Articles related to "Wiccans"



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

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

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

A Look at the Wiccan Rede
A point by point look at the wiccan rede by examining its parts.
wicca wiccan paganism rede laws

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

Pagans and Wiccans at Second Life
A virtual world where Pagans and Wiccans are connecting worldwide.
pagan wiccan virtual community second

Wiccan Ethics: More than just Harm None
An in-depth discussion of Wiccan ethics and their relationship to your personal ethical code.
wiccan rede rule of three law of return karma ethics

New Book of Magical Names
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.
magical magickal name pagans wiccans

The Solitary Witch
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.
solitary witch wiccans paganism coven

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

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

What is Wicca? What is Witchcraft?
A basic definition and comparison of Wicca and Witchcraft.
basic tenets wicca witchcraft religion gardner

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

Controversy Over Symbolism: The Pentacle
The biggest problem with the pentagram in schools stems from misconceptions by educated people.
pentagram education religion schools paganism

Ritual
An introduction to the concept of ritual and its relationship to being Pagan/Wikkan. How ritual exists in our day-to-day lives.
rituals rites transistion celebration pagan

Samhain: Greeting the New Year
Samhain, marks the end of the old year and the birth of the new.
samhain druid wicca wiccan pagan

Spiral Dance
A look at the reasons we preform the Spiral dance in Ritual and at Festivals
wiccan spiral dance paganism witchcraft pagan

The Burning Times
The burning times then and now.
burning times religious persecution trials tolerance c.o.g.

Beltane, Pagan Spring Celebration
It's a Sabbat of fertility and renewal, a joyful celebration on May First with dancing, feasting and the traditional Maypole.
beltane pagan wiccan druid sabbat

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

Magical Names
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?
magickal magical name history purpose

May Day
An historical look at this ancient fire festival, its traditions and some common misconceptions.
beltane fire festival celts celtic spirituality

Online Covens
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.
pagans wiccan covens online warning

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

Seasons of Magic
A book written specifically for girls who have Wiccan or Pagan parents.
pagan wiccan parent children teach

The British Pagan Scene
Paganism is one of the fastest growing religions in the UK, with an estimated 200,000 followers according to the Pagan Federation in 2002.
paganism pagan wiccan british uk

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

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

Children and Your Ritual Circle
Explore ways to include children in your rituals and pass on our traditions to a new generation of Pagans.
paganism pagan rituals wicca wiccan rituals witches

Parrots in World Spirituality
Parrots in World Mytholoty
mythology hindu pueblo parrot macaw

The Magical Power of Herbs
Use magical herbalism to harness the power of plants and manifest your desires. Learn the secrets of herb magick.
magical herbalism magical power magical protection magical healing manifest herbs

Ancestor Altars for Samhain
Pagans often look back to respect their elders and ancestors at Samhain. A popular way of doing this is with an ancestor altar.
samhain halloween halloween altar samhain altar pagan altars

Artemesia
It's called Prairie Sage, wormwood, mugwort, gray sagewort, and white sagebrush and it can make a nice addition to any waterwise garden.
artemisia artemisia ludoviciana wormwood mugwort prairie sage

Magickal Pagan Power Tools
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.
pagan power tools witchcraft tools witches’ tools wiccan tools druid tools

Pagan Ritual Campfires and Ashes
Ashes from some ritual Pagan fires have crisscrossed the United States over the last 20 years, symbolically drawing the Neopagan community closer together.
ritual ashes ritual fire ashes pagan ritual fire traditions campfire magic wiccan tradition

Wilderness Book of Shadows
Backpacking Pagans use different rituals than Wiccans and other earth worshipers, so answer some questions about wilderness rituals, praying in parks, and trail worship.
wilderness book of shadows outdoor pagan rituals sacred trail hiking rituals on trails oral pagan tradition

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

Basic Ritual Structure
A walkthrough of the basic outline of Wiccan ritual from start to finish, including circle casting techniques and hints for personalizing the outline.
rituals sabbats casting a circle sacred space quarter calls

Black Magic vs. White Magic
Magic can be good or evil, and which one it is at any given moment depends upon the spells cast, the rituals performed, and the reasons behind them.
black magic vs. white magic magical ethics spells vs. prayer are love spells good or evil ethics of casting spells

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

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

Rhiannon - spirit of renewal
Ghost, faerie, or goddess? Rhiannon appears on a white horse in Wales and England, and has magickal powers.
rhiannon stevie nicks fleetwood mac

The Seventh Heart
Review of author Marina Fitch's first novel, The Seventh Heart.
marina fitch fantasy novel review the seventh heart mother nature

Christmas, the Holidays, and DIY
How to combine Christmas, Hanukkah, Wiccan Yule, and other seasonal preparations with routine DIY home maintenance projects. Take care of gutter cleaning and painting.
christmas hanukkah chanukah kwanzaa wiccan yule

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

Harmful Entities Cause Disease in Body & Spirit
Can you sense the negative energies that may be invading your aura? Invasive Energies in the chakras are a real cause of disease and depression
depression caused by ghosts occult practices invite disease and depression negative energies can be picked up from other peop demons cause disease and depression spiritual attack causes health problems

How "Out" is Out of the Broom Closet?
A discussion on being out of the broom closet, and what that really means.
in the broom closet wicca witchcraft how do i tell out of the broom closet

Interview With Christian Author Thomas Phillips
Thomas Phillips talks about his new book ' Molech Prophecy', and offers advice for the aspiring author to improve their craft and discusses the importance of Faith in art
interview with thomas phillips tips and advice for christian authors christian author christian writing tips mystery writing tips

May Day: Celebration of Spring
In the Northern hemisphere, "May Day" or the first day of May celebrates spring and the coming of summer. This celebration has its roots in ancient spring festivals.
history 1 may day origin labor international workers pagan spring fertility summer festival beltaine beltane celtic gaelic bonfire ritual

Pagan Ethics
Even though there is no set of commandments, the Pagan community has a strong sense of honor, ethics and personal responsibility.
pagan pagan ethics pagan spirituality paganism pagan beliefs


| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 0-9 |