One of my friends is very passionate about environmental issues. She’s an activist and a vegan and these are important ways in which she expresses her Pagan spirituality. Recently, she asked: Why aren’t Pagans walking the talk when it comes to environmental issues? Why aren’t we more environmentally responsible? She observed that many Pagans talk …
It is officially autumn here in the Southern Hemisphere. At the we enter the dark part of year, my magick also turns to darker practices. This is the time of year when I focus heavily on shadow work. What is the shadow? “Everyone carries a shadow and the less it is embodied in the individual’s …
On this International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate some queens, warriors, scholars, and visionaries who have influenced contemporary Paganism and Witchcraft.
It’s been hot in Melbourne lately. One great way to beat the heat is to step into the beautiful State Library of Victoria. There’s always something good going on there and this summer there’s a fantastic exhibition that shines light on Melbourne’s cultural misfits. Bohemian Melbourne celebrates the lives of writers, visual artists, rock stars and other …
In the first international exhibition devoted to the celebrated French couturier, the National Gallery of Victoria presented The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, featuring seven galleries with more than 140 superbly crafted garments in addition to photographs, sketches, stage costumes, excerpts from runway shows, film, television, concerts and dance …
Since I’ve been in Australia, I’ve been told a few times that my idea of camping isn’t “real camping”. By camping, I mean a nice tent, good bedding, hot food, and, hopefully, toilets, maybe even showers. I remember with great fondness the festivals I attended with friends back in Florida where we cooked full meals and dined …
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