Category: SPIN
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Sisters in Arms: a Portsmouth Teacher Serves the Witchy Needs of Solent Pagans.
Molly Davis founded ‘Solent Sisterhood’ in Portsmouth to create an inclusive Pagan community. Approaching its first anniversary, the group offers informal gatherings, learning opportunities, and activities like ‘Tea and Tarot.’ With growing interest in Paganism, members emphasize community, acceptance, and the importance of intention in everyday practices.
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Proudly Pagan: How Joining a University Group Gave Me Meaning
This content discusses Paganism, often misunderstood as associated with dark practices. It explores its essence as nature-focused, polytheistic religions, highlighting Wicca’s resurgence. The author shares their personal journey in Paganism, emphasizing community, adaptation during Covid, and the growing acceptance of these beliefs, particularly among young people seeking spiritual connection.
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Professor Ronald Hutton: ‘Wicca is in many ways an individual spirituality of self-empowerment’
Professor Ronald Hutton, a leading historian on modern paganism, discusses the evolution of Wicca, its parallels with the 1960s social revolution, and the adaptability of its beliefs for contemporary youth. He argues that paganism’s resurgence is influenced by a search for spiritual fulfillment that rationalism fails to address, emphasizing personal empowerment and nature worship.