W hen you hear the word "pagan," what comes to mind? Some might envision something nefarious and primitive, fueled by popular horror movies like Midsommar. Others might think of WitchTok, a social media subculture where influencers showcase witchcraft and occult practices like crystals and tarot readings.

"I think a lot of people, when they hear 'pagan' they just think 'witch,'" says Rachel Heatley, president of the Northwest Pagan Fest. "And the dictionary definition of paganism is any of the non-Abrahamic religions. So it's basically everybody that's not Christian, Jewish or Muslim."

The annual Northwest Pagan Fest aims to not only combat this stigma, but bring visibility to the various pagan groups and serve as a space for community and friendships. Running for its fourth year, th

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