I have started re-posting all of our blog posts onto Pagan Song’s Patreon. They show up a few days later, for patrons who might not have read your post when it first was published. I’d like a little blurb from you to introduce the Patreon re-post of your article. This is a short paragraph where you say something directly to our patrons. That way, they get something exclusive from you that the general non-patron blog readers don’t get to see.
I am asking all the writers to please provide me with a Patreon introduction whenever they submit blog posts. I appreciate your help with this. Just email it to me or send it through Messenger on FaceBook.
Some options
- something you wish for the readers or something you’d like to urge them to do
- why you chose this topic / how you got inspired to write about this
- some words of appreciation to our financial supporters, letting them know how critical their support is for us as musicians and writers.
- a little glimpse into what you’re up to in your personal or musical life right now, that’s related to the article topic.
- one more tidbit that didn’t get into the article, that’s offered just to our supporters. Maybe something funny or poignant or personal.
Pagan Song fundraising through Patreon
You’ll notice that I’ve added a “call to action” at the bottom of your posts (and all posts these days) that invites readers to become patrons. That has been working. The Patreon income stream is gradually increasing and now covers about 50% of the cost of paying bloggers for their articles. Part of what makes being a patron attractive is these little love notes from you, the writers, to the patrons. I hope to get to where the Patreon income stream completely covers the writer payments, and eventually to where I can increase the writer payment to more than the current $25.
Your help with giving me a patron message for every post you write will help me reach that goal.
Our Patreon Love Notes
Here are all the Patreon notes since I began doing this in spring, 2023. I hope these examples give you ideas for what you might say in your own introduction note. All I need is 1-3 sentences, about 40 words. Some people have chosen to write something longer, but all that’s expected is a couple of sentences.
Jenna Greene, March 30, 2023, Beyond Your Comfort Zone, part 3
“I wrote this series on the Dark Goddess because shadow work has brought me deep healing. I hope readers will enjoy delving into the lore and wisdom of these dark archetypes and find healing and inspiration as well.”
Mama Gina, April 6, 2023, The Bardic Path – Elevating the Mundane
“I wish to inspire others to explore their own creativity as an expression of their Soul. Honoring the magic underlying even the most “mundane” tool or action for our art, I believe, makes us better vessels to express our Divinity. I hope you are inspired to try on this perspective.”
Kira Lang of Spiral Rhythm, April 13, 2023, Music in Ritual
“I decided to write about using music in ritual because I have always felt a deep spiritual connection through music & dance and wanted to share the inspirational way that Kerri & Jon approach ritual – Kira Lang, writing for Spiral Rhythm”
Brian Henke, April 20, 2023, Spellcasting with Music
“As I’m out on the road going from one magical gig to the next, writing or recording, I think it’s important to share with everyone what it is I do and am doing and…why I do it….”
Alexian, April 27, 2023, Celebrating Beltane with Pagan Music
“During the time when I was writing the article, not only was I preparing for my own coven’s celebration, complete with Maypole, but it also gave me the chance to think back over the past 35 years and remember all the good times shared with fellow Coveners, friends, and family. I have many stories to tell. The next time you see me in person, ask me to tell you one, and if you offer a mug of mead, you may get 2 or 3! Happy Beltane!”
Louis Garou, May 4, 2023, Ain’t Dead Yet
“Krista and I played Saturday and Sunday at ‘Enchanted!’ Both times I sang it, I fought back tears. I love this song. It was gifted to me at exactly the right time in my life. To me it captured the loss I felt. But it showed me my life was far from over, that “I Ain’t Dead Yet.”
Ginger Ackley, May 11, 2023, The Promise
“It really makes my heart smile to be able to share “The Promise” with you and finally tell the story of how it came to be written! There is a deep beauty in knowing that Love flows throughout one’s whole life. Like a river, it flows around the hard times and brings joy when it is least expected! May you experience all the Loves of your life!”
Marilyn Leftwich of Crow Women, May 18, 2023, The Great Tarot Giveaway
“In giving away Tarot cards, I found a lot of enjoyment, and even spiritual purpose! It made me wonder about giving away other things in my life~ for instance, I have so many magical objects that have been gifted to me, or that I have obtained, or even made. My Magic Cabinet and Altar are pretty full, but I have not wanted to throw anything away. So, maybe my next move can be to carry these things with me- crystals, poems, beaded objects, Coven craft items… and leave them in conspicuous places. And, maybe I’ll leave a little note with my best wishes and blessings for whoever finds them! “
Arthur Hinds, May 25, 2023, Chanting the Night Fantastic
“I chose to share my thoughts with you because I believe in the power of words to free and empower. I hope you find the inherent rhythm of their dancing syllables a key to creating a fuller spiritual life.”
Alexander James Adams, June 1, 2023, Magic, Music and the Movements They Make
“Since the writing of this blog entry and release of referenced songs on YouTube, I have received several notes from folk who really needed to read and hear this. All I can say is that I know this world looks scary right now, but with the Will and Word of Magic and Music, we can change things for the better. I believe in all of you. Believe in yourselves with me, and it will be done. Blessings!”
Jon Deer, resident astrologer, June 8, 2023, Astrology for Summer 2023
“I have been studying astrology for over 45 years now, fascinated by the constant correlation between the dance of the planets and life. The column I write here is a pale comparison. Individual lives are unique and need a separate reading but a general column can be hopefully an inspiration to look into it further. It is an amazing journey!”
Chris Bingham of B.P.O & Gaia Consort, June 15, 2023, Squinting at the Sun
“Through the 90s and oughts, Gaia Consort worked at connecting people with the natural world, through music, hoping to change our culture. “Solstice Call” was one of the tunes that people really liked, it seemed at the time. Did we manage to bring joy and earthiness, or was it a tiny splash of paint on a big mural? What defines success? Maybe we helped a little. Maybe that’s enough?”
Deb Nielsen of Crow Women, June 22, 2023, The Witch’s Path
“When I started to write this post, I was wondering about all the many ways folks might come to a pagan spiritual path. I was able to talk to women from 3 generations about their pathfinding. I used a set of questions to start the process and the stories took off from there! Here are the questions I used. Feel free to reflect on them, answer or share them with others! 1) When did you become aware of witchcraft, or pagan spirituality? 2) What experiences helped you see/ feel/ understand your connection to this spiritual way? 3) Was there any art, poetry, music that was part of your awakening or early journey as a witch? 4) What did you read? Who were your teachers? 5) What are some experiences that you recall strongly from your early days on the Wiccan path? 6) What guidance or resources would you want to share with others who may be seeking a path to spirituality through Wicca or pagan ways? 7) Add any recollections or inspiration you would share, anonymously if you like.”
Adrienne Piggot of Spiral Dance, June 29, 2023, “The English Ale” in an Australian Landscape
“The English Ale is a seasonal celebration in the hills near where I live in Australia. We incorporate beloved spring customs from the UK into our winter festival, and I wanted to share why we do, and to bring you along on the experience in words and photos and video. It’s one of the highlights of my year.”
Alane Brown of the Crow Women, July 6, 2023, The Red Album: Crow Women’s Story
“Our song for The Red Album was actually one of the most complicated songs we’ve ever recorded. I didn’t actually include it in the article, but I’ll tell you confidentially that the throng of women you hear is actually the six Crow Women, then those same singers recording the choral parts singing harmony, and then the same six singers singing those parts more emphatically. Suddenly, there are 18 of us. Mixing that was complex. Our sound engineer sighed pointedly many times and kept losing overdub tracks in that sprawling ProTools (recording software) session. And that’s why this was also the most expensive single track we’ve ever recorded. Usually, we’d make that money back on sales, but in this case all sales income is going to nonprofits who work for reproductive choice. So, it was also the biggest financial gift the Crowz have made. And it’s all worth it. I think it’s the most significant thing we’ve ever done.”
Melanie Rose of Crow Women, July 13, 2023, Be a Sex Positive Pagan
“Sex positivity is near and dear to my heart and I am so excited to be sharing my thoughts with all of you. This particular blog post comes out of material I am putting together for a tabletop role playing game I’m creating, Mythic Creatures for a Sexual Revolution! I wanted to create a fun way to practice working through hang ups and strategizing how to be a better ally and lover without all the baggage and triggers that come with our real lives and I didn’t see anything out there that incorporated sex into a RPG in the way that I wanted to do it. Stay tuned for more on that in the future! The suggestions about how to be sex positive come out of my experience with non-violent communication, sex positive/open relationship community in the San Francisco Bay Area and my training as a sex therapist. Enjoy!”
Mama Gina, July 20, 2023, Pagan Music for Protest and Activism
“To dare,” is one of the four cornerstones of my magical, spiritual practice. “To know, to will” and “to be silent” are the other three, and I have long incorporated these three aspects into my daily walk. It has taken nearly six decades for me to begin to Dare, to speak out publicly, to risk raising my voice, and to discover the absolute freedom that arises when I do so. I encourage you to take this risk as you are able. Speak for those without a voice. Sing your passion.”
Alexian, July 27, 2023, Harvesting Harmony: Lammas Inspired Pagan Music
“It was a pleasure researching the newer music for this blog post, which I’ve filled with songs that we’ve used in my coven for years, but also new recordings that moved me to tears, especially the version of John Barleycorn by Sam Lee and August by Anuna. They are so powerful that we have decided to incorporate them into our own coven’s Lughnasadh ritual this year by playing them in the background. Before every coven Sabbat, we have someone explain the season and the symbolism of the ritual before we cast the circle. We’ve decided to play John Barleycorn by Sam Lee after the explanation but before the circle is cast, thus setting the mood. August will be played right after the drawing down of the Goddess into the High Priestess. We look forward to many more years ahead listening to these songs and making them part of our yearly Lughnasadh celebration, along with long time favorites like “Horned One, Lover, Son” by Deborah and Rick Hamouris. May your harvest be plentiful and bright! Blessed Be! Alexian :)”
Brian Henke, August 3, 2023, Time, Space and Love
“As I am getting ready to head out for yet another amazing magical festival I want to take a break to talk a little bit about my own relationship with time. I know for certain I have been here on Earth for many lifetimes and that this was not always my home… Being here with all of you on this beautiful planet Gaia is one of the Universe’s very best schoolhouses and I too am here to learn how better to love. My music is my own way of expressing the divine. The true meaning of forever and how I feel about it all. There is magic in everything…The mundane is only mundane if we perceive it to be… There are so many more stars than there are heartbeats for every person who has ever lived on Earth or will ever be. Please listen. Listen to the sounds of your hearts as they beat and listen and dance to the songs of the Earth and Stars… There is so much more magic and love in the Universe than what any of us can possibly ever imagine…. Please listen…”
Krista Chapman Green, August 10, 2023, The First Harvest
“My hope is that my song “Cages” encourages others to sit down with old ghosts and memories and finally let them go. We are all worthy of a full and loving life, even if our pasts don’t look that way. This song will always be a personal anthem for me. A message to myself and to others, of my own growth and forgiveness. Forgiveness of myself and letting all that’s in the past go. Once the cage door opens, you are free to fly, and only you can determine the heights of which you are capable. Blessing and love to you all, Krista”
Kira Lang of Spiral Rhythm, August 17, 2023, The Red Album: Chant, Song & Rap
“Sometimes I get so overwhelmed with the mundane that I forget life is a gift. The best way for me to nourish that gift is by connecting with others and making a positive impact in the lives of others. Sometimes it’s little things, a smile or a helping hand. Sometimes it’s something bigger, like helping at a soup kitchen or buying The Red Album…..wink wink. It has been a privilege to donate a song, work as a volunteer, and perform with other artists for a fabulous cause.”
Alane of Crow Women, August 24, 2023, Cast a Spell on Doubt
“I wrote an earlier version of this post in 2010, right when I did that first spell on my own doubt about being a writer. I wanted to update it to 2023 to show how effective that little spell was in keeping me moving toward my dreams. I hope you use these ideas. My hope for Pagan Song is that it be a practical resource for readers, so it pleases me when we can offer ideas for magic that matters. If you cast a spell on your doubt, be sure to let me know how it turns out!”
Phil Kessler of “The Mess”, August 31, 2023, If You Can’t Laugh, You’re Doing It Wrong
“They say laughter is good for the spirit. I believe that. And I believe if you can’t laugh at things you aren’t living your life to the fullest. In this piece, I share some of the Pagan music that can turn that frown into a smile and help you not to take everything so seriously… even the most serious of things can be laughed at. Eventually.”
Alexander James Adams, September 7, 2023, Harvesting Magic and Music
“It’s time to go out into the fields and take stock of what we all planted this year. I hope, Dear Patrons, that your harvest is full, healthy and strong. This season’s blog is written with the intention of bringing validation and comfort to you in what seems to have been a harsh blue moon during a retrograde with stern Saturn overlooking it all. Not perhaps the easiest of harvests, but still of good value. Making the best of a hard situation is what we Pagans can do best and I send you all my love and well wishes for the coming turns of Nature’s great wheel. May Magic and Music be Yours!” -Alec
Jon Deer, resident astrologer, Sept 14, 2023, Astrology for Autumn, 2023
“Autumn Blessings to all our Patrons! May the energy of the season lift you up. May this harvest fill you with nourishment for your souls as well as your bodies. May the energy of the coming eclipse enlighten you and show you a path worth taking. Remember, that which is given freely returns to us three-fold, and rarely more so than this coming season. I do truly thank you for being here. Your generosity gives life and I thank you for that.” Blessed Be, Jon Deer, Pagan Song’s resident astrologer
Ariana Lightingstorm of KIVA, Sept 21, 2023, Autumn’s Twilight
“Dear supporters of pagan music! Autumn is my favorite season and was the time of year that I was born. I grew up around lots of beautiful trees which dropped a LOT of leaves. The picture in this post of the 2 young girls jumping in the pile of leaves was taken by my father (an amateur photographer) and those girls were myself at about 12 and my sister at approximately 6 years old. When I put the picture in my Autumn’s Twilight picture video I noticed that there seems to be an aura around me. It’s likely just an artifact of the way the focus worked but it’s kind of cool. That yard and the house we were in front of was where I sat in my room with its huge window and watched the storms with their beautiful lightning shows traveling through our area and the back yard was where I pretended to make potions, made friends with the trees, and talked about my youthful troubles to the moon. That neighborhood was where I stayed up late enough one night to watch a full eclipse of the moon and saw how it looked like a bonfire in the sky when fully eclipsed. I met my first spiritual circle of friends in high school while living in that house. This song has a lot of nostalgia for me as I experience summer extending well into the Autumn season year after year. As I look out of my window while writing this, the color of the light is definitely Autumn right now but the temperatures and humidity in the air here in Maryland feel more like the tropics. I have been blessed to have talented and spiritually inclined musicians join me in this journey and in my passion to share my connection to the divine all around us with those who hear my music and who come to our concerts to experience KIVA in person. I hope you enjoyed my meandering story about my music and a bit about me and how I came to be doing this strange and wonderful thing I get to do. Blessings, Ariana Lightningstorm (of KIVA) – Autumn of 2023”
Ginger Ackley, Sept 29, 2023, Dancing With the Child Goddess
“I know that you can tell that making music for our Pagan Children is very important to me! Part of dancing with the Child Goddess was accepting the persona of Posie the Flower Pixie. She emerges at festivals to engage the Divine Child in everyone! Keep our younglings in your thoughts whenever YOU are creating, too!”
Lone Wolf, October 5, 2023, IPR: Pagan Music on Internet Radio
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Chris Bingham of B.P.O & Gaia Consort, June 15, 2023, Poly and Pagan: When Worlds Dovetail
“It was a joy to write about looking back over a long life, and being happy to have been blessed with many lovers. Our lives have been rich in connection, and love. If I could bottle the stuff that makes this work, I’d give it to everyone I see. Maybe some of our experience will ring true for you – I hope so! I’m in the middle of recording a new tune called “Hang Up Your Body” – it’s like nothing I’ve done in the past, with Miles Davis style muted horns and Bhangra drumming! I’m also about to release another that is a remake of a song I released in the 90s called “Ritzville”. Watch the blog for details as things get out. You help keep the world view, and the music, alive by being a patron of Pagan Song! Love to all, Chrisb”
Louis Garou, October 19, 2023, A Tragic Tale: When Choice is Gone
I wrote “Nothing Holy but the Blood” out of outrage at what the “less than supreme court” had done and my desire to do something positive for women caught up in this evil and deadly situation. The money we, the Red Album artists, are raising as a group makes a difference in their lives. Thank you so much for your help and support. The battle for women’s reproductive rights continues.
Alexian, October 26, 2023, Honoring the Ancestors with Your Voice
“As I sat down to write this Samhain seasonal post for the PaganSong blog, I found myself immersed in a wave of nostalgia. With over 35 years of celebrating Samhain within a sacred circle, memories flooded my mind. The journey down memory lane was both joyous and bittersweet. Old songs, new songs, and even my own compositions danced before my eyes, making it a challenge to select just a few for this post. Reflecting on the past, I was transported back to the vibrant Boston community during my college years, where we celebrated the cycles of the seasons together. Fond recollections also resurfaced from the early years of my own Twisted Oak coven hosting sabbat rituals for the local Orlando community. Cherished memories of Twisted Oak coven’s private rituals honoring the ancestors and mourning family members who had recently passed through the veil also passed through my mind. Using your voice to honor your ancestors is a powerful way to keep their memories alive. Join me as I share songs to help you do just that, in my blog post “Honoring the Ancestors with Your Voice”. Happy final harvest of the year! Blessed Be! -Alexian”
George Nicholas, November 2, 2023, The Third Harvest and Beyond
“Greetings and blessings to all… Just a few words as to the origin and inspiration leading up to the creation of my song “For Those Who Brought Us Here”. It was an earnest attempt to deliver reverence and honour to all those that have gone before, to all those that are responsible for the aggregates and pathways that we build upon in our lives today. I find it fascinating to witness the microscopic dance of the ancestors still there within our blood, our genes, and our DNA from the depths and mists of our earliest times. May it be that this divine dance remains pure and pristine, and is never compromised by modernity and today’s scientific ambitions.”
Lynda Millard, November 9, 2023, “Blessed Be”
“I have an inkling that fans and patrons of Pagan Song might relate to this song. The word ‘Pagan’ has so many different definitions for so many different people, as do the myriad of words associated with it. We bards are in a position to gently educate and dispel fear and disinformation, either consciously or subliminally. It is my hope that my words are always in service and healing to the soul.”
Mama Gina, November 16, 2023, 4 Reasons to Collaborate on Pagan Music
“Not kidding when I say I do what I love every single day. Even better, I get to collab with amazing musicians. Did you know that I recorded and mixed Meren King’s song Goddess Calling for The Red Album? I was so honored and stoked to use my new studio skills! You can listen to Meren’s incredible song and purchase here: https://theredalbum.bandcamp.com/track/goddess-calling – Mama Gina”
Krista Chapman Green, November 23, 2023, Thankfulness Without “Thanksgiving”
“A heartfelt thank you to everyone of you who support all of us on Pagan Song Blog by way of Patreon. It truly takes a village to make anything work and work successfully, with your help and support our village truly is a beautiful one! Till I see you down the road: “Blessings on your head, Pennies in your shoes, As above , so below, Until again, I’m there with you.” Kindness first, – Krista Chapman Green”
Brian Henke, November 30, 2023, Gratitude
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Spiral Rhythm, December 7, 2023, Thinkin’ of You, making an album
“Pagan spirituality celebrates all aspects of life. Circling, spiraling in and out, celebrating birth, as well as death, and changes of the season. Spiral Rhythm has members on different paths, and in different places in our lives, yet we still come together as a family to create and share music. Our album, Thinkin’ of You is a representation of all of the struggles we’ve been through in the past few years, as well as celebrating the continuation of the circle. We share these songs with the world in love and light.”
Jon Deer, December 14, 2023, Astrology for Winter, 2023
“Here’s my Seasonal Astrological post for the winter months. I want to say “thank you!” to all those talented and amazing artists who create the great music you have come to expect and love. An extra “thank you” to all the great Patreon subscribers who help make all this possible. And, “thank you” to all the people who put all this together! A wonderful winter to all!”
Alexander James Adams, December 21, 2023, The Magic of Solstice Music
“Blessed Solstice and Happy Holidays dear Patreons! I hope that my blog this season brings you joy and reassurance in Humanity. I know there are many who deserve coal this year, but it’s good to remember that there are more of us, than them. Keep the Sacred Fires burning and we will be reborn with the new Sun! Gods Bless Us, Everyone!”
Brian Henke, December 28, 2023, A Bridge of Darkness to a World of Light
“As the last Pagan Song blogger to publish a post in 2023, I would like to wish you a Happy, prosperous New Year full of love. I am so grateful for all of the amazing and wonderful people who I have been soooo very lucky to share time and my music with in 2023. As the days grow longer, here’s to hoping our individual spiral paths meet again in the new year!”
Sharon Knight, January 4, 2024, Invoking the Inner Sanctuary
“Hello there Pagansong Patrons! In this new year, I am wishing for you a deepening sense of interconnection; a knowledge that you are powerful and can shape your lives and your world, a community that values you, and a growing sense of hope that burns brightly in your heart. Times have been scary lately, but we have each other, we have our Gods, and we have our magic. We are resplendent in our ability to envision and enact a world that cares for one another.”
Marilyn Leftwich, January 11, 2024, Creating Your Altar
“I am grateful for the opportunity to write about the importance of altars in my spiritual life. There was a time several years ago when I was struggling with my current life situation and craved guidance. My altar became my refuge, and the majikal work that I did in the form of written spells was preserved on my altar with enormous intent and intensity. I called upon Hecate in particular as it was midwinter and I knew I was in the cave of my heart. My altar became my touchstone for guiding myself to a new beginning. These magical spells remain on my altar even now that The Goddess has blessed me with the new path I walk today.”
Chris Bingham, January 18, 2024, Co-evolution, writing, brains and magic
“In all my endeavors, I always find myself using the evolutionary lens, when I want to understand the world and my place in it. Lately, I’ve begun to really find awe in the writing – that something I can do, might affect people in the future, in a positive way, maybe even long after I’m gone. Helping Pagansong keep the writing going, is a way you can be an essential part of keeping the ideas alive. It’s as important as putting pen to paper, or voice to tape. Thank you for your generous support!”
Ginger Ackley, January 25, 2024, Breathing Out
“One of the greatest mysteries of spirituality is also one of the simplest! Through my chant work, I have learned to connect to Spirit through creation – specifically through the Elements. Learning to sing and dance with the Elements and their Elementals allows me to experience Deity as it is constantly manifest. I know, too, that I can call upon the Elements when I need their special graces. Wait – did all that sound too stuffy? Sing and Dance… No stuffiness required for a Spirit Rush!”
Alexian, February 1, 2024, Celebrating the Spark of Life at Imbolg
“As I sat down to write this blog post for Imbolg, my mind drifted back to the cherished memories of this season on the farm where I was raised in southern Missouri. I also recalled the experiences my husband and I shared in Ireland while visiting Brigid’s Well, not to mention the countless Imbolg celebrations I’ve had with my own coven over the past three plus decades. When I first started our coven Twisted Oak, finding music that perfectly encapsulated the essence of the Pagan celebration of Imbolg was like searching for a needle in a haystack. But oh, how times have changed! It fills my heart with warmth and joy to witness the incredible amount of wonderful music being created within the Pagan community each year. During every coven Imbolg celebration, as we gather for cakes and wine at the end of the ritual, I always pose a question to my Coveners: “In one word, what are you planting?” And now, I extend the same question to you. What seeds are you sowing in your life right now, with the hope of reaping a bountiful harvest later this year? Is it Love? Prosperity? Joy? Creativity? Take a moment to reflect upon this question as you dive into the music and words shared in this blog post. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the enchanting melodies and insightful musings that await you. May they inspire and uplift you on your own journey to find that “one word”. Happy Imbolg! Alexian”
Krista Chapman Green, February 8, 2024 February Freedom
“Many of us find comfort in the land we live on. That doesn’t always mean , a parcel of 500 hundred acres. Sometimes it’s the comfort of an apartment balcony or the stretch of expanse outside our windows. It’s a matter of mind really I suppose, not so much what that “land” is. I encourage everyone one of you to find peace and reconnection in what ever space you inhabit. Make it yours, and make it Holy. Fill it with plants or what ever things connect you to the dirt of this beautiful earth. Walk gently in that place. Find comfort in it and find yourself. I have a beautiful collection of leaves from both my land where I live and from the land I grew up on. They are reminders to me of my past and my present. From where I came and to the places I wish to go. I encourage you to grow something! Even in the smallest of spaces, a pothos can survive and thrive. As you watch this growth, remember you. too can grow. Thank you so much for sharing in my stories. For being part of my own personal growth, for traveling along these roads beside me. Our paths may not be the same and our journeys very different, but we can hold the light out to each other to help us on our way.”
Alane Crowomyn, February 15, 2024, Five Years of Pagan Song
“Hello patrons. It was a pleasure to share our story in this post. I’ve truly enjoyed managing the Pagan Song project. I love pagan music–listening to it, performing it, using it in rituals, and of course, writing about it. Working with all our bloggers is great fun. I feel like Grandmother Spider, in the center of a magical musical web. Just between you and me, there have been several times when I’ve seriously considered shutting down this project. It can be hard to do all the admin tasks every single week, no matter what else is going on. I’d love to have some help. If you or someone you know would enjoy helping to keep the fire going under this cauldron of creativity, please let me know. Most importantly, I want to sincerely thank you, our supporters, for making all this possible. I use the Patreon income to pay the writers. In other words, you pay our writers, and musicians can use all the support they can get. Thanks for being our companion on this journey. Happy 5th Birthday to Pagan Song!”
Kira Lang for Spiral Rhythm, February 22, 2024, Embody the Divine: Sacred Dance
“In my teens hip hop and break dancing became popular, the US urban traditional dance of the people. Though not spiritual in and of itself, it was a community dance of celebration and an important steppingstone for me personally. It taught me joy in creating movement, expression of personal style and performing in front of my peers. When I began learning belly dance and delved into the world of cultural dances, I came from a place of curiosity and fun. Hip hop has become one of the most successful dances ‘of the people’ encircling the globe and fusing many different traditions along the way. This is my first performance of Hip hop / belly dance fusion: https://youtu.be/FhKo_BmPsqI?si=-qCDGlVXTKdPd2QF “
Alexander James Adams, February 29, 2024, The Magic of Love is in Your Hands
“Spring is in the air and the land is stirring with new life and Perfect Love. Awaken your heart to it and hold that love in both hands. Love Magic is an amazing power and it’s yours for the claiming. Let the Music & Magic resound in your soul and take a Leap in this special year towards self-empowerment with Perfect Truth and Love!”
Jon Deer, March 7, 2024, Astrology for Spring, 2024
“Hi, Patreon supporters! Jon Deer Crow here. Myself and everyone else here wish you the best of Spring Season! May your lives be filled with Joy and Love, and Song!”
Alexian, March 14, 2024, Bloom into Spring! Celebrating Ostara with Spring Equinox Music
“As Spring blooms and we welcome the warming light that draws us back outside into the renewing and balancing magick of nature, consider incorporating music into your nature walks, outside rituals, egg dyeing, and when planting your spring garden. Here are some ideas to get your playlist started!”
Mama Gina, March 21, 2024, Pagan Songwriters and Songs That Write Themselves
Question: During my 2016 hospitalization, Nine Toes the Bard and I wrote 6 songs in 6 days. One song wyrmed its way through multiple key changes and a chromatic descent over the bridge. Nine Toes had the musical knowledge to write it … I did not. What song was that? Answer: Somebody Slew the Draegone
Brian Henke, March 28, Spring – Starting Anew, Drawing from the Past
Recording this album has been quite a bit different than what people would imagine… Due to Covid restrictions I was limited in where and how I could record. Some tracks were recorded at Giraffe Studios in Hendersonville NC at the same time I was recording much of the CD “To the Faire”. Some was recorded at Bay Audio in the town I live in, Bay Village Ohio and some was recorded with Paul Ferrise in Finlayson MN. Some of the older songs from before Covid were recorded with Jay Bentoff at Dark Tree Studios in Cleveland Ohio. The few added vocal harmonies were recorded by people like Mama Gina Lamonte at her studio in Florida and sent via .wav file through email. All of it has been mixed via Zoom with Jay Bentoff. Please support the work of Pagan Song by becoming a part of Patreon…It is really awesome karma. -Brian Henke
Alane Crowomyn, April 4, Rehearsing with Kazoos
“Hello patrons. This week I shared my thoughts about how silly rehearsals can get when kazoo work is in the rehearsal plan. It seemed like a good topic for posting on April Fool’s Day week. Wishing you both mirth and reverance this spring!”
Molly Cawwoman, April 11, Making Art with The Green Man
“Music saves lives. All art, all creative work, is a conversation with the divine. Throughout my life, stories and art and music and poetry and theatre have been a lifeline for me. I hope you find inspiration, solace, and healing in my words. Many blessings.”
Ariana Lightningstorm, April 18, Aphrodite’s Flowers
“I hope your Beltaine is filled with life arising, passions increasing, vitality flowing and abundance of all good things! Thank you so much for your support!!”