One of the animals associated with Beltane is the swan. The magical meaning of the swan is love, union and partnership: swans mate for life. Just as the Goddess and God join in union on Beltane, swans reflect this eternal commitment in their own union. Swans also represent loyalty, fidelity and faithfulness, reflecting the joining … Continue reading Beltane: Swan

The Politics of Divinity

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY J. A. KENT PHD POSTED UNDER PAGAN From memory, I think it was the twentieth-century magician and author Dion Fortune who observed that the polarities of the gender alternate on the places of existence. On the physical plane, the Masculine principle is positive and dominant, and the Feminine principle is … Continue reading The Politics of Divinity

Demeter and Persephone: Sacred Mother, Beloved Daughter

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY KATALIN KODA POSTED UNDER GODDESS As we approach the Spring Equinox, we feel the warming air and are inspired by the natural beauty of rebirth after winter. The story of Demeter and Persephone powerfully captures the unfolding of the seasons, welcoming in new light. This myth is a tale of … Continue reading Demeter and Persephone: Sacred Mother, Beloved Daughter