Sophia Kesler, Author at SpokaneFāVS

Sophia Kesler

Sophia Kesler is a lifelong intersectional feminist. Though raised Christian, Sophia has been Pagan most of her adult life, and is looking forward to sharing her faith and knowledge about Paganism with the SpokaneFāVS community. She has lived in and traveled to a variety of places, including Washington State, but is now looking to put down roots in New York City. A graduate of EWU, Sophia is an aspiring novelist and copy editor. When she’s not writing, reading, or exploring her faith, Sophia can be found learning to maintain long-distance friendships or exploring her new city.

Ask A Pagan: The Maypole

August 29, 2019 Commentary, Features 0

The maypole is used during the May Day celebration, which some Pagans call Beltane.

Ask A Pagan: Pagans and Magic

August 1, 2019 Commentary, Features 0

The shortest answer to your question is that not all Pagans practice magic, and not all those who practice magic are Pagan.

The Pagan Struggle with Spring

June 9, 2019 Commentary 0

My struggle is with St. Patrick’s Day, which precedes Ostara by a few days. Very few facts are known about St. Patrick, so who he was and what he did are debatable, but he is often celebrated by Christians for ridding Ireland of Paganism and/or Pagans.

Ask A Pagan: Are my values the result of moral decisions?

March 4, 2019 Commentary, Features 0

What do you want to ask a Pagan? Fill out the form below or submit your question online. By Sophia Kesler My question Since we are all part of life, and since, as a pagan, I don’t believe in the normal view of GD, and since I see the world …

Imbolc: Transitioning into Spring

February 25, 2019 Commentary 1

Many Pagans celebrate a holiday on or around Feb. 2. Most call it Imbolc, and it is traditionally seen as the transition from winter to spring.

Finding comfort in Winter Solstice Prayer

January 26, 2019 Commentary 0

In college, I realized that I’m Pagan. Pagan worship revolves around many cyclical patterns: times of the day, phases of the moon, and seasons of the year.