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How to Write Spells
I’ve never been the kind to use prewritten spells in their entirety, even when I was just starting out on my path. Sometimes I would borrow bits and pieces from prewritten spells or use them as a sort...
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Pagan Spiritual Maturity
Pagan spiritual maturity is a topic that is very seldom if ever discussed. It is something that should definitely be discussed more often as it is an essential part of positive spiritual growth....
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The Wiccan Rede
Whether you are Wiccan or not, if you are running in the Pagan circles, you are going to encounter references and arguments over the Wiccan Rede. Because it is so widely referenced I believe that it...
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Symbolism in Magick
The practice of magick is rooted and steeped in symbolism. You are hard pressed to practice any form of magick that doesn’t incorporate some level of symbolism. Sympathetic magick is the primitive or...
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Can I Mix Pantheons?
From time to time I see people ask if they can mix pantheons in Paganism. The answer is, “Why not?” There’s really nothing in Paganism that says you can’t mix pantheons. Even if you belong to a...
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The Art of Magickal Cooking
What conjures more images of being witchy than standing over a bubbling cauldron? Yet, magickal cooking seems to be an under practiced art form. It is probably, truthfully, one of the most accessible...
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Raising Witchlings
Ours is a Pagan household and we raise our children as Witchlings fully involved in the Pagan faith. We’ve taught them about Paganism from birth giving them a strong Pagan foundation to work from....
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Moon Water
Moon water is a sort of blessed or holy water used by some Pagans. Often considered very magickal it is typically made during the full moon and has numerous uses. In this post I will go through some...
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Choosing a Patron Deity
One question I see over and over again is, “How do I find my patron deity?” For some Pagans this is super easy and for others it’s quite a process. Many Pagans will say that their patron deity choose...
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Self-taught vs. Having a Teacher
Many new Pagans wonder if they need a teacher and the answer is no, but there are pros and cons to having a teacher versus being self-taught. In this post we’ll explore the benefits and the drawbacks...
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What to Look for in a Teacher
One question Pagans ask themselves is should they have a teacher or not. For those who decide that they want a teacher it can be hard to find someone willing to train them. They have to decide if...
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Activities for the Full Moon
A common practice within Paganism is the observance of the full moon. This post contains several ideas for ways to observe the full moon. There are no right or wrong ways. If you choose to observe...
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Using a Pendulum
One of the tools of divination that one may want to use is a pendulum. Using a pendulum is often referred to as dowsing, though if you look up the definition of dowsing on Wikipedia (which isn’t...
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Mabon Ritual
Mabon, which is the autumn equinox, is one of eight sabbats observed by some Pagans. It is named after the god of Welsh origin Mabon, god of all things that are wild and free. This is a time to find...
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Paganism and Personal Responsibility
Paganism encourages individuality and with that comes a level of personal responsibility often lacking in other religions. In fact it’s this idea of personal accountability that helped to draw me to...
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To "Pass" or Resist
I don’t pull punches in this post, you have been warned.I’ve been thinking about writing this blog post since the election and I keep putting it off trying to convince myself that it isn’t necessary...
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Pagan Reading List
There are countless books out there on Paganism and it can be hard to find a place to start. If you want to follow a Pagan path you’ve dedicated yourself to doing a lot of reading, it just goes with...
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Ritual Items for the Broke and Thrifty
I’ve talked before about What You Really Need to Practice Witchcraft, and the answer is YOU. The magick is in YOU. That said it is nice to have props sometimes. What do you do if you’re on a limited...
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Samhain & Family History Month
We know that Samhain is about honoring our ancestors but did you know that October is Family History Month? When I found this out rather recently I thought how wonderfully ironic that is. We don’t...
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Sabbat Tarot Spreads
I've collected some tarot spreads that correspond with each of the sabbats and I wanted to share them with everyone. The only note I have is that I do include one for Beltane but it is generally...
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Meeting Your Spirit Guide
Meeting and working with your spirit guides can be very rewarding but it can also be difficult to know how to start. This post will walk you through finding and introducing yourself to a spirit guide....
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When You are New to Paganism
It is a recurrent theme in groups and forums for people to say that they are new to Paganism and don’t know where to start. Paganism is a broad umbrella term for a vast array of nature based...
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Casting a Circle
Circle casting is typically considered one of the basics of magickal practice. Not every Witch casts a circle and those that do don’t cast a circle for everything they do. There may be occasion in...
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New Year's Resolution Ritual
The mainstream New Year is upon us and it’s a time when many of us make some resolutions for the coming year. Often it’s things like dieting, going to the gym more often, or to quit smoking. While...
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The Charge of the Goddess
There is no central religious text for Paganism but there are certain important works that most Pagans have read and been influenced by. One such work is “The Charge of the Goddess”. While this is a...
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