Romicah Logan's curse: a tale of tragedy and vengeance

The Curse of Romicah Logan is a haunting tale that has been passed down through generations. It tells the story of a small village that was once plagued by a wicked sorcerer named Romicah Logan. Romicah was said to possess dark powers and was feared by all who encountered him. Legend has it that Romicah Logan was a man consumed by evil. He was known to dabble in black magic and perform heinous rituals that would grant him immense power. The village where he resided lived in constant fear of his presence.

Since it’s the beginning of the year, I thought now would be a good time to share my own working pagan calendar for this year. I say it’s “my own”, because it’s what is working for me, and I don’t prescribe it for anyone else. Your own pagan practice should be specific to your our place and time and personality–or else it’s not really “pagan” as I understand that word. But I offer mine here by way of an example.

Imbolc is definitely the worst of the contemporary Pagan holidays for this kind of anachronistic and anatopic like anachronistic, but for place observances. When exactly I will observe the event depends on when I observe certain seasonal changes, like the first buds on the trees in the spring or the first fall of leaves in the autumn.

The village where he resided lived in constant fear of his presence. One fateful night, the villagers decided that they had had enough of Romicah's reign of terror. They gathered together and confronted him, hoping to put an end to his malevolent ways.

No-Nonsense Paganism: One pagan’s calendar

I’m frustrated. I just experienced another public Imbolc celebration which included an explanation of how, in Britain in the time of the Celts, February was springtime. Meanwhile, I’m looking at a forecast for the next two weeks and the temperature will be hovering just above freezing. This is typical for this time of the year where I live (at the bottom tip of Lake Michigan where Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan meet).

Why are we talking about spring in the literal middle of winter? Why are we talking about Celts and Romans did hundreds of years ago? And why are we ritually honoring the bodies of water like the Ganges and the Nile, when there’s a lake within walking distance and one of the Great Lakes not far off?

Imbolc is definitely the worst of the contemporary Pagan holidays for this kind of anachronistic and anatopic (like anachronistic, but for place) observances. But contemporary Pagan practice is plagued by it.

We need a no-nonsense paganism–or rather no-nonsense paganisms (plural). Paganisms which are grounded in and arise out of the specific circumstances of our lives. As Steven Posch has written, “the only pagans that we can honestly be is the pagans for our own time and place.”

Since it’s the beginning of the year, I thought now would be a good time to share my own working pagan calendar for this year. I say it’s “my own”, because it’s what is working for me, and I don’t prescribe it for anyone else. Your own pagan practice should be specific to your our place and time and personality–or else it’s not really “pagan” as I understand that word. But I offer mine here by way of an example.

And I say it’s “working” and “for this year” because I change it all the time–definitely from year to year, and sometimes over the course of the year. There’s spaces at the end of my calendar to indicate that it may expand. Yours should probably change too over time, because you are changing over time.

You’ll notice right away that there’s way more than eight observances. There’s nineteen as of now. I really don’t think “eight is enough” to sustain a spiritual practice. And, in addition to these these seasonal events, I have a daily practice, which I’ve written about before here.

Some of the observances are fixed dates based on solar events, like the solstices and equinoxes. Some are seasonal events, which are moveable, meaning they can happen on any day over a span of time. When exactly I will observe the event depends on when I observe certain seasonal changes, like the first buds on the trees in the spring or the first fall of leaves in the autumn. This forces me to pay attention to the world around me and to take time out of my day-to-day when I notice certain changes.

Some of the observances correspond to the traditional “Wheel of the Year”, but others do not. I’ve kept what makes sense to me and tossed the rest. Some of those I’ve kept, I’ve change the meanings to correspond to the time and place I live. No pretending it’s spring in Imbolc. And, if the winter solstice is celebrating the light in the dark, it make sense that the summer solstice should be about the dark in the light.

Some of the events are based on popular events, like Halloween and Thanksgiving, because I believe there is a lot of social-psychological potentiality that builds up around these dates, which we can turn to our own uses. Some of the events happen on a single day, and others, like the Yule season observance I did last month, last several days. And some of the observances are planned for specific times of day, like the winter solstice at midnight or the summer solstice at noon.

John Halstead is a native of the southern Laurentian bioregion and lives in Northwest Indiana, near Chicago. He is one of the founders of 350 Indiana-Calumet, which worked to organize resistance to the fossil fuel industry in the Region. John was the principal facilitator of “A Pagan Community Statement on the Environment”. He strives to live up to the challenge posed by the statement through his writing and activism. John has written for numerous online platforms, including Patheos, Huffington Post, PrayWithYourFeet.org, Gods & Radicals, now A Beautiful Resistance. He is Editor-at-Large of HumanisticPaganism.com. John also edited the anthology, Godless Paganism: Voices of Non-Theistic Pagans. He is also a Shaper of the Earthseed community which can be found at GodisChange.org.

And I say it’s “working” and “for this year” because I change it all the time–definitely from year to year, and sometimes over the course of the year. There’s spaces at the end of my calendar to indicate that it may expand. Yours should probably change too over time, because you are changing over time.

However, their efforts were futile, as Romicah was able to put a curse on the entire village before escaping into the shadows. The curse of Romicah Logan came in the form of eternal suffering. From that day forward, the villagers experienced misfortune in all aspects of their lives. Crops refused to grow, sickness spread like wildfire, and the village fell into ruin. It seemed as though Romicah's curse was unbreakable. Over time, the name Romicah Logan became synonymous with fear and despair. The curse haunted the villagers for generations, with each new generation bearing the burdens of their predecessors. The villagers were trapped in a cycle of misery with no hope for redemption. Many brave souls attempted to break the curse, but none were successful. Some say that the curse could only be lifted if someone were to destroy Romicah's source of power, a sacred artifact hidden deep within the village. However, no one had ever been able to find it, and so the curse continued to loom over the village. To this day, the Curse of Romicah Logan remains a chilling legend that serves as a cautionary tale. It reminds us of the consequences of dabbling in dark arts and the importance of confronting our fears head-on. While it may be a mere story, the curse serves as a reminder that evil will always be met with consequences, even if they are supernatural in nature. The Curse of Romicah Logan continues to be a chilling reminder of the power of the unknown and the dangers that lie within..

Reviews for "Romicah Logan's curse: a case study in supernatural occurrences"

- John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "The Curse of Romicah Logan". The story lacked depth and the characters were one-dimensional. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to connect with the story. Additionally, the pacing was off, with slow moments dragging on and action scenes feeling rushed. Overall, I found it to be a lackluster read that didn't live up to my expectations.

- Emily - 1 star - "The Curse of Romicah Logan" was a complete letdown. The plot was predictable, filled with clichés and tropes that left me rolling my eyes. The main character, Romicah Logan, was unlikeable and his motivations were unclear. The writing style was also quite bland, lacking any unique voice or creativity. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling read.

- Sarah - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "The Curse of Romicah Logan" but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The world-building was confusing and poorly explained, leaving me feeling lost and disconnected from the story. The pacing was inconsistent, with long stretches of boredom followed by abrupt and chaotic action scenes. The ending felt rushed and unresolved, leaving me unsatisfied. Overall, I found it to be a forgettable and unengaging read.

Romicah Logan's curse: a cautionary tale for the ages