Category: Pagan Authors

Information about pagan authors past and present. Who to watch and who to read!

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Books You May Have Missed

The publishing world moves quickly, and even good books can disappear from view once the excitement surrounding their release has passed. For this edition of The Pagan Bookshelf, we are stepping away from the newest arrivals and reaching back a little farther for two Moon Books titles that deserve another look. Robin Herne’s Pantheon: The Egyptians was published in 2021, followed by Halo Quin’s Crimson Craft in 2023, but neither book has lost its relevance simply because newer titles have since crowded onto the shelves. Sometimes the best addition to our reading list is not the book everyone is talking about right now, but the one we somehow missed the first time around. Continue reading Books You May Have Missed

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More From Red Wheel/Weiser

Some books teach a technique. Others invite us to reconsider the way we understand an entire practice. This week’s Pagan Bookshelf offers a little of both, with three works spanning spellcraft, Tarot, and the Toltec spiritual tradition.

Eileen Holland’s A Cauldron of Spells returns in a new edition, bringing a collection of practical spellwork to a new generation of readers. Rachel Pollack’s Tarot: The Open Labyrinth celebrates its fortieth anniversary with a new edition, while Michelle Rodriguez and Sergio Magaña present teachings rooted in the Toltec tradition for contemporary readers. Together, these books remind us that not everything arriving on the “new releases” shelf is entirely new. Sometimes a familiar work finds fresh life in a new edition, and sometimes traditional teachings find a new audience. Continue reading More From Red Wheel/Weiser

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New From Moon Books!

Few publishers have embraced the sheer breadth of contemporary Paganism quite like Moon Books, and this week’s Pagan Bookshelf demonstrates just how many directions that breadth can take us. We have dragons and ancient lore, Irish mythology in fresh translation, the enduring presence of Herne the Hunter, and Witchcraft steeped in the color, fragrance, history, and magic of lavender.

These four books range from scholarship and folklore to devotional and practical magical work, but all share an interest in looking more closely at the stories, beings, traditions, and natural allies that continue to shape Pagan practice. Whether your interests run toward Celtic myth, legendary creatures, the wild forest, or the Witch’s garden, there is quite a bit here to explore. Continue reading New From Moon Books!

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New from Red Wheel/Weiser

The Pagan Bookshelf is getting a little crowded lately, which is hardly the worst problem an editor can have!

I am blessed to review an impressive assortment (and number) of new books the publishers send our way, and rather than make good books wait patiently on the shelf for the next quarterly issue, we’re opening the doors a little wider here on the Green Egg Blog.

This week, three recent releases from Weiser Books approach personal transformation from very different directions. Amy Blackthorn takes plant magic into the shadowlands, Elwynn Green explores the liminal spaces of Witchcraft, and Leslie Tagorda asks what happens when astrology moves beyond telling us who we are and begins asking what we intend to do about it. Here is what I found between the covers. Continue reading New from Red Wheel/Weiser

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Passing the Peak: Welcoming the Summer 2026 Issue

By Katrina Rasbold

The longest day of the year has reached its zenith, and the solar wheel begins its slow, magnificent turn toward the harvest. We stand bathed in the full, lingering light of Midsummer. To honor this potent seasonal threshold, we officially announce the release of the Summer 2026 issue of Green Egg Magazine, Vol. LVIII, No. 194! Continue reading Passing the Peak: Welcoming the Summer 2026 Issue

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The New Vanguard: 10 Pagan Voices Shaping Our Future

By Katrina Rasbold

As we stand at the crossroads of a shifting spiritual landscape, the torch of modern Paganism is being passed to a new generation of visionaries. While we will always honor the foundational texts of our elders, the voices rising today address the complexities of the 21st century—blending ancient wisdom with social justice, digital connectivity, and deep ecological urgency.

Unlike times in the past when we had a handful of authors defining who we are in the world as contemporary Pagans, we are now flooded with names and books to the point that it can be difficult to know who to read. Those of us who have been around for a while feel compelled to wonder who our new Janet Farrar, Laurie Cabot, Oberon Zell, Starhawk, and Raymond Buckland will be. As we begin to lose the vital icons, who steps up to continue what they began? Continue reading The New Vanguard: 10 Pagan Voices Shaping Our Future

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From High Muses to Hallowed Ground: A Triple Review of New Titles from Moon Books

Reviews By Katrina Rasbold

In the ever-expanding landscape of spiritual exploration, a curated selection of books can serve as invaluable guides for practitioners both new and seasoned. This article delves into three distinct yet equally compelling titles from the Pagan Portals series by Moon Books, each one offering unique perspectives and practical wisdom.

From celebrating the wellspring of creative inspiration with the ancient Muses, to navigating the solitary path of Heathenry, and exploring the profound magic rooted in the earth itself, these works provide rich insights and thoughtful guidance for those seeking to deepen their understanding and practice of the craft. Join me as I explore the pages of Pagan Portals – The Muses: Calling to Creativity & Inspiration, Pagan Portals – Heathenry for the Solitary Practitioner, and Conjuring Dirt: Magick of Footprints, Crossroads & Graveyards. Continue reading From High Muses to Hallowed Ground: A Triple Review of New Titles from Moon Books

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The Egg Gets Laid – The First Issue of Green Egg Magazine

By Cat Gina Cole

Did you know the Green Egg magazine has been running since 1968? It began as a newsletter on what is now a very old machine that only had four colors of ink, and well, green it was. Oberon himself tells the whole story in an interview on YouTube on Katrina and friends (https://youtu.be/3ssm0P0ofow)  so, I thought I would provide a peek at the very first volume of the newsletter. Continue reading The Egg Gets Laid – The First Issue of Green Egg Magazine

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Ancient Spells and Incantations by Enid Baxter Ryce

Reviewed By Katrina Rasbold

Enid Baxter Ryce’s Ancient Spells and Incantations is a captivating journey into the heart of humanity’s magical heritage. This beautifully crafted grimoire serves as both a historical preservation and a poetic re-envisioning of the words our ancestors used to shape their world.

Continue reading Ancient Spells and Incantations by Enid Baxter Ryce

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Wild Earth, Wild Soul by Sky Otter

Reviewed by Katrina Rasbold

Sky Otter presents a compelling call to action in this second edition of Wild Earth, Wild Soul: A Manual for an Ecstatic Culture, an expanded version that builds upon the original by offering deeper insights and updated practices aimed at fostering a culture that exists in harmony with the natural world. Continue reading Wild Earth, Wild Soul by Sky Otter

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Mabon: Discovering the Celtic God of Hunting, Healing and Harp by Kelle BanDee

Reviewed By Katrina Rasbold

Kelle BanDea’s Mabon: Discovering the Celtic God of Hunting, Healing and Harp offers a transformative exploration of the deity Mabon, challenging conventional associations with the autumn equinox and presenting a multifaceted portrayal rooted in Celtic tradition. Continue reading Mabon: Discovering the Celtic God of Hunting, Healing and Harp by Kelle BanDee

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Sabrina: Discovering the Goddess of the River Severn by Brett Hollyhead

Reviewed By Katrina Rasbold

Brett Hollyhead’s Sabrina: Discovering the Goddess of the River Severn is a compelling exploration of the myth, magic, and enduring legacy of Sabrina, also known as Hafren, the goddess associated with Britain’s longest river. Published by Moon Books in April 2025, this volume is part of the Pagan Portals series, designed to introduce readers to key deities and spiritual practices in accessible yet meaningful ways. Continue reading Sabrina: Discovering the Goddess of the River Severn by Brett Hollyhead

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Paid With a Kiss: Love and Sex in Fairy Belief by Morgan Daimler

Reviewed By Katrina Rasbold

Morgan Daimler’s Paid with a Kiss: Love and Sex in Fairy Belief is a compelling exploration of the intersections between folklore, sexuality, and human belief systems. Daimler is well-known in the Pagan literary community for her attention to detail and meticulous research. Paid with a Kiss: Love and Sex in Fairy Belief continues this tradition and is a scholarly yet accessible exploration of how fairy folklore intersects with human concepts of love, sex, gender, and intimacy. Published in May 2025 by Moon Books, this book offers a comprehensive examination of fairy-related beliefs across nearly two millennia of Western European history, focusing primarily on Irish, British, and French traditions. Continue reading Paid With a Kiss: Love and Sex in Fairy Belief by Morgan Daimler

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Book Review – Scotia: Lost Sister of Tutankhamun

Written by Luke Eastwood          Reviewed by Katrina Rasbold

If you love reading about ancient history, (and I don’t mean “the Romans invaded England in the 4th century and decided to stay awhile” kind of ancient but the “this person is thought to have lived in 1356 BCE” kind of ancient) then this is the book for you. Eastwood’s exploration of the royal line of Ancient Egypt is nothing short of heroic and he leaves no stone unturned in his literary archeologist efforts to research and convey the potential migration of Egyptians to Ireland and Scotland. Continue reading Book Review – Scotia: Lost Sister of Tutankhamun

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From the Forum: Ed Fitch and Spiritual Literacy

Curated by Cat Gina Cole

The Green Egg Forum is a lively hotbed of thoughtful discourse, moderated by Cat Gina Cole. In this column, Cat shares some of the most interesting and interactive posts and threads from the forum. Want to get in on the conversation? We would love to have you! Go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1069823176940972/ to join.

This week in the forum we somberly and with admiration and respect acknowledge the passing of Ed Fitch. Ed Was a friend and staff member of Green Egg over many years. Here is some of his history from the Covenant of the Goddess Orange County Local Council that was shared in the forum. Continue reading From the Forum: Ed Fitch and Spiritual Literacy