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Hunting quiver or hunting ammo sack7/30/2023 ![]() Useful for carrying flag however it can break early or make you move around in one spot uncontrollably for a few seconds. Gnomish Rocket Boots (Requires 225 Engineering) WARNING: Force Field may overload when struck temporarily removing the wearer from this dimension. Use: A shield of force protects you from the next 500 damage done over the next 10 min. It looks like a priest's shield and can stack with it also. It can backfire which makes you immune to all damage like a warlocks banish for about 30 seconds. This doesn't take in that much damage, but it can be certain close death situations. Gnomish Harm Prevention Belt (Requires 215 Engineering) Use: Shrinks the target reducing their attack power by 250. It has a chance to backfire which could do many different things like make your party larger (+250 AP) or make your party smaller (-250 AP). This should decrease your enemy's hits by about half. At level 29, 250 attack power is a large amount. Gnomish Shrink Ray (Requires 205 Engineering) Warlocks detect invisibility can counter this and a potion that can detect invisibility. A great escape device however any DoTs will knock you out of it. Gnomish Cloaking Device (Requires 200 Engineering) It will explode for 394 to 506 fire damage the next time a hostile create masses near it. Use: Places the Goblin Land Mine on the ground. ![]() The damage isn't significant, but it is enough to make a mark. Best places to put it would be in front of a flag or in the Warsong Gulch tunnel. Goblin Land Mine (Requires 195 Engineering) Use: Causes all Beasts in a 5 yard radius to run away for 10 sec. ![]() The mats are cheap however you will have to farm for the pearls which can get annoying. Usable on druids, shamans, and hunter's pets. Use: Jumped Cables will sometimes be able to shock a dead player back to life. By the time it is active after equipping it, the person would have already been resurrected at the graveyard. It takes up a trinket spot, it has a 30 minute timer, it has a really low chance to actually work, and you won't be walking around with this equipped. Goblin Jumper Cables (Requires 165 Engineering) Use: Transforms the target into a Leper Gnome, reducing its melee and spell damage by 40 and its movement rate by 20% for 12 sec. The mats aren't very expensive which is a major plus. A great overall item as it is very useful and fun to use. Use: Summons an Explosive Sheep which will charge at a nearby enemy and explode for 135 to 165 damage. It has two main uses, a) to eat a hunter's trap, and b) to find rogues. It requires a lot of raw mats, mostly wool. Use: Allows you to look far into the distance.Įxplosive Sheep (Requires 150 Engineering) It could be used for something such as finding a flag. Very cheap to make, and has no engineering requirements. The net has a lot of hooks however and sometimes gets caught in the user's clothing when fired. Use: Captures the target in a net for 10 sec. It has a 10 minute cooldown time which isn't bad for something that usually lasts for 30 seconds. The projector has fairly large range and has about a 50% chance to net them, 25% chance to make you fly to the target and net you both, and a 25% chance to net the user. Gnomish Net-o-Matic Projector (Requires 210 Engineering) Great overall and is a need be for any serious twink. Most engineering items are very helpful in PvP and have various uses such as stopping an opponent or speeding your run speed up. ![]() An item with an '*' after it means it's highly suggested to have. (A) means only alliance, (H) means only horde. Reputation rewards from Battlegrounds are shown in '(' and ')'. Enchants are listed after the the items using ' '. Please search the items on thottbot and pick accordingly to the role you want to play. The suggested items are listed after the slot they are worn in. I did not write this however it has been on my twink guilds forums for a while and it has helped me a lot I did a quick search and found nothing like this so I thought I would share this with anyone wanting to make a 29 twink or wanting their twink to gain the extra edge.
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Euphoria quotes maddy7/30/2023 ![]() Their friendship breaks apart when Cassie ruined her friendship with Maddy, BB even encouraged her to beat Cassie, stating that "she deserves it".īB is a young girl, with brown hair that has platinum streaks. ![]() BB is one of the girls invited to Cassie’s house when she needs advice about what is going in her life, so she must value her friendship. There is not much in common between these two girls, however Cassie listens to BB’s gossip, constantly being on the receiving end of whatever rumor she is spreading, such as Jules “committing at McKay’s” and Kat losing her virginity. BB is shown to be standing on the sidelines during the cheer performance in the cafeteria, attempting to be part of the action alongside Maddy despite the fact that she is not on the team. Maddy is shown to be irritated by BB, calling her out when she is rude to Kat. They are never shown to have a deep bond, and the only other memorable time that they converse is when Kat tells BB that she just lost her virginity, Rue states that this was a calculated move from Kat as she knew that nobody would be able to spread the news quite like BB.īB seems to very much try to be close to Maddy, because her status as the unofficial queen bee is appealing to BB due to the fact that she does not exert anything of note herself, internally or emotionally. There's a possibility that behind her mask of snarky comments and lack of emotional stability, BB is a character who grapples on to being popular and the center of gossip as a way to compensate with things in her life that she is unhappy with.īB is shown to be unkind to Kat, saying that the only time any man pays her attention is when she catfishes them online. She doesn't appear much throughout the season, nor does she have her own episode.īB is shown to be very prone to spreading gossip, and has a sarcastic and commentary sense of humor that makes her a less emotionally available and comforting character, distancing her from helping or being vulnerable to other people. BB is often seen hanging out with Maddy, Kat, Cassie, and Lexi.
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Add something special to your gifting or some, "home-made" to your home. This machine also features a brightly lit LED work area, free arm for sewing sleeves and skinny jeans, jam-resistant, Quick-set drop-in top bobbin system, and much more! The LX3817 is perfect for everyday sewing and mending. Featuring a wide array of professional features in a lightweight, easy-to-use package, the CE8080PRW is a Project Runway Limited Edition computerized sewing. The LX3817 comes with four sewing feet including zig-zag foot, zipper foot, buttonhole foot, and button sewing foot. Start creating something personal with the 17 built-in stitches including one 4-step auto-size buttonhole. Very lightweight, inexpensive and offers 80 different stitches, with built in one step buttonhole maker. Not sure how long the machine will hold up but time will tell.Get started on those DIY projects you've been waiting to try with the LX3817. Features: Computerized Needle Up/Down Setting Drop-In bobbin Free Arm Adjustable Stitch Length and Width Helpful Links: Sewing Machine Search Wizard Sewing Machine Forum Project Runway Model. At this price point (I believe it was around $), I'm very happy with my purchase. How to setup and use machine and make straight and decorative stitches. ![]() The Refurbished machine looked brand new, including all the accessories and wouldn't have known it was refurbished unless I was told. FIRST STEPS with Brother CE8080PRW Computerized Sewing Machine after unboxing. Brother machines are the 'new Singer', since Singer machines are NOT what they used to be, your just purchasing a name these days. I've also found it a bit challenging to purchase the correct bobbins. The only thing that would make this machine better would be if it had an option for quilting (maybe it does have an attachment option I'm not aware of?). ![]() Not too many options like other more expensive machines have, but enough that the machine is fun to use for a plethora of applications. /rebates/&252fbrother-ce8080prw. ![]() Threading is a breeze! The light is adequate. Computerized sewing machine (102 pages) Sewing Machine Brother NS-50 Quick Reference Manual. The compact and travel-friendly Innov-ís NS80PRW offers exceptional sewing quality by using components from more technologically advanced sewing machines. Brother XR-9500 PRW Project Runway Sewing Machine Manuals. Manual is available for immediate download in Acrobat (PDF) format. Click on the model number for your machine for additional details. The pedal is fairly responsive, although I'm not so keen that it's plastic (a bit harder to regulate) instead of metal like the old skool ones. Sewing Machine Brother Innov-is 40 Operation Manual. Katey recommends this machine after buying it for 125. Brother sewing machine manuals available for immediate download, Brother embroidery machine manuals. After perusing the instruction booklet, I was up and running in no time! This middle-aged person CAN learn new tricks! Should have bit the bullet and bought it sooner. This sewing machine is AWESOME! Having used old Singer machines, including non-electric pedal driven, I was hesitant to use a 'newfangled' plastic machine with electronic gadgetry. ![]() Coming from a family of professional seamstresses, I've used a number of machines starting with my first one as a youth, a trusty 70's Kenmore (Sears) that was solid metal, no plastic!.
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House layout plans minecraft7/30/2023 ![]() make sure there are at least two, and that you have spawned an iron golem inside (note you can also kidnap iron golems via boats). Next, it is time to bring in the villagers. (It is advised to move the beds inside houses with wooden doors later if they are not already.) Afterward, make sure there are at least 10 beds inside the wall. After that, make sure that you placed at least one bell, making sure it has a considerable distance from the wall. Next, you need to light up the area inside the Village to minimize hostile mob spawning at night. It is also a good idea to put a block or two out from the top of the wall so spiders can't climb in, so you would be safer. Also, make sure you use fence gates to get in and out of the walled area. As the player selects the terrain, and there is no rush, you may incorporate erratic terrain to your liking, but make sure safety accommodations are made for the villagers including lakes/rivers, lava lakes (most important), caves, and two block or more holes/4 or more block drops. Use fence gates to block off any stairs you may need, and trapdoors to block any ladders.Īrtificial Villages can be attacked by zombie sieges and illager raids too, so you need to establish defenses for them as well, and you can do it before bringing the first Villagers there! (note: if you already have an artificial village populated with Villagers, refer to regular Village Defenses)įirstly, you need to build a wall around the area where you plan to build the artificial Village. ![]() You may also have a "breeding hall" or dorm with several beds, to breed yet-unemployed villagers. You can also add beds to many, if not most Villager rooms in the Trading Hall once you get enough resources. Ceilings should be three blocks high to allow iron golems to move around, and allow villagers to breed. The open space should be between the head of the bed and the fence gate. These need to have at least four blocks of floor space each: Two for a bed, one for a job site block, and one for the villager to stand. These can be separated by walls, fences or blocks, with a fence-gate for you to get in or let a villager in or out. The core of the trading hall is the series of cubicles where the villagers spend their lives. Entry should be blocked by fence gates or iron doors to prevent escapes, and the entire building needs to be well-lit and otherwise defended from invading monsters otherwise the design and appearance is up to you. Skipping to the advanced version, you can make a large building to house (imprison) many villagers for convenient trading. At night, the villagers go inside and sleep (they won't breed if villagers are not willing).Transform two zombie villagers back into villagers.Place 1 door, then a line of cobblestone, then another door for the entrance.Make a 6×6 square, with walls, out of your building material.Dig a hole and fill it with water, then make some farmlands and give the farmer some seeds (wheat or beetroot), potatoes or carrots, so they can plant and harvest crops to share food with other villagers, which makes them willing to breed.Place at least one Composter to make at least one villager adopt the profession of farmer.Place a bell where villagers can gather.They're designed to be practical more than attractive, though. Light up the inside and outside with torches or glowstone.Īn easy way to make buildings that can make your villagers multiply a lot.Get rid of the middle and lower blocks. ![]()
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Black forest co 809087/29/2023 ![]() The average rental price in Black Forest is currently $2,353, based on NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis. If there was not a name available, we named the census tract by the largest street intersection in the census tract (e.g., Worcester, MA (Lincoln St/Plantation St)īlack Forest median real estate price is $626,904, which is more expensive than 70.7% of the neighborhoods in Colorado and 83.1% of the neighborhoods in the U.S. Then we named each census tract to the local colloquially recognized neighborhood name for that spot (e.g., Boston, MA (Dorchester). ![]() Since census tracts are subdivisions of a county, we did a spatial overlay of the census tracts onto city and town boundaries using a geographic information system to properly assign each census tract to its appropriate city or town. In urban areas, they are small, and in rural areas they can cover an entire small town or even a few small towns in very rural areas. Because census tracts are based on population, they vary in size depending on the density of settlement. This is the most fine-grained area for which detailed information is made available from the government, to protect the individual privacy of each of us. Census tracts usually have 4,000 persons, but can range between 1,500 and 8,000 persons. Census Bureau in conjunction with local authorities all across the country to define real neighborhoods that are bounded to contain areas with homogeneous population characteristics (including economic status, lifestyle, and living conditions). NeighborhoodScout® uses the official government designation for neighborhoods - the census tract.Ĭensus tracts are small, relatively permanent subdivisions of a county that are defined by the U.S.
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Asana trello boards7/29/2023 You can also get started quickly with templates. The platform offers summarized dashboards, Kanban, Gantt, forms, automations, and numerous integrations. Monday is more comparable with Asana in terms of features and look/feel than Trello. How does Monday stack up to the other two? Naturally, Asana and Trello aren’t the only names in the game. But you get to use various project views by choosing the. It also offers a more attractive free plan. While using Trello, the platform gives a single and fixed project view only, named the Kanban board. ![]() While you can use Asana as an individual, it’s designed mainly for teams of all sizes, including large organizations. You can create more complex automations and workflows, have access to even more integrations, and better manage team communications. If you’re using Trello, you may want to switch to Asana if you need a more complex project management tool. While powerful, it’s overall the easier project management tool to use. You can quickly move tasks up and down a board as your workflow changes. It’s also better if you prefer a more visual approach or a Kanban-style tool. If you’re an individual or smaller team, it’s the more intuitive, easy-to-set-up option. If you’re using Asana, you may want to switch to Trello if you want a simpler approach to project management. Get access to workloads, goals, portfolios, time tracking, and advanced integrations. Premium – $10.99/user/month – You gain unlimited dashboards, timeline view, advanced search, unlimited free guests, and a workflow builder.Get access to list, board, and calendar views. Basic (free) – unlimited tasks, projects, messages, activity logs, and file storage (up to 100 MB/file).Whether you’re an individual just wanting to manage your own projects or a large business tracking dozens of team projects at once, no one will have a hard time learning to use these project management tools. Trello debate is that both are incredibly beginner-friendly. ![]() Now that your Asana calendar view has been synced to Trello, you’ll see it in Trello as a new board. Organize your content calendar in Trello. After you’ve reviewed your workflow, you can set it in motion 3. If not, no one will know what they need to do. You’re in complete control of how Asana and Trello are connected. What Are Trello and Asana Which Is Better, Trello or Asana Is Asana Free Does Asana Have Time Tracking Is Asana Better. The only difficult thing about using Asana is ensuring that everyone follows the same process setting up tasks and subtasks. Added information about Trello’s new plans. It will do great for people who love the idea of a kanban board. While not quite as colorful as Trello, it’s just as easy to use. Trello is a wonderful tool for visualisation its clear that its purpose revolves around it. Having communication features front and center also makes it easier to use and stay in contact with the team. You can customize every task and choose from a variety of views, such as list, board, timeline, etc.Īdding members is straightforward, and everything is well organized. Creating new tasks and projects is fairly simple. You can even import data from spreadsheets if you want. With Asana, you also get started with templates, and these are based on the type of project you need to manage.
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Ipvanish netflix unlock7/29/2023 ![]() Others, like PrivateVPN, still offer Netflix access, but in limited areas of the world. The providers gave up due to a lack of resources on their part. Since then, many VPN providers have given up on offering access to Netflix content outside of a user’s region. Netflix began actively restricting access from VPN and proxy servers in 2016. If you’re a PrivateVPN user, what are your options?Īccess Netflix with NordVPN Why Netflix Restricts Access From a VPN Provider While PrivateVPN usually provides reliable Netflix access, it doesn’t offer the same power that other VPN providers can offer due to its limited global server coverage. This is still true today, even if the streaming giant does do everything in its power to stop VPNs from accessing its service. ![]() Fewer server locations equal limited Netflix-accessing power.Ī VPN has always been your best bet for accessing Netflix content from your home country when you’re traveling or working abroad. This is due to the fact that it limits Netflix access to servers in 19 countries. Please turn off any of these services and try again.”ĭoes this happen to you on a regular basis? While PrivateVPN is known to offer reliable access to Netflix, its power to securely access global Netflix content is somewhat limited when compared to other VPN providers (like NordVPN). You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy. “ Whoops, something went wrong … Streaming Error. You click on your favorite comedy, and you see: You settle into your hotel room, grab your laptop, load up PrivateVPN and get ready to binge on a bit of Netflix content from back home. It’s been a hard day’s night, and you’ve been working like a dog (where have I heard that before?).
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Rakuten kobo forma7/29/2023 ![]() Kobo e-readers compete with products like the Amazon Kindle and the Barnes and Noble Nook e-readers. Kobo offers a library of over five million titles for users to choose from, including books and comics. This is necessary because e-readers are generally liked by users because they are lightweight and portable, and can carry many books at a time, but the strain caused by long-term use makes them difficult to use for many people. Anyway before I start messing with it I want to back it up, and was wondering if there are any videos or guides on how to open the thing up in a (relatively) non-destructive way. ago Kobo Clara HD is also a squish with a very slight almost unnoticeable click at bottom. I choose the forma over a kindle because it's so much more open, even if the kindle has a slightly nicer CPU. With the screen delay you never know if it's on or not. I choose the forma over a kindle because its so much more open, even if the kindle has a slightly nicer CPU. We’ve even got two waterproof models, so you can read in the bath or by the pool without worry. Our award-winning eReaders are comfortable, convenient, and designed especially for booklovers. The main Kobo website has been out of stock for a few weeks. All of these features are included to help the user reduce eye strain due to looking at an electronic screen for a long period of time. Why would they design it that way Is it really supposed to be like that I keep pressing it so hard it hurts my finger because I expect it to click. An eReader for everyone Go shelf-less with your book collection. Multiple sources have confirmed with Good e-Reader that Rakuten Kobo has discontinued the Kobo Forma 32GB model in all markets. Some models of Kobo e-reader also feature an adjustable front light. La robusta pantalla de 8' HD Mobius Carta E Ink parece tan ligera como una pluma, para que puedas sostenerla cmodamente y leer durante horas. Lee cmodamente Kobo Forma presenta nuestro primer diseo curvado ergonmico. These features make the e-reader look more like physical paper and ink, which reduces eye strain for the user. Kobo Forma es el eReader imprescindible para los amantes de la lectura que leen durante horas y horas. Kobo e-readers are designed to have high-resolution screens (especially the HD versions) and low glare. Kobo Forma Rakuten Kobo eReader Store Canada Home Kobo Forma 299.99 259.99 Sold Out or 4 interest-free payments of 65.00 with Storage: 8GB 32GB 8' HD Mobius E Ink flush touchscreen Landscape mode and page-turn buttons Waterproof Add A SleepCover: 59. The name Kobo is a rearrangement of the word ‘book’. Then, in January 2012, Rakuten bought Kobo, continuing to produce e-readers for users to access a large library of online books. In December 2009, Indigo Books renamed it and made it an independent company. ![]() The company was originally called Shortcovers and was owned by Indigo Books. They also have their own line of e-readers. the Kobo Clara HD, the Kobo Aura Edition 2, and the Kobo Forma support the. is a Canadian company that distributes e-books and audiobooks. perhaps, never heard of Kobo (or, officially, Rakuten Kobo, Inc.). Discussion of DRM removal is allowed for books you have purchased legally but please note that legal requirements for DRM vary by region.Kobo, also known as Rakuten Kobo, Inc. Please use direct links.ĭRM & Piracy - We do not allow links or names of sites that distribute pirated material or any encouragement of piracy. Kobo Elipsa: Top E Ink Tablets Compared Amazons Kindle Scribe faces stiff competition from other E Ink tablets, especially since the Scribe. No affiliate links - Recommendations are great but when they come with an affiliate link, they are less trustworthy and lead to spam. This is not a buy/sell/trade sub, no selling will be allowed. Kobo Forma User Guide Kobo Forma Quick Start Guide (PDF) Not sure which eReader you have Follow the steps in the article below: Find you Kobo eReader model name and number. With an ergonomic curved design, and lightweight enough to hold for hours, Kobo. No book promotions or selling - general Kobo sales/promotions are allowed but if you are looking to promote your book, try r/ebooks, r/freeebooks or similar. Rakuten Kobo Forma e-Reader 32GB Discover a radical new look for Kobo eReaders. No hateful or offensive submissions will be allowed. Keep it Kobo related - we are here to discuss all things Kobo related, comparisons are fine but discussions of other ereaders or ebooks in general are better suited to other subsīe respectful - argue the point, not the person. Welcome to the new and improved Kobo Reddit Rules Anything and everything about the Kobo eReader.
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Mac pro longwear paint pot7/29/2023 ![]() Maybelline Color Tattoo in Creme de Rose ( available here) Maybelline Color Tattoo Limited Edition in 250 Nude Pink (now discontinued) MAC Painterly Paint Pot dupesĬolourpop Creme Shadow in Laurel (discontinued but sometimes available here)Įlf Putty Eye primer in Rose (now discontinued) Scroll down to find your perfect dupe with a cheaper price tag. Here are the MAC Paint Pot dupes and where to find them. The added bonus is that these come at a much lower price than MAC. They have a very similar finish to the Paint Pots and many of the shades are an almost exact dupe of the MAC colors too. ![]() It may come as no surprise to you that the Maybelline Color Tattoos appear in the list a lot, and make up a vast majority of the dupe list. Some of the best dupes below are for the most popular MAC Paint Pot shades which are Painterly and Soft Ochre. In a similar way some of the dupes listed below are also discontinued but where possible it has been linked to where they can still be found online. Note that some of the Paint Pots listed below were limited edition and have been discontinued. If it’s a Paint Pot dupe you’re looking for then you’re in the right place.īelow is an extensive list of dupes for some of the most popular permanent colors in the MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot range, as well as some options for duping some of the discontinued shades. They work well if you have oily eyelids and, as well as looking good when worn alone, they also provide the perfect base for any eye makeup. They also make your eye makeup last a long time without creasing, which is why so many people love this MAC product. One of the great things about the Paint Pots is that as an eye base they cancel out redness in the skin. You can apply them with your fingers or with a brush. ![]() They can be worn on their own as a single shadow and can also be the base for any eye look, as they intensify the color payoff of other eye makeup applied over them. ![]() The Paint Pots are a cream eyeshadow and eye primer in one, and come in a little glass pot. Image credit: MAC Cosmetics What is MAC Paint Pot used for? Scroll down to see the full list of Paint Pot dupes and find an affordable alternative to this makeup staple. Fortunately there are lots of MAC Paint Pot dupes available which are a fraction of the price. People are often looking for a cheaper alternative for MAC’s Paint Pots as a result. However, being from MAC Cosmetics these cream eye shadows are quite a lot of money for only 5g of product. These shades are as loved now as they were when first released many years ago. Other shades, such as Painterly and Soft Ochre, have stood the test of time and remain part of MAC’s permanent shade range. Some shades have been discontinued over the years, having been released as part of limited edition collections. They come in a variety of different shades. These little pots of color are both an eye primer and an eye shadow color in one. The company took the industry by storm, offering a wide range of products that blended street savvy with glamorous style and panache.The MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pots are one of MAC’s most famous and most popular products. One of the most popular offerings was an intense matte red lipstick, which got a boost with an appearance in a photo-shoot of the fast-rising Madonna, later seen wearing a M♺♼ T-shirt. Professional makeup artists manned the counter, an industry first. While other major makeup brands at the time were predominantly skincare companies, M♺♼ chose instead to establish itself as the ultimate colour authority. Their approach was chic utility, with the makeup coming in black pots rather than compacts. As the magazine credits racked up and word-of-mouth popularity grew, the duo launched M♺♼ in March 1984 from a counter in a Toronto department store. Soon, stylists and fashion editors got in on the action. At first, they made the cosmetics in their kitchen and sold them straight from the salon to fellow makeup artists, as well as models and photographers. Makeup artist and photographer Frank Toskan and salon owner Frank Angelo became frustrated by the lack of makeup that photographed well, so they decided to create their own. Make-Up Art Cosmetics started life in Toronto, Canada.
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App for wicca radio international7/29/2023 ![]() When the pre-eminent scholar of British paganism professor Ronald Hutton investigated in the 1990s, he came up with 110,000 – much higher than the contemporary census total. And that might well be a significant underreporting. While less than half the UK population identified as Christian in the 2022 census, 74,000 people declared they were pagan, an increase of 17,000 since 2011. Photograph: Hugo Burnand/Buckingham Palace/Getty Images ![]() The bottom half of King Charles’s coronation invitation, with a representation of the Green Man. Thriving fantasy literature and cinema genres are rich in pagan symbolism, and British folk revival musicians frequently draw on pagan inspiration. Is paganism, a loosely defined constellation of faiths based on beliefs predating the main world religions, going mainstream? King Charles’s coronation invitation features a prominent image of the Green Man – “an ancient figure from British folklore, symbolic of spring and rebirth”, as the royal website puts it – creating what one paper called a “ paganism row” (basically a cross tweet from one member of Mumford & Sons). It was akin to the ‘big festival tickets’ feeling.” That’s a striking degree of enthusiasm for what would once have been considered seriously fringe celebrations. ![]() “Now our final release sold out literally in minutes. “We used to be able to sell tickets on the door,” Devey says. Butser, which has capacity for 2,500 guests, is also completely sold out. Overnight camping spots for Beltane at Thornborough were booked up weeks ago, and there’s no space left for day visitors. If you’re thinking that sounds like fun, you’re out of luck for this year. “It’s a joyful celebration and a collective coming-together, with a decent amount of mead, which is an essential component,” says Kristin Devey, who runs events at Butser. More pagan-inspired than actual ritual, there’s drumming, Celtic face painting, flower crowns, a May Queen and a Green Man – not to mention a dramatic 40ft wicker man that gets burned at dusk. It’s a similar scene at Butser Ancient Farm’s eclectic Beltane Celtic Fire festival in Hampshire. The Beltane festival at Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire. The majority of people are pagan, but Wiccans and Christians are also welcome, as well as their four-legged friends: “We’ve had cats, dogs, a bunny, ferrets … everybody’s welcome, as long as you keep your clothes on!” “There’s a full range from babies to old people with walkers and electric wheelchairs,” she says. Annelli Stafford, a practising “eclectic” pagan and the organiser of Beltane at Thornborough Henge in North Yorkshire, agrees: “It’s a really nice start to the year after a long, cold winter.” A regular since 2011, Stafford describes the energy and stunning skies at the three ancient henges, and the event’s welcoming spirit. “To be in a circle, to have a huge bel-fire and to jump the ashes into the full summer, it’s very life-enhancing,” says Adrian Rooke, a druid from the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD), which runs druidry courses. One of the eight festivals in the “ wheel of the year”, Beltane is observed from 30 April to 1 May in the northern hemisphere and is an occasion for joyful ritual that marks the moment spring bursts into life, with fires, flower garlands – and perhaps a maypole. I t’s nearly Beltane, and pagans across the country are getting ready to celebrate. |