Author Tag and NanoWrimo 2016Pagan Scholar2026-09-25 | Author Tag and NanoWrimo 2016Haul and Mini Travel VlogPagan Scholar2022-10-08 | Recently took a trip with a friend to Hot Springs. Just some neat rocks and stuff I bought while there and the pretty nature that is Arkansas.The Fool, Tarot & PoetryPagan Scholar2022-08-16 | It’s over! Or has it just begun? In which we discuss The Fool, Rachel Pollack's poem "Fool", and just in general get a little MeTaPhYsIcAL!!!
Outro Music - Towerz x edelwize x - reckless - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: youtu.be/AF2FzWnWTyg - Download/Stream: fanlink.to/AtLongLastRebel Fae, What I’m Reading & I Need Your Help With Future VideosPagan Scholar2022-07-26 | In which I show you the Wyrd stuff I’m reading and ask for your help finding new resources!Return and a bookshelf tour.Pagan Scholar2022-07-18 | I know I’ve been away a while friends. If you can excuse this sort of shaky video, I’d like to begin the process of conversation again. Let me know what you would like to hear me talk about and I’ll probably make a video about it. All my love dear friends. ~Avis Also, you can check out my work on Story Tellers Vault here! storytellersvault.com/product/342527/Bloodline-KiasydMemento Mori Show & TellPagan Scholar2019-08-22 | In which I show you some bovine remnants.Return from HiatusPagan Scholar2019-07-31 | A quick filler on what’s up and what’s been going on. You all rock for sticking around aCan you say “Burnout”?Pagan Scholar2018-12-14 | I’m coming to my community with some issues I’m dealing with. Here’s my 12 minute life check up and current intellectual dilemmas I’m dealing with.M Is For Mirrors, ABC’s of PaganismPagan Scholar2018-09-30 | Mirrors yo, they reflect stuff. Also, they’re really neat symbols and whatnot.ABC’s of Paganism, LanguagePagan Scholar2018-09-03 | In which we talk about how we talk about things.ABC’s of Paganism, KnighthoodPagan Scholar2018-08-19 | A bit of commentary on consensus and authority within the pagan community discussed through the lens of "Knighthood". Enjoy if you like.I & J Of Contemporary PaganismPagan Scholar2018-06-10 | My contribution to the 2018 Pagan YouTube Challenge. Identity and Justification. ... Fun Fact; The line was actually "You can justify yourself right into hell" but he also said what I said in the video. I only realized that in editing. Regardless, enjoy! Follow me around elsewhere: facebook.com/thepaganscholar twitter.com/thepaganscholar instagram.com/paganscholarABCs of Paganism, G & H, The Grotesque and HarmPagan Scholar2018-04-23 | My contribution to the 2018 youtube challenge. Here's a link to the article that sparked this conversation: austinshippey.com/blog/2018/4/20/when-tradytionael-wytcch-roleplaying-goes-too-far My video about Nazi's that periodically gets trolled: youtube.com/watch?v=Cj9oV8KsEg4The F WordPagan Scholar2018-04-06 | My contribution for the 2018 Youtube Pagan Challenge, I talk about "Fantasy" within a contemporary pagan context, a surprisingly hot topic issue.Garden Tour and Firmoo ReviewPagan Scholar2018-03-25 | It's Spring! I've been planting like crazy and want to take you for a tour of my potted garden. Also, a review of my new glasses and the neat company I got them from. You can get a $5 dollar pair here: firmoo.com/promo-lscytb495.htmlUnboxing, Mage The Awakening TarotPagan Scholar2018-03-12 | In which I unbox and flip through some of the cards of a *very* nerdy and very awesome tarot deck made for table top game Mage, The Awakening.
To view this deck: http://marytcusack.com/maryc/tarot/Mage.htmlCrisis, Doubt, & The Question of EvilPagan Scholar2018-02-08 | Wherein we try to tackle the topics of crisis, doubt, and evil within the context of contemporary paganism. These are big topics that don't really have answers, but it's important to discuss and unpack them.Belief, ABCs of PaganismPagan Scholar2018-01-28 | In which I discuss belief and how we can critically break down and engage with the term.This is a part of the 2018 ABC's of paganism YouTube challenge.Anthropomorphism in Paganism, 2018 ChallengePagan Scholar2018-01-12 | A is for Anthropomorphism! My video contribution for the A B C's of Paganism 2018 Challenge.
The conference talk I mentioned can be found here! youtube.com/watch?v=blMIAjgAmvs20th Century UnboxingPagan Scholar2017-12-13 | Found this by chance in a second hand book shop!I Got A DogPagan Scholar2017-11-30 | In which I introduce you to Ashes and talk about creative difficulties and insecurity. Also there are nature shots.November, Lets Go For A WalkPagan Scholar2017-11-27 | Haven't been feeling so great lately but I wanted to make something for you guys to let everyone know I was still around! Some of the footage is a little jerky because I was walking the dog. (introduction to the dog video to come soon!) Music by Elijah Who, "I'm Tired of Feeling This Way" Used with Artist's permission. youtube.com/watch?v=isbDNnMR_7MObelisks and Gender StuffPagan Scholar2017-10-30 | If your interested I have a bunch of obelisks and spheres and thoughts about gender. Please let me know your thoughts. Music by Jinsang, Growth youtube.com/watch?v=fjqGMdGsG60 Follow me around elsewhere: facebook.com/thepaganscholar twitter.com/thepaganscholar instagram.com/paganscholarBack From Festival and Future PlansPagan Scholar2017-10-26 | Friendly chitchat, a recap of the festival I went to recently, and some thoughts on what I might be doing in the future.October, Lets Go For A WalkPagan Scholar2017-10-11 | Just meandering around the pockets of Texas countryside in between the developing big cities. Please enjoy the almost autumn like atmosphere on the first chill day in fall in Texas.
Music by TSII "Autumn" used with the creators consent. Please go give him a like for his wonderful music! Song available for download here (for now): soundcloud.com/user-619499239/autumnAngelarium Oracle Deck ReviewPagan Scholar2017-09-27 | A *very'* brief review of Kabbalah and a review of the Angelarium Oracle Deck! I found this deck by reading Mat Auryn's blog: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/matauryn/2017/09/22/angelarium-oracle If you are interested in hearing about Hasidic Kabbalah, I took a course on it in college and dug up my notes and old text book for this review. If there is enough of an interest I might consider talking about it more on my channel. Not every card is presented for time constraints but I'll certainly come back to this again, I'm sure. Please enjoy!
To purchase the beat on my bike ride (that I do not have copy right to) you can listen and purchase it at the link below. I have the entire album and it's amazing (and amazingly affordable). jinsangbeats.bandcamp.com/album/lifeReview: Witches of AmericaPagan Scholar2017-08-23 | In which I review a disappointing read by Alex Mar. This was basically "Wicca's Charm" but from the point of view of a sympathizer. Bad writing and more harm than good.Lets chat about Aesthetics!Pagan Scholar2017-07-28 | Just my take on a word I use a lot. Not totally a proper take on the traditional denotation of the word, but language is fluid and changes and stuff! There was some more things that I wanted to talk about so this might be a part one. What are your takes on Genius Loci, Zeitgeist, and Aesthetics?
Grumpy Witch Tag 1. Do you have a least favorite time of the year magically? 2. Is there an herb that you don’t like working with or never seems to work in your practice? 3. Is there a stone or crystal that you don’t like working with or never seems to add anything to your practice? 4. Is there anything that “bothers” you about your deity or your practice? 5. What do you do when a spell doesn’t work? 6. Have you ever done a meditation or astral work that did nothing for you? 7. Is there an element that just doesn’t work for you? 8. How do you get out of a witchy rut? 9. How do you deal with life getting in the way of your practice? 10. When you have all of these negative feelings about your practice, what do you do?
A better description to follow soon.How to be sad, Burn Out & Existentialism.Pagan Scholar2017-04-13 | Existentialism might be a way to deal with being sad. If not, that's ok too. Thoughts on how to engage and deal with burn out, depression, and ennui.Lets Go for A WalkPagan Scholar2017-04-05 | Just a stroll around a local park. Music by Elijah Who, The song is titled "Love U" if you like this, please go support the artist! I do not own the music. The artist gave permission for it to be used as background music in videos.
Follow me around elsewhere: facebook.com/thepaganscholar twitter.com/thepaganscholar instagram.com/paganscholarTen Questions Every Tarot Reader Must Answer TagPagan Scholar2017-02-27 | These questions were made relevant to me by these amazing people: youtube.com/channel/UCLOYeSmMXEwratqDVUeFu2g and youtube.com/user/AngeloNasios Here are the questions: 1. Were you mentored, or were you self-taught? 2. Are you a psychic or a Tarot reader? 3. Are your predictions accurate, and is accuracy important to you? 4. Is there anything you can't predict in a reading? 5. Do you use only Tarot, or are you multi-disciplinary? 6. Is the message in the cards, or in your head? 7. Are you a priest or a fortune-teller? 8. Are you a fixer or a looker? 9. Do you read for free, or for fee? 10. Is there anything you won't predict in a reading? Let me know if you do the tag! Follow me around elsewhere: facebook.com/thepaganscholar twitter.com/thepaganscholar instagram.com/paganscholarTarot & Poetry The EmpressPagan Scholar2017-02-13 | A gay man talks about feminine autonomy. Also Sharon Olds' poem can be read here. poemhunter.com/poem/the-one-girl-at-the-boys-partySurprise Love MailPagan Scholar2017-02-06 | Some amazing products from Lady Jane's Bewitchery. Also, 8PM on Wednesday February 8th check out Arwen's channel for my live interview. http://www.ladyjaynesbewitchery.com youtube.com/user/Arwen61Rock Haul and AnnouncementPagan Scholar2017-02-02 | An incomplete collection and some exciting news. Follow me elsewhere if you like: Instagram: instagram.com/paganscholar Twitter: twitter.com/thepaganscholar Facebook: facebook.com/thepaganscholarCthulhu short story reviewsPagan Scholar2017-01-30 | I read a book of short stories. Enjoy it if You please.Grimoire review... kindaPagan Scholar2017-01-25 | It's a weird and touchy subject for me. The Wraeththu books are by Storm Constantine. I know I mispronounced words that she made up.Dont Normalize Nazi RhetoricPagan Scholar2017-01-22 | Political statements are political.Book Haul 2017Pagan Scholar2017-01-15 | iMovie is glitchy and annoying. Here are some of the things I'll be reading: The Fated Sky- Benson Bobrick The Spell of The Sensuous- David Abram Do You Need A Guru?- Mariana Caplan Trials of The Moon- Ben Whitmore Black Wings of Cthulhu 2 Toil and Trouble- Marighread Scott, Kelly and Nichole MathewsThe Emperor, Tarot & PoetryPagan Scholar2017-01-12 | In which I nerd out of gender and masculine language. Aslo, #masculinitysofragile! "For A Coming Extinction" found here! poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/57936Tarot & Poetry, The HierophantPagan Scholar2017-01-09 | I have an accent and issues with intellectual authority if you didn't know. Poem "Ars Poetica" by Archibald Macleish can be read here: poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/detail/17168
Marianne Moore's "Poetry" here: poets.org/poetsorg/poem/poetryLinestrider Tarot ReviewPagan Scholar2016-12-30 | In which I show you some excellent art and talk about it.Tarot & Poetry, The LoversPagan Scholar2016-12-15 | As usual, I have issues with standard interpretations. Who knew? Also, nothing wrong with Christianity, I just don't care for a guilt based morality.X-MadnessPagan Scholar2016-12-09 | What does the X in xmas mean?