Paganism
Deities of Autumn: Gods and Goddesses Who Embody the Season of Change
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, autumn unfolds a time of harvest, reflection, and transformation. Throughout history, cultures around the world have celebrated this season by honoring deities who symbolize the cycles of life, death, and renewal. These gods and goddesses are the very essence of fall, embodying the bounty of the earth, the balance between light and dark, and the profound shifts in nature. Demeter and Persephone: Greek Goddesses of the Harvest and the Underworld In Greek mythology, the story of autumn is told through the lives of Demeter and her daughter Persephone. Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, is a central figure in the harvest, ensuring the earth’s fertility. However, her myth is deeply intertwined with the coming of autumn through Persephone’s jo...
What the Revival of Druidry Reveals About Modern Spirituality
Every morning in California, Larisa White begins her day by stepping outside to greet nature. As a practicing druid, her spirituality is rooted in celebrating the rhythms of the natural world, from the arrival of fog to the blooming of the first flowers. White’s practices, though personal, reflect the growing global resurgence of Druidry—a belief system that has evolved from ancient, largely lost traditions. Druidry, once centered in the British Isles, has spread to English-speaking countries worldwide, with an estimated 60,000 to 100,000 adherents today. Despite its historical mystery—ancient druids left no written records and were largely described by outsiders—modern druid practices have coalesced around a respect for nature and seasonal changes. White’s research into global Druidry sho...
