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Paganism & Activism

For many, Paganism is a deeply personal and solo journey, while others find meaning in joining a collective voice. Pagan experiences are diverse, reflected in beliefs, practices, deity worship, holiday celebrations, and traditions. Among these, activism has been a prominent and debated aspect of Paganism for decades. Activism takes many forms, and each person approaches it based on their own beliefs and values. Paganism’s strong focus on nature means that environmental care i

Jun 282 min read

When the Old Ways Stir. How folklore’s revival opens gentle pathways back to Paganism origins.

Across the UK in 2026, folklore is enjoying a resurgence unlike anything seen in decades. Bookshops are filled with titles on regional customs, and folk magic. Museums are curating exhibitions on local traditions. Young people are rediscovering old stories through podcasts and social media. Historical sites, once dusty are now recognised and adored again. This revival may feel sudden, but it follows a much older pattern. Folklore has always resurfaced during times of cultural

Jun 263 min read

Áine - Goddess of Summer

Áine, pronounced AWN-ya or AW-neh and sometimes anglicised as Anne, is a Celtic Irish goddess of summer, love, and fertility. She is said to be the daughter of Egobail, who is sometimes described as a druid, and she is closely linked to County Limerick. In this area, there is a village called Knockainey, or Cnoc Áine, meaning 'hill of Áine.' Many archaeological sites there, like ring forts and cairns, are connected to her worship. This is just one of several places tied to he

deities

Jun 192 min read

Witches Corner: Spell Sachets & Charm Bags

Welcome to the Spring edition of Witches Corner. This issue I thought we could look at Spell Sachets and Charm Bags, which is a great witch craft to incorporate into your magical workings; it's very versatile and has a deep rooted history. Before we begin though, please remember the views, opinions and magical workings in this article are my own. Some, all or none of this may apply to your own path and individual beliefs. To my dismay most of the records I can find relating

Witches Corner

Apr 293 min read

ART-icle: Knot Just a Granny Hobby

It has certainly been a while since my last ART-icle, but oh how it’s good to be back. I often write upon the symbiotic relationship between the artistic and the spiritual – and today will be no different – however I wanted to explore something a little more personal… My artistic practice, mirroring my spiritual proclivities, takes on many forms. However, for the past year and a half, my central focus has been crochet. My love affair with yarn began from a young age, with my

ART-icles

Mar 223 min read

Plant Lore Of Great Britain - Daffodils

A Host of Daffodils and the Heralds of Spring. In my mind, there is only one plant I could choose for this Spring Equinox edition of Pagans of the North, and that is the joyous and boisterous Daffodil. As early as January, I had spotted a host of them growing on a newly built roundabout on a particularly grey and dismal day, and with it, the relief that spring was finally on her way. In Britain, we have two native daffodil species; the Tenby Daffodil ( Narcissus obvallaris

Plant Lore of Great Britain

Mar 224 min read

Citrine - Crystal of the Month

The world is once again waking up after an endless, gray winter that likely dampened even the most optimistic souls. As the days get longer and the bulbs sprout in the garden and along roadsides, I am once again offered the chance to renew, recharge, and realign. The spring equinox will soon arrive, allowing us to draw a line under winter and hesitantly look towards the lighter days. I was recently gifted a Citrine stone to beckon in the brightness both metaphorically and li

Crystals

Mar 223 min read

Pagans, Witches & Everything In Between - Quinn Green Author Interview

Trader of the Month - Quinn Green, Pagan Author Our first issue in a while and I was really pleased to get to interview our very own editor, Quinn Green. Quinn set up POTN over half a decade ago and her first full book is out this month! They were kind enough to take some time out of their schedule to answer my questions especially for our readers. POTN: Hi Quinn! You've got your first book coming out right around now, that's really exciting! Can you tell us a bit about it? Q

Mar 224 min read

NEW YEAR STATEMENT

Hi folks, We wanted to make a post to explain ourselves. Since September we appear to have disappeared off the face of the earth. We are still here. It's been a shitter of a time at POTN HQ, we won't lie. Editor Quinn has been hectic with her job and personal life, and creativity has had to take a back seat. Sam has been having personal issues through the second half of 2025 with their family. And our wonderful, incredibly strong Louisa is currently undergoing chemotherapy f

Jan 12 min read