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This week’s share is the “14 Goals of a Witch” from Scott Cunningham’s “Wicca for the Solitary Practitioner,” which the author finds broadly beneficial.
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The Wheel of the Year is a Pagan cycle of eight seasonal festivals, celebrating phases of the sun, and interlaced with Wiccan deities’ mythic cycles, marked by solstices, equinoxes, and sabbats.
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The Goddess Hel, daughter of Loki and misunderstood caretaker of the dead in Norse myth, is neither evil nor cruel. Descriptions of her appearance vary; however, she’s known to be compassionate and powerful, wielding control over ice and possibly life and death.
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St. Patrick’s Day commemorates the death of Ireland’s patron saint, celebrated since the 9th century with traditions of feasting and Christian symbolism. However, historical accounts of St. Patrick’s life suggest a mix of probable embellishments and metaphorical legends, such as the tale of banishing snakes from Ireland.
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Nyx’s Grove discusses the Greek primordial Goddess of the night, Nyx, her origins from Chaos, her many children, and a favorite myth involving her son Hypnos. The author shares a deep, personal connection with Nyx.
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Join us at Nyx’s Grove for “Deity Deep Dive,” where we’ll explore and learn about various gods and goddesses. Share your deity interests in the comments!
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A mother of five, aspiring artist, and neurodivergent, finds solace in YouTube influencers and dreams of a spacious home in a culture-rich locale. Her fears center on family support amidst socio-economic challenges, while her motivation is her children’s ease of life. Content with her physical self, she seeks wisdom in communication and decries sports’ misplaced societal value. Her proudest accomplishment is finding the will to live, and her daily life is a blend of creativity, parental duties, and longing for personal time amid the chaos. She values experiences over material gifts and finds joy in simple things like music and laughter, with a longing for a well-organized space and personal growth.
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The writer reflects on various personal questions, expressing ambivalence about their living location desires, a preference for a spacious home, and a casual approach to work. They cherish informal moments with family, dislike spiders, and have shifting aspirations but enjoy being a stay-at-home parent. They previously considered careers in palaeontology, veterinary science, video game design, and language interpretation.
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Safire Flame shares personal details covering fears, ambitions, and preferences, reflecting on the challenges faced when introspecting about life choices, relationships, career, and hobbies.
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Today’s post explores tarot reading, clarifying that initial tarot decks were playing cards, with cartomancy emerging in the 18th century. The post explains reading basics, including personal practice and deck personality. The author emphasizes the importance of cleansing decks and intent during readings, and shares their challenge of finding sufficient people to read for in order to improve their skills. The conclusion underscores that there is no singular correct approach to tarot reading.
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An initiation in Paganism, especially Wiccan covens, signifies admitting someone into a group with a ritual, indicating both physical and spiritual change. In historical Gardnerian Wicca, initiation was required, tracing lineage to founder Gerald Gardner. The traditional wait time before initiation is a year and a day, a period also reflected in legal terms. Opinions vary on the necessity of initiation; some deem it essential, others accept self-initiation, while some dismiss its importance altogether, advocating for personal dedication rituals as a form of constant learning and self-assessment.
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No coven is needed to be a witch; it’s a personal choice. Covens are simply like-minded groups, often of witches, that work together in their practice, potentially strengthening their magic. However, solitary witchcraft is equally valid, allowing practitioners to work independently and at their own pace, possibly fostering a stronger personal connection to their craft and deities. Ultimately, whether to join a coven or practice alone is an individual decision, with neither option diminishing one’s authenticity as a witch.
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The author explores their relationship with Norse deities and Heathenism, discussing its virtues and practices. Despite finding value in Heathenry, they identify more as a polytheist witch due to differing beliefs.
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The author explores several Wicca branches, noting their similarities and subtle differences. Gardnerian Wicca emphasizes the goddess and secrecy, while Alexandrian balances deities and ceremonial magic. Seax Wicca is public and modifiable, aligning with Germanic deities. Dianic Wicca focuses on feminine energies, and Eclectic Wicca blends various traditions, allowing individualized practice. This overview serves as an introductory guide to Wiccan paths.
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A Pagan is someone who practices a religion outside the main world’s religions, often nature-based or polytheistic. Originating from early Christian derogatory labels, modern Paganism is diverse, without strict doctrines, allowing personal interpretations of faith, rituals, and magic. Reasons for being Pagan vary, including personal empowerment, tradition, or seeking a hands-on belief system.