We have seen this pattern before. The pendulum swings—first one way, then the other—never resting, never truly finding balance. Each shift brings the promise of something new. Yet, instead of true evolution, we find ourselves ensnared in the same old struggle—only now with different names, fresh justifications, and new scapegoats.
And now, we see it again.
With the White House Faith Office narrowing its focus, the message is clear: the national conversation on faith is not about inclusion but about reinforcing divisions. The pendulum has swung once more, reacting to the past rather than creating something new. And yet, many will meet this moment with the same energy that created it—anger, opposition, reaction, further deepening the struggle rather than moving beyond it.
But we, in the Pagan community, do not need to be caught in this cycle. We have wisdom that reaches beyond the old struggles. We know there is another way.
The Spiral: A Path Beyond Reaction
The Spiral is not a circle—it does not simply repeat itself. In many Pagan traditions, the Spiral represents continuous growth, transformation, and the integration of past experiences into a new, evolved form. It embodies the journey of learning and wisdom, moving us forward rather than trapping us in endless cycles of repetition. It moves forward, integrating what has come before into something greater. Unlike the pendulum, which swings back and forth in endless conflict, the Spiral evolves.
We have the power to stop reacting and start transforming.
We have the wisdom to step beyond the false choices of “us vs. them.”
We have the vision to create something new instead of merely tearing down the old.
If we are brave enough, we can be the ones who break the cycle.
The Great Rite: A Model for Integration, Not Division
The Great Rite is not a battle between masculine and feminine, but a sacred union of forces that together create something greater than either alone. This is the lesson our world has forgotten.
Right now, the national discourse on faith and governance is caught in the same mistake: assuming that for one to rise, another must fall. That to protect one tradition, others must be excluded. That power is a zero-sum game rather than a shared responsibility.
But we know better.
If we wish to move beyond the struggle, we must embody the Great Rite in our actions and in our engagement. This means:
Seeking integration instead of opposition.
Honoring the wisdom in all perspectives while refusing to be erased.
Demonstrating through our own communities that power does not have to be wielded through exclusion.
This is not about choosing a side—it is about refusing to be trapped by the need for sides at all.
The Sacred Dance: Leading the Way by Example
The Sacred Dance is not a contest of control—it is a rhythm, a flow, a movement where both partners step in harmony, each bringing their own energy while surrendering to the music of something greater.
This is how we change the conversation—not by demanding power in the same way it has always been sought, but by modeling a new way of engaging with faith, governance, and each other.
We educate.
We lead by example.
We thrive through growth, not through reaction.
We show the world that we do not have to keep repeating this cycle.
And in doing so, we invite others to step out of the struggle as well.
Breaking the Cycle: What We Must Do Now
If we want a different future, we must stop feeding the energy of conflict and start shaping something better.
We must stay informed, but not become trapped in reaction. Awareness is power, but panic is paralysis.
We must strengthen our own communities, ensuring that Pagan voices continue to thrive, not because we demand inclusion in broken systems, but because we build resilient spaces of our own.
We must engage where we can lead by example, not by begging for a seat at the table, but by demonstrating that a better model exists—one that does not require exclusion to function.
We must challenge false narratives, not through anger, but through wisdom, showing that balance is possible and necessary.
Are We Brave Enough to Step Into the Spiral?
The pendulum will continue to swing until someone chooses to stop pushing it. The question is: Are we brave enough to step away from it?
Can we be the ones who do not simply react, but transform?
Can we be the ones who do not seek dominance, but integration?
Can we be the ones who stop repeating history and begin shaping the future?
The Spiral calls us forward. The Great Rite shows us the way. The Sacred Dance invites us to step in.
The only question that remains is: Will we be the ones who finally break the cycle?
