Wiccan & Pagan

Magic has been around for centuries, but the fear of magic has resulted in many horrible atrocities, most notably the Salem witchcraft trials. Magic is unnerving to many people, yet the difference...

There are semi-precious and precious gems and stones that are believed to possess magical properties and can be worn by someone who wants to benefit from these properties. You can buy beads made...

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...

A silver ring on the hand of a Pagan priestess is almost iconic in its imagery. In movies and art, Druid, Wiccan and other Pagan priestesses are often depicted with several silver rings adorning...

The title "Priestess of the Silver Star" can be found in several of the written works of British occultist Aleister Crowley. Each time Crowley uses the phrase, he reveals a slightly different...

The object in cleaning quartz crystal plates is to get them clear without scratching or breaking them. While quartz crystal isn't difficult to clean, a few precautions are necessary to avoid...

An equinox can be a pivotal point in the year with respect to astrology or harvest cycles. Equinoxes occur twice a year at different points of time between two solstices.

It is a common misconception that Pagans worship trees. In fact, they do not worship them, but revere them as great gifts of the Divine. Trees give us air, wood for building and warmth, and they...

Dowsing rods are said to be used to find ley lines, or channels of groundwater or energetic earth lines. They can be made from branches or metal or purchased.

Pagan rituals are steeped in history, and pagan spiritual techniques have been used successfully for centuries. These simple meditation exercises can be used to reach a higher religious awareness,...

Crystals are considered by many to be beautiful and interesting natural mineral formations. Within certain spiritual traditions, crystals are also thought to have special properties and the power...

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...

The use of crystals has persisted throughout human history. Functional uses of decoration and trading have easily intertwined with the spiritual uses of healing, protection and meditation.

A Magic Diary is a book that helps you better your life and affect changes. Read on to learn how to make your own.

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...

Curses go back hundreds of years and are often associated with witchcraft, voodoo or old European superstitions. People who believe in the potency of an evil curse often claim to suffer ill health...

Cleansing and consecrating your sacred space is the best way to draw positive energy into the room while eliminating negativity. It requires a few minor tools, concentration and ceremony. To find...

Wicker men were made famous by the cult classic 1973 film with that name (and the considerably less well-received 2006 remake), as well as contemporary festivals such as Burning Man in Nevada....

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...

An effective spell requires most of the five senses, plus the magic of positive belief; essential oils are a wonderful way to boost your spell, because smell is one of the most powerful senses....

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,"...

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...

Developing your psychic abilities can be learned through many techniques. One of the most popular of these is the development of extra-sensory perception through focused meditation. Though this...

Crystals are used for relieving a diverse array of concerns and health problems. Many believe that wearing them, placing them close to you or doing healing work with them can assist in everything...

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,...

Gem stones come in beautiful hues and have striking appearances that have made them popular among royalty for thousands of years. But over time, their use by commoners has become accepted, and...

Obsession is a dangerous emotion, and countless individuals have struggled with how to control it, especially from afar. In the realm of white magic, spells typically known as binding spells,...

The Latin word paganus means "country dweller" or "rustic" and derives from pagus, meaning "countryside." A pagan is the designation usually given to someone who does not believe in a monotheistic...

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...

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...

For most people, the cardinal directions are merely points on the compass that help them navigate the roads. For some people, the cardinal directions have deep spiritual significance that help...

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...

Magic wands are thin sticks made of different materials, including wood or metal, and used as a conductor when practicing Wiccan rituals or other types of magical rituals. Wands have been around...

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.

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...

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...

Bloodstone is a green chalcedony quartz crystal with red and white flecks used for various purposes in magic. Its use as a magical stone dates back thousands of years to Babylon, where it was worn...

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...

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...

Anyone who is deeply religious feels a connection to their faith, no matter where they are. Many of these people are of faiths that don't have physically established churches or prefer not to go...

White magic is a belief system that embodies good energy, health and healing. It's filled with everything black magic lacks: great karma, good spells, bountiful peace and a system of rituals and...

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...

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....