Life Update: Overcoming Challenges at Nyx’s Grove
The recent update discusses the challenges of starting school, vehicle issues, and managing a business after removing a toxic member. Despite setbacks, plans for future growth and product launches remain optimistic.
Deity Deep Dive: Lucifer
The post explores the origins and misconceptions about Lucifer, linking him to both Christian and Roman mythologies. It highlights the term "Satan" as meaning "adversary" and how Lucifer, associated with Venus, evolved into a fallen angel narrative.
Witchcraft and Sexuality
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.
The Ethics of Love Magic
The writer, a teacher of new witches, cautions against love magic due to its potential ethical issues and risks, advocating for research and community support while emphasizing the benefits of self-love spells and consensual relationship rituals.
So, Christian Witches are a Thing?
The poster recently learned about Christian Witches, who practice witchcraft while following Christian beliefs, citing original Greek and Hebrew texts. They feel validated and plan to research further and speak to knowledgeable individuals.
What is the Purpose of a Magic Name?
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.
Deity Deep Dive: Hecate
Hecate is a complex deity associated with witchcraft, crossroads, and boundaries. Her origins and parentage are debated. She played a key role in Persephone’s myth and is linked to dogs, keys, and various animals.
Safire’s Magick: Full Moon Manifestation Ritual
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.
Safire’s Thoughts on “Witch Types”
Reflecting on a Facebook post criticizing the categorization of witches into specific types, the author realizes such segmentation limits personal growth and prefers a more holistic approach to their craft.
Meditation
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.
The 10 Commandments of Mother Earth
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.
The 4th Face of the God and Goddess
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.
One Card at a Time
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?
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 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.