Pagaseans

Pagaseans are adherents of the Pagasean faith, a modern, nature-centered, polytheistic spiritual movement that emerged in the late 20th century within neopagan circles. Followers emphasize an intimate relationship with the natural world, reverence for a diverse pantheon of deities representing landscapes, seasons, and ancestral forces, and ethical frameworks built around reciprocity and ecological stewardship. While beliefs vary among communities, common themes include seasonal rites, centering on solstices and equinoxes, rites of harvest and birth, and initiations tied to life stages.

Communal life often centers on local groves, sanctuaries, and coven-like groups. Rituals are conducted in circles with altars, offerings, music, dance, and divination. Many Pagaseans celebrate multiple deities drawn from diverse mythologies, while some emphasize nature spirits and ancestral veneration. Texts are non-canonical; practitioners rely on a living tradition of oral teaching, personal revelation, and regionally produced liturgies and tunes.

Pagasean communities operate with looser central structures than established churches; they typically rely on elected or consensus-based councils, mentorship roles, and seasonal gatherings known as Convergences. The movement is international, with pockets in urban centers who connect online and at regional conferences; member estimates range in the tens of thousands worldwide. There are debates about cultural appropriation and representation within some groups, and some communities advocate social and environmental activism as an extension of spiritual practice.