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…”
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Our first Death Cafe, ‘Between the Worlds’
A brief overview of the first Death Cafe hosted by The Pagan Fringe
Between the Worlds
A ‘Death Cafe’ is a social event where people gather to discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality in a relaxed, informal setting, generally often over coffee and cake. This Sunday 9th March will be the first Death Cafe that we’re hosting in Western Sydney for the witchcraft and pagan community. Come along ifContinue reading “Between the Worlds”
Reconnecting with Natural Observation
A 5min read on observation and why it’s important for local witchcraft
Updated Learning Resources
Blog update to advise that all the learning resources are now available for the Book Circle Series on Cunningham
how we do what we do
I’ve been thinking and reflecting alot lately on not only what we do, but how we do it. To me, a strength of what I personally bring to the wider Sydney and Western Sydney pagan, witchcraft and occult community is the community spaces that I build, host and create. I’m good at it and IContinue reading “how we do what we do”
Connect Online and In-person: Witchcraft Community in 2025
It’s not lost on me that I’m writing this online while discussing ways to connect with people in real life. However, for many of us, the internet remains a vital tool to find and connect with like-minded souls. With the shifting landscape of social media (what’s up Meta?), it’s become more important than ever toContinue reading “Connect Online and In-person: Witchcraft Community in 2025”
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.
Celebrating the Summer Solstice
Australia celebrates its longest day, the summer solstice, a time for pagans and witches to honor the Sun’s peak, reflecting on seasonal energy. Celebrated with community gatherings and rituals, it represents abundance and success. The solstice offers a unique chance for practices enhancing energy and growth before the days shorten.
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”
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