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Continue reading →: What Is Sacred Space? (And How Do You Know You’re In It?)
There’s a moment—quiet, humming, unmistakable—when the world shifts. The light grows softer. The breath deepens. Whether you’re casting a circle, lighting a candle, or just standing barefoot in your backyard at dusk, there comes a time when it feels like the world is listening back. That’s sacred space. It’s not…
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Continue reading →: 102 Degrees in Boston: A Wiccan Call to Elemental Stewardship
The Wheel turns—and the heat rises. This week, Boston reached 102°F, breaking its all-time June record and marking only the third time in recorded history that the city has hit triple digits in June. And summer has only just begun. This isn’t just weather. It’s a warning. As witches, we…
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Continue reading →: Walking the Gray Path: A Wiccan Reflection on the Crisis in Iran and Gaza
In the Aspen Tradition of Wicca, we are taught to seek wisdom not in absolutes, but in the liminal spaces—between light and shadow, between certainty and doubt. As the world watches the escalating violence between Israel, Gaza, and Iran, I feel compelled to speak—not because I have all the answers,…
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Continue reading →: Litha: Standing in the Sunlight
As the sun reaches its zenith and the days stretch to their longest, we arrive at Litha, the Summer Solstice—a turning point of brightness in the Wheel of the Year. In the Aspen Tradition, we honor this moment not only as a celebration of solar fullness but as a mirror…
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Continue reading →: Honoring Juneteenth: Welcoming Black Voices in Wicca and Paganism
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward justice. As Wiccans and Pagans, we honor the cycles of nature, the wisdom of ancestors, and the sacred interconnectedness of all beings. But how do we ensure that our spaces truly reflect these values—especially for Black practitioners who…
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Continue reading →: Neurodivergent Souls & Wiccan Spirituality: Finding Connection in the Aspen Tradition
Spirituality has long been a deeply personal journey, shaped by our individual ways of experiencing the world. For neurodivergent individuals—those whose minds process information in unique ways—traditional religious structures may feel rigid or inaccessible. But spirituality? That’s something different. It’s something adaptable, intuitive, and deeply personal. Many neurodivergent people resonate…
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Continue reading →: Biocentrism and Wicca: A Sacred Perspective on Life and the Universe
In Wicca, we honor the interconnectedness of all life, recognizing that nature, consciousness, and energy are woven into a single cosmic tapestry. Biocentrism, a revolutionary theory proposed by scientist Robert Lanza, affirms this perspective by suggesting that life itself is central to the fabric of reality. Rather than viewing the…
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Continue reading →: Wicca, Pride, and the Sacred Call for Inclusion
June is LGBT+ Pride Month, a time to honor the resilience, beauty, and diversity of the queer community. As Wiccans and Pagans, we celebrate this month not only as allies but as people rooted in a faith that embraces personal sovereignty, love, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Wicca is,…
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Continue reading →: Confronting the Shadow: Embracing the Unseen Self
Within many mystical traditions, shadow work is a transformative practice of self-exploration and healing. While Wicca incorporates elements of dreamwalking—originally borrowed from shamanic traditions—there are other ways to meet and integrate the shadow. One such method is mirror gazing, a direct and profound way to face the aspects of ourselves…
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Continue reading →: Crystal Healing: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Wellness
For centuries, cultures around the world have revered crystals not just for their beauty but for their energetic influence. From Egyptian amulets to Chinese jade healing traditions, the use of crystals in spiritual and medicinal practices has endured the test of time. Today, crystal healing remains a valued modality in…
Aspen Galbanum, HP
Aspen embarked on the Spiral Path on Imbolc 1996, at the age of sixteen, and was initiated into a local Wiccan coven the following year.
In 2000, they joined a Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) group, where they embraced a leadership role and facilitated circle rituals.
Aspen was ordained as a minister in 2005 and, two decades later, founded the Aspen Tradition in 2025.
As a physically disabled individual with myelomeningocele (Spina Bifida), Aspen advocates for increased pagan visibility and free access to high-quality information.
They hope that through education and awareness, prejudice will diminish, fostering greater understanding and acceptance within the broader community.
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