We need your suggestions…….

As part of our ongoing efforts to help support pagans of all paths, the Pagan Federation is looking for recommendations on pagan-focused LGBTQIA+ books (and similar materials). Naturally, these materials should be totally inclusive – that is to say inclusive of all gender or sexual identities- and reasonably accessible/available for purchase. If you do have…

Watch this Space

Exciting things are happening in the LGBTQIA+ sphere of the Pagan Federation. Following what has been, by all regards, a fantastically productive summer, the year ahead looks set to continue the trend. We had our inaugural Pride+Summer Solstice event, which had so much engagement and was a fantastic experience that allowed the team (and myself)…

Why is there so much support for LGBTQIA+ within Paganism?

“And it harm none – do what you will!” I was chatting with Sif Brookes recently, LGBTQIA+ Officer for the Pagan Federation, when she asked me whether my queerness influenced my pagan practice. What a question! In some ways there’s a really easy answer… No! But then, my practice is solo, and less about working with pantheons, and more with earth energies. Personal sexuality or…

Heathenry is not hate

It’s one of those unfortunate facts that heathenry is seen on the greater pagan landscape as relatively more conservative than other beliefs. While this reputation isn’t entirely unwarranted, thanks mostly due to the alt-right co-opting symbols, it ignores a rapidly growing facet within heathenry that embodies inclusivity for all. Of course, it has always been…

Inclusivity in Heathenry

A bad reputation Heathenry has a bit of a bad reputation. People think it isn’t inclusive, or that the religion is overrun with racists, homophobes, transphobes and misogynists. In recent years there has been a fantastic effort from individual Heathens, organisations such as Asatru UK, and the various regional groups which have formed to promote…