Archive for October 7th, 2009
Beginning Wicca-Principles of Wicca
The Council of American Witches finds it necessary to define modern Witchcraft in terms of the American experience & needs.
We are not bound by traditions from other times & other cultures, & owe no allegiance to any person or power greater than the Divinity manifest through our own being.
As American Witches, we welcome & respect all life-affirming teachings & traditions, & seek to learn from all & to share our learning within our Council.
It is in this spirit of welcome & cooperation that we adopt these few principles of Wiccan belief. In seeking to be inclusive, we do not wish to open ourselves to the destruction of our group by those on self-serving power trips, or to philosophies & practices contradictory to these principles. In
Beginning Wicca-Learning Outline
0. Introduction
This course outline is intended for the serious beginner who wishes to enter an intense and complete study of paganism, magic, wicca, and the occult. This is ONLY for those interested in a real self-education. If you’re looking for an easy, quick way to gain instant gratification, forget about it. It doesn’t exist. Knowledge is a reward you must earn.
There is no answer key, in fact, many of these will have different answers for each person. This is only an outline. You may add to it or change from the suggested route if you would like. Good luck, begin whenever you are ready. DO NOT RUSH. This course is intended to allow for years of learning, if you finish it in a week or two I guarantee you that you barely scratched the surface.
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What is Wicca?
Spirit Online: Wicca & Magick: Beginning Wicca:What is Wicca?
Wicca is an unending path of light, magic, love, and constant learning. We revere nature and see the true divine beauty of the universe. It’s is about recognizing that we all have the ability to take our fate into our own hands, and we have the right to choose how we use that power. There is no bible and no prophet. Our only rule is a simple and logical one: “An it harm none, do as ye will”. 1 Read the rest of this entry »
Beginning Wicca-Meeting Your Spirit Guide
First of all, an absolute beginner can meet his/her spirit guides. It was one of the very first things that I did. You already know them, you picked them before you were born and they agreed to help you this time around.
To start, I would suggest that you have a pencil and paper handy. Now find yourself a quiet place. Cleanse yourself and the room thoroughly. Get good and relaxed. Fill yourself and the room with a white light. Now call your spirit guides to you. It does not matter at this time that you do not consciously know them, they will be there for you. Now say, “Please touch me.” You should feel some sort of sensation somewhere on your body. It could be chills, goose bumps, warmth or a tingling. Whatever it is it will simply be a sign to you that they are there. Having identified (for you) a way to tell their presence, you can go on to the next step, determining how many of them there are. Read the rest of this entry »
Beginning Wicca:The Sabbats
Below are the dates and the many names of the 8 major and minor sabbats of the pagan religion. This is just a brief outline, please return to the main page and scroll down to “The Eight Pagan Sabbats”, where you will find details, rituals, and recipes for each sabbat.
Candlemas- February 2 (Imbolic, Oimelc, or Lady Day.) Read the rest of this entry »
Spells and Rituals-Healing Spells-Healing Spell
To help hurry along a person’s recovery from an illness, write their name on a human-shaped candle (based on gender). While anointing it with myrrh or mint oil, visualize healing energy in the form of white light, flowing from your fingers into the candle. Recite: Read the rest of this entry »
The Eight Sabbats-Imbolc Crescent Cakes
Ingredients:
1¼ cups flour
¾ cup sugar
1 cup finely ground almonds
3 drops almond extract
½ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon honey
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The Eight Sabbats-Imbolc
By Gwydion Cinhil Kirontin
It seems quite impossible that the holiday of Candlemas should be considered the beginning of Spring. Here in the heartland, February 2nd may see a blanket of snow mantling the Mother. Or, if the snows have gone, you may be sure the days are filled with drizzle, slush, and steel-grey skies — the dreariest weather of the year. In short, the perfect time for a Pagan Festival of Lights. And as for Spring, although this may seem a tenuous beginning, all the little buds, flowers and leaves will have arrived on schedule before Spring runs its course to Beltane. Read the rest of this entry »
Dream Levels, Part 1: Practical Aspects
A common thought is that the dream can not be influenced by the dreamer. This is not right. The dream is a complex function of the brain. This brain function can be trained to a certain degree and developed into the most fantastic experiences of the night, enriching our lives with a new realm of experiences. Read the rest of this entry »
