It could be a hazy or somewhat blurry day, but that`s not necessarily a bad thing! Sometimes it`s fun to relax and not worry about the more complex issues. Take on tasks that don`t require a great deal of attention to detail or precision. Don`t make an…
A boss, parent or authority figure might be in your way at the moment. This person may not agree with your plan of action. What is the best way to get what you want without offending someone who could be too rigid to move? See if you can work around th…
If you give in to the lure of spending your day alone, you may miss an unforgettable event. If you set your own needs aside for someone else`s, you could miss a flash of personal epiphany. Compromise blunts something extreme. Will you be selfish or sel…
You may feel like rushing out and doing things, which isn`t typical behavior for the practical Taurus. Keep in mind that the more hurried you are, the more behind you might get. Slow down, and you`ll make fewer errors. Don`t just rush out and make impu…
Take the initiative. Take the lead. Take the world by storm. This is the day to ask someone out, explain why you deserve a raise or dive into that new project. You`re in a state of focused excitement that lets you perform at your best while enjoying yo…
Many newcomers to Wicca are curious about the process of initiation. What exactly is involved? Do you have to be initiated before you can truly be a Wiccan? Answers to these questions can vary from person to person, but below you’ll find my perspective on initiation and self-dedication.
Not everyone who wants…
Here are nine things you should know about Wicca and modern witchcraft.
1. Witchcraft refers to the worldview, religion, and practices associated with using rituals that are believed to harness and focus cosmic or psychic energies to bring about some desired change. Modern witchcraft is the largest and most common subset of neo-paganism,…
*Like many Wiccan traditions, Gardnerians have three degrees. An American Gardnerian must be of the 3rd degree before she can become a HPS. The HPS/HP are responsible for conducting services (circles), training their conveners, and preserving and passing on Gardnerian Craft. *[This material quoted from Converging Paths Newsletter, Kyril, Brita, & Hugh authors.]
*Like many Wiccan traditions, Gardnerians have three degrees. An American Gardnerian must be of the 3rd degree before she can become a HPS. The HPS/HP are responsible for conducting services (circles), training their conveners, and preserving and passing on Gardnerian Craft. *[This material quoted from Converging Paths Newsletter, Kyril, Brita, & Hugh authors.]
Interested in doing a card reading for yourself or for someone else?
These steps will allow you to properly handle your oracle cards and treat them as the divination tools that they are. Whether you are reading for yourself or someone else, its important to set the intention of providing accurate,…
Charging Amulets...Amulets are objects that usually are made by human hands, intended to ward off negative influences. With wearing, they tend to lose their energy, and also occasionally to pick up any negativity that has been directed at the wearer. The good news is this: They can be cleansed and re-charged.
The…
The original roots of Wicca thus come from a single source: that Coven of Boskednan. Apocryphally the coven was founded by one Henry Wilcox. In 1925 he retired, either as a civil servant in India or from the British Army. (Or of course it may never have happened.)
“Sender of energy I return unto thee,
This dark force you have bestowed upon me.
Within this circle, on this night I do call,
On the Element of Water to wash away it all.
O Element of Fire I burn for you this Thyme
To return something that was never originally…
Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust. Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give. For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out. To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme. Light of eye and soft of…
To get started, we will hold our pendulum with the tip of our index finger and thumb. To be clear, we are holding the chain (or string) that holds the pendulum just a couple of inches down from opposite end of string. Let the excess string lay in the cup of your hand. Now…
While I’m never short of ideas for a blog, I am short of time. Working full-time, caring for my family, and attempting to do some self-care leaves little time for personal writing. A local friend is also a writer, although much better than I am, and he works full-time as well as having three children…
Sagittarius lunar cycle had a theme of integrity and transformation in your relationships. An acquaintance of mine shared this information crediting Becca Tarnas. Who is Good Enough? How many times have you heard this in one fashion or another? “You are not good enough.” You have heard it in Pagan circles – the whisper campaigns…
Today we’ll cover the meaning of The High Priestess tarot card. This is a part of a deep dive series on the tarot. The High Priestess is the second card of the Major Arcana. Originally the card was known as the Popess and referred to the legend o…
Today we’ll cover the meaning of The Magician tarot card. This is a part of a deep dive series on the tarot. The Magician is the first card of the Major Arcana. Before going further, it should be noted that there have been several variants on thi…
This article will be a Wicca for Beginners guide. It is intended for people who are curious about Wicca or have already decided to become Wiccan but don’t know where to start. It won’t go very deep into Wicca is. I wrote an article “W…
Today we’ll cover the meaning of The Fool tarot card. This is a part of a deep dive series on the tarot. Ah, The Fool: Card 0 of the Major Arcana. One traditional use of the tarot was to tell a story. The order of the Major Arcana follows that st…
Today we’ll cover the meaning of The Hanged Man tarot card. This is a part of a deep dive series on the tarot. The Hanged Man card has long been one that most fascinated me. It has a lot of references in popular culture, and the traditional Rider…
Incense holders are things we often don’t think about. You probably have some uninspired slab of wood for your own. You know me. I love to make my own stuff. Most of the expensive products out there are not worth it. If you’re interested in…
Today I’d like to do a full review of the Lotus Tarot deck to help you decide if it is right for your own practice or study. Lotus Tarot If you somehow aren’t aware, Lotus Tarot is one of the oldest tarot sites on the web. As far as I’…