The Wiccan Rede

The Wiccan Rede

Posted by By May 17, 2024Posted inPaganism, WiccaNo Comments
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.
One Card at a Time

One Card at a Time

Posted by By May 15, 2024Posted inDivination, One Card at a Time, TarotNo Comments
The post reveals the author's enthusiasm for exploring tarot's symbolism, motivated by a new friend, Dianite. It outlines tarot basics, ethical considerations, deck structure, and personal connections to the craft. The author invites readers to join their journey and support their tarot-themed shop.
How Important is a Book of Shadows?

How Important is a Book of Shadows?

Posted by By May 13, 2024Posted inPaganism, WiccaNo Comments
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.
Energy Manipulation

Energy Manipulation

Posted by By April 16, 2024Posted inPaganism, WiccaNo Comments
Energy manipulation is vital in magic for healing, protection, and purification. It involves feeling and harmonizing with vibrations from all things. Practice, such as with energy balls, develops this intangible yet powerful skill.
What are the Elements?

What are the Elements?

Posted by By April 11, 2024Posted inPaganismNo Comments
The author, having returned, discusses the importance of invoking the five elements—Air, Fire, Water, Earth, Spirit—in ritual practices, noting their different meanings, colors, and zodiac connections, while emphasizing personal elemental affinity over astrological stereotypes.
What is Veiling?

What is Veiling?

Posted by By April 9, 2024Posted inPaganismNo Comments
TikTok introduced me to veiling, a protective witchcraft practice involving imbuing a head covering with intention to shield energy and specifically the crown chakra, beneficial for empaths.
Warrior, Father, Sage

Warrior, Father, Sage

Posted by By April 4, 2024Posted inGodsNo Comments
The Warrior, Father, and Sage represent stages in a man's life, paralleling the Triple Goddess of Maiden, Mother, and Crone, symbolizing growth, familial roles, and personal evolution within paganism.
Maiden, Mother, Crone

Maiden, Mother, Crone

Posted by By April 2, 2024Posted inGoddessesNo Comments
Exploring the Triple Goddess archetype, the maiden embodies youth and potential, the mother symbolizes nurturing and strength, and the crone offers wisdom but faces societal devaluation. This contrasts with male archetypes.
Getting to Know Sapphire!

Getting to Know Sapphire!

Posted by By February 27, 2024Posted inOur Thoughts, Terra's ThoughtsNo Comments
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.