Wiccan & Pagan

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...

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...

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...

The Book of Shadows is the name used for a collection of spells, rituals and religious texts. In traditional British Wicca, a Book of Shadows could only be copied by hand and given to you upon...

Converting to Wicca is as simple as making the decision to do so, but there are Wiccaning rituals that a priest or priestess facilitates. Understand the conversion process with insight from an...

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...

Dressed (rubbed with oil) candles can be used for a wide variety of personal, religious, and spiritual ceremonies and rituals. It's easy to create your own oils for those rituals. All you need are...

To reach the rank of High Priestess is an honor in any coven. The role of the High Priestess is a multifaceted one. It involves more than just leading her coven in rituals, although that is part...

Dressing your ritual candles with essential oils adds a powerful new dimension to your magic work. When oils are combined with the element of fire and the color of the candle, the power of the...

In many nature-based religions, there is a belief that different types of magic can be performed during the different phases of the moon. Some spiritual traditions believe that the moon is a vital...

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....

Practicing your faith, such as Wiccan rituals doesn't always fit into every day life. For example, you may be in a place where you can't have your alter or candles. But that doesn't mean you...

The moon influences many things in life like weather patterns, ocean tides and even earthquakes. Additionally, the moon also has magical properties associated with each phase that influence many...

One of the most important elements of the Wiccan religion is the practice of rituals and ceremonies. Like other faiths, Wiccans have rituals to observe several dates throughout the year, but these...

Rituals and ceremonies celebrating specific times of year and important dates are a large part of the Wiccan faith. These rituals often involve specific items like candles of a certain color as...

Wiccan ceremonies require a lot of preparation, both in the external act of gathering supplies and in the internal act of getting grounded and mentally preparing for rituals. Each coven has its...