WASHINGTON — As the federal Religious Liberty Commission moves into its final review phases, a quiet yet profound battle over institutional inclusion is playing out in the nation’s capital. Established by presidential executive order under the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Commission was ostensibly created to study, promote, and strengthen protections for religious freedom across…
WASHINGTON — Recent shifts in federal judicial settlements, independent regulatory appointments, and aggressive advocacy campaigns by major religious organizations have converged to place the future of American workplace religious liberty under an intense microscope. While recent legal victories and policy overtures have successfully secured sweeping protections for conservative Christian employers and organizations, they have simultaneously…
By The Wild Hunt Published: August 16, 2026 Main Facts In an era dominated by algorithmic echo chambers, digital outrage, and the pervasive white noise of social media, contemporary pagan, magical, and occult communities face a growing crisis of connection. According to a recent commentary by British occultist, sorcerer, and event director Sef Salem, the…
By Meg Elison Published by The Wild Hunt | Arts & Culture When I was a child, I read a book that taught me the fundamental architecture of sacred practice: the absolute beauty of ritual, the pressing necessity of ritual vestments, the careful curation of offerings for sacrifice, and the solemn, terrifying weight of acting…
SYDNEY, Australia — International publisher Rockpool Publishing has formally announced the upcoming release of Nature Goddess Oracle: Protectors of the Planet, a major eco-spiritual publishing project scheduled for release on September 8, 2026. Authored by acclaimed pagan practitioner and corporate public relations executive turned spiritual writer Stacey Demarco, with artwork by Hungarian-American artist Kinga Britschgi,…
August 2026 — For nearly a year, Venezuelan immigrant, writer, and pagan columnist Alan U. Dalul existed in a state of suspended animation. Mired in the labyrinthine bureaucracy of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) while awaiting the adjudication of his green card, Dalul faced a punishing mandate common to many applicants undergoing adjustment…
ATHENS, GREECE — As the northern hemisphere reaches the peak of Leo season and celebrates the ancient fire festival of Lammas (Lughnasadh), a profound shift is occurring among contemporary pagans, druids, and witches. For millennia, the threshold of August has been marked by blazing bonfires, celebratory feasts, and rituals honoring the zenith of solar power….
Main Facts: The Intersection of Seasonal Tradition and Regional Identity August 1st marks a unique calendar convergence in the British Isles and Ireland. On this day, ancient agricultural festivals, modern spiritual practices, and deep-seated regional civic traditions overlap. While millions recognize the date as the ancient cross-quarter marker of first harvest—known variously as the Anglo-Saxon…
SAN FRANCISCO — In the ever-expanding literary landscape of contemporary paganism and witchcraft, sorting through the sheer volume of new releases can prove a daunting task for practitioners. Fortunately, seasoned authors and Craft elders often serve as trusted guides through the noise. In a recent literary round-up published by The Wild Hunt, noted author, teacher,…
LOS ANGELES — International publisher Rockpool Publishing has announced the upcoming release of Venus Rising Oracle, a 36-card deck and companion book set created by Finnish-born, Los Angeles-based artist and author Outi Harma. Scheduled for publication on April 21, 2026, the work represents a dedicated artistic and philosophical attempt to dismantle historical paradigms of feminine…
