Author Archives: Phaedra Bonewits

Did You Know? #2. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Phaedra Bonewits

Magicians and mystics from more than a century ago had tremendous influence on both occultism and contemporary Paganism. Number 2 in a series of brief looks at esoteric history and practical magic. 2. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn … Continue reading →

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Did you know? #1. 19th Century Romantic Neopaganism

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Phaedra Bonewits

I’m starting a series of brief blog posts about Pagan and occult history, called Did You Know? Hope you find them of interest… 1. 19th Century Romantic Neopaganism The word neopaganism was first coined in the mid-19th century to describe … Continue reading →

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On Gifts, Friendship, and Love

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Phaedra Bonewits

I’m not going to say that it’s been a long time since blogged (although it has been more than two years) but let’s just say I almost couldn’t remember how to log in. For quite some time now I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Coming Out of the Cancer Closet

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Phaedra Bonewits

Today is my birthday. I am 61 years old, which means I have reached one more birthday than did my late, beloved husband Isaac. It would not be such a milestone except for one odd fact—just as Isaac was diagnosed … Continue reading →

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