The post discusses the author’s journey with sexuality and witchcraft, linking it to National Coming Out Day. They address misconceptions about pagans’ sexual orientations and reveal personal struggles and successes with coming out as bisexual and polyamorous. The update highlights positive changes and acceptance over time, emphasizing that it does get better.
I don’t know about the rest of you, but being Pagan in rural Ohio, with a church on nearly every...
A magick name, used by Witches and Pagans, serves various purposes such as maintaining anonymity, aligning with one’s craft, or personal resonance. These names can change over time and lack strict guidelines.
The post discusses different initiation levels in Gardnerian and Alexandrian Wiccan paths, primarily three degrees with a possible fourth. It emphasizes that the degree system varies among covens and underscores the importance of personal comfort and safety when joining a coven.
The author describes a Full Moon manifestation ritual, outlining steps similar to a purification ritual. Participants use a cauldron, herbs, sage, paper, and fire to set intentions, blessed by elemental candles and deities.
I have told you all about how blood magic went wrong for me, so I decided to explain “proper” blood...
The narrator recounts a regrettable experience with blood-infused love magic during their early magic journey, leading to an obsessive friend and ongoing consequences. The experience made them wary of love and blood magic.
The post discusses the author’s perspective on black magic, emphasizing the need for caution, research, and thoughtful consideration before performing any spells or rituals, as well as the potential consequences and personal responsibility involved.
The post discusses various tools and decorations for altars, including wands, athames, cauldrons, crystals, incense, offering bowls, and bells, elaborating on their uses, symbolic elements, and material variations.
An altar is used in religious rituals and can be found in various settings. The author describes their personal experience with altars, evolving from simple setups to more elaborate displays, emphasizing the personalization and versatility of altars in spiritual practices. Do you have an altar? Share pictures!
The post discusses various meditation techniques, including mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, transcendental, progressive relaxation, loving-kindness, and visualization. Each technique differs in focus and potential benefits, ranging from stress relief to spiritual connection. The author shares personal experiences and suggests meditation can improve mental health and promote better sleep.
While searching for blog content, the author discovered the “10 Commandments of Mother Earth,” written by Ernest Callenbach in 1990. These principles emphasize honoring and preserving Earth, advocating sustainable living, and acknowledging our impact on the planet. The author shared them, despite some personal disagreements, believing they are broadly applicable and essential for Earth’s conservation.
While exploring Pagan themes through a book, I discovered the notion of a fourth divine aspect, the Child, adding to the conventional Triple God/Goddess framework. This aspect symbolizes youthful innocence and learning, suggesting divinity should also reflect childhood, enriching traditional depictions which typically portray deities as ageless entities.
The Wiccan Rede serves as a moral compass for Wiccans, summarized by “An ye harm none, do what ye will.” Originating around the 1960s and adapted in various texts and forms, its interpretation and adherence vary among practitioners, reflecting personal beliefs and coven requirements.
A Book of Shadows (BOS) is a personal, varied compilation documenting a witch’s beliefs, practices, rituals, and spells. Originating in the 1940s-50s by Gerald Gardner, it has gained popularity and can be used as a detailed journal or a textbook. Styles and uses vary significantly depending on the individual and their needs, and traditions surrounding a BOS differ widely. Though beneficial, it is not deemed necessary for practicing witchcraft.
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