Do You Believe in Ancient Aliens?

The idea of ancient aliens is really interesting to me. I do think it is believable. But, beyond that, who knows. No one still alive would know.

It is possible aliens, extra terrestrials, visited our planet while we were a new species. Maybe before we became what is recognized as human beings now. Did they think we had potential?… Read the rest

The Ancient Science of Folklore

Originally written for The Crying Clown Zine (c. 1998)

Folklore is not an old wives tale, mere superstition or fairy tale. It is more than that. Folklore is a way of doing things not based on scientific fact. People relied on folklore before the invention of science. Those who want to practice magick should begin with the study of folklore.… Read the rest

Where the Wild Things Are: Pagan Word Association

Let’s play word association.

Magick?…

Life’s energy.
Sparkle.
Power.
Fantasy.
The art of the wise.
A gift from the angels.
The air I breathe.
Acts of will.
Directed Energy.
Something science can’t explain.
Medicine.
Science of the mind.
Nature and the elements.

How do you label magic/k? What does it mean for you? Could you put it all into a haiku?… Read the rest

Where the Wild Things Are: Teaching Pagan Ideas to Kids

What do you do with Pagan kids?

I think kids are too young to get started on the more serious side of being Pagan. Partly because they are too uninformed to make the decision to be Pagan versus something else. Also, calling themselves Pagan could become a problem with other members of the family or kids/ teachers at school.… Read the rest

Where the Wild Things Are: Pagan Tradition, Culture and Spirituality

Welcome to the very first Pagan newsletter at BackWash.

Do you know what you’re getting yourself into?

This will be a blend of Pagan culture, occult mysteries, history, science, craft making, simple living and the odd bit of magick tossed in for good measure. You might find recipes where you least expect them. Sometimes there will be humour, sometimes rituals, art or the unexplained.… Read the rest