There is an interesting blog post on Patheos where P. Sufenas Virius Lupus shares his ideas about reincarnation and past lives. He contends that some Pagans believe in reincarnation and others don't. Either way, he says he doesn't "hear a lot of discussion about reincarnation in Pagan circles these days." He adds that the reason for this is that "past life experiences are profoundly personal. In general, they often have great relevance for those who are involved with them, but not much for others." [Emphasis in original.]
Lupus points out that it's not possible to practice reincarnation, and concludes that it is, therefore, a matter of belief. This is unusual because, he says, "We often