What’s in a (Wiccan) Name Anyway? Everything that exists has energy, including our names. There is a theory which states that the names that we are given at birth by our parents or guardians are names we have chosen ourselves (on a soul level).  It is my understanding that prior to our birth, names would …
Finding Wicca and Paganism as a teenager can be an exciting experience. Because people tend to be more open in their adolescence to subtle energies and their innate psychic abilities, practicing can be rewarding and powerful. Using Magick to help you connect with the universe around you and to support you during this intense time …
Are We Forgetting Something? For most practitioners of Wicca or Paganism, honouring ‘The Goddess’ is a considerable part of their practice. Remembering to honour the mysticism and creativity of the divine feminine almost comes naturally. The celebration of the feminine is wonderful in these modern times. Our ancestors would jump with joy that ‘the feminine’ …
An it harm none, do what ye will – The Ethics of Magic As a practising Wiccan or a beginner starting their journey, the question of the ethics and morals of casting spells is something you are likely to have considered. Practising magic can be a big part of being a Wiccan, yet there are many arguments about …
Feng Shui is a Chinese philosophical system of placing objects in a way that will spiritually enrich your life. In translation, feng shui means wind and water. Its philosophy can be traced back thousands of years to when early settlers would decide on where to build their homes, as well as the layouts of whole cities. …
What is the Shadow? The concept of the Shadow is one which grew in popularity with the work of Carl Jung in the last century. Jung believed that to be whole, the Shadow side we all carry – suppressed thoughts, complexes and emotions – must be made explicit. Once this has occurred we need to …
The elements are an essential part to Paganism and magick itself. Working with the elements can bring about different effects and results to your spells and meditations, but elemental magick can also be a little tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing. In this article, we’re going to give you a very high level …
Crystals aren’t just pretty to look at. For Pagans, some of our most potent magick can be done with the help of crystals and gemstones! For me personally, I tend to carry different crystals with me regularly – both for protection, and to draw different energies to myself. The thing about crystals is that diving …
In many Wiccan traditions, The Triple Goddess is recognized and honored as a triadic deity consisting of three aspects: The Maiden, Mother and Crone. Each of them represent the energy of the major stages in a woman’s life, and correspond to the three phases of the moon; Waxing for the Maiden, Full for the Mother, …
Tarot cards are often said to be the ancestors of modern playing cards. They have been used throughout history for card games, fortune telling, divination and mystical purposes. Â As a practising Wiccan, tarot cards can be used as a tool of divination. They can also be used as an aid for meditation. The origin of …