Navigating Legal Limbo: Pagan Practice, Immigration, and the Transformative Power of Adversity

By Alan U. Dalul Published: August 22, 2026 Main Facts For nearly a year, Venezuelan immigrant, writer, and pagan columnist Alan U. Dalul found himself suspended in the complex and unforgiving machinery of the United States immigration system. Following the expiration of his employment authorization on November 7, Dalul entered a period of enforced professional…

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The Magic of Invented Devotion: How Zilpha Keatley Snyder’s The Egypt Game Cultivated a Generation of Pagans

By Meg Elison Published August 23, 2026 Main Facts Children are innate theologians. Long before they are introduced to systematic dogmas, sacred texts, or institutional hierarchies, young people naturally invent rituals, craft ceremonial vestments, assign cosmic value to everyday objects, and establish spaces for communal worship. This innate capacity for spiritual construction sits at the…

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Beyond the Spellbook: Why Curry Baker’s Obsession Is a Critique of Consumerism, Not Witchcraft

Editor’s note: This article contains references to sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as critical spoilers for the ending of Curry Baker’s 2025 film, Obsession. By Beatrix Kondo For all of summer 2025, film audiences have flooded internet forums, social media, and cinema lobbies describing Curry Baker’s psychological horror-thriller Obsession as a cautionary tale…

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Navigating the Modern Occult Shelf: A Literary Survey of Contemporary Witchcraft and Spiritual Practice

August 22, 2026 By Storm Faerywolf Category: Book Reviews | Culture Main Facts: A Generational Shift in Pagan and Esoteric Publishing The contemporary landscape of modern Paganism, Wicca, and witchcraft is experiencing a distinct literary renaissance. Far from slowing down, the genre is expanding into specialized subfields, bridging historical revivals with contemporary sociopolitical realities, bodily…

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Navigating the Bureaucratic Crucible: A Venezuelan Immigrant Witch’s Year in Legal Limbo

By Global News Desk Published: August 22, 2026 Main Facts For nearly a year, Venezuelan immigrant and prominent Pagan columnist Alan U. Dalul found himself suspended in the invisible, high-stakes machinery of the United States immigration system. Following the expiration of his employment authorization on November 7, 2025, Dalul entered a prolonged state of legal…

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Unraveling the American Tapestry: History, Myth, and Heathen Values on the Road

WASHINGTON — In an era marked by deep political polarization and cultural fracturing, the question of what unites the United States feels increasingly urgent. Are these fifty states bound by a shared commitment to the common good, or have they become a fractured mirror reflecting conflicting, self-serving mythologies? This tension between historical reality and romanticized…

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The Loss of a Cultural Load-Bearing Pillar: M. Belanger and the Pagan Community Reflect on the Passing of Dolly Parton

By the News Desk Published: August 28, 2026 Main Facts: The Passing of a Cultural Icon The global cultural landscape shifted fundamentally following the announcement of the death of legendary singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and cultural touchstone Dolly Parton. The news sent immediate shockwaves across international media platforms, inspiring an unprecedented outpouring of public grief, impromptu memorials,…

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The Season of the Witch: Pop Culture’s Occluded Renaissance and the Corgi Invasion of Vilnius

August 27, 2026 By The Wild Hunt News Desk Main Facts As the Northern Hemisphere pivots toward the autumnal equinox of 2026, popular culture is undergoing a profound and unmistakable esoteric saturation. Media analysts and cultural observers are officially declaring Fall 2026 "The Season of the Witch," driven by an unprecedented convergence of high-profile cinematic…

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Unearthing the Sacred Past: New Archaeological Discoveries Illuminate Ancient Ritual Practices Across Europe

August 19, 2026 By The Wild Hunt Introduction: The Whispers of Ancient Rituals Across the European continent, from the sun-drenched ruins of Crete to the dense woodlands of England and the muddy wetlands of the Czech Republic, recent archaeological excavations are offering profound new insights into how ancient communities interacted with the divine, the natural…

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Prehistoric Skies and Sacred Earth: Archaeologists Uncover a 6,500-Year-Old Celestial Sanctuary in the Czech Republic

CHLEBY, Czech Republic — Deep in the fertile agricultural heartland of Central Europe, an international team of archaeologists has brought to light a monumental prehistoric sanctuary that challenges long-held assumptions about early human engineering, astronomy, and ritual. Located near the modern-day village of Chleby in the Nymburk District, the site consists of a colossal circular…

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