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The Empty Throne: Why We Need the Goddess NOW

By Katrina Rasbold

Look at the world outside your window. No, look deeper—past the blooming daffodils of the equinox and into the marrow of the collective American psyche. Can you feel the grinding? It is the sound of a massive, ancient machine—the Patriarchal Engine—running out of oil and beginning to strip its own gears. Smell that acrid “burning clutch” scent that is part metallic and part desperation.

For two thousand years, the West has been a house with only one parent. We have been raised in a spiritual and social architecture built entirely on the concept of the Singular Father: the judge, the law-giver, the punisher, and the distant king. We were told this was the “natural order.” We were told that strength is found in hierarchy, that security is found in walls, and that divinity is strictly masculine.

But the walls are cracking. The gears are screaming. And as the patriarchal structure in America today enters its most desperate, explosive phase, we are finally realizing that we aren’t just tired—we are motherless. Continue reading The Empty Throne: Why We Need the Goddess NOW

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The Great Balancing Act: Welcoming the Spring Equinox

By Katrina Rasbold

As the wheel turns to the Vernal Equinox, the world pauses for a singular, breathtaking moment of perfect equilibrium. Day and night stand as equals, holding hands across the threshold of the seasons. Here at Green Egg, we’ve always seen the Equinox not just as a date on a calendar, but as the “hatching” of a new reality.

If your winter felt like a long hibernation of the soul, you aren’t alone. But look closely: Gaia is breathing again.

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Many Paths to the Center: Navigating Pagan Theologies

By Katrina Rasbold

In the grand, colorful tapestry of modern Paganism, there is no single “right” way to view the Divine. For decades, Green Egg has served as a forum where these diverse perspectives—often called the “many paths to the same center”—can be explored, debated, and celebrated. Whether we see the Gods as distinct individuals, facets of a single source, or expressions of the Earth herself, our theology is as varied as the ecosystems of Gaia.

To better understand our community, let’s look at how we conceptualize the Divine, from the ancient roots of polytheism to the modern shift toward gender-expansive spirituality.

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The Liturgy of the Soil: A Permaculture Rite for the Spring Equinox

By Katrina Rasbold

The Spring Equinox is often treated as a celebration of outward growth—the first green shoots, the return of the sun, and the frantic burst of planting energy. But for the modern Pagan, the Equinox is also a moment of perfect equilibrium: the exact threshold where light and dark hold hands before the sun begins its steady climb.

This year, as you prepare your garden beds, consider moving beyond viewing your land as a resource to be managed. Instead, view it as a site of theological engagement. Permaculture—with its foundational ethics of Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share—is not just a design system; it is a profound, living liturgy. Continue reading The Liturgy of the Soil: A Permaculture Rite for the Spring Equinox

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The Pulse of the Planet: Finding Strength in Gaia’s Awakening

By Katrina Rasbold

Late February in the Northern Hemisphere is a funny, liminal time. It’s that awkward transition where we are technically still in the grip of winter, but the light has subtly shifted. The mornings feel just a touch more insistent, and there’s a quiet, frantic energy bubbling under the frozen soil. Here in Central California, it snowed last week and temperatures are in the 70s this week.

For many of us in the Pagan and earth-based communities, this isn’t just a change in the weather forecast. It is the palpable respiration of a living entity: Gaia. Continue reading The Pulse of the Planet: Finding Strength in Gaia’s Awakening

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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 Polarity to Pluralism: The Evolution of Inclusive Paganism

By Katrina Rasbold

The landscape of modern Paganism has shifted dramatically over the last fifty years. What began in the mid-20th century as a movement deeply rooted in the divine gender binary has blossomed into a diverse, decentralized spiritual umbrella that increasingly prioritizes radical inclusivity.

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The Crossroads of Coin and Craft: Why Modern Souls are Returning to the Pagan Path

By Katrina Rasbold

In the shadow of a volatile economy and a fracturing social landscape, a quiet but profound migration is taking place. While traditional pews sit increasingly empty, the forest paths, digital altars, and moonlit circles are seeing a surge of new footprints. As we stand at the crossroads of 2026, the rise of Paganism and Witchcraft in the United States isn’t just a trend—it’s a spiritual homecoming for those whom the modern world has left behind.

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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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Imbolc: Because Nature Needs a Caffeine Kick (and So Do You)

By Katrina Rasbold

By the time February 1st rolls around, most of us are essentially sentient blankets. We’ve spent the last six weeks vibrating at the frequency of a slow-cooker, surviving on leftover Yule chocolate and the desperate hope that the sun wasn’t just a fever dream we all had last July.

Enter Imbolc.

While the rest of the world is distracted by groundhogs and overpriced Valentine’s candy, we Pagans are out here lighting every candle in the house to remind the Earth that it has a job to do. Imbolc (pronounced im-bulk, or em-bowl-ug if you want to sound fancy at the moot) is the “Great Quickening.” It’s that subtle, slightly frantic heartbeat beneath the frost.

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The Great Quickening: Mapping the Pendulum Swing of the Craft (1986–2026)

By Katrina Rasbold

40 Years – Gone in the blink of an eye.

To flip through the yellowed, newsprint pages of a 1980s Green Egg is to touch a different dimension. In those days, the ink came off on your fingers, and the ideas—bold, radical, and often dangerously counter-cultural—felt like they could set the paper on fire. We were a tribe of correspondences, P.O. Boxes, and wilderness gatherings where the drums beat against a silence that the modern world has all but forgotten.

Of course, Green Egg Magazine goes back to the 1960, so tack on an additional two decades. I threw a dart into the 1980s because that is when I came to the Craft and subsequently, to Green Egg Magazine.

Today, the “Old Religion” has entered the “New Information Age.” As we stand in 2026, the contrast between the Paganism of forty years ago and the Paganism of today is not just a shift in fashion; it is a fundamental evolution of how the human spirit interfaces with the Divine. Continue reading The Great Quickening: Mapping the Pendulum Swing of the Craft (1986–2026)

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The Quiet Magic of the Threshold

By Katrina Rasbold

When we think of a “crossroads,” our minds often race to the dramatic imagery of folklore: a dusty four-way stop at midnight, a pact made in whispers, or the sudden, life-altering choice that changes everything in a heartbeat. We focus on the intersection—the X marks the spot where the magic happens.

But as a Witch who has spent decades standing in these liminal spaces, I’ve come to realize that the most potent magic doesn’t always happen at the meeting point. It happens on the threshold—that thin, vibrating line between where you were and where you are going. Lately, the idea of the “threshold” has been on my mind a great deal as numerology tells us that we have just entered a “10” year, which heralds endings and new beginnings.

In the Craft, we talk a lot about “liminality.” We cast our circles “between the worlds,” in a space that is neither in time nor out of it. We celebrate the Solstices and Equinoxes, those brief moments where the seasons hold their breath before tipping over into the next. Yet, in our daily lives, we tend to rush through our thresholds. We hurry to get through the door, to finish the project, to heal the wound, or to reach the “other side” of a difficult transition.

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10 Reasons Why Being a Pagan is Actually Pretty Cool

By Katrina Rasbold

Welcome back to the Witch At The Crossroads blog! Whether you’ve been walking the Path for decades or you’re just starting to notice that you feel a strange pull toward the moon, you’ve probably realized that Paganism isn’t exactly “mainstream.”

While the rest of the world is busy staring at screens, we’re out here talking to trees and celebrating the solstice. But beyond the mystery and the incense, there are some genuinely practical—and occasionally eclectic and quirky—reasons why being a Pagan is a fantastic way to live.

Here are ten reasons why being a Pagan is undeniably cool.

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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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The Great Quickening: Forging the Healing Flame

By Katrina Rasbold

The crossroads is not merely a place of meeting, learning, and magic. It is also a place of decisive power.

For too long, the magical community has been told to “keep the peace” or retreat into private practice while the world outside bleeds. We have been sold a diluted version of spirituality that is, in truth, toxic positivity, that asks us to simply “vibrate higher” while the soil is poisoned and the collective psyche is fractured by calculated cruelty.

Enough of that. We are not here to bypass the darkness; we are here to transmute it. We are the darkness and we rule those shadows.

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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.

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The Great Turning: Standing at the Crossroads of Dark and Light

By Katrina Rasbold

 

Welcome, travelers, to the ultimate crossroads in time.

 

The nights have stretched impossibly long, consuming the days in shades of indigo and charcoal. The air bites, the sap has sunk deep into the roots of the trees, and the Earth seems locked in an impenetrable slumber. We have reached the depth of the year.

Here at the Winter Solstice—Yule, Alban Arthan, the Longest Night—we stand at the most profound liminal space on the Wheel of the Year. As the Witch at the Crossroads, I am familiar with these in-between, liminal places where choices are made and realities shift. But this… this is the cosmic pivot point.

Many modern celebrations rush toward the light, eager to drape tinsel over the shadows and dispel the quiet with forced cheer, but the wise know that we cannot truly welcome the dawn if we have not first sat vigil in the dark.

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Two Lights, One Dawn: Eugene’s Historic Yule Celebration

By Echo Sherman

This winter, Eugene is about to witness something rare, radiant, and wonderfully unexpected: a Yule celebration that unites faiths, communities, and hearts in one shared evening of ritual, music, and care.

On December 21st, 2025, the First Christian Church will open its doors at 5:00 PM for a historic event: an interfaith solstice service where the Christian tradition of the Son meets the Pagan celebration of the returning light. For those who love the warmth of ceremony, the flicker of candles, and the poetry of ritual, this is a moment you won’t want to miss. Continue reading Two Lights, One Dawn: Eugene’s Historic Yule Celebration

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The Longest Night and the Promise of Light: Why We Need Yule More Than Ever

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If you look out the window right now, the world probably looks a little sleepy. The trees are bare skeletons against a steel-grey sky, the ground is hard (or slushy, depending on your latitude), and the sun seems to have packed its bags and left the office by 4:00 PM. Continue reading The Longest Night and the Promise of Light: Why We Need Yule More Than Ever

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Where We Stand When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

By Katrina Rasbold

There is a quiet place in the life of a Witch that the outside world rarely witnesses. It isn’t dramatic. It isn’t cinematic. It doesn’t look like a movie scene where the moon hangs low over a forgotten road and bones rattle in the branches.

No, the real crossroads lives in far more ordinary places. Continue reading Where We Stand When Life Doesn’t Make Sense