The Crusades are Still Happening Today
Yes, they are… just different You may be thinking, the Crusades were nearly a thousand years ago, there’s no possible way those things could still… Read More »The Crusades are Still Happening Today
Sanctuary Views
Sanctuary Views features articles that discuss the views we hold as a Sanctuary and Coven.
Origins of the Witch Hat: A Caricature of Hate
I wanted to discuss the “Witch Caricature”. A caricature I had come back to time and again as an offensive stereotype caricature that many people… Read More »Origins of the Witch Hat: A Caricature of Hate
Divination: Religious tools, Entertainment, or Exploitation
In a dim candlelit room a crystal ball flickers a reflection of flame and glistens. Cards, bones, or runes cast about the table, the room smoky and fragrant. Across from you sits a person, eccentric in their own ways, they know everything about your past, present, and future… Or do they?
The Wheel of the Year and why it is Broken
In our Sanctuary, we are often asked why our observances are usually on different days or have different names.This often leads to the discussion of… Read More »The Wheel of the Year and why it is Broken
Samhain, Paganism, and Witches
As Halloween approaches, I would like to talk about the relationship between Paganism and Witchcraft, and some of the confusion and misconceptions. I would also… Read More »Samhain, Paganism, and Witches
Having A Devout Devotion
Looking deep into who we are as a Coven, we believe having a devout devotion is paramount in our faith. One of the major aspects… Read More »Having A Devout Devotion
LGBTQIA+ and Paganism
It is important that we bring up the topic of LGBTQIA+ and Paganism in our Sanctuary and Coven. This is because it is part of… Read More »LGBTQIA+ and Paganism
No right way to be a Pagan
As a Sanctuary with rules and virtues it may be confusing that we would also believe there is no right way to be a Pagan,… Read More »No right way to be a Pagan
The Case for Organized Paganism
Throughout the many paths of Paganism I have found that there are many forms of practice. There are those who practice in solitary who are… Read More »The Case for Organized Paganism