What is Veiling?
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
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
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.
Deity Deep Dive: Lilith
Lilith, originating from Judaic mythology, is a figure whose story varies widely. Commonly, she’s Adam’s first wife, a demon, or a goddess. Historical and personal accounts depict her as both a protector and a malevolent entity.
The 13 Goals of a Witch by Scott Cunningham
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.
What is the Wheel of the Year?
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.
Deity Deep Dive: Exploring the Myth of Nyx
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.
Deity Deep Dive: Discover the World’s Gods and Goddesses
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!
Understanding Wicca: Gardnerian, Alexandrian, and More
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.