By Beatrix Kondo Published in Arts & Culture After months of wading through literary landscapes dominated by doom, gloom, and historical trauma, a radical proposition recently landed on this reviewer’s desk: What if witches were actually allowed to have a little fun? For contemporary Pagans, Wiccans, and practitioners of the Craft, the literary offerings of…
By Alan U. Dalul September 19, 2026 Main Facts: Expanding the Folktale Universe The intersection of folklore, historical reclamation, and modern esoteric divination has found a striking new champion in The Oracle of Forgotten Witches. Published by Watkins Publishing and crafted by the creative duo of author Balázs Tátrai and illustrator Lilla Bölecz, this sixty-card…
As the crisp autumn winds sweep away the lingering heat of summer, modern kitchens naturally pivot toward the comforting warmth of soup season. For many home cooks, this seasonal shift brings culinary sage (Salvia officinalis) back to the forefront of the spice rack. Typically relegated to Thanksgiving stuffings or roasted pork dishes, culinary sage is…
By Storm Faerywolf Published September 18, 2026 Main Facts For three and a half decades, professional Witchcraft instructor, author, and artist Storm Faerywolf has made a living entirely outside the boundaries of conventional employment. Beginning his formal dedication to the Craft at the age of 14, Faerywolf has spent his life advancing from an accidental…
By Karl E. H. Seigfried Published in Culture Main Facts In the opening days of September 2026, an ideological and economic shockwave rippled through the American entertainment industry, catalyzed by an unexpected venue: the pop-music stage. Rapper Macklemore, performing as an opening act on Ed Sheeran’s national stadium tour, used his platform to speak out…
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — In this week’s roundup of community developments, the intersection of modern Paganism, contemporary media, and sociopolitical organizing takes center stage. From conservative Christian commentary on Hollywood’s latest witch-centric releases to a groundbreaking queer-focused ritual space at St. Louis’s Tower Grove Pride, the modern magical community continues to navigate its expanding footprint…
UNITED STATES — As the calendar turns toward the final weeks of September 2026, the Earth reaches a delicate, fleeting moment of cosmic equilibrium. Across the planet, the September equinox—occurring on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:05 p.m. EDT (00:05 UTC on September 23)—marks the official astronomical transition into autumn for the Northern Hemisphere and spring…
September 16, 2026 By The Wild Hunt Newsroom Introduction: The Threshold of the Unexplained In an era defined by rapid technological innovation and shifting cultural paradigms, the boundary separating mundane reality from the bizarre often dissolves entirely. For the editorial staff at The Wild Hunt, this monthly reckoning arrives under the banner of "What the…
STARAYA RUSSIA, RUSSIA — Deep within the damp, dark-earth layers of the Pyatnitsky archaeological site in northwestern Russia, researchers have unearthed a rare and fascinating artifact that offers an intimate glimpse into the spiritual dualism of medieval life. The object, an 11th-century copper-alloy pendant known as a zmeevik (serpent pendant), bridges two seemingly irreconcilable worlds….
By Alan U. Dalul Published in Arts & Culture | September 13, 2026 Main Facts During a prolonged hiatus from The Wild Hunt enforced by complex U.S. immigration and green card restrictions, columnist and practitioner Alan U. Dalul dedicated his time to intensive reading, spiritual practice, and personal refinement. Books served as vital lifelines during…
