So, the history of St. Patrick is a very unfriendly one towards pagans. Most of us learn that we’re celebrating St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland. In reality, by ‘snakes’ they really meant the pagans. St. Patrick’s day really celebrates the Christianization of Ireland and the conversion/murder of the remaining pagans in Ireland. As a result, a good and well behaved pagan should boycott the day in protest.

Well… St. Patrick’s day is another one of those holidays that I feel no longer has anything to do with it’s original meaning and, instead, is a celebration of Irish heritage and an excuse to get really drunk. While I don’t drink, personally, I can support both of those goals as long as their done responsibly. I, myself, have Irish heritage (thank you, Ancestry.com) and am proud of it AND my favorite color is green, so what’s not to like? I just make sure I’m safe at home when the drunk drivers start driving and that makes it a good day.

Nathara Witch

Nathara has been a practicing psychic, witch, spiritual advisor, and teacher for over two decades. As a third generation intuitive, she had the benefit of learning from the generations before her and holds that privilege close to her heart as the time she had with her mother is dear and precious to her. As an empath, she has always cared deeply for other people- maybe too deeply – and ultimately wants the world to happy and healthy. This is ultimate motivation behind CrowSong Lodge – how to heal the world – and giving folks the same benefit and privilege that she was given.

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