PORTLAND, Maine — In a unanimous ruling that strikes at the delicate intersection of parental rights, constitutional religious freedom, and child welfare, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court has determined that family courts may resolve inter-parental religious upbringing disputes using the ordinary "best interest of the child" standard. The decision explicitly rejects the application of strict…
As the Northern Hemisphere enters September, a multifaceted convergence of ancient seasonal observances, modern epidemiological research, and significant cultural shifts has come to the fore. Communities around the globe are adjusting to the physical and psychological transitions brought on by the approaching Autumn Equinox, known in esoteric and Neo-Pagan traditions as Mabon. Central to this…
Main Facts: A Comprehensive Tool for Nature-Based Spiritual Practice SYDNEY — Independent publisher Rockpool Publishing has formally announced the scheduled release of the 2027 Lunar & Seasonal Planner: Northern Hemisphere, authored by renowned Australian author, witch, and environmental advocate Stacey Demarco. Illustrated by artist Kinga Britschgi, the 216-page specialized datebook is set for official publication…
Main Facts In a newly published spiritual curriculum, Way of Arda’s Lore—a legally recognized Tolkien-based spiritual organization in the United States—has introduced a framework that applies J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium to modern personal hygiene. The framework centers on Tolkien’s cosmological distinction between the fëa (the spirit or soul) and the hröa (the physical body). Rather than…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The complex and often contentious boundary between church and state is facing renewed legal and constitutional stress tests across Tennessee. Two distinct, high-profile controversies—one centering on the intersection of taxpayer-funded foster care and religious litmus tests, and the other involving the mandatory placement of biblical scripture in public school classrooms—have brought fundamental…
Main Facts: An Overview of the Release Rockpool Publishing has officially announced the upcoming release of Nature Goddess Oracle: Protectors of the Planet, a comprehensive 44-card oracle deck and companion guidebook created by author Stacey Demarco and illustrated by fine artist Kinga Britschgi. Scheduled for global publication on September 8, 2026, the deck aims to…
Summer moviegoers poured out of theaters in 2026 reeling from Curry Baker’s psychological horror thriller, Obsession. The film sparked intense internet debates, sermon series in conservative churches, and fiery cultural critiques. The central narrative follows a desperate young man named Bear, played by Michael Johnston, who wanders into a metaphysical shop and purchases a $6.99…
OSLO, Norway — On Friday, August 28, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway passed away at Oslo University Hospital at the age of 89. His death marks the close of a remarkable 35-year reign that saw the Scandinavian nation navigate dramatic socio-cultural shifts, profound national tragedies, and the delicate evolution of its relationship between…
LOS ANGELES — Rockpool Publishing has announced the upcoming release of the Venus Rising Oracle, a 36-card deck and comprehensive guidebook created by Finnish-born, Los Angeles-based artist and author Outi Harma. Scheduled for global publication on April 21, 2026, the deck is designed to offer users a transformative framework for personal empowerment, intuitive reflection, and…
Main Facts and Publication Overview On June 1, 2020, Weiser Books—a premier publisher of esoteric, occult, and metaphysical literature—released Horse Magick: Spells and Rituals for Self-Empowerment, Protection and Prosperity. Authored by practitioner Lawren Leo in collaboration with scholar Domenic Leo, PhD, the 208-page text arrived in both print and digital Kindle formats, targeting contemporary practitioners…
