Main Facts As the northern hemisphere transitions into late autumn, a unique intersection of astronomical events, cultural tourism, and esoteric media trends is shaping seasonal observances across North America. Central to this period is the arrival of the full Harvest Moon, set to reach its peak illumination on Saturday, September 26. Astronomically, the Harvest Moon…
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…
Main Facts: Overview of the 2027 Lunar & Seasonal Planner Rockpool Publishing has officially slated May 12, 2026, for the release of the 2027 Lunar & Seasonal Planner: Northern Hemisphere, authored by renowned spiritual teacher and author Stacey Demarco with visual artwork by acclaimed illustrator Kinga Britschgi. Spanning 216 meticulously formatted pages, this publication marks…
Executive Summary and Main Facts Rockpool Publishing has officially slated the release of Nature Goddess Oracle: Protectors of the Planet, a major addition to spiritual and earth-centered divination literature, for September 8, 2026. Authored by spiritual practitioner and writer Stacey Demarco and illustrated by graphic artist Kinga Britschgi, the publication comprises a custom-designed 44-card oracle…
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…
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…
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…
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…
