Deity The God and Goddess
Divinity is in its omniscience and omnipotence like a wheel, like a circle, a whole, that can neither be understood nor divided nor begun nor endedf . Illustrations of Hildegard of Bingen M icca is a very individualized religion, in which each person chooses his or her own deities to worship. Generally, the supreme being is considered to be a genderless energy source like The Force in the Star Wars trilogy. This force is referred to as the All and is comprised of many different aspects of the...
Recommended Reading
m here is no such thing as a bad book. A book my be poorly written or not to your taste, but that does not make it bad. All books contribute in some way to the perspective and knowledge of a given subject, even if the only information we glean from them is what not to do. When one begins to pursue any magickal or religious philosophy it is always best to consider as many viewpoints as possible before making judgements. The following books offer a variety of opinions and perspectives on Wicca,...
May Eve Rituals
Beltane is celebrated on April 30 May Eve , and is primarily a fire and fertility festival. The name, which means Bel fire, is derived from the Celtic god Bel, also known as Beli or Balor, whose name simply means Lord. Beltane is also the time of the May queen, when a young woman was chosen from the village to represent the Earth Goddess and reflect the transformation of maiden to mother. This was also the time of the kindling of the need fire, when all fires in the village were extinguished...
Seasons of Celebration
Seasonal rites are virtually as old as the hills they used to be practiced on by most of humanity and even today they are kept up in very attenuated forms by a small minority of cultists William G. Gray,, Seasonal Occult Rituals H k, n Wicca, the natural year is measured by eight major festivals, called Sabbats or Great Days. These special times are the equinoxes, solstices, and the four cross-quarter days that occur between them. Although most people are dimly aware of seasonal change, Wiccans...
Invocation for Drawing Down the Moon
It was believed by the ancient Greeks and Romans that Witches had the power to draw down the moon from the sky. This assumption is not without reason were the Witch to be seen invoking the Goddess beneath a full moon, she would naturally be standing in a position where the beams from the moon would highlight her person, making it seem as if she had a direct link to the lunar orb. In modern Wicca, the rite of Drawing Down the Moon or Calling Down the Moon is of considerable importance. During...
Sacred Wiccan Symbols
The symbol expresses or crystallizes some aspect or direct experience of life and truth, and thus leads beyond itself J. C. Cooper Traditional Symbols HMp n the Wiccan religion, symbols are considered to be instruments of knowledge. They reveal those aspects of reality that escape other modes of expression. Symbols impart a greater understanding of universal truths than mere words can convey. Silently, yet profoundly, symbols speak to the spirit, intellect, and emotions, creating an everlasting...
The Principles of Magick
As a science, magick has certain principles that are at the heart of its mechanics. The first principle is the Principle of Similarity. The second is the Principle of Contact or Contagion. Both of these principles come under the designation of Sympathetic Magick. The Principle of Similarity is also referred to as Homeopathic or Imitative Magick. It states that like produces like, or that an effect may resemble its cause. Simply put, whatever you do to the symbolic representation of a person,...
Magickal Products
Unfortunately, Wal-Mart, Macy's, and Sears do not carry pentacle-embroidered capes, consecrated tools, or gift sets containing love-drawing perfume. Consider yourself blessed if you have a well-stocked New Age or Occult store in your town. However, if you are one of the thousands of Wiccans who live in small towns or rural areas, mail order is your best bet. For the most part, the metaphysical supply houses listed here are owned and or operated by Wiccans and those involved in the magickal...
Wiccart Roots The Celtic Druids
To the peoples of antiquity, the isle of Britain was the very home and environment of mystery gt a sacred territory. To enter was to encroach upon the region of enchantment, the dwelling of the gods. Lewis Spence, The .Mysteries of Britain fully appreciate the Wiccan religion, one must understand its history. Wicca, as we know it today, evolved from the pre-Christian, Shamanic religious traditions of Europe, which were heavily influenced by the practices of Celtic Druids. The Celts were a...
Glossary
Every philosophy and religion has its own language. In the following list you will find some of the most frequently used words and terms you will encounter during your studies of Wicca. Take a few moments to look them over. Once you understand the language, the veil of mystery begins to lift and the reasoning behind Wicca begins to make sense. Altar A small table usually placed in the center of a circle. The altar is where all obeisance is directed during ritual. The altar reflects the...