Articles related to "Wicca"
Branches of Wicca
Most religions have more than one branch of practice to it, or more than one sect. Wicca is no exception to this.
traditions of wicca • branches of wicca • wicca practices • solitary witches • eclectic witches
Most religions have more than one branch of practice to it, or more than one sect. Wicca is no exception to this.
traditions of wicca • branches of wicca • wicca practices • solitary witches • eclectic witches
Another Look at the Wiccan Core Beliefs
A more in-depth look at the Wiccan Core Beliefs listed in my "What is Wicca" article, including points on how they relate to my personal practices of Wicca
wiccan core beliefs • core beliefs • rede • eclectic wicca • traditional wicca
A more in-depth look at the Wiccan Core Beliefs listed in my "What is Wicca" article, including points on how they relate to my personal practices of Wicca
wiccan core beliefs • core beliefs • rede • eclectic wicca • traditional wicca
Wicca Defined
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.
wiccans • witchcraft • definition • pagan • gardner
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.
wiccans • witchcraft • definition • pagan • gardner
To Be Wiccan
Let's face it: Religious fight for freedom happened in the past and it is still happening. Only, these days it's more discreet.
religious • freedom • wicca • paganism • puritan
Let's face it: Religious fight for freedom happened in the past and it is still happening. Only, these days it's more discreet.
religious • freedom • wicca • paganism • puritan
What is Wicca? What is Witchcraft?
A basic definition and comparison of Wicca and Witchcraft.
basic tenets • wicca • witchcraft • religion • gardner
A basic definition and comparison of Wicca and Witchcraft.
basic tenets • wicca • witchcraft • religion • gardner
Chaos Magic for the Clueless
Chaos magic is hot in today's occult scene, and here's a handy guide on how to integrate it into your spiritual life no matter what your faith or path.
magick • wicca spell • wicca love • wicca magick • wiccan love spells
Chaos magic is hot in today's occult scene, and here's a handy guide on how to integrate it into your spiritual life no matter what your faith or path.
magick • wicca spell • wicca love • wicca magick • wiccan love spells
Be a Crafty Teen Witch
Tips and suggestions for young adult Wiccans on how to find and make inexpensive tools.
wicca • witchcraft • teen witch • teen wicca • tools
Tips and suggestions for young adult Wiccans on how to find and make inexpensive tools.
wicca • witchcraft • teen witch • teen wicca • tools
Çatalhöyük: The Origin of Wicca?
Can the ancient site of Çatalhöyükthe tell us anything about the origins of Wicca?
çatalhöyük • goddess movement • wicca • mother goddess • james mellaart
Can the ancient site of Çatalhöyükthe tell us anything about the origins of Wicca?
çatalhöyük • goddess movement • wicca • mother goddess • james mellaart
NeoPaganism: Wicca
NeoPaganism is a catch-all term used to define relatively modern religions which have embraced the Old Religions of Shamanic people or Pagans.
neopaganism • paganism • wicca • god • goddess
NeoPaganism is a catch-all term used to define relatively modern religions which have embraced the Old Religions of Shamanic people or Pagans.
neopaganism • paganism • wicca • god • goddess
Misconceptions of Wicca and Witchcraft
An attempt to debunk some of the more prevalent stereotypes and misconceptions about Wicca and Witchcraft. Includes discussions on whether Wicca is Satanic, whether magic is evil, and whether all Wiccans are just teenage girls.
wicca • witchcraft • misconceptions • stereotypes • paganism
An attempt to debunk some of the more prevalent stereotypes and misconceptions about Wicca and Witchcraft. Includes discussions on whether Wicca is Satanic, whether magic is evil, and whether all Wiccans are just teenage girls.
wicca • witchcraft • misconceptions • stereotypes • paganism
Some Major Differences Between Kemetic Religion and Wicca
A look at the diffrences between Wicca and the Egyptian based religion of Kemetic
wicca • paganism • kemetic • spirituality
A look at the diffrences between Wicca and the Egyptian based religion of Kemetic
wicca • paganism • kemetic • spirituality
Initiation vs Dedication
Comparison of initiations, "self-initiations", and dedications, as well as a side-discussion of the Wiccan Mysteries.
initiation • coven • self-initation • dedication • mysteries
Comparison of initiations, "self-initiations", and dedications, as well as a side-discussion of the Wiccan Mysteries.
initiation • coven • self-initation • dedication • mysteries
Can Paganism Withstand Persecution
Will Paganism be able to run with the other "big dogs" of religion or will they only be seen as heathens and satanists? Mr. Charles Colson gives his opinion.
paganism • wicca • alternative religions • charles colson • washington post
Will Paganism be able to run with the other "big dogs" of religion or will they only be seen as heathens and satanists? Mr. Charles Colson gives his opinion.
paganism • wicca • alternative religions • charles colson • washington post
Cleansing and Charging Crystals
Shamanic or Pagan people believe that all in the Universe including crystals have special properties, energies and powers. We can tap into their magick.
crystals • pagan • shamanism • wicca • magick
Shamanic or Pagan people believe that all in the Universe including crystals have special properties, energies and powers. We can tap into their magick.
crystals • pagan • shamanism • wicca • magick
Pagan terms
A helpful guide of Pagan terms for those who are new to, or unfamiliar with, Pagan spirituality.
pagan • paganism • pagan terms • pagan glossary • witchcraft
A helpful guide of Pagan terms for those who are new to, or unfamiliar with, Pagan spirituality.
pagan • paganism • pagan terms • pagan glossary • witchcraft
The Lost Girl
The Lost Girl touches on a number of interesting methods used by fortune tellers and serves as an introduction to parapsychology.
children • kids • wicca • pagan • book
The Lost Girl touches on a number of interesting methods used by fortune tellers and serves as an introduction to parapsychology.
children • kids • wicca • pagan • book
What Is a Handfasting?
So your daughter's just come home and told you that she and her boyfriend are going to get handfasted...what on earth is that?
pagan • paganism • handfasting • hand fasting • wedding
So your daughter's just come home and told you that she and her boyfriend are going to get handfasted...what on earth is that?
pagan • paganism • handfasting • hand fasting • wedding
Why Some Witches Offer Interviews
Many Pagans open up to reporters in hopes to gain tolerance and even acceptance of their faiths, and what better time than around their most popular, secularized Holiday.
halloween witch articles • reporters • pagan celebrities • paganism • wicca
Many Pagans open up to reporters in hopes to gain tolerance and even acceptance of their faiths, and what better time than around their most popular, secularized Holiday.
halloween witch articles • reporters • pagan celebrities • paganism • wicca
Wiccan or Witch?
The words Wiccan and Witch have two very different meanings. Here is an explanation of these two commonly confused terms.
wicca • wiccan • witch • witches • witchcraft
The words Wiccan and Witch have two very different meanings. Here is an explanation of these two commonly confused terms.
wicca • wiccan • witch • witches • witchcraft
A comparative Look at Athiesm and Paganism
This is to help answer the Question, "Is Paganism the same as Atheism?" People often confuse the two. It will also look to a certain extent at how both paths coexist together as an option to Christianity.
paganism • wicca • atheism • spirituality • paganism
This is to help answer the Question, "Is Paganism the same as Atheism?" People often confuse the two. It will also look to a certain extent at how both paths coexist together as an option to Christianity.
paganism • wicca • atheism • spirituality • paganism
A Look at the Wiccan Rede
A point by point look at the wiccan rede by examining its parts.
wicca • wiccan • paganism • rede • laws
A point by point look at the wiccan rede by examining its parts.
wicca • wiccan • paganism • rede • laws
An Introduction to Witchcraft
A brief aritcle to lay the basis for learning on Witchcraft.
wicca • witchcraft • witch • pagan • sabbat
A brief aritcle to lay the basis for learning on Witchcraft.
wicca • witchcraft • witch • pagan • sabbat
Becoming a Witch
An informative article on the hot topic of exactly how one does become a witch.
dedication • witch • initiation • imbolg • ritual
An informative article on the hot topic of exactly how one does become a witch.
dedication • witch • initiation • imbolg • ritual
Book Review of To Stir a Magick Cauldron
A review of Silver Ravenwolfs book To Stir a Magick Caldron
book review • paganism • wicca • magick pagan • wiccan
A review of Silver Ravenwolfs book To Stir a Magick Caldron
book review • paganism • wicca • magick pagan • wiccan
Book Review: The Witches Craft by Raven Grimassi
A review of the book The Witches Craft by Raven Grimassi
book • review • witch • witchcraft • paganism
A review of the book The Witches Craft by Raven Grimassi
book • review • witch • witchcraft • paganism
Covens, do I need one?
A look at the process of finding a coven for those new to the pagan path.
pagan • wicca • coven • spirituality • paganism
A look at the process of finding a coven for those new to the pagan path.
pagan • wicca • coven • spirituality • paganism
Death
My feelings about death, a look at the pagan cycle of life and death, and a bit about Halloween.
death • rebirth • pagan • goddess • god
My feelings about death, a look at the pagan cycle of life and death, and a bit about Halloween.
death • rebirth • pagan • goddess • god
Dedication to the Old Ways
The act of Dedication is an important step to promote growth and open oneself up to the Gods.
dedication • ritual • magick • wicca • witch
The act of Dedication is an important step to promote growth and open oneself up to the Gods.
dedication • ritual • magick • wicca • witch
Energy and Perception Series Part 3 Negativity
A look at the role negativity plays in spiritual growth.
paganism • spirituality • negativity • dark paganism • pagan
A look at the role negativity plays in spiritual growth.
paganism • spirituality • negativity • dark paganism • pagan
Ideas for Emotional Healing
Simple things you can do to teach your child about self empowerment and karma in the light of Black Tuesday's events
wicca • karma • homeschooling • black tuesday
Simple things you can do to teach your child about self empowerment and karma in the light of Black Tuesday's events
wicca • karma • homeschooling • black tuesday
Magick: An Overview
What is magic, where did it originate, and why do so many people believe in it?
magick • superstition • tradition • ceremonial magick • voodoo
What is magic, where did it originate, and why do so many people believe in it?
magick • superstition • tradition • ceremonial magick • voodoo
Modern Witchcraft
Witchcraft is fillig a void that people feel from mainstream religion. This article talks about its history and how it is relevant to today.
wicca • witchcraft • magick • goddess • god
Witchcraft is fillig a void that people feel from mainstream religion. This article talks about its history and how it is relevant to today.
wicca • witchcraft • magick • goddess • god
Pagan Midsummer is the Summer Solstice
Midsummer, called Litha by Wiccans and Alban Hefin by Druids, celebrates Earth's abundance. The altar is decorated for the Sabbat. Its feast is vegetables and fruits.
midsummer • litha • alban hefin • wicca • druid
Midsummer, called Litha by Wiccans and Alban Hefin by Druids, celebrates Earth's abundance. The altar is decorated for the Sabbat. Its feast is vegetables and fruits.
midsummer • litha • alban hefin • wicca • druid
Pagan Music and Chanting
The power of Music and Chanting in the Pagan World.
music • chanting • pagan • paganism • wicca
The power of Music and Chanting in the Pagan World.
music • chanting • pagan • paganism • wicca
Part 2 of Energy and perception Series: Positive Energy
A look at positive energy or white light and how it affects us from a personal and magickal perspective.
energy work • paganism • wicca • witchcraft • norse
A look at positive energy or white light and how it affects us from a personal and magickal perspective.
energy work • paganism • wicca • witchcraft • norse
Relating to Deity
A look at the different theories we have about the Gods and building a personal relationship with deities.
deity • gods • thwapping • bridget • loki
A look at the different theories we have about the Gods and building a personal relationship with deities.
deity • gods • thwapping • bridget • loki
Samhain: Greeting the New Year
Samhain, marks the end of the old year and the birth of the new.
samhain • druid • wicca • wiccan • pagan
Samhain, marks the end of the old year and the birth of the new.
samhain • druid • wicca • wiccan • pagan
Samhain: the Last Harvest
Samhain, a Year ends as One is born.
samhain • wheel of life • wheel of the year • apples • pumpkins
Samhain, a Year ends as One is born.
samhain • wheel of life • wheel of the year • apples • pumpkins
Shades of Grey: Part Four of the Energy and Perception Series
A look at the hard decisions that lie in the area commonly referred to as Shades of Grey.
grey magick • paganism • wicca • ceremonial magick
A look at the hard decisions that lie in the area commonly referred to as Shades of Grey.
grey magick • paganism • wicca • ceremonial magick
Spring
Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, and the Goddess can be seen even in the rain drops.
goddess • goddesses • rain • spring • seasons
Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, and the Goddess can be seen even in the rain drops.
goddess • goddesses • rain • spring • seasons
The Meaning of the Pentacle
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
What is Paganism
A look at the foundation of Pagan Religions
paganism • wicca • pagan • wheel of the year
A look at the foundation of Pagan Religions
paganism • wicca • pagan • wheel of the year
Wheel of the Year 101: Imbolc
First in a series of intro Sabbat articles. Imbolc is the second of the 8 Sabbats.
sabbat • imbolc • bridget • wicca • spring
First in a series of intro Sabbat articles. Imbolc is the second of the 8 Sabbats.
sabbat • imbolc • bridget • wicca • spring
Worship of The Goddess
While no people celebrate in quite the same way, what is certain, is that the Goddess is very real. Her worshipers, while quiet, are slowly growing in number as well as experience. Learning what the Goddess can teach us will enable us to be better caretakers of the earth.
goddess • goddesses • interviews • folklore • legends
While no people celebrate in quite the same way, what is certain, is that the Goddess is very real. Her worshipers, while quiet, are slowly growing in number as well as experience. Learning what the Goddess can teach us will enable us to be better caretakers of the earth.
goddess • goddesses • interviews • folklore • legends
Spotlight Interview #1
An interview with Selyndria, a practicing Wiccan in California. Covers two distinct Wiccan traditions as well as more general topics.
interview • selyndria • california • foi • dcw
An interview with Selyndria, a practicing Wiccan in California. Covers two distinct Wiccan traditions as well as more general topics.
interview • selyndria • california • foi • dcw
How To Become Wiccan
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?
wiccan • initiation • ritual • become • religion
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?
wiccan • initiation • ritual • become • religion
A Brief Intro to Neo-Paganism
This is an article about Neo-Paganism with brief descriptions of various forms of Paganism. It is meant to introduce someone with no knowledge of the subject into an interesting world of alternative religion.
paganism • pagan • neo-paganism • neo-pagan • witch
This is an article about Neo-Paganism with brief descriptions of various forms of Paganism. It is meant to introduce someone with no knowledge of the subject into an interesting world of alternative religion.
paganism • pagan • neo-paganism • neo-pagan • witch
Garden Witch
Reference guide for Pagans on the magickal attributes, energies and correspondences of some common houseplants.
garden witch • pagan • magickal houseplants • magick of houseplants • spell work
Reference guide for Pagans on the magickal attributes, energies and correspondences of some common houseplants.
garden witch • pagan • magickal houseplants • magick of houseplants • spell work
Healing Circles: Good or Bad?
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.
energy medicine • spiritual healing circle • wicca pagan circle • healing meditation • holistic healing therapy
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.
energy medicine • spiritual healing circle • wicca pagan circle • healing meditation • holistic healing therapy
Thanksgiving Pagan Symbolism
This late November holiday evokes visions of turkeys, maize or Indian corn, pumpkins, wheat stalk decorations and cornucopias. Why do they represent this holiday?
pagan thanksgiving traditions • thanksgiving symbolism • green corn celebrations • corn symbolism • cornucopia
This late November holiday evokes visions of turkeys, maize or Indian corn, pumpkins, wheat stalk decorations and cornucopias. Why do they represent this holiday?
pagan thanksgiving traditions • thanksgiving symbolism • green corn celebrations • corn symbolism • cornucopia