Today is the feast Day of the Santeria/Yoruban Orisha Oshun, ruler of the 'sweet' waters and a goddess of love and passion. You can read more about the Yoruban pantheon here: The Seven African Powers, or about the Santeria Religion.

Another "I told you so" moment: a murder hyped by police as a "satanic" crime turns out to be just another sad story.

Here's a terrific little article profiling a healing ritual for Katrina victims. performed by West Virginia Pagans: Healing Under a Dark Moon.