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Building a Healthy Pagan Community

ipsadminNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

In the realms of Paganism, where paths often intertwine and diverge in the most unexpected ways, the importance of a supportive and inclusive community cannot be overstated. A healthy Pagan...

Beginners Magic New

Making Offerings in Spiritual Relationships

ipsadminNovember 20, 2023November 20, 2023

Living an active pagan practice can involve many things, from reverence of nature to moments of introspection or meditation. Yet there is one aspect of the devotional practice of paganism...

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Samhain Fire Festival Cheat Sheet

ipsadminOctober 27, 2023October 30, 2023

This is your guide to understanding Samhain in Ireland, with Lora O'Brien. Today we're turning our focus to the rich traditions and nuanced discussions surrounding Samhain in Ireland, so we...

Beginners Irish Places New The Sidhe

Navigating the Irish Otherworld

ipsadminOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

What, or where, is the Irish Otherworld? How do we, as contemporary seekers, authentically connect? Lora O’Brien guides you there… The Quest for Authentic Understanding When you delve into books...

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Sacred Sites of Irish Mythology

ipsadminSeptember 15, 2023September 19, 2023

It is a privilege to have been born in Ireland and have the freedom to explore the mystical landscapes, ancient ruins, and sacred locations associated with our legendary tales and...

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The Richness of Irish Folklore

ipsadminSeptember 8, 2023September 6, 2023

As the dawn kisses the Irish landscape out my window here in County Waterford - re-awakening the ancient spirits that dwell in the lakes, stones, trees and mountains - I...

Beginners Reviews The Gods The Morrigan

The Morrigan Resources: Lore, Books, Websites, and Podcasts

ipsadminJuly 24, 2023July 28, 2023

The Morrigan is a complex and powerful figure in Irish and Celtic mythology, associated with war, fate, magic, sovereignty, and change. If you're interested in learning more about this Irish...

Beginners

You Don’t Have to be Irish to Study Irish Paganism Here

ipsadminJuly 14, 2023July 24, 2023

An interesting question, or some version of it, comes up for us time and time again. From ‘my great grandparent was Irish’ or ‘my [insert random DNA test brand here]...

Beginners Mythology

Unveiling the Rich Mythology of Irish Paganism

ipsadminJuly 11, 2023July 24, 2023

The ancient stories of Ireland are not collected in one singular tome, but gleaned from decades of effort across a variety of manuscripts. In order to provide some timeline in...

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Legendary Tales: Manannán Mac Lir Stories

ipsadminJuly 3, 2023July 24, 2023

There are many legendary tales from Ireland's mythical past but one of the oddest and in some would say most powerful figures of these tales is found in the stories...