Can We Choose Our Beliefs?

First of all… What exactly is a belief?

Should Skeptics Retire the Word ‘Woo’?

In the past if you’d asked me to define ‘woo’ I would have done so by example: ‘You know…

How to Talk to a Seeker

You know what I mean by a ‘Seeker,’ right? Not a believer; not someone who has committed to a certain ideology or…

How To Talk To A Skeptic About Your Beliefs

I should start by clearing up a common misconception many people myself included have about what a Skeptic actually is. They aren’t the same as Cynics. Cynicism is believing the worst of something or someone. It has nothing to do with evidence. A Skeptic…

The Witch is Back

When I was a witch I would have told you that a witch is an adherent to the Wiccan religion. Unless you were talking about a…

Can Astrology Be A Substitute For Religion?

I was raised Catholic. That’s my first confession.

Can We Call Astrology A Science Yet?

Not long ago, I was firmly in the camp of people who know their star sign because they read it…

The Value of Ceremony (and How to Make Your Own)