Traditionally, rituals have not only been for holidays or personal practice. They also mark milestones in life, when something major is occurring and the community wants to acknowledge that change. Naming ceremonies, passages into adulthood, weddings, and funerals are all examples of rites of passage. This is a tradition that…
FINAL ROUND: Atheopagan Symbol Contest
Okay, here we go! We’re almost there. This is the final grouping of symbols from which to choose. Three are the top three vote-getters from the previous round; four are late submissions that I wanted to make sure had a chance. Please vote here or on the Facebook…
In Memorium: Morwen Two Feathers
“To know who I REALLY am, you have to look into my eyes and dance when I drum.” I learned today that my friend Morwen Two Feathers has died, following five years of living with brain cancer. Morwen and her husband were among the early pioneers of what…
Moon Meet: Free or Discounted Tix!
Due to a generous contribution, we are able to offer some FREE or discounted admissions to Moon Meet, happening in Sonoma County, California on Aug. 24-26! If you would like to take advantage of this, please email me ASAP at atheopagan@comcast.net Moon Meet is an in-person gathering…
Seize the (Unusual) Day!
Recently, I posted about customizing your own Atheopagan Wheel of the Year— creating a cycle of observances of the equinoxes, solstices and points between as an 8-holiday cycle of rituals and traditions. However, I believe there are more holidays (“holy days”) than just these. Those on the Wheel…
A Quick Navigation Guide to the Site
There is now a lot of material on Atheopaganism on this site! Here are some pointers for finding the information and resources you may be seeking. The founding essay describing how I came to arrive at and envision the naturalistic Pagan path of Atheopaganism is here. A video introduction…