Her path has taken Axiom through studies in healing, divination, crystal and other tool work, mythological history. She balances this religious focus with writing, painting, a family and a focus upon finding the joy in life.
Axiom defines her path as Pantheist Druidic-Bardic with strong Animist leanings and a pinch of other bits and pieces. She writes two columns - 'Myth, Magic and Madness' and 'Crossroads of the Pagans', as well as working on a multi-denominational Pagan 'Calendar of Observances'.
If you would like to contact Axiom, her email is the_druids_axiom@thepaganheart.com
Callum Mostyn handles 'Callum's Herbaria'. He has a long, long interest in both, as well as great cooking skills! Aside from formal education in herbalism and aromatherapy, Callum has grown, dried and sold his own herbs and products - oils, soaps, candles etc - in various craft markets in Wales and England.
Callum's spiritual path is less pantheon focused and more "it's all good". He believes we all hold a piece of the puzzle, despite the vast differences between some of those pieces. He does a lot of energy work, including Reiki and Chakra-Healing. He occasionally contributes articles on alternate healing methods.
If you would like to contact Callum, his email is callums_herbaria@thepaganheart.com
Franconian-Die-Drud is an accomplished poet with works published in a variety of anthologies. Franco is an individual who has given freely of herself over the years to help others. She has volunteered at a not-for-profit transitional housing organization in the midwestern United States. A strong supporter of the arts, Franco implemeted an art program for the children of the people going through transitional housing while they worked towards getting their high school educations. This program allowed for an art therapist to come in to work with the children, many of whom came from extremely abusive pasts. Franco also volunteered regularly at a soup kitchen through a community church.
An ordained minister, Franco continues her journey on the Pagan path inspired by many of the varied traditions to be found. Her main interests lie with Native American traditons, Celtic goddess worship and many of the beliefs held in a variety of Asian traditions. She continues her studies in dream work, chakra work and reiki while writing for The Pagan Heart.
If you would like to contact Franco, her email is franconian_die_drud@thepaganheart.com
Iphigeneia is the writer of 'Hekate's Temple: For All Your Questions on Things Pagan and Magical'. Of Greek ethnicity she has always been interested in Ancient Greece and Classical Antiquity. For most of her adult life she has answered to the goddess Hekate. Her experience comes from a degree in Classical Antiquity with a focus in Greek studies, as well as training in the field of divination. She has also taken some training in Herbalism. Iphigeneia has a number of Handmaidens of Hekate to help her answer your questions.
If you would like to contact Iphigeneia, her email is hekates_temple@thepaganheart.com
Nokomis Dream is new to her path. Over the past year she has grown more firm in her beliefs and continues to expand her knowledge of Paganism. She is intrigued and inspired by Native American traditions as well as the Greek and Roman. Nokomis offers the unique perspective of raising her brood in a remote area of beautiful untouched land full of wildlife and ancient forests. Her experience and wisdom as a mother combined with a refreshing virginal perspective of Paganism makes her a valued and respected contributer to The Pagan Heart.
If you would like to contact Nokomis Dream, her email is nokomisdream@yahoo.com
Rhiannon NosTylluan heard the quiet whisperings in the wind as a young child, but didn't really start her journey on the Pagan path until about twelve years ago.
Rhia attended an art university in Philadelphia, PA for college where she majored in Crafts with a focus in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design. There she met her husband, a fellow student. NosTylluan freelanced as a jewelry designer and graphic artist while working as the marketing manager and advertising designer for a multi-million dollar company in the heart of the Berkshires before having children.
Having relocated to the west coast in 2000, NosTylluan resides in California with her husband and two children; along with one very fat grey kitty named Cinder and her familiar, a black kitty named Eve. It is here that she continues her journey as a Druidic Animist.
If you would like to contact Rhia, her email is rhiannon_nostylluan@thepaganheart.com
Josh P. was once an Alexandrian Wiccan. Now-a-days he describes himself as fairly eclectic but with a strong inclination towards Lithuanian Paganism. Possibly inspired by some recent trips to Lithuania to partake of their Pagan festivals? For many years Josh considered himself to be a non-believer as far as magic went but over time came to realise that it was his definition that was problematic not the actuality of magic itself. Now he not only heads up our Kitchen Witchery department, but runs a series of "Kitchen Witch" articles. On sabbatical in Lithuania right now, Josh intends to write some articles for Diversified Paths when he returns to the States.
If you would like to contact Josh, his email is horned_kernunnos@yahoo.com
Katya spent her formative years as a Pagan in the Dianic Tradition. She credits that with helping her to find herself and the courage to stand up for what she believed in and wanted from her life. Some years ago she moved on from Dianic and explored Greek and Mesopotamian paths. Lithuania - her homeland - plays a large part in what Katya terms her "household faith". That is the way she lives and breathes. Astarte (her current deity of study) represents an intellectual path that drives her to think and explore who and what she is beyond her habits. Katya has taken on the mantle of Co-Editor for the Festivals and Holidays division. On sabbatical in Lithuania due to personal reasons, Katya is taking the time to delve further into some of her religious interests and intends to publish a series of articles on Mesopotamian worship when she returns to the States.
If you would like to contact Katya, her email is astartes_priestess@yahoo.com
Angus found The Pagan Heart through on-line conversations with Axiom. A lifelong passion for crystals and rocks made it easy to convince him to contribute material in the Tools of the Trade Division. Living in Australia, Angus has access to some wonderful rocks and we are anticipating him sharing some of his favourites!
If you would like to contact Angus, his email is angus@thepaganheart.com
Bill Wolfe is a student in New Age philosophies. A resident of San Francisco, Bill finds the magical lore surrounding plants, the stars, and their relationships to be fascinating. Each issue he endeavours to share some of his knowledge. He also contributes various esoteric papers on a range of topics.
If you would like to contact Bill, his email is wolfe@iname.com
Avril Herries lives in England. She is a follower of the Northern Tradition of Heathenry and has signed on to work with Callum in the Herbaria.
If you would like to contact Avril, her email is avrilherries@yahoo.com
Freelance Staff: A number of people have joined our staff as regular freelancers. Rebeca SerVoss writes "The Spiral Path" for Myth, Magic, and Madness. Maureen Kincaid contributes the "Aromatherapy" column in Callum's Herbaria. Crystal Manning is an Asatruar living Down Under. She contributes a variety of offerings for our recipes and activities sections as well as the occasional article. Wiccan Girrrl, an eclectic Wiccan-Witch, is hoping to offer material focusing upon ritual and observation within her faith. Cherie O'Dell-Tasker and Christine O'Dell are both eclectic, as-yet-undetermined newcomers to Paganism. Both feel that they have been searching a long time for what was always beneath their noses. Primarily contributing to our recipe and activities sections, both women have just begun a series of articles covering their journey into Paganism. These staff members can all be reached care of the Divisions they work in.
Albineus Equinus took on the role of Managing Editor with aplomb over a year ago, despite it being his first on-line publishing venture. Albi has past experience with University and small business in-house publications and finds the solitude of his keyboard very refreshing. Married, with children, Albi works from home in the literary field. He believes strongly that community is pivotal in the development and maintenance of strong and open minds, especially for people who become isolated due to family or lifestyle demands. He is excited to be working on a magazine that focuses so strongly upon matters close to his own heart - the bringing together of those who share common ideologies but are separated by distance. Albi himself resides in Scotland - one of the number of nations our staff are drawn from.
Anne S. is a long-time student of comparative religion living Stateside. Her interests have always lain in the less mainstream area of Paganism, as opposed to the five dominant world religions usually studied. She has explored Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, and believes that it is crucial for Pagans to have a working knowledge of paths of belief beside their own...non-Pagan as well as Pagan.
Axiom has been walking a Pagan path since she was thirteen, when the divine answered her question about being Christian with a clear "No, you're not". Seeking her faith, Axiom headed out on a quest to find it. She read books from every religion she could find - not easy in Australia in the early '80s, let alone in a town with barely 1,000 people! Thank the gods for a Mobile Library.
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