Religion

An athame is a magical knife used in pagan rituals much like a wand. Some pagans prefer athames to wands in their ceremonies because they feel that the knife "sharpens" their energies and focus....

By accessing past life knowledge, you have the chance to live a more self-aware and integrated life today. This is the claim of the hypnotherapists who specialize in past life regression. They...

This is an old Gypsy spell that has been passed on from generation to generation to obtain the psychic power of divination, I learned it from a Romanian old Lady when I was a kid traveling through...

Thanks to the Internet, there are now ways for people to light a church candle online. Although it may seem impersonal to some, online candle lighting can provide accessibility for people to share...

The eight day celebration of Chanukah comes from the story in the Bible of when Mattathias and his son Judah Maccabee overcame the Syrians in battle to recapture the Temple in Jerusalem. When...

Many spiritual people use candles in prayer and/or to obtain their desires. Knowing how to anoint a candle is important. There are three simple ways to do this.

First-time Sunday School teachers may feel a little overwhelmed teaching their first classes. As any experienced teacher will tell you, leading a Sunday School class takes three things: prayer,...

Christians believe that in the rite of baptism the infant or adult baptized experiences a spiritual rebirth, becoming a child of God, a follower of Jesus Christ and a member of the Christian church.

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...

Crafts offer an opportunity to reinforce key concepts and behaviors. Children can give the crafts as presents or use them in their own religious practices. You can talk about the different pieces...

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...

The Advent season consists of the four Sundays prior to and including Christmas Eve. The Advent wreath and candles are symbols that represent the anticipation of the arrival of the Christ child.

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,...

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...

The evil eye has been known in many different cultures and is just as common today as it was in the past. No one is absolutely free from the evil look, since we almost always come in contact with...

Now that your anger has dissolved, you may find yourself wishing you'd never muttered that curse. If you're satisfied the person has suffered enough, you may wish to remove a curse. You've...

Because of a commercialized misconception, voodoo dolls hold a dark place in our cultural imagination. Most people view them as agents of witchcraft and evil, failing to realize that they are in...

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...

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...

Wiccan, contrary to a lot of people's belief, is not an evil religion. Wiccans avoid evil spells because they believe that all good you do will be done to you three times and all evil you do will...

The Advent Wreath is the central worship symbol of the Christian season of Advent, which are the four Sundays immediately preceding Christmas Day. The lighting of this wreath is observed by...

Bar Mitzvahs involve lighting 13 candles, and usually elders in the Jewish community or family help during the ceremony. Plan Bar Mitzvah candle lighting with advice from this free video on Jewish...

A Bar Mitzvah is an important day in the life of a Jewish boy, and it the party should be planned around him. Plan Bar Mitzvah candle lighting with advice from this free video on Jewish traditions.

This meditation technique is somewhat advanced. For most beginners, it’s important to meditate with as few distractions as possible. Once you’ve got the hang of meditation, you can meditate with...

"White magic" is a term used to describe magic that does not harm anyone. Most love spells are not considered white magic, which is why they usually don't work or result in dire consequences. It...

Do you have your pre-approved mortgage, a real estate agent, a realistic mortgage budget, your new home's neighborhood researched, and picked out the house of your dreams? Well, even Silver...

Ritual candles are routinely "dressed," or coated in oil, prior to use. The purpose of candle dressing is to strengthen the Santeria ceremony by charging the candle with personal energy, and to...

Resin incense has been used for many years in various parts of the world, particularly for religious and spiritual ceremony and practice. It is sometimes burned in homes, or in mosques, churches,...

White magic is what Wiccans and other pagans refer to as "positive energy spells." White magic water spells generally focus on affecting emotions and feminine energy. Water is deeply feminine,...

Magic spells are intoned by various groups of believers, including voodoo and Wiccan practitioners. Red and white magic spells have different purposes. Each type of spell requires different chants...

Ever since the re-awakening of spiritual witchcraft, it has been more common for everyday people to want to learn the practices involved. And of all the inquiries often asked, the most common...

Love spells are used for many reasons: to find a new love or draw a current love closer, to bring back a lost love, find a soul mate, fix a lover's quarrel or even enhance a long-term...

Let's face it, we all want to be more enchanting. Delightful, likable, persuasive people get people's attention and generally get on people's good sides. According to magical ethics, it is wrong...

Just like the table cloths used in your home, the cloths used on the altar table can get soiled and stained after sacred services. If you've signed up to wash altar cloths, you'll need to know how...

Beltane is a fire and fertility festival in which we celebrate the upcoming summer. This celebration begins at sunset on April 30th and ends at sunset on May 1st. The name Beltane means “fire in...

We all have people in our life that we want no harm to come to but we would like them to move somewhere else. Maybe it's those noisy next door neighbors or that person in your office that makes...

Casting a love spell is a touchy subject. Some witches believe that a love spell falls under the category of black magic as it controls another persons will. If you feel that a love spell if for...

Casting a love spell is a touchy subject. Some witches believe that a love spell falls under the category of black magic as it controls another persons will. If you feel that a love spell if for...

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...

Prayer can be a richly rewarding activity, bringing you a sense of peace, hope, and a feeling of being connected to the Divine. But too often we think prayer has to be formal, repetitive, or even...

There are many variations of love spells. Unfortunately, they customarily take a lot of time, money, and unusual tools to perform. This one won't. This is an extremely effective and simplistic...

Passion can dwindle in a relationship for many reasons - stress at work, stress at home, poor self image...just to name a few. This spell will help you overcome that slump in your libido.

Who couldn't use more money these days? This simple spell will allow you to increase your net worth. This spell can be done any day of the week, any time of day. However, it MUST be done during...

People have been anointing candles with oil for centuries. This helps to enhance and strengthen your spells and rituals. Anointing a candle is easy. All you need is an oil appropriate to your intent.

The Amethyst is a fascinating stone with a history rich in magic and rituals. It has widely believed that placing an Amethyst under your pillow will ward off insomnia and nightmares. It promotes...

This is a simple spell to be done before entering social situations. It will help you overcome any shyness and anxiety. This spell can be done on any day, at any time, during any moon phase.

White witches consider love spells to be black magic as it controls the will of another person. However, it is considered acceptable to use spells to create a "chance encounter" where...

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...

Each and every one of us has a Guardian Angel or spirit guide which watches over us. To understand more about yourself and how these amazing beings can help you take the time to reach out and...

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 8th by Catholics around the world. Many people erroneously think that the Immaculate Conception refers to Jesus being conceived. ...