RIO DE JANEIRO – Last Sunday, seven representatives from Brazil’s Tupinambá de Olivença people welcomed home an ancient feather cloak that they regard not only as a sacred artifact, but as an ancestor. “You’re lying down, but you’ll stand up,” said Jamopoty Tupinambá, a chief among...

Here’s the thing about reading tarot for myself: it’s boring. Not just because I have a hard time listening to my own advice – although there’s certainly an element of that – but moreover because I can usually predict, within a margin of error, what it’s going to say. My decks are old friends, nuanced and grumpy, each with their own voices and opinions. I, however, am always myself.

ALBUQUERQUE – Ardantane announced receiving a generous gift from Covenant of the Goddess. Ardantane is a Pagan learning center located in New Mexico, dedicated to providing education on Pagan, Wiccan, and Earth-centered spiritual traditions. The center offers workshops, retreats, and training on topics such as witchcraft, Druidry, magickal practices, personal development, and nature-based spirituality. It aims to foster a sense of community and spiritual growth through a connection to the Earth and various Pagan traditions.

ISTANBUL – Pagans, especially Witches, are no strangers to Hecate. The goddess needs little introduction in the spiritual and magickal community, where she holds a place of deep reverence. Frequently invoked in rituals, she is a central figure in modern Witchcraft, including Wicca and other Neopagan practices. Hecate is widely viewed as a protector, a source of wisdom, and a symbol of power. For many, she is one of the prime protectors of our community.

SOFIA, Bulgaria – Perperikon is an ancient archaeological site located in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria, near the town of Kardzhali. It is a significant historical and cultural landmark due to its rich history, which spans several millennia. Last week, Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov, head of the Perperikon excavation team, announced the discovery of two altars, one designated for blood sacrifices, that mark the boundaries of a “sacra” area in the southern section of the archaeological site.

EDINBURGH – Merlin is one of the most famous figures in the Matter of Britain, the body of medieval literature and legendary material associated with the history of Britain, particularly the tales of King Arthur, his knights, and the mythical events and characters tied to his reign. He needs little introduction to Pagans. Merlin is known for his magical abilities, including prophecy, shape-shifting, and his role in orchestrating key events in Arthur’s rise to power.

Editor’s note: Today we are featuring two editorials from members of The Wild Hunt editorial team about the sacred nature of cemeteries in response to the recent controversies over a visit by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to Arlington National Cemetery, where Mr. Trump broke the rules of the cemetery (and federal law) by photographing graves for use in his political campaign. As a companion to this piece, we encourage you to read “Failing the Dead” by our editor-in-chief, Manny Moreno. Now, here’s Stacy Psaros.

Editor’s note: Today we are featuring two editorials from members of The Wild Hunt. editorial team about the sacred nature of cemeteries in response to the recent controversies over a visit by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to Arlington National Cemetery, where Mr. Trump broke the rules of the cemetery (and federal law) by photographing graves for use in his political campaign. As a companion to this piece, we encourage you to read “Honoring the Dead” by our technical director, Stacy Psaros. Now, here’s Manny Moreno.

September exhales the last gasp of summer in the northern hemisphere while providing balance and a harvest of memories. Children and adolescents return to classrooms and studies that provide respite from the rush of picnics, outdoor activities, family reunions, and hot, humid days. Life’s pace slows to allow those who care to embrace the richness that marks the start of fall: ripening apples in orchards, the countdown to eternal variations of pumpkin spice in nearly everything, and the crisp ripeness of leaves as they change colors. In short, this is the perfect month to reflect on what is around us, and what needs to be swept away.

The Midgardsblot festival, taking place each August in Borre, just south of Oslo, Norway, has slowly but surely become ubiquitous among Viking nerds, Norse Pagans, and metalheads alike. With its unique blend of extreme Metal and nordic folk acts (among others), alongside numerous artistic and academic entertainment acts, it was only a matter of time that I checked it out for myself.

Earlier this year, the Florida Supreme Court issued two rulings that could significantly impact abortion rights in the state. The justices upheld Florida’s 15-week abortion restrictions, which will trigger a 6-week abortion ban set to take effect on May 1. On the same day, the court also ruled that...

CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – Last year, defense attorneys for Richard Allen, the man accused of killing Abigail Williams and Liberty German while they were hiking trails in Delphi on February 13, 2017, filed a 136-page document, alleging that members of a white nationalist group were responsible for the murders. Attorneys Andrew Baldwin and Brad Rozzi claim that the two girls were killed by Odinists, a type of Heathenry often associated with white nationalism.

TYLER, Texas – The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), along with two Baptist churches and a conservative group called Intercessors for America, have filed a lawsuit against the IRS in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, challenging restrictions on religious non-profit organizations, specifically churches, that prevent them from endorsing political candidates, supporting political campaigns, or advising their followers on how to vote.

Editor’s note: This review mentions the death of a child. “What you go searching for and what you find aren’t always the same,” writes Andrew Michael Hurley in his 2019 novel Starve Acre, which was later adapted into a 2023 film. Critics often seem tempted to interpret...

Over a decade and a half ago, back when I was lead guitarist for the totally improvised doom metal band Soul Power Trio, I was I was standing outside a local metal show in Chicago. I think the band playing inside was maybe Chicago Thrash Ensemble. The venue was a...

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (MOTU) may have begun as a 1980s cartoon created to sell action figures, but its blend of ancient mythology, occult symbolism, and cosmic battles left a lasting impression far beyond its commercial intent. The series’s iconic battle cry, “By the power of Grayskull,...

TWH – A few weeks ago, The Wild Hunt covered a story warning Pagan travelers to or transiting through Tajikistan that the nation had become the latest country to expand penalties for witchcraft practices. The move appears intended to protect people who have become addicted to prayer and other practices, including, according to Tajik officials, Witchcraft and tarot readings.

CLEVELAND – Columbiana, Ohio is a small city located in northeastern Ohio, primarily in Columbiana County, with a portion extending into Mahoning County. It’s situated about 20 miles south of Youngstown and 60 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Columbiana is the birthplace of Harvey S. Firestone, the founder...

LIMA, Peru – Last week, the Virú Valley Archaeological Research Project (PAVI) revealed an astonishing archaeological discovery that has the potential to transform our understanding of ancient history in northern Peru. The announcement, made at the Queneto archaeological site in the San Juan ravine (Virú, about 500 Km or 300 miles north of Lima), was spearheaded by PhD candidate Feren Castillo Luján and thesis student Christian González, both from the Professional School of Archaeology at the National University of Trujillo (UNT).

MIAMI – Mr. Hillel Hellinger, a resident of North Miami Beach, Florida, has taken on the role of an out-of-state petitioner in South Dakota. He has successfully advanced a mandate that would require students in South Dakota public schools to recite a prayer reminding them that the Abrahamic God is judging them.