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 …
Few people in the Western world would not have come across the term ‘Druid’. Movies, computer games and books, and the development of Neo-druidism have all made the term more popular than ever. But only few know where the term originated and what it actually stands for today. If you’re one of them – don’t …
One of the big questions people new to Wicca often ask is whether they should practice as a solitary Wiccan, or join a coven. The great news is there is no requirement to do one over the other. Just as Wicca is an eclectic religion, drawing from many sources, so are the ways you can …
Magick can always be conjured up, whenever the desire takes. However, there is a school of thought expressing that timing your magick to align with the lunar cycles infuses your spells and magick with the mysterious power of the moon. Our sacred moon has a profound energetic influence upon our inner-world; her emotions are radiated …
Eggs are an important symbol of Ostara, the first day of spring. Ostara marks the time where the sun passes over the celestial equator and night and day are equal lengths. Ostara is one of the eight sabbats of the wheel of the year and is celebrated around the 20th or 21st March. Eggs are …
After celebrating the promise of spring with Imbolc, the winter has now passed. It is now time to celebrate the first day of spring, Ostara. What is Ostara? Ostara is the first day of spring. It is also known as the spring equinox for the Northern Hemisphere. Ostara marks the time where the sun passes …