The post I enjoyed reading most recently was this one by Kaye; it touched on a lot of points that have been rolling around my brain recently, as well as topics that I’ve seen brought up in other polytheist spaces.

Joe on Caffeine-Fueled Magick has a post about fear that reminds me of some of the best rituals I’ve conducted or participated in.

Lorna Smithers wrote an interesting and engaging post on the term ‘awenyddion’ and the nuances of cultural appropriation.

I can remember so many times when I’ve word vomited at people to explain to them why I am in a place, or why I am in another place, or why, why, why, why, why, as if I’m spinning a prayer wheel to the Gods asking for some definitive answer(s) about where and with whom I belong and how I find a path and how I find this, that, or another community, or when you know that you’re in or out.

Kaye, ‘The “Why” Is Not and, and Cannot Be, Uniform’

Tommy Elf has a post on the how and why of his self-described unconventional spiritual practices. I think it’s worth a read if you’re thinking of innovating yourself or if you find yourself resistant to changes to established ritual or magical practice.

You may have complications that you can’t overcome. Maybe your family situation doesn’t leave enough time to devote the necessary hours to practice and service. Maybe your health restricts what you can do.

The fact that some people can seemingly do it all doesn’t mean you can… and you never know how closely their circumstances match yours.

John Beckett, ‘You Will Never Be Ready – Do It Anyway‘ on Patheos Pagan

Lastly, here is a post about Navrarti, a 9 day festival in the Hindu tradition. I’ve been participating in Navaratri online with a group of polytheist friends and acquaintances, as part of my goal to participate in more non-Otherfaith polytheist and Pagan activities.