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Astral projection goes by many names since there has been varied literature over the past decades and even centuries. There are many varied phenomena including out-of-body experiences, lucid...
The Corn Mother dates back at least to the 1800s and was used by American Indians in the Southwest. However, we know this only because that is the first documentation of the use of The Corn...
Pentagrams have been associated with magick throughout the ages. As it's shape probably came from the hand, it's used in many spells associated with protection and money. A pentacle is any...
Dragon's Blood ink has never contained draconic blood, but the name in fact refers to the resin that gives the ink its color and acts as a binding agent. This ink is used for adding power and...
Incense has been used for centuries in religious and spiritual ceremonies and practices. Today, it is a normal part of many people's daily routines to burn incense in the home and enjoy the aromas...
A Magic Diary is a book that helps you better your life and affect changes. Read on to learn how to make your own.
Drawing energy for the moon can be a great way to aid healing and spiritual growth. In this article I will teach you a method for gathering moon energy.
It is easy to charge a pendent to protect you and your aura. Everything is made up of energy, and yes that's us as well. Our energy field is called a aura. When we encounter people doing our daily...
If you’re looking to find the spiritual path that’s right for you, you may be wondering if your beliefs already fit somewhere. This list will help you to know if you might be Pagan.
Wicca is currently the fastest growing religion in the United States. There is tons of information out there for newcomers, but this can have the unfortunate effect of a bit of information...
Numerology enhances the ability to look deeper into your own personality, by using the data of your birthday, name and other numbers occurring in your life. The energy of a chosen magickal name...
Candle magick is one of the most fundamental majicks in the craft. Luckily, it is also one of the most simple. This article will walk you through color correspondences, as well as the proper...
For those first learning how to use Tarot cards, there are some excellent methods for becoming familiar with the different Tarot cards and the meanings that each card conveys. By using...
In this article you will learn how to make real magick and the preparation needed to cast an effective spell.
When you read cards for people, that energy from the reading stays on your cards, until you cleanse them. Their are several different ways to cleanse your deck, so, when you do the next reading,...
The evil eye has been known in many different cultures and is just as common today as it was in the past. No one is absolutely free from the evil look, since we almost always come in contact with...
Folk Magick, whether or not you believe in it and its power, may be able to help you with a variety of problems. It has been used by many people for many years now. Here is one that can...
Who of us hasn't lost a love before we we're ready to let it go? I say few, if any.. Here is a simple ritual to remind them of you, in a simple yet powerful way. Not to force love upon them, but...
Wicca is a polytheistic, neo-pagan religion that promotes spirituality and the importance of nature. Unlike most major monotheistic religions, Wicca does not have a center text, such as the Bible...
Lammas is a pagan holiday on July 31st to celebrate the first fruits of the harvest season. It really is the first festival of the Waning Year. The air is filled with anticipation of the coming...
So your teen has just come out as a pagan! you might be angry, you might be shocked even but, before you start telling your child what you think! Think! paganism is a nature based religion, that...
For centuries, jumping over a candlestick was a method of fortune-telling in England. Jack be nimble Jack be quick, Jack jumped over a candlestick. According to The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery...
In a world left void of meaning and ritual, humanity is left grasping at whatever it can hold onto. Getting tattooed can aid us in this struggle to remain connected with our primal selves. The...
So you have your altar, but there’s nothing on it yet. Read this guide to find out how to get really great ritual items without breaking the bank at some over-priced metaphysical shop.
Ok, so you know your faith, but you’re not sure how to make a space to practice and pray. There are as many ways as there are people, but here I will share one way of making yourself a ritual space.
If you want something very potent for a critical love spell, here is an ancient technique to make your own lunar water. You can use this in elixirs, or watering a plant. You can use this to cast...
In a perfect world, one would never need to hide their faith. If you’re a teen or you’re feeling a need to keep your faith hidden from your family or spouse, read this article for some useful ideas.
Wiccans and other pagans use a Book of Shadows to keep track of information about spells, rituals, herbs, and anything else that’s important to their practice or craft. A Book of Shadows is often...
Everyone has someone in their life they want to protect. Most people have multiple someone’s they wish they could keep out of harms way. Wiccan protection spells may be the answer if you wish to...
There are many reasons that you may want to write a journal of your dreams. They say dreaming is your subconscious trying to tell you something. I don't know about you but I'm always curious to...
When you first begin to cast magick spells, you have many questions. One of the first, and most important things that you will do is set up your sacred altar. Your sacred altar is where you'll...
It has been stated that the true art of meditation is the art of not thinking at all. Here I will show you what I do when i meditate. It has also been said that when you think of nothing at all,...
Do you have your pre-approved mortgage, a real estate agent, a realistic mortgage budget, your new home's neighborhood researched, and picked out the house of your dreams? Well, even Silver...
In Wicca, it is important to ‘Ground’ yourself both prior to and after performing any ritual or magical workings to release and cleanse ourselves of excess and/or negative energy. We pick up...
Ostara is a solar festival of growth, rebirth and fertility celebrated between March 19th and 22nd. It is a day when daytime and night are of equal length. it marks the start of Spring and new...
Samhain(pronounced “Sow-en Sow-een/Sow-ain”) is one of the great Sabbats of the year. Traditionally celebrated on October 31st, but due to the equinoxes, is commonly celebrated on Nov 5th. It...
Are you having a difficult time coming out of the “broom closet” when it comes to telling your parents that your religious views are different than theirs? Since becoming a Wiccan you may feel...
You've read a couple of books about Neo-Paganism, or maybe you've seen them mentioned in the media or pop-culture. Either way you're curious and want to learn more first-hand.
Pagans (Wiccans, Druids, etc.) celebrate the Vernal Equinox as a time for renewal and the beginning of Spring is it’s a great time to manifest some positive energy in your life! A poppet is great...
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.
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. ...
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...