Wiccan & Pagan

Wiccan wands can be made out of a variety of materials, including the branch of a fallen tree mounted with crystals. Create a wand that becomes an extension of the magician with insight from an...

Pagan music is any music that pagans can spiritually relate to, including contemporary music, folk music and ancient hymns. Understand pagan music that is used often during rituals with insight...

The origin of Wicca can be found in almost every major religion that has been developed, as Wiccan thought and belief has existed as long as humans have existed on Earth. Discover the origins of...

Pagan sites can be found online by doing a simple search, but a few notable sites include WitchFox.com, ClelestialTreasuresNetwork.com, MoonPathCuups.org and WhiteStarrPublishing.com. Search for...

Wiccan music is any music that expresses the same beliefs and ideals as the Wiccan community, but a few Wiccan bands include Serpentine, emerald Rose and Mother Tongue. Find music that reflects...

Wiccan dating is centered mostly around nature, as perfect Wiccan dates take place at Renaissance festivals, walks through the woods, bike rides through the park and gathering around a fire. Learn...

To become a Wiccan wizard, which is known more often as a magician, an apprenticeship under a master is the best way to learn astrology, occult lore, history, religious comparisons and how to...

Wands are used in real magic to focus and direct energy toward a goal. This article will instruct you on the proper way to harvest, prepare, and create a wand to use for real magic.

Spells work best when they are cast for specific changes. Casting a spell to make someone who is mean into someone who is nice can be a difficult task. You are attempting to change the way a...

A witch doctor is a term used to refer to shamans, medicine men and spiritualists. The term, originally a derogatory one, applied to African religions, but has since been adopted by neo-pagans and...

There is always a debate about the validity of real black magic and spells. There are hundreds of websites out there selling spells, potions and other trinkets as a quick way to help people...

While it might give you the willies to think about, witchcraft, wizardry and dark magic spells exist today. You may not overtly be witness to it, yet it still saturates our everyday existence....

Using a crystal ball to receive psychic messages, called scrying, can be traced back to the ancient Greeks, whose oracles used them as part of their counseling. These orbs have remained a popular...

Essential oils should be blended and mixed to be used on the body. You can also use blended oils for spells. Oils can by readily bought and mixed with a vegetable oil, also readily available. ...

Becoming an ordained Wiccan priest is a two-fold process. Wicca is a broad-based name for a pagan faith that celebrates the Earth, natural cycles of birth, life and death as well as dual worship...

While most magical traditions acknowledge that tools like wands aren't strictly necessary, pagans and ritual magicians often enjoy using them anyway and find them useful for directing energy. ...

Mabon, The Autumn Equinox, is celebrated on September 20th or 21st. It is a harvest festival that is known as the Witches’ Thanksgiving. It’s also a time to thank our ancestors for making us who...

Lammas or Lughnasadh, marks the middle of summer and the beginning of the harvest season. It is celebrated on July 31st and August 1st. We say goodbye to the sun as he wanes in the sky. But this...

Litha, Summer Solstice or Midsummer is the celebration of the first day of summer and of the sun. It is celebrated on June 21st or 22nd, the longest day of the year

Beltane is a fire and fertility festival in which we celebrate the upcoming summer. This celebration begins at sunset on April 30th and ends at sunset on May 1st. The name Beltane means “fire in...

Ostara is celebrated on the Spring Equinox, usually March 21st. The primary idea of Ostara is to celebrate Spring, rebirth and new beginnings. The egg is an ideal symbol for this as it represents...

Imbolc , is celebrated on February 2nd. The primary idea of Imbolc is to celebrate the upcoming springtime and the longer days.

Yule is celebrated on the first day of winter. This is the day that the sun is reborn to nourish the Earth again. Many of the traditions will seem familiar as the Christian religion borrowed...

Samhain (pronounced sow’-en) is held on Oct. 31st and is more commonly known as Halloween. It is a very important date as it represents a time to honor our ancestors, the end of the harvest season...

Deep in the heart of January, the days are gray and chill and the nights are long and often bitterly cold. We today, just as our forbears in ages past, are trying to stay warm under the blanket...

In wiccian and paganism, it's tradition to keep a BOS (book of shadows). A notebook that contains information regarding your tradition, gods, goddess, corresponding tables, sabbotand esbat rites,...

A collector of ceremonial and magical items may prefer to purchase his treasures rather than make them. On the other hand, a practitioner of Wiccan or other Pagan rituals want to make many of her...

Tarot card readings can be intimidating. Spreads can involve as many as thirty cards, and memorizing their meanings and how they relate to each other takes years of practice. A one-card reading is...

A gem is suppose to be lucky for a person born under a certain astrological sign, or with a certain birth date. This is how the idea of birthstones started.

The Minor Arcana are divided into four suits. Each suit is made up of four court cards which represents people (king, queen, knight and page) and 10 numbered cards which represents situations....

This spread has seven cards that are laid out in a horseshoe pattern (see photo for example). Cut and shuffle the cards (or have the consultant do so if reading for someone else) and pick the...

Pendulum divining, also known as scrying or dowsing is an age old art that was typically handed down from mother to daughter. As time has gone by many of the meanings associated with the pendulum...

Dressed (rubbed with oil) candles can be used for a wide variety of personal, religious, and spiritual ceremonies and rituals. It's easy to create your own oils for those rituals. All you need are...

Passion can dwindle in a relationship for many reasons - stress at work, stress at home, poor self image...just to name a few. This spell will help you overcome that slump in your libido.

Sometimes we stand in our own way when it comes to finding love. This simple spell will allow you to let go of past hurts and clear the path to finding that special someone.

Who couldn't use more money these days? This simple spell will allow you to increase your net worth. This spell can be done any day of the week, any time of day. However, it MUST be done during...

People have been anointing candles with oil for centuries. This helps to enhance and strengthen your spells and rituals. Anointing a candle is easy. All you need is an oil appropriate to your intent.

The Amethyst is a fascinating stone with a history rich in magic and rituals. It has widely believed that placing an Amethyst under your pillow will ward off insomnia and nightmares. It promotes...

This is a simple spell to be done before entering social situations. It will help you overcome any shyness and anxiety. This spell can be done on any day, at any time, during any moon phase.

Your mother was right - the best way to attract love is to love your self. If you are having a hard time with your own self worth this simple spell will help you see you for the wonderful person...

White witches consider love spells to be black magic as it controls the will of another person. However, it is considered acceptable to use spells to create a "chance encounter" where...

Learn the basics of setting up a Wiccan altar for ritual or spell work. Included are the elements that make up most Wiccan altars and what each meaning holds, along with a guide on where to put...

The aim at teaching children is to prepare them for life as an adult. While a child will not have the judgment necessary to carry out spellwork they certainly have the energy. The trick is to...

To reach the rank of High Priestess is an honor in any coven. The role of the High Priestess is a multifaceted one. It involves more than just leading her coven in rituals, although that is part...

Palmistry (also known as chiromancy) is the art of "reading" a person's palms in order to gain insight on certain personality traits and life experiences. Some claim that the lines and...

Many of us have an interest in card reading. This basic how to gives some advice for purchasing your first deck.

Whether you have followed the Path for many years or are just starting, there are a few basics for purchasing supplies

Many people see the pentagram/ pentacle and think of Satanic symbolism. This couldn't be further from the truth. In this article I will discuss a few different historical, and religious uses for...

As Wiccan adults we find support systems that help us sort of our beliefs. The challenge is to pass those beliefs onto our children who do not have similar support systems. Teaching children...

One of the first things a new pagan wants to do is set up an altar. Most of the books try to tell you what to do, but they're exacting and overly specific. This leads the newbie to worry and fear...