A pagan girl is someone who follows a pagan religion, also known as neopaganism. Paganism is a diverse spiritual tradition that encompasses a wide range of beliefs and practices. It is often based on a reverence for nature and an appreciation for the cycles of life. A pagan girl may follow a specific pagan path, such as Wicca or Druidry, or she may incorporate a mix of different pagan beliefs and practices that resonate with her personally. Paganism is often seen as a nature-based religion, with many pagans worshiping or acknowledging the divine in natural elements such as plants, animals, and the Earth itself. Many pagan girls participate in rituals and ceremonies that celebrate the changing seasons, such as solstices and equinoxes.
A pagan perspective on Feminine power: the divine to the demonic
'Lilith', Kiki Smith, 1994. Image © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, photo by Hyla Skopitz.
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As the ‘exhilarating’ (The Guardian) exhibition approaches its final month, we asked five community consultants, who contributed to the development of the exhibition, to respond to an object in the exhibition that relates to them as women but also to their pagan and witchcraft beliefs and practices.
Many pagan girls participate in rituals and ceremonies that celebrate the changing seasons, such as solstices and equinoxes. These rituals often involve connecting with nature, offering gratitude, and seeking spiritual guidance. Paganism also places an emphasis on personal growth and self-discovery, with many pagan girls engaging in meditation, divination, and other practices to deepen their spiritual connection.
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Working collaboratively with communities
In mid-May, the British Museum opened the thought-provoking, cross-cultural exhibition Feminine power: the divine to the demonic. This show explores the profound influence of female spiritual beings within global religion and faith and explores the significant role that goddesses, demons, witches, spirits and saints have played – and continue to play – in shaping our understanding of the world.
Working collaboratively and consulting with community partners and those who feel a deep personal or cultural connection to the Museum collections is a central part of many British Museum projects. For the Feminine power exhibition, which explores the spiritual beliefs of both past and present communities, it was particularly important to consult with those whose contemporary spiritual practices and beliefs are represented through the objects and artworks on display.
When working on the part of the exhibition themed around 'magic and malice', the Museum team was keen to learn as much as they could about modern witchcraft and practice from people who themselves identified as Witch, Wicca or who use magic in their spiritual practices. By including these voices directly alongside the Museum perspective in the exhibition, we were able to highlight the voices of people whose perspectives and beliefs are not often seen in museum displays. To gain this further insights into Modern Paganism and Witchcraft, the Museum partnered with UK-based witchcraft membership organisation Children of Artemis and some of its long-standing associates.
The exhibition team consulted with a group of six members and associates of Children of Artemis over an eight-month period, exploring different artworks that would go on display in the exhibition and listening to the lived experiences and unique personal insights of each of the participants. This work helped inform the exhibition and helped the team to convey the continued relevance and power that the goddesses and associated spiritual beliefs still hold for people today.
Below are five objects chosen by just some of our community consultants and what they mean to them.
Pagan girls may also have a strong connection to their ancestry and may incorporate elements of their culture or heritage into their pagan practices. For example, a pagan girl with Celtic ancestry may incorporate Celtic mythology and symbols into her rituals and beliefs. In addition to their spiritual practices, pagan girls often advocate for environmental stewardship and eco-friendly living. They see the Earth as sacred and work to protect and preserve it for future generations. Overall, being a pagan girl is about connecting with the natural world, celebrating the cycles of life, and seeking spiritual meaning in the everyday. It is a personal and individualistic path that allows each person to find their own unique way of connecting with the divine..
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