If it hadn't been for paganism...

On a lighter note... In school I was not the best of students, so I didn't really learn as much as I should have. It wasn't until I started studying various aspects of paganism and wicca and magick that I actually learned some of the things I should have learned in school.

The biggest thing that comes to mind right now is the phases of the moon. Until I began studying Wicca, I honestly thought the moon's phases were just some random occurrence...lol

Anyone else learn anything as a pagan that they would not have known about otherwise?

And keep it light and fun, we need a break from the deep and philosophical stuff...

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Permalink Reply by Robert Chapman on February 24, 2009 at 4:08pm: mine havent..lol; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by MistyDawn01 on March 19, 2009 at 10:07am: I would say the same thing applies to me, my sense of direction has greatly improved as well.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by drowning moon on February 24, 2009 at 4:16pm: I've learned alot more about flowers and plants, before I just thought they were pretty.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Scarlet on February 24, 2009 at 5:23pm: Same here!

It struck me one day that my ancestors could perform feats of wonder with a few weeds... but that I couldn't even name the weed that was growing out of my sidewalk. It made me sad... so I picked up some books on herbs and have been learning ever since.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Scarlet on February 24, 2009 at 5:22pm: I would never have learned half the things I know abou the pagan origins of many of the non-pagan celebrations in this country and others. OF course, chicken or egg... was I interested in those things because I was pagan or did an interest in those things lead me to paganism?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Arachneh on February 24, 2009 at 7:09pm: was I interested in those things because I was pagan or did an interest in those things lead me to paganism?

Excellent question. ;); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by AlanHeartsong on February 24, 2009 at 5:25pm: Easter finally made sense... well, except for the timing.

First Sunday AFTER the full moon AFTER the Spring Equinox. That's an awfully pagan way to schedule a christian holiday!

But at least now I know what all the chicks, eggs, and bunnies are really about. They have nothing to do with Christianity!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by MoonSong on February 24, 2009 at 6:28pm: For me too! Could not understand the symbology of Easter at all, let alone the name! "Hurray, Jesus is alive, now, let's go look for colored eggs laid by a rabbit!?" WTF? Now, I understand.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Crimson on February 24, 2009 at 7:06pm: rofl... can i steal that quote?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Thistle on February 24, 2009 at 7:18pm: lol i kept looking i my childrens' bible for bunnys.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by SalixKat on March 19, 2009 at 9:57am: Ok, no idea about the chicks, eggs, and bunnies...but I DO know about the scheduling.

Easter is scheduled off of Passover, which is a Jewish holiday. The old Jewish calendar was Lunar based.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by LadyHawk on February 24, 2009 at 5:33pm: i learned about the different elements and the watchtowers...oh, i am much better with my directions now...lol...
I also learned how to make energy balls :); ▶ Reply to This