By Manny Tejeda y Moreno Published: September 14, 2026 Main Facts Deep within the subterranean labyrinth of Cova Dones in eastern Spain, archaeologists have made a discovery that is reshaping our understanding of religious life and gender roles in the Roman Empire. Roughly 200 meters underground, hidden far from the Mediterranean sun, researchers have uncovered…
As the September equinox ushers in a pivotal shift across the globe—bringing the Autumnal Equinox (Mabon) and the harvest season to the Northern Hemisphere while welcoming the Vernal Equinox (Ostara) and the blossoming of spring to the South—contemporary Pagan leaders have gathered to share their collective wisdom. In this installment of Pagan Voices, prominent elders,…
By Alan U. Dalul September 13, 2026 Main Facts During periods of enforced stillness—such as the months spent navigating complex immigration limitations and waiting for a green card—practitioners of the magical arts often turn inward. For The Wild Hunt contributor Alan U. Dalul, this period of transition became an opportunity for deep reading, sustained personal…
Nostalgia is a soft, insulating substance used to defend against a bitter world, much like birds lining their nests with downy feathers and shed fur through the spring thaw. Cultural consumers have long retreated into the familiar comforts of reruns, vintage aesthetics, and cinematic comfort food to ward off a reality that grows increasingly unintelligible….
By Alan U. Dalul Published: September 19, 2026 Main Facts The landscape of modern divination and esoteric arts has recently welcomed a compelling new addition: The Oracle of Forgotten Witches, published by Watkins Publishing. Created by author Balázs Tátrai and illustrator Lilla Bölecz, this 60-card oracle deck serves as a structural and thematic expansion of…
BORRE, Norway — Nestled within the ancient burial mounds of Borre along the sparkling expanse of the Oslo Fjord, the Midgardsblot Metal Festival once again summoned the international vanguard of extreme music, Viking reenactment, and Norse paganism for its 2026 iteration. Blending historical reverence with contemporary counterculture, the multi-day gathering stands as a towering pillar…
LOS ANGELES, CA — For more than three decades, professional witchcraft educator, author, and artist Storm Faerywolf has made a living navigating a path few tread: teaching the Craft as a full-time profession. Eschewing a conventional career, Faerywolf has spent 35 years refining a curriculum, building communities, and mentoring initiates. Yet, his longevity in the…
By Manny Tejeda y Moreno | September 10, 2026 Main Facts As the global Pagan and esoteric communities gather for the transition from late summer into the introspective depths of autumn, this week’s comprehensive roundup of Pagan Community Notes covers a diverse array of monumental milestones, institutional shifts, and cultural announcements. Foremost among this week’s…
News Desk September 17, 2026 Main Facts: The Turning of the Cosmic Wheel As the Northern Hemisphere prepares to transition from the warmth of summer into the crisp reflection of autumn, communities across the globe are turning their attention toward the September equinox. Formally occurring on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:05 p.m. EDT (00:05…
WASHINGTON — In a pair of coordinated regulatory maneuvers, the Trump administration has launched an aggressive overhaul of federal conservation policy. The actions target both the Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for apex predators and long-standing safeguards across millions of acres of national forests. Proponents argue the measures are necessary to support struggling rural economies,…
