Wiccan & Pagan

Don't get me wrong--I am not a member. However, if you want to find out exactly what they believe you have to do your homework, not rely on rumor.

High fantasy books and films feature sensationalized scenes of young witches and wizards casting powerful spells with wands that were custom made by an adult wizard. In real life, many Wiccans...

As Yule approaches, Pagan people's religious focus goes from death to life. Yule is a festive celebration of light, the sun, rebirth and nature, and the decorations on your altar should capture...

When you find it's your time to host the next Sabbat or Esbat at your house, be a gracious host or hostess and prepare well. Hosting a ritual is not exactly like hosting a gathering of friends or...

Spells have been around for a very long time. They have been used for a variety of reasons. Many spells are cast during different phases of the moon because each phase helps bring different...

Scrying is a form of divination in which a person gazes into something while in a meditative state in order to promote visions and psychic impressions or to peer into the future. Most people are...

Since ancient times, the winter solstice has been regarded as a time associated with divine birth. Modern pagans still celebrate the symbolic rebirth of the Sun god at this time of year. A...

It's not possible to talk about the powers of the moon goddess Selene without discussing the powers associated with the goddess of the moon in many ancient cultures. Many of them have...

The word "meditation" comes from the Latin "meditatio," which means to think deeply or contemplate. Meditation has been used in religious practices for more than 5,000 years....

The Wiccan religion is a concept. The religion itself is called Wicca, and its followers are referred to as Wiccan. Wicca is a naturally occurring system of belief, designed to support the mind,...

Pendulums have been used as a tool of divination for thousands of years. Many people gravitate to the pendulum which is one of the easiest diving tools. In this How To we will cover a basic...

Converting to Wicca is not exactly like converting to other religions. Since Wicca is not an organized religion, there is no governing body or church to contact and no paperwork or certification...

Daughters of the Moon believe in the healing and nurturing force of the feminine. They believe in mystic powers that enable them to foresee their paths in life. They give great spiritual respect...

This Tarot spread is interesting in that it is based on the seven Chakras of the body. It can give an all-encompassing look at what is going on in the querent's life.

Samhain is a special holiday on the Wiccan wheel of the year. It is a harvest festival, and a time to give thanks for the Earth’s bounty. It is a time to honor ancestors and those who have...

Rose hips are the fruity seed pod left on a rose bush when the petals have fallen off. They are edible and emit a delicate floral scent. In magical practices, rose hips are associated with the...

A Pagan altar can be anything you want it to be - as long as it's meaningful to you. Let me give you some hints and ideas to create an altar that will become your spiritual space.

This is a spread that I came up with to assess a situation quickly, using your heart, mind, and the reality of what you are inquiring about. I call it the Heart/Mind/Reality Spread.

How to celebrate the Pagan holiday of Samhain, which is on Halloween. And you don't even have to be Pagan! Samhain is night we honor those who have passed before us, like Day of the Dead, but...

Wicca is believed by many of its followers to have descended from the matriarchal pagan religions that existed in pre-historic Europe. This claim cannot be verified, and Wicca may only date back...

In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in nature-based religions and spiritual traditions. These religions promote a principle of individual responsibility and growth while...

cleanse your home from negative energy.

Herbs have gained a new popularity in health and beauty. For instance, the use of rosemary can be used in a hair rinse to bring out natural shine. If you also want luscious locks, follow these...

If you're Wiccan, you may decide at some point that you need a clergyperson to perform various services for you. Wicca is a nature-based faith that typically honors a god and a goddess; members of...

Wicca is a highly personal religion, practiced alone as a solitary or with others in a coven or open circle. There is no “right” or “wrong” way in Wicca, all individuals bring their own flair to...

If there is anything similar to a Bible for Wiccans, it's the Book of Shadows. In this book, pagans record information that they'll use time and again throughout their studies. Spells,...

Dressing your ritual candles with essential oils adds a powerful new dimension to your magic work. When oils are combined with the element of fire and the color of the candle, the power of the...

The history and use of Runes is long and spans various cultures. Runes were originally fashioned from the sun-bleached bones of animals, small stones or pieces of carved wood. Today, Runes can be...

The fall equinox is the point in time when the sun crosses the equator, making daylight and darkness approximately twelve hours each. As symbol of balance and harvest, the fall equinox has been...

As our greater global consciousness expands, more and more people, of all religions and circumstance, are honouring the equinox and solstice days, as our ancestors did celebrate. It is common to...

Do you need a spell for an important matter in your life? You can find a myriad of spells in books and online, but the real power in a spell comes from using your own words and your own intent....

Add the grounding element of earth, balance and potency to your rituals by utilizing the powerful sage spirit. Sage is a silvery-green leafy plant that is a sacred herb among Wiccans and Native...

Whether you view it as a psychological tool for accessing your own associations and thoughts, or a magical means of accessing a higher spiritual power for supernatural purposes, scrying can be a...

The crystal ball is a popular tool for divination. As with any form of divination, it takes time to become well versed and practiced. For the purpose of this article, we will go over the basic...

The use of the tarot as a form of divination is extremely popular. Those who have been using this method for a while know how useful it can be. There are undoubtedly times when someone close to...

Scrying is a form of divination that has gained increased popularity. Individuals who use scrying either use a crystal ball, the element of water, a dark mirror or the element of fire (as in a...

Myrrh is a powerful and magical substance for Wiccans. The scent and vibration of Myrrh, when used in practice, is cleansing, healing and can open up gateways to communicate with the goddess and...

If you want to attune to the Wiccan Triple Goddess, known as Artemis, Diana, Gaia or Hecate, perform this simple ritual daily. Observe the changes in the seasons as the earth grows from it's...

Cleansing and charging the tools you use in divination and practice are very important. Over time, the tools you use can pick up some nasty vibes. This is especially true if someone, to whom you...

The use of candles in spellwork and ritual is expected with any type of working. However, inscribing the candles with symbols and representations of intent give the added power needed to...

Talk of auras around people has been out for centuries. Many people are clueless that these auras exist. Others know that they exist, but have never seen them. Then there are the few that have...

A significant number of Wiccans are vegans and vegetarians, but estimate that they are still well in the minority. Wiccans believe in living in harmony with the larger world, particularly the...

Scrying has been used for centuries as a form of divination. Various mediums have been used such as a dark/black mirror, bodies of water, crystals and the flames of a fire (ie: such as a candle)....

The use of tarot cards is one of the most popular forms of divination. There are hundreds of spreads and interpretations of those spreads. Many people use traditional layouts and, with time, they...

The use of tarot is one of the more popular forms of divination. There are numerous spreads that can be used from the most simplistic (using one card) to the most intricate (the Celtic cross)....

This article will teach you how to make your own stick and cone incense. The process is very difficult but when done correctly the result is well worth it.

Rune stones have been used for centuries as a divining tool. Rune stones fall into the same family as the tarot and pendulum. Each rune stone is inscribed with a symbol that has a meaning. Some...

Attune to the Wiccan Horned God, sometimes known as Cernunnos or Herne, but most generally referred to as the God of the Sun, the wild places and animals, the hunt, sexuality, fertility, abundance...

If you're Wiccan or Pagan, you may have decided at some point that you'd like a decorative cloth on your altar. This comes in particularly handy if you're using a table that the rest of the family...

Witch bottles, also known as charm bottles are commonly used for spellwork and make wonderful additions to any home as decoration. There are many varieties of approaches to making witch bottles....