Beyond the Spice Rack: The Deep Folklore, Ancient Medicine, and Magical History of Culinary Sage

As the crisp autumn winds sweep away the lingering heat of summer, modern kitchens naturally pivot toward the comforting warmth of soup season. For many home cooks, this seasonal shift brings culinary sage (Salvia officinalis) back to the forefront of the spice rack. Typically relegated to Thanksgiving stuffings or roasted pork dishes, culinary sage is…

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Evolution of the Craft: 35 Years of Teaching Witchcraft in the Digital Age

By Storm Faerywolf Published September 18, 2026 Main Facts For three and a half decades, professional Witchcraft instructor, author, and artist Storm Faerywolf has made a living entirely outside the boundaries of conventional employment. Beginning his formal dedication to the Craft at the age of 14, Faerywolf has spent his life advancing from an accidental…

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Standing Against the Monster: Norse Mythology, Progressive Ásatrú, and the High Cost of Public Conscience in the Modern Music Industry

By Karl E. H. Seigfried Published in Culture Main Facts In the opening days of September 2026, an ideological and economic shockwave rippled through the American entertainment industry, catalyzed by an unexpected venue: the pop-music stage. Rapper Macklemore, performing as an opening act on Ed Sheeran’s national stadium tour, used his platform to speak out…

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Pagan Community Notes: Cultural Shifts, Queer Moots, and Autumn Festivals

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — In this week’s roundup of community developments, the intersection of modern Paganism, contemporary media, and sociopolitical organizing takes center stage. From conservative Christian commentary on Hollywood’s latest witch-centric releases to a groundbreaking queer-focused ritual space at St. Louis’s Tower Grove Pride, the modern magical community continues to navigate its expanding footprint…

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Welcoming the Turning of the Wheel: The 2026 September Equinox, Global Harvest Traditions, and the Great Autumn Migration

UNITED STATES — As the calendar turns toward the final weeks of September 2026, the Earth reaches a delicate, fleeting moment of cosmic equilibrium. Across the planet, the September equinox—occurring on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:05 p.m. EDT (00:05 UTC on September 23)—marks the official astronomical transition into autumn for the Northern Hemisphere and spring…

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Beyond the Veil and the Stars: When Nursing Home Exorcisms, State Department Bulls, and UFO Demons Collide

September 16, 2026 By The Wild Hunt Newsroom Introduction: The Threshold of the Unexplained In an era defined by rapid technological innovation and shifting cultural paradigms, the boundary separating mundane reality from the bizarre often dissolves entirely. For the editorial staff at The Wild Hunt, this monthly reckoning arrives under the banner of "What the…

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Two Faces of Faith: 11th-Century Amulet with Medusa-like Image Reveals a Changing Religious World

STARAYA RUSSIA, RUSSIA — Deep within the damp, dark-earth layers of the Pyatnitsky archaeological site in northwestern Russia, researchers have unearthed a rare and fascinating artifact that offers an intimate glimpse into the spiritual dualism of medieval life. The object, an 11th-century copper-alloy pendant known as a zmeevik (serpent pendant), bridges two seemingly irreconcilable worlds….

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Cultivating the Craft: A Comprehensive Review and Analysis of Raechel Henderson’s A Witch Is: 13 Keys to Witchcraft

By Alan U. Dalul Published in Arts & Culture | September 13, 2026 Main Facts During a prolonged hiatus from The Wild Hunt enforced by complex U.S. immigration and green card restrictions, columnist and practitioner Alan U. Dalul dedicated his time to intensive reading, spiritual practice, and personal refinement. Books served as vital lifelines during…

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Lehigh Valley Pagan Pride Day Marred by Protests, But Presses On

EASTON, Pa. — The annual Lehigh Valley Pagan Pride Day, a vibrant celebration of spiritual diversity, community education, and charity, found itself the target of disruptive demonstrations over the weekend. Held on September 12, 2026, the daylong event in Easton, Pennsylvania, was repeatedly interrupted by Christian street preachers who confronted adult and child attendees alike,…

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The Economics of Belief: Pagan Communities Urged to Align Spending with Values Amid Rising Political Scrutiny

WASHINGTON — In an era marked by shifting political landscapes and heightened scrutiny of religious minorities, leaders within modern Earth-centered spiritual communities are calling for a fundamental reassessment of consumer behavior. Archpriest Dusty Dionne of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church (ATC) has issued a compelling call to action, urging Pagans, Wiccans, and practitioners of alternative faiths…

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