Wiccan & 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...

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,"...

Taking the life-affirming step to stop smoking requires courage. Committing your intentions in a pagan ritual is a loving way to assert this decision and ask for assistance through communing with...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Spells work best when they are cast for specific changes. Casting a spell to make someone who is mean into someone who is nice can be a difficult task. You are attempting to change the way a...

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...

One of the first things a new pagan wants to do is set up an altar. Most of the books try to tell you what to do, but they're exacting and overly specific. This leads the newbie to worry and fear...

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...

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.

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...

Wiccans use a variety of tools in their rituals to channel their energy. Found atop a Wiccan’s altar are a variety of symbolic tools including a dagger, a chalice, a wand, a pentacle....

Pagan altars come in all forms, from the most simplistic to the most extravagant. Most pagans construct an altar that is meant to be permanent. However, some prefer to have an altar that can be...

Pagan traditions vary by practitioner, but they usually include at least some of the 8 Sabbats or holidays. These holidays are tied into the cycle of the earth's rotation around the sun as well as...

Ever wonder how to write your own non-denominational ritual for healing, for cleansing, for loving, for letting go? Here are a few easy steps you can take to make the power of prayer work for...

In many religious and pagan practices, altars are used to direct focus and intent. Crystals are often used for the same purpose, and are frequently chosen for their natural, energetic, or magical...

Practice magic from home. Create your own personal altar for ritual and meditation. All it takes is a few minutes and a few simple 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.

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...