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		<title>The Un-Authorized Lexicon: An Unofficial Guide to Pagan Parlance</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In the early days of Neopaganism, we learned a vital lesson: if you can’t laugh at your own ritual bloopers, the Gods certainly will. Over the last several decades, the Pagan movement developed a vocabulary so dense it could sink a Viking longship. In today’s Green Egg Blog, I step...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/the-un-authorized-lexicon-an-unofficial-guide-to-pagan-parlance/">The Un-Authorized Lexicon: An Unofficial Guide to Pagan Parlance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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<p>In the early days of Neopaganism, we learned a vital lesson: if you can’t laugh at your own ritual bloopers, the Gods certainly will. Over the last several decades, the Pagan movement developed a vocabulary so dense it could sink a Viking longship. In today’s Green Egg Blog, I step out of the circle and share the Inner Court, Super Secret Squirrel definitions of some of the most common magical terms.</p>



<p>Welcome to the Alternate Lexicon of Magical Practice. Here is what those fancy terms&nbsp;<em>actually</em>&nbsp;mean when the mead starts flowing and the incense gets a bit too thick. But before we get into that, I want to tell you a story.</p>



<p><em>To read the full article, go to the Green Egg Blog: <a href="https://greeneggmagazine.com/2026/04/03/unofficial-pagan-lexicon/">https://greeneggmagazine.com/2026/04/03/unofficial-pagan-lexicon/</a></em></p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/the-un-authorized-lexicon-an-unofficial-guide-to-pagan-parlance/">The Un-Authorized Lexicon: An Unofficial Guide to Pagan Parlance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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		<title>From Romance to Resilience: Mapping the Shift in Collective Magic</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:46:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A year ago, if you had asked me what the pulse of the occult community felt like, I would have told you it beat with the frantic, hopeful rhythm of the heart. My inbox was a sea of Love Me candles, Chuparrosa oil, and rose quartz. The requests were predictable,...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/from-romance-to-resilience-mapping-the-shift-in-collective-magic/">From Romance to Resilience: Mapping the Shift in Collective Magic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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<p>A year ago, if you had asked me what the pulse of the occult community felt like, I would have told you it beat with the frantic, hopeful rhythm of the heart. My inbox was a sea of Love Me candles, Chuparrosa oil, and rose quartz. The requests were predictable, deeply human, and centered almost entirely on the quest for connection.</p>



<p>Clients came to me asking to nudge a reluctant partner toward commitment, to bridge the disconnection between themselves and an ex-lover, or to cast a beacon that would finally draw their soulmate out of the shadows. Love magic was the undisputed queen of my practice.</p>



<p>Lately, the altar has changed. The rose petals have been replaced by salt, iron, and obsidian.</p>



<p><em>To read the full article, go to the Crossroads Newsletter. You can have the newsletter delivered to your inbox every Friday by subscribing the substack (no charge). </em></p>



<p><a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-193060278">https://substack.com/home/post/p-193060278</a></p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/from-romance-to-resilience-mapping-the-shift-in-collective-magic/">From Romance to Resilience: Mapping the Shift in Collective Magic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Mouth-Boredom Manifesto: The Justification For Eating When We Aren&#8217;t Hungry</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Let’s be real for a second. There is “stomach hungry,” and then there is “soul bored.” Stomach hunger is a biological necessity. It’s your body politely tapping on your shoulder—or aggressively growling in a quiet meeting—reminding you that you need fuel to, you know, keep existing. But “mouth boredom”? That’s...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/the-mouth-boredom-manifesto-the-justification-for-eating-when-we-arent-hungry/">The Mouth-Boredom Manifesto: The Justification For Eating When We Aren&#8217;t Hungry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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<p>Let’s be real for a second. There is “stomach hungry,” and then there is “soul bored.”</p>



<p>Stomach hunger is a biological necessity. It’s your body politely tapping on your shoulder—or aggressively growling in a quiet meeting—reminding you that you need fuel to, you know, keep existing. But “mouth boredom”? That’s an entirely different beast. Mouth boredom is that restless, twitchy sensation where your stomach is perfectly fine, but your taste buds are staging a protest because they haven’t had any excitement in the last forty-five minutes.</p>



<p>To read the full article, go to this link to access the Body of a Goddess Blog: <a href="https://krasbold.substack.com/p/the-mouth-boredom-manifesto">https://krasbold.substack.com/p/the-mouth-boredom-manifesto</a></p>



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		<title>The Empty Throne: Why We Need the Goddess NOW</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Katrina Rasbold]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Look at the world outside your window. No, look deeper—past the blooming daffodils of the equinox and into the marrow of the collective American psyche. Can you feel the grinding? It is the sound of a massive, ancient machine—the Patriarchal Engine—running out of oil and beginning to strip its own...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/goddess-3/">The Empty Throne: Why We Need the Goddess NOW</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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<p>Look at the world outside your window. No, look deeper—past the blooming daffodils of the equinox and into the marrow of the collective American psyche. Can you feel the grinding? It is the sound of a massive, ancient machine—the Patriarchal Engine—running out of oil and beginning to strip its own gears. Smell that acrid “burning clutch” scent that is part metallic and part desperation.</p>



<p>For two thousand years, the West has been a house with only one parent. We have been raised in a spiritual and social architecture built entirely on the concept of the Singular Father: the judge, the law-giver, the punisher, and the distant king. We were told this was the “natural order.” We were told that strength is found in hierarchy, that security is found in walls, and that divinity is strictly masculine.</p>



<p>To read the full article, go to the Green Egg Blog: <a href="https://greeneggmagazine.com/2026/03/29/the-empty-throne-why-we-need-the-goddess-now/">https://greeneggmagazine.com/2026/03/29/the-empty-throne-why-we-need-the-goddess-now/</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/goddess-3/">The Empty Throne: Why We Need the Goddess NOW</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tools of the Double Defense: Custom Made Mirror Boxes And Protection Wards Available</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:11:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In our February 13th edition,&#160;we explored the “Reflective Shield”—the spiritual mechanics of using Mirror Box spellwork to force toxic energy back to its source. The response was incredible, and it’s clear that many of you are looking for a way to maintain that shield permanently. Today, we are officially opening...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/tools-of-the-double-defense/">Tools of the Double Defense: Custom Made Mirror Boxes And Protection Wards Available</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-187899413">In our February 13th edition,</a>&nbsp;we explored the “Reflective Shield”—the spiritual mechanics of using Mirror Box spellwork to force toxic energy back to its source. The response was incredible, and it’s clear that many of you are looking for a way to maintain that shield permanently.</p>



<p>Today, we are officially opening orders for our&nbsp;<strong>Hand-Burned Mirror Boxes</strong>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<strong>Custom Crossroads Protection Spikes.</strong>&nbsp;Whether you need to reflect a specific person’s malice back to them or “nail down” the safety of your entire home, the tools of the trade are ready.</p>



<p>To read the full article, go to the Crossroads Newsletter Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-192449227">https://substack.com/home/post/p-192449227</a> <em>Subscribe to the Substack to have the Crossroads Newsletter delivered to your inbox every week.</em></p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/tools-of-the-double-defense/">Tools of the Double Defense: Custom Made Mirror Boxes And Protection Wards Available</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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		<title>The “F-Word” and Other Verbal Gymnastics:A Survival Guide for the Modern Goddess</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Katrina Rasbold]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to&#160;Body of a Goddess, the digital sanctuary where we celebrate the divine reality of being both vintage and voluminous. Today, we’re diving headfirst into the linguistic minefield that is talking to people while inhabiting a larger body. If you’ve lived long enough to appreciate a good supportive bra...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/goddess-2/">The “F-Word” and Other Verbal Gymnastics:A Survival Guide for the Modern Goddess</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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<p>Welcome back to&nbsp;<em>Body of a Goddess</em>, the digital sanctuary where we celebrate the divine reality of being both vintage and voluminous. Today, we’re diving headfirst into the linguistic minefield that is talking to people while inhabiting a larger body.</p>



<p>If you’ve lived long enough to appreciate a good supportive bra and a purseful of ibuprofen, you’ve likely encountered the “Skinny Person Panic.” It’s that specific brand of social awkwardness that occurs when someone thin realizes they are standing next to a fat person and feels the urgent, spiritual need to “fix” the situation with their words. It’s a fascinating, if exhausting, anthropological study in how uncomfortable people are with the simple reality of flesh.</p>



<p>To read the full article, go to the Body of a Goddess Substack: <a href="https://krasbold.substack.com/p/the-f-word-and-other-verbal-gymnastics">https://krasbold.substack.com/p/the-f-word-and-other-verbal-gymnastics</a> <em>Subscribe to have the Body of a Goddess </em>posts delivered each week to your inbox.</p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/goddess-2/">The “F-Word” and Other Verbal Gymnastics:A Survival Guide for the Modern Goddess</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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		<title>Harnessing the Spectrum: A Guide to the Power of Color Magic</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Katrina Rasbold]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to the Crossroads, where we explore the intersection of intention and manifestation. This month, we’re diving deep into a fundamental tool in any magical practice: Color Magic. From the clothes we wear to the candles we burn, color is an ever-present force influencing our subconscious mind and the energy...</p>
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<p>Welcome back to the Crossroads, where we explore the intersection of intention and manifestation. This month, we’re diving deep into a fundamental tool in any magical practice: <strong>Color Magic</strong>.</p>



<p>From the clothes we wear to the candles we burn, color is an ever-present force influencing our subconscious mind and the energy surrounding us</p>



<p>To read the full article, go to the Crossroads Newsletter here: <a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-191641678">https://substack.com/home/post/p-191641678</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/harnessing-the-spectrum-a-guide-to-the-power-of-color-magic/">Harnessing the Spectrum: A Guide to the Power of Color Magic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Great Balancing Act: Welcoming the Spring Equinox</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Katrina Rasbold]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:29:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As the wheel turns to the Vernal Equinox, the world pauses for a singular, breathtaking moment of perfect equilibrium. Day and night stand as equals, holding hands across the threshold of the seasons. Here at&#160;Green Egg, we’ve always seen the Equinox not just as a date on a calendar, but...</p>
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<p>As the wheel turns to the Vernal Equinox, the world pauses for a singular, breathtaking moment of perfect equilibrium. Day and night stand as equals, holding hands across the threshold of the seasons. Here at&nbsp;<em>Green Egg</em>, we’ve always seen the Equinox not just as a date on a calendar, but as the “hatching” of a new reality.</p>



<p>If your winter felt like a long hibernation of the soul, you aren’t alone. But look closely: Gaia is breathing again.</p>



<p>To read the full article, go to the Green Egg Blog: <a href="https://greeneggmagazine.com/2026/03/20/ostara2026/">https://greeneggmagazine.com/2026/03/20/ostara2026/</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/the-great-balancing-act-welcoming-the-spring-equinox/">The Great Balancing Act: Welcoming the Spring Equinox</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There is a specific, heart-stopping sound that only a person of a certain carriage and vintage can truly identify. It isn’t the wind in the trees, and it isn’t the gentle chime of a mindfulness app. It isn’t even the gentle, apologetic wheezing sound of an unauthorized fart in a...</p>
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<p>There is a specific, heart-stopping sound that only a person of a certain carriage and vintage can truly identify. It isn’t the wind in the trees, and it isn’t the gentle chime of a mindfulness app. It isn’t even the gentle, apologetic wheezing sound of an unauthorized fart in a crowded elevator.</p>



<p>It is the&nbsp;<strong>Wicker Warning.</strong>&nbsp;It’s that sharp, frantic&nbsp;<em>creak-snap</em>&nbsp;a chair makes when it realizes it has bitten off more than it can chew. It’s the sound of a structural integrity crisis happening in real-time beneath your Spanx. As a Goddess of substantial proportions and a “silver” age, I have learned that the world is increasingly designed for sprites, elves, and people who can comfortably sit on a stalk of asparagus.</p>



<p>To read the full article, go to the Body of a Goddess substack (free) here: <a href="https://krasbold.substack.com/p/the-great-upholstered-betrayal">https://krasbold.substack.com/p/the-great-upholstered-betrayal</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/goddess/">The Great Upholstered Betrayal: A Goddess vs. The Laws of Physics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Katrina Rasbold]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In the grand, colorful tapestry of modern Paganism, there is no single “right” way to view the Divine. For decades,&#160;Green Egg&#160;has served as a forum where these diverse perspectives—often called the “many paths to the same center”—can be explored, debated, and celebrated. Whether we see the Gods as distinct individuals,...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/many-paths-to-the-center-navigating-pagan-theologies/">Many Paths to the Center: Navigating Pagan Theologies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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<p>In the grand, colorful tapestry of modern Paganism, there is no single “right” way to view the Divine. For decades,&nbsp;<em>Green Egg</em>&nbsp;has served as a forum where these diverse perspectives—often called the “many paths to the same center”—can be explored, debated, and celebrated. Whether we see the Gods as distinct individuals, facets of a single source, or expressions of the Earth herself, our theology is as varied as the ecosystems of Gaia.</p>



<p>To better understand our community, let’s look at how we conceptualize the Divine, from the ancient roots of polytheism to the modern shift toward gender-expansive spirituality.</p>



<p>To read the rest of the article, go to the Green Egg Magazine Blog: <a href="https://greeneggmagazine.com/2026/03/14/many-paths-to-the-center-navigating-pagan-theologies/">https://greeneggmagazine.com/2026/03/14/many-paths-to-the-center-navigating-pagan-theologies/</a></p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com/many-paths-to-the-center-navigating-pagan-theologies/">Many Paths to the Center: Navigating Pagan Theologies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katrinarasbold.com">Katrina Rasbold</a>.</p>
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