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…
Main Facts On the night of August 27 into August 28, skywatchers across the Western Hemisphere, Europe, and Africa witnessed a rare astronomical display: a deep partial lunar eclipse that obscured approximately 96.2 percent of the full moon. While technically categorized as a partial eclipse, the extreme magnitude of the obscuration immersed the vast majority…
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….
The study of medieval history has long struggled against a persistent pop-culture narrative: the myth of the "Dark Ages," a caricature defined by uniform ignorance, unchecked superstition, and rampant hysteria. However, contemporary scholarship reveals a far more complex reality—a world where magic, science, religion, and philosophy existed not as mutually exclusive paradigms, but as interconnected…
Main Facts: The Intersection of Seasonal Tradition and Legal Challenges As the calendar turns to late September, millions of practitioners of Neopaganism, Wicca, and earth-based spiritualities across the globe prepare to mark Mabon, the Autumnal Equinox. Occurring on Tuesday, September 22nd, Mabon represents one of the eight key observances on the Pagan "Wheel of the…
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…
In recent years, the intersection of modern spirituality, historic memory, and mainstream culture has undergone a noticeable transformation. Long relegated to the fringes of local tabloids or sensationalized true-crime specials, Paganism, modern witchcraft, and occult practices are increasingly gaining serious coverage from established global and regional news outlets. A distinct cluster of reportage highlighted this…
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…
