Wiccan & Pagan

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...

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...

A talisman is a made or purchased object that has been "charged' or directed to a specific purpose in the bearer's life. A good luck charm (rabbit's foot, four leaf clover) is a kind of talisman,...

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...

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...

In wiccian and paganism, it's tradition to keep a BOS (book of shadows). A notebook that contains information regarding your tradition, gods, goddess, corresponding tables, sabbotand esbat rites,...

It's not possible to talk about the powers of the moon goddess Selene without discussing the powers associated with the goddess of the moon in many ancient cultures. Many of them have...

Converting to Wicca is not exactly like converting to other religions. Since Wicca is not an organized religion, there is no governing body or church to contact and no paperwork or certification...

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.

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...

Myrrh is a powerful and magical substance for Wiccans. The scent and vibration of Myrrh, when used in practice, is cleansing, healing and can open up gateways to communicate with the goddess and...

If you want to attune to the Wiccan Triple Goddess, known as Artemis, Diana, Gaia or Hecate, perform this simple ritual daily. Observe the changes in the seasons as the earth grows from it's...

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...

The Winter Solstice, also known as Yule, occurs on the shortest and darkest day of the year. As waning light waxes toward Summer Solstice, Wiccans celebrate renewal and rebirth. As the seasons...

Beltane is one of the eight sacred sabbats celebrated in wicca. The ritual is performed on the evening of Beltane, April 30, in celebration of spring, growth and fertility. While you should...

Everyone has a certain amount of intuitiveness or feelings that we contribute to our “gut." This is our psychic abilities manifesting themselves. There are ways for us to be more attuned to our...

A polytheistic pagan religion, Odinism dedicates worship to the deities which pertain to the Norse pantheon. The Rite of the Bragi is an Odinist ritual conducted to honor the gods and goddesses of...

Wicca, a 'new' religion that many people are finding correspond with their beliefs and are starting to look into. I say 'new' because most people don't realize just how long Wicca has been around....

Beltaine is a pagan Sabbat that celebrates the sacred union of the god and goddess. The holiday is celebrated on or around April 30 through May 1. Beltaine is also known as May Day. It is a day to...

Your Wiccan name or magickal name (spelled with a "k" to differentiate from trick magic) is a name chosen to identify yourself as a pagan. Choosing a name can turn into a complex process,...

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.

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...