A blog post exploring the seasonal elements of Beltane and where it sits on The Wheel of the Year. This is a modern invention that we’ve inherited, but does simple date-flipping adequately address elemental and thematic differences relevant to the Southern Hemisphere?
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A Treasure Trove of Australian Occult History
I visited Sydney Uni today for Sydney Rare Book Week and I got to see a tiny snippet of the new Tillett & French collection which has just been donated and catalogued to the Rare Book Special Collection.
Language of the Craft: Key Terms and Group Structures Explained
Second blog post in our Boundaries and Belonging series about understanding different terms and group structures. You should read this if you’re curious about group or coven work, but not sure where to start because aren’t they all the same thing? (answer – no!)
Seeking and Finding: Spiritual connections in a capitalist world
A more lengthy blog post on the nature of seeking and finding spiritual connections in a capitalist world, and the start of the conversation on how we can navigate ‘scope creep’ from others looking to make a profit in our sacred spaces.
Mabon: a rose by any other name…
Pop Wicca has a lot to answer for, but when we know better, we do better, right? Aiden Kelly picked the name ‘Mabon’ in the 1970’s and applied it to the Autumn Equinox because he thought it sounded cool. As a name for the equinox, it is a modern invention, not the name of anContinue reading “Mabon: a rose by any other name…”
Pagan Fringe 2024 in Review and Looking Ahead
In 2024, the Pagan Fringe community thrived through diverse gatherings that fostered learning and connection, reaching a wider audience online. Building on this foundation, plans for 2025 include accessible educational workshops, the launch of a Witchy Death Café, and ongoing community celebrations, emphasising inclusivity for all practitioners.
Book Circle 2: Oils and Ointments
That’s a wrap on our second Book Circle! If you couldn’t make it, here’s a quick recap of what we covered on Thurs 7th November 2024. Thank you to all 12 of you who came along to our meet up. Following on from our first session, we continued working with Scott Cunningham’s Incense, Oils &Continue reading “Book Circle 2: Oils and Ointments”
Unlocking the ritual experience
I have been working on a ritual design over the last few weeks. Good ritual design, especially if you’re writing for a group ritual, aims to leave participants with an experience at the end of the rite. And hopefully, one that you intend. It’s a change, a shared experience beyond just hanging out together, andContinue reading “Unlocking the ritual experience”
5 ways to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox
Here are some ideas of what you can do to celebrate the season: Go fruit picking with your family or coven Check out this list here of places to go within a short drive from Richmond NSW. Most places are free entry and they then charge you per kg for the fruit that you’ve picked. Try applesContinue reading “5 ways to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox”
5 awesome things about practicing witchcraft on The Pagan Fringe of Sydney
Here are 5 awesome things about practicing witchcraft on The Pagan Fringe of Sydney. A small, but active group of other pagans, witches and occultists to connect with at various events like full moons, meet ups, sabbats and other regular catch ups. And a great diversity of people practicing all different kinds of magick inContinue reading “5 awesome things about practicing witchcraft on The Pagan Fringe of Sydney”
The Pagan Fringe 