule is known to some as the dark time.  Our God has sacrificed himself for the betterment of all of us. But at what cost to us we have lost the light even if it is just for the short time we are still without him until his rebirth... »

By Angela Pippinger We have this beautiful old castle atop a mountain, Zelandia. History has it there was a fire and some of the estate was destroyed. It has since been remodeled and is now headquarters for a timeshare company. Now, rumor has it there was a death in the fire. According to rumor a... »

Here is the 6th Question of the Week in which we focus our attention on our Pagan pennies. Last week we look at paying for our magical education this week we look at paying for the rest of it. This can be a tough concept for a lot of people, because it can make... »

I will say I LOVE my pendulum. I have a fairly small one that is a chakra pendulum. It has stones corresponding with the chakras along the chain. At times it’s scarily accurate. One thing I do when I start is I ask the pendulum to show me yes and no... »

Part three of a four part series on working with the elements from a personal perspective. By Retrokali Ahh, fire. The red headed stepchild of the elements. This is the one that often gets us into trouble whether it is a torrid love affair or a volcano- like blowup that terrorizes our kids or partner. Most... »

This week I’ve decided to go with something that in the past has really gotten people talking. In fact money is a subject that will generally get people talking anytime. I’ve got some pretty strong opinions on this topic so I am very excited to read any responses that come in. Also don’t be... »

By Wendy L. Hawksley I am falling into the God/dess trap more and more. My husband scolds our son if he says “Oh my god”. My son scolds me if I say “Help me Goddess!” I tell my son that it is OK to invoke deity, as long as it isn’t in an insulting or negative manner (i.e.... »

This week’s question might push a few buttons with people. So please remember that all of these questions are meant to push and pull ideas. To paraphrase Scott Cunningham there is no right or wrong way to do things, it is important that it feels right for you. That is the same with... »