In the past year I’ve been working on an alternate ritual structure based on my experience in Wicca, Druidry, and Heathenry. In particular I have been studying modern psychological research and attempting to incorporate some best practices to improve the flow and meaningfulness of ritual.
Melissa Hill, ‘A New ritual Structure for Neo-Pagans and Earth Spiritualists‘ on Patheos
Though a bit different than how I approach meditation, this post by Astrea gives some ideas on how to get started with meditating.
Phoenix LeFae has a short post on community and why we continue returning to it.
Mat Auryn has a great post on using (simple) oracle cards in combination with Tarot to help clarify readings.
…I can tell you why I consider [the month] holy.
Molly Khan, ‘The Holy Month is Coming‘ on Patheos
This is the time in which the earth gives to us. We receive such great bounty, such immeasurable gifts; it seems impossible that anything I give back will be suitable. At the same time as we are receiving these amazing gifts of life, the life around me is either dying or preparing to go dormant as the cold winds and drifting snows loom. This is sacrifice – so much death so that I might continue to live.
Here’s a post on ideas for cheap/no-cost offerings.
The Wild Hunt has an opinion piece on community, Pagan Pride, and the pressures of being Pagan.
Lastly, two posts by Kaye on KALLISTI, one of my favorite blogs (likely obvious from how much I link to it): a prayer to Mnemosyne and a post on re-usable tea light containers.