Exercises for meditation, visualization, grounding, and centering
Juveniles in the Craft is a touchy subject. I’m going to talk about young people who have an interest in learning Wicca for whom it’s not the ‘family’ religion. Juveniles growing up within Pagan families is another topic for another time (and possibly another blog post). For many people, our years as a teenager are … More “J” Is For Juveniles in the Craft
“Is [Serpent] coming out to eat with us?” My boyfriend’s mom asked as the family arrived together for a dinner. “No, she is on a fast for tonight and tomorrow.” He told her. His cousin then asked, “A fast? I thought she was a Witch.” “Fasting isn’t just for Christians. Lots of people fast for … More “F” Is For Fasting
This is my working definition of Divination: The magical art of discovering the unknown by interpreting random patterns or symbols through the use of tools such as clouds, tarot cards, flames, pendulums, runes and smoke. Like everything else, there are different interpretations and beliefs as to what or whom you are contacting or connecting with … More “D” Is For Divination
There are a few different definitions of the word conjure, but my favorites are the ones considered purely magical. To conjure something is to create it, as if out of nothing, whether it be something tangible — like a ring, or abstract — like a story. To make something happen [as if] by magic. The … More “C” Is For Conjure
When discussing Witchcraft, the word altar conjures all kinds of images and feelings. What is an altar exactly? It is a special, sacred surface that holds your tools or ritual items during your work or act of devotion or ritual. It can be as plain or as elaborate as you want. It can be … More “A” is for Altars
I am a Gemini. Actually, I’m a double Gemini. In layman’s terms, this means that both my sun sign and my rising sign (also called ‘ascendant’) are both Gemini. When this happens in a chart, it increases the overall influence of the Gemini traits in a person. Some of the more commonly known traits … More Eclectic Craft vs. Traditional Craft
Solitaires v. Covens Part One: Effective Solitary Practice One of the most common questions that people have when coming into the magical religions is “How do I find a group to practice with?” Well, the first thing is to figure out what type of a group you are looking for, because there are many different … More Solitaires v. Covens Part Two: Finding a Group
“I’m Pixie Sugarspark.” “I’m Raven MoonShadow.” “I’m Nightengale.” “I’m Mordred Wolfsbane.” “I’m Robert.” …Or so it may go among those coming into a Pagan or Craft setting for the first time. Having a magical or Craft name is like one of those kinds of ‘fun perks’ to declaring yourself a Pagan, and it should be. … More Magical Names
Over the years, I have been asked various questions about practicing magic. The questions come from people of different backgrounds and levels of experience. Some seem to have been inspired by pop culture imagery more than practical magical use, and some come in from different areas of personal morals or ethics. So I have decided … More Questions about magic
Earlier this month, I performed dedications for three of my students who have been studying with me for a while and who desired to enter into a dedication period within my system of Witchcraft practice. It got me to thinking, then, about what I might say goes into a dedication since that’s one of the … More What exactly is a “Dedication”?
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