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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...
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.
Moonstones, which are commonly a potassium aluminum silicate, have a variety of properties when used for spiritual work or are used in the form of jewelry. These purposes vary slightly, but the...
Based in part on northern European paganism similar to that which has been passed down by the Celts and Druids, modern-day Wiccans believe the resemblance stops there. They consider the present...
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...
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...
Wicca is a pagan belief structure that is nature-based. Roughly translated, Wicca means "wise," but the word has had several meanings throughout the history of its practice, such as "witchcraft,"...
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,...
Many Neo-Pagans incorporate worship or honoring of the Ancestors into their practice--Asa Tru, for instance, and those who work to re-create the pre-Christian Roman religion, just to name a...
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...
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...
Wiccan, contrary to a lot of people's belief, is not an evil religion. Wiccans avoid evil spells because they believe that all good you do will be done to you three times and all evil you do will...
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...
A rosary is a string of prayer beads used by some Christian churches, most commonly associated with Catholicism. These beads are used to aid one in achieving a meditative state while chanting...
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,...
Wicca is a peaceful new age religion that draws from the old traditions of witchcraft and paganism. Followers of Wicca believe that they should be harmonious with nature and follow a rule to harm...
For Wiccans and those of of some other pagan religions, the pentagram is a powerful symbol. The five pointed stars of the pentagram symbolize the four directions and the spirit. many Wiccans wear...
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...
White magic is what Wiccans and other pagans refer to as "positive energy spells." White magic water spells generally focus on affecting emotions and feminine energy. Water is deeply feminine,...
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.
Magic spells are intoned by various groups of believers, including voodoo and Wiccan practitioners. Red and white magic spells have different purposes. Each type of spell requires different chants...
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...
How to Find Your Element in Wicca
Finding your element in Wicca involves considering your astrological sign, each of which corresponds to one of the four elements, as well as analyzing your personality to determine which element...
How to Make a Wiccan Robe
A Wiccan robe can be made simply out of black fabric, but it can be adorned using elaborate embroidery, lace or trim. Create a ceremonial robe with insight from an internationally known psychic in...
Making Wiccan Wands
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
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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.
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...