Pagan Tama
Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto:
- Book of Revelation’s vision of the apocalypse inspired by pagan curses, researcher claims
- British Museum’s chairman suggests ‘hybrid’ deal with Greece over Parthenon Marbles
- UK: Prison chiefs advertise for pagan chaplain to perform rituals for Wiccans and Druids at Doncaster jail
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Pagan News
Doncaster Free Press
HMP Ashfield in Gloucestershire needs a part-time priest to lead Rites of Passage and workshops using crystals, pentagrams and a flexible twig for a wand in the £6,200 a year role…
A handfasting ceremony for two … or three (or more)
The New York Times*
The Celtic ritual has become a popular commitment ceremony for some polyamorous couples…
US: A witch-themed bar called The Black Salt is coming to Hamtramck
Detroit Metro Times
Zoey Ashwood combines her loves for nature and cocktails at this spellbinding new spot…
US: ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider branches out into tarot readings
Newsweek
Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider has revealed that she is set to begin posting weekly tarot videos on social media, including offering readings for fans and generally discussing the centuries-old practice…
A tradition of advocacy for Pagan religious freedom
The Wild Hunt
Religious freedom for minority faiths remains challenging around the world; but despite constitutional protections against discrimination, the challenge remains in the USA as well…
Celebrate spring with ancient Greek tradition of Martis bracelets
Greek Reporter
. The Greek tradition of “Martis” entails that everyone, regardless of age, adorns themselves with red and white bracelets made from thread, from March 1 until the last day of the month on March 31…
UK: ‘I’m about to turn 40 – this is how I’m tackling my midlife crisis’
Hello!
Ahead of turning 40, writer Georgie Duckworth challenged herself to step out of her comfort zone, throwing herself into the unknown at a Pagan wellness retreat…
Is it ever ethical to cast a love spell? Witches weigh in
Dazed
From hexes to love spells, witches discuss what the rules are when it comes to casting on people without their consent…
What is a ‘Worm Moon’? Full moon rituals to refresh your energy ahead of spring
ABC News
The final full moon of the winter season will peak on Tuesday, March 7, 2023…
Shinto News
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo forecast to be in full bloom on March 29
The Japan Times*
Tokyo’s cherry blossoms are predicted to begin flowering on March 21, three days earlier than average, with full bloom expected on March 29, according to the latest forecast from Japan Meteorological Corp…
5 shrines in Japan to grant your wishes
Gaijin Pot
Looking for love? Applying to university? Praying for good health? Perhaps a visit to one of these shrines will help…
Usui (Rainwater)
Nippon.com
One of Japan’s 24 sekki or solar terms, Usui is the season when the snows melt, and rains return…
Japan’s Indigenous peoples fight to reclaim identities
Union of Catholic Asian News
Ainu were forced to abandon traditional hunting practices, speak Japanese and take Japanese names…
Other News
Book of Revelation’s vision of the apocalypse inspired by pagan curses, researcher claims
Live Science
The cryptic Book of Revelation in the Christian Bible deliberately uses the language and verbal elements seen in Roman curse tablets, probably in an effort to reinforce its message, one researcher says…
British Museum’s chairman suggests ‘hybrid’ deal with Greece over Parthenon Marbles
The Art Newspaper
George Osborne, the British Museum’s chairman, has confirmed he is continuing negotiations with the Greek government to devise a “hybrid” deal regarding the restitution of the Parthenon Marbles…
UK: Warwickshire exhibition celebrates British folk costumes
BBC
Costumes celebrating British folk customs, some stretching back centuries, are to be shown in a new exhibition…
Why Britain’s young rebels are embracing ancient rites
The Guardian
Folklore customs dating back centuries are suddenly cool with a new generation keen to connect with the planet and defy the establishment…
Dowsing for facts: can a sceptic find science in water witchery?
The Guardian
Used by water companies but debunked by science, crossing rods in Wiltshire has this writer intrigued…
A look into the Pagan origins of Valentine’s Day
Girl Talk HQ
While most people connect this modern holiday to its roots in Christianity, named after Saint Valentine, many historians believe the day originated from the Roman pagan festival of purification and fertility called “Lupercalia.”…
On World Hippo Day, we highlight the importance of these animals to ancient Egyptians
Scoop Empire
Interestingly these beautiful creatures meant so much to the Ancient Egyptians and so we will celebrate our beloved hippos by looking at their significance in ancient times…
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