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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Herbal Magic is a powerful and mystical way to connect with the Goddess, earth energies and nature. Herbalism is the most ancient of the healing arts, with traditions and roots stretching from prehistoric times to the modern-day Pagan or Wiccan. Learning how to grow, harvest, treat and finally blend herbs is a complex and delicate …
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There are various ways that we can approach our practice of Wicca, one of these being through the lens of our zodiac personalities. The Sun is the most powerful placement in your astrological chart, and will impact you in various ways – from your natural-born talents, to how you perceive the world and how you channel …
Sigils are the art of believing; my invention for making belief organic, ergo, true belief. – Austin Osman Spare, The Book of Pleasure (Self-Love): The Psychology of Ecstasy. At its most basic definition, sigil magick is described as symbolic drawing. The word ‘sigil’ derives from the latin word ‘sigillum’ meaning seal. It is a drawing …
Runes are a tool used in Wiccan magick that come from a long Nordic history. While there are several different types of runes, we are focusing on the Elder Futhark Nordic Runes in this particular article. This will be a brief overview of runes, from history to using them in your current magickal workings. What …
This particular rune magick spell will offer protection from outside forces, but also from forces within us. We don’t always need protection from the outside, but may need a little boost in harmony within ourselves and with others around us. This spell will provide a protection barrier on all aspects. Ingredients for Rune Protection Spell …
Meditation doesn’t discriminate, it doesn’t matter who you are, what you believe, or even how disciplined you are – if you meditate, the profound benefits of the act will reach you regardless. What may differ is the way in which we meditate, the tools, props and processes we follow, and the intentions behind our meditation. …
Lucid dreaming involves a full mind/body awareness, as well as visualization skills to bring yourself into a dream state to accomplish tasks in the spiritual realm that you cannot do in the physical realm. Like with many disciplines, it is a learned technique and can only be developed with patience and ongoing practice. For those …
Honouring the longest day of the year, Summer Solstice is a widely celebrated ritual where energies of the sun, fertility, bounty and abundance are in full force. The term solstice means ‘sun stands still,’ which is a reflection of how during the summer and winter solstices the sun appears unchanged in its position in the …
History books are littered with accounts of people practising witchcraft, an act often seen as heresy and ending in a death sentence. But who are the real witches in history? Because witchcraft was taboo for so long (not to mention punishable by death), many practitioners kept their practice a secret. However, time has a way …