Despite its romantic name, a Book of Shadows is simply a record of Wicca beliefs and practices. Covens may have their own books outlining how they worship, which they usually don't share with...
A solitary witch is simply a Wiccan who practices on their own. Many believe only a coven can make you a Wiccan through initiation into the craft. Scott Cunningham, who wrote "Wicca: A Guide for...
Samhain marks the end of the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Celebrated on Halloween night, usually at midnight, it's not about performing evil magic or costume parties. The Samhain ritual is a time to...
Around December 22, Pagans celebrate the Winter Solstice, or Yule, which is the longest night and the shortest day. Nights grow shorter until the Summer Solstice around June 22. The Yule ritual...
The Summer Solstice, or Midsummer, celebrates the longest day of the year. It falls around June 22. The Summer Solstice ritual focuses on the god because summer is his time. Celebrate it outdoors...
Many people don't understand the basic philosophy behind Wicca, and these misconceptions can breed fear and bias. Follow these steps to learn how to soothe their concerns.
Wiccan symbols are drawn from a variety of traditions. European, Middle Eastern and even Native American symbols have meaning in Wicca. They speak to the unconscious mind and conjure feelings and...
Wicca isn't a revival of an ancient pre-Christian religion. Though it's existed for a long time, Gerald Gardner developed Wicca into what it is today. Before you decide to engage in Wiccan...
Wicca is a religion that encourages creativity. Because there are no scriptures, many traditions practice their own version of the religion. While they all share the basic principles of Wicca,...
Sharing the Wiccan experience with other like-minded people can be empowering. Follow these steps to investigate the covens in your area or, if you don't find one to your liking, create your own.
Selling Wiccan tools has become a business for pagan artists who make the specialty objects for rituals. Follow these steps to find inexpensive versions of these tools.
Wiccan altars are used during rituals that connect believers with the goddess and god. There is no prescribed way to set up an altar, but the steps below represent a basic guide.
Wicca is an earth-based, pagan religion that is based on some of the oldest forms of god worshiping known to man. Wicca was made popular thanks to the work of Gerald Gardner, a 1920s English...
Since Wicca does not have an official clergy, the word high priestess has different meanings, depending on whom you ask. Most Wicca groups are mixed, with men and women taking different positions...
The broom, known to Wiccans as a besom, is one of the artifacts most commonly connected with witches. In Wicca, a broom is used for the ritual cleaning of the house or the sacred space in which a...
Becoming a Wiccan is a very personal decision and one that you should not take lightly. Keep in mind that Wiccans do not have an ironclad set of rules governing how the religion should be...
The Law of Return, also known as the Three-Fold Law, refers to a passage in the Wicca Rede poem. Basically, the Three-Fold Law claims that whatever you do will come back to you threefold. This not...
The Wiccan Rede is a simple law used by practitioners of Wicca to rule their behavior. The Rede is believed to be very ancient and Wiccans have maintained the old English spelling when using it:...
A Sabbat is one of the eight major festivals or celebrations of the Wicca religion. The minor Sabbats coincide with the equinoxes and solstices and are celebrated between the 20th and the 23rd of...
Wiccan ceremonies require a lot of preparation, both in the external act of gathering supplies and in the internal act of getting grounded and mentally preparing for rituals. Each coven has its...
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