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Joining an online coven can be a wonderful experience, but there are some warning signs you should look for to avoid the stress of a dysfunctional group.

Whether you prefer learning from books or just don't have a local coven in your area, here are 8 reasons why people choose to practice solitary witchcraft.

Wicca is a way of life. A way of living in harmony with nature and with those around you. The difficult decision is whether to practice alone or in a group or coven.

So you want to be Wiccan. How do you go about this? Is it something you can become on your own or do you need to be initiated?

BTW is a term that helps those new to the religion understand important differences between traditional and eclectic Wicca.

NeoPaganism is a catch-all term used to define relatively modern religions which have embraced the Old Religions of Shamanic people or Pagans.

The major branches of Wicca are Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Dianic, Celtic (Church of Wicca), Georgian, Discordianism or Erisian and Wiccan Shamanism.

Most religions have more than one branch of practice to it, or more than one sect. Wicca is no exception to this.

Georgian Wicca, while less well-known in the Wiccan religion, has been around long enough to have established itself as a driving force for Craft unity.

Beltane is a Pagan celebration in May that focuses on love, fertility, and purification.

For shy or isolated Pagans, the internet can be the only way to meet those who share their faith. Learn about the friendliest and most active websites for meeting Pagans.

As many religions have different persuasions, so does Wicca, reflecting individual paths. No one pure system of beliefs is the right one for all people to follow.

Healing circles, prayer or meditation groups offer the chance to connect with others with similar spiritual beliefs - but there are risks and pitfalls of group energy.

Following the first two films directed by Len Wiseman, special effects wiz Patrick Tatopoulos jumps in the director's chair, in this fairly slow fantasy prequel. 6/10

Stephenie Meyer's four-book Twilight Saga has turned into a worldwide phenomenon, and the Nov. 20 release of the New Moon movie has a following of its own.

Whether you are seeking inspiration for your own magical name or you're looking for baby names, The New Book of Magical Names will ignite your imagination.

A novel with a supernatural spin, allowing love, mysticism and the search for answers to blend and co-exist in the same story.

Avid readers of the first twilight saga book entitled "twilight" have been delighted and enthralled with the release of the movie bearing the same name.

A helpful guide of Pagan terms for those who are new to, or unfamiliar with, Pagan spirituality.

Most people can be easily tempted into dismissing films about demons and the anti-Christ as mindless horror films even though some have something to say.

Jane Fletcher's newest novel takes her familiar, well loved characters and pits them against zealots forcing them to step away from their ideals and confront their fears.

Witch hunts swept across Scotland and Britain in the 16th and 17th centuries. The most notorious trial was that of the North Berwick Witches.

The definition of spell and ritual is often confused. Learn how to tell the difference between these two separate practices.

There is a growing demand from Pagan parents for resources to help teach their children about the Pagan faith. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Witches Spells & Magic Charms for Fun at Halloween, back to Pagan & Celt History & misty mountains of the Druids. How to Protect Crops, Ward off Evil & Find a Husband!

Ashes from some ritual Pagan fires have crisscrossed the United States over the last 20 years, symbolically drawing the Neopagan community closer together.

The Lace Reader is an enchanting mystery that gives readers a glimpse into the saga of one family of mystics and an understanding of the witch history that continues to p

George Burroughs is arrested for witchcraft. It is suspected that he killed two previous wives, and maybe more.

A look at the Diablo II character of the Sorceress and what it does in the RPG game.

Knife becomes athame or bolline; broom, besom, while other items keep their common names. Each tool has a specific practical purpose for Wiccans, Druids and others.

A virtual world where Pagans and Wiccans are connecting worldwide.

A coven of over 200 witches, known as the Berwick Witches, plotted to kill King James VI of Scotland in 1590. The details of this plot are now revealed.

Laurie Notaro creates her own tale of awkward adulthood in her first novel

The second film in the Twilight series has just been released to the public, with advanced screenings beginning Nov 19th in some cities.

When someone hears the term Paganism, they automatically see hags dancing around a fire calling demons, which is a severe misconception of the term and beliefs.

What is Wicca and how did the Wiccan religion begin? Find out what Wiccans believe and how Wicca changes to accommodate each new generation of initiates.

Many Wiccan practitioners choose to keep a Book of Shadows in which they set down and evolve their Witchcraft spells and rituals.

Many Wiccans practice as solitaries, without a coven or community to belong to, but there is a multi-faith church welcoming to Wiccans and other Pagans.

New Paltz is known for Halloween, but practicing Pagans take time on October 31 to celebrate Samhain, a night for honoring one's ancestors.

Madelyn Alt's Bewitching Mystery series features a young bookshop clerk who solves mysteries with the help of her magical boss.

While many writers of speculative fiction have a great idea of how their hero or heroine might act in any given situation, the same cannot always be said for villains!

Eclipse is the third best selling novel in the twilight saga. It keeps you hooked from the outset in the same direct and spellbinding way as the previous two books.

Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell and Rachel True star in a film about four girls exploring magic while dealing with the pressures of high school.

It's easy for a horror film to slip between the conscience of the general audience.

Although nearly 90 years old, Häxan, from Danish director Benjamin Christensen, still has the power to shock, engage, enthral and thrill.

Many crime television shows try to enhance ratings by throwing a Wiccan Witch into an episode, but by doing so they spread falsehoods and breed intolerance.

"I've never broken a bone...Knock on wood.." Why do we look for wood when tempting fate? Here's the 411 on this and other well-known old wives' tales.

Everyone seems to have a magical name. Some people have more than one name. What is the purpose of having a magical name, and should you choose one?

Stephenie Meyer's sophomore novel falls short of its predecessor, and teaches teens all the wrong lessons about love.

Soulmates Edward Cullen and Bella Swan fight the forces of evil to find true love.