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…
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….
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,…
WASHINGTON — For nearly twelve months, pagan writer and journalist Alan U. Dalul vanished from the digital pages of The Wild Hunt. To his readers, the silence was unexplained; to Dalul, it was a period of enforced stillness dictated by the rigid gears of the United States immigration system. Dalul returned to the publication with…
August 13, 2026 By The Wild Hunt Newsroom Main Facts In this week’s comprehensive sweep of Pagan Community Notes, modern practitioners around the globe marked the traditional August 13 feast day of Diana, the ancient Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild spaces. Centered historically upon the sacred crater lake of Nemi, Italy,…
By The Wild Hunt Staff Published: August 20, 2026 Main Facts In this week’s comprehensive edition of Pagan Community Notes, the modern religious landscape faces the rapid integration of emerging technology as the Covenant of the Goddess (CoG) formally releases an official statement addressing artificial intelligence (AI) in sacred practices. Simultaneously, the broader global metaphysical…
Main Facts In an introspective essay published in The Wild Hunt, writer and community advocate Clio Ajana explores the complex psychological and physical dimensions of sudden health crises, chronic overwork, and the heavy cultural stigma attached to the concept of “failure.” Prompted by a major, unexpected surgery that forced her to step away from public…
WASHINGTON — The United States Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on November 3 in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a high-stakes legal battle centered on Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program. While the immediate dispute involves Catholic parish schools and state nondiscrimination mandates, the implications of the case extend far beyond traditional Christian…
