Wiccan & Pagan

An athame is a wiccan's most important ritual tool. A newly acquired athame, or one which has been used in a ritual to clear or deflect disturbing influences like violence or unhealthy behavior,...

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...

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...

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.

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 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...

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....

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...

Add the grounding element of earth, balance and potency to your rituals by utilizing the powerful sage spirit. Sage is a silvery-green leafy plant that is a sacred herb among Wiccans and Native...

A housewarming ritual is one of the most fun and satisfying rituals you'll ever perform. You don't even have to be pagan to enjoy one. You can go extra-formal and cast a circle, call on a patron...

Wicca is one of the few religions that does not require socialization among practitioners. If you choose to become a Wiccan, you may choose to join a coven if you desire a group setting. However,...

For Wiccans, meditation is by and large one of the most important rituals you can perform. As a daily ritual for many, it is quite possibly the most frequently performed ritual of the faith. Funny...

Magic circles are an important part of ritual practice, regardless of the specific type of wicca that you follow. A magic circle is used to help attract the Gods and Goddess while protecting you...

The imbolc ritual is one of the eight wiccan sabbats and is celebrated on February 2 in celebration of the Celtic fire goddess Brigid. Also known as candlemas, imbolc is a time of rebirth and...

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...

For Wiccans, meditation is by and large one of the most important rituals you can perform. As a daily ritual for many, it is quite possibly the most frequently performed ritual of the faith. Funny...

Becoming a Wiccan or Witch is not something people are generally born as or randomly decide they want to become. Rather, it is usually something that comes to you through what you might call...

Whether it's a formal ritual or done spontaneously, a Wiccan ritual's purpose is to contact the divine. Similar to most religions, Wiccan rituals generally follow a basic structure patterned that...

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...

Invoking various spirits can give great power to any magical rite or personal transformation ritual. Call upon the spirits of nature for guidance and support to give your magic or ritual added...

It all begins in the mind: this is what everybody keeps reminding us. Well, let us visualize our intent, then. This ritual, which takes as long or as short as you would like, would help you focus...

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...

Even though you're already taking precautions to protect your family in your home with things like smoke detectors and security systems, you might not have given thought to asking for the same...

Pagans celebrate the spring equinox by performing centuries-old rituals, usually in forest or some other natural setting. This time of year is also known as Oestara and it allows you to rejoice in...

Facing doubts and overcoming them can be the hardest thing you do, but, to gain happiness and self-confidence, it needs to be done. Mirror talk is a simple ritual that will get you in touch with...

Walpurgis Night is celebrated from April 30 to May 1. In effect it's another "Halloween," a combination of an ancient pagan ritual to ward off evil spirits and witches while hoping for fertility...

Around March 21 every year, night and day are equal in length. Pagans all over the world celebrate the Spring Equinox. Winter is finally over and spring flowers are everywhere. It's a time to...

The broom, known to Wiccans as a besom, is one of the artifacts most commonly connected with witches. In Wicca, a broom is used for the ritual cleaning of the house or the sacred space in which a...

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...

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...

The Summer Solstice, or Midsummer, celebrates the longest day of the year. It falls around June 22. The Summer Solstice ritual focuses on the god because summer is his time. Celebrate it outdoors...

Samhain marks the end of the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Celebrated on Halloween night, usually at midnight, it's not about performing evil magic or costume parties. The Samhain ritual is a time to...