This is a simple Lammas ritual for a solitary practitioner. Lammas or Lughnasadh is the celebration of the first harvest of the year, and one of the eight sabbats of the year. It is a time to be thankful for the food on our table, and recognise that summer is coming to an end. At …
As we enter the high point of summer the apples are beginning to ripen on the trees, the corn is tall, the grass is dry and it is coming up to August 1st, the time to celebrate Lughnasadh. What is Lughnasadh? Lughnasadh (also known as Lammas) is the celebration of the first harvest of the …
Following our guide to white magic, we’ve written another outlining the habits which every white witch should cultivate. ‘White witchcraft’ is a term traditionally used to describe magic which is performed for good and unselfish purposes – people of any colour can be white witches, and even though we use the term “she” in this article, …
Wiccan Gods and Goddesses: The Lowdown Working with Masculine and Feminine Energies I think it’s pretty fair to say that throughout life, wherever there is a feminine aspect there will be a masculine aspect that perfectly aligns itself to the feminine, and the combination of both the masculine and feminine elements always creates something that …
Your spirit guides have your best intentions at heart, and their purpose is to protect and guide you. They do this using gentle means – by leading you towards your inner truth and wisdom. For example, they can help you tap into your intuition more or help you read ‘the signs of life’ or make …
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A pagan wedding is a way to bring friends and family together to celebrate love and unity in a truly magical setting. You may have read our article about handfasting ceremonies which teaches you a bit about the practical details of planning a pagan wedding. Now, it’s time to explore the different wedding dress themes that you can …
What is Handfasting ? If you and your partner want to honour your magical practice and commit to each other via a gorgeous ceremony, then a pagan wedding – also known as a handfasting ceremony – is one of the most powerful ways you can formalise your union together. Like many other Pagan and Wiccan …
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Candle magic, also known as sympathetic magic, is a simple form of spell casting. This article contains an overview of candle magic, from the historical use of candles in magic, to ways that you can incorporate them into your own magic spells and rituals. History of Candle Use in Magic There is evidence of candles being used …
Do you want to add some extra oomph to your spells? Do you want to send them off into the Universe with a boom? With enough potency to change the world? For your magick to blast into your life like a superhero on caffeine and create all of the wishes you desire? You do? Of …
1. Yes, Wicca is a religion People sometimes wonder about the differences between Wicca and witchcraft. No, they are not the same. The main distinction between the two is that Wicca is a recognised modern religion, with its own sets of guidelines and rites, while witchcraft is a practice. Wicca does draw on the ancient …
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