Names are powerful. They create identities, boxes, outline boundaries of who belongs and who doesn’t. When we unname, we erase those lines and set things free. If we are serious about creating a Tribe and getting to a space of Oneness, we have to think about the power of Naming and Unnaming. Black and White […]
The Animist Hack Everyone Should Know
Creating sovereignty and connection isn’t second nature. In fact, it can be downright impossible if you aren’t aware of this animist hack that everyone should know. To make it easy from the get go, I’m going to give it to you right here. We Are Set Up To Fail The first thing you should know […]
Cultivating a Healthy Rebel (Archetype)
It is the season of the Rebel! In America, we are well acquainted with this energy. We were founded on it. The first immigrant settlers were Rebels who were fleeing religious persecution. British colonists revolted against taxation and other heavy handled practices of the British aristocracy to create this country. Freedom and land seeking Rebels […]
I’m Dating an Animist. What Can I Expect?
So, you’ve fallen for a modern animist an you’re not sure what to expect. Unfortunately, we are not a cookie cutter type of group so there will be wide variations from person to person. However, there are some things that are probably going to be common among us. If you want to know what to […]
Making the Decision to Wear Ritual Clothing or Not
Sooner or later, most animists come to a point where they decide whether to wear ritual clothing or not. If you are contemplating this, here are some things you might want to consider. Why Ritual Clothing? Before we talk about why one might want to wear ritual clothing, let’s talk about why someone might prefer […]
Make Your Own Rosewater
Roses are here! If you are like me, you’re thinking now is the time to make your own rose water. If you’ve never done it before, don’t worry. It’s easy. And I will tell you how, but first let’s talk about why you want to. Benefits of Rose Water reduces skin irritation of eczema or […]
Earth and Sky Meditation
Meditation doesn’t have to be long or hard. Here’s an easy, quick earth and sky meditation that can help you purge, ground, and connect. It is so beneficial that you may find you use it every day. Whenever you want to start the day right or get things back on track, step outside where you […]
Do I Have to Care for My Abusive Elderly Parent?
At Pan Society we often talk about elders in an idealized way, but we know life isn’t ideal. We don’t live in a perfect world. Life’s pretty messy. What happens when our elders are not nice people? Or maybe they are even toxic! So, what do you do when you have an abusive elderly parent? […]
How to Make Dandelion Jelly
I am sure you know about all the many medicinal and magical uses for everybody’s favorite herb, dandelion. But did you know you can also make dandelion jelly? Yep! It tastes like honey, so you can use it as a honey replacer and get all the yummy benefits of dandelions in your diet. And it’s […]
Love is the Foundation for Modern Animism
Oops! I made a mistake. I don’t think I’ve ever talked about love. For me, like Spirit. it’s silent. It goes without saying because it’s everywhere. It’s in everything. Love is the foundation for modern animism, so it’s easy to not talk about it because I take it for granted. I assume that it’s something […]