NOTE: Imbolc activities are listed first, followed by Lammas
If you live in the northern hemisphere you may be planning to celebrate the upcoming Imbolc sabbat. Imbolc is a Gaelic festival that is held about halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox. It marks the center point of the dark half of the year when the cold weather begins to release its grip on the land and the warmer spring temperatures are just around the corner.
Continue reading Lore and Activities for Imbolc & Lammas
Is it possible for someone to follow the path of a Witch and a Christian at the same time?
Continue reading Can You Walk More Than One Path?When you practice any type of magic you are sending out concentrated forms of energy and this can have an effect on the entire world around you. Taking a few minutes to prepare yourself can help put you in the proper frame of mind for this important magical work. Below are my favorite ways to get ready.
Continue reading Preparing Yourself for Rituals and SpellworkYour magical tools can pick up negative or unwanted energies over time. Below are four methods you can use to clear your tools of negative energies and restore them to their natural vibrant energy.
Continue reading 4 Ways to Cleanse Your Magical ToolsWhat is a BOS? A Book of Shadows contains the specific beliefs of an individual or group of individuals who practice the traditions of Wicca or Witchcraft.. Today some choose to purchase a Book of Shadows written by another practitioner, and simply follow the author’s instructions for circle casting, the consecration of tools, religious rituals, coven organization, initiation ceremonies and more. This article is for those who prefer to create their own Book of Shadows and keep the contents private.
Continue reading What to Write in Your BOSMagic would not be complete without scented oils, homemade magical brews and smoke rising from the incense as it carries our thoughts up into the universe. We weave spells utilizing the simple but potent powers found within the tools nature gives us.
Continue reading How Magical Tools Enhance Your spells(Reprinted from an earlier issue of the Inner Circle newsletter)
The following email excerpt expresses a common concern of those who are just starting out:
“I am very low on cash and cannot afford the proper tools … I feel that my financial status holds me back from fulfilling my destiny of becoming a true Wiccan.”
If you don’t have money to buy the tools you want, make the best of what you have. Be creative and find new ways to make old things work. If you can’t buy books, check them out from a library or log on to the Internet for endless hours of reading. I believe the richest, most powerful witches in this world are not the ones with the most money or the best tools … the richest ones are those who can allow the Divine magic to flow through their lives without any tools at all!
Continue reading Rich Witch or Poor Witch – The Cost of ToolsNOTE: This post comes from our Patreon platform.
Beginners frequently worry about getting something wrong when they cast a spell. Should they still try if they missed the full moon or if they don’t have the appropriate color candles? My answer is a definite yes! A good spell will draw its power from your heart and mind, not from the tools you use.
Continue reading What is the Most Important Part of a Spell?if you are still trying to decide if this path is right for you, reading the information in this post may help. My favorite description of Wicca was written by the original founder of Wicca.com. All who are interested in this path should read the article. If it resonates with you, you are most likely heading in the right direction on your spiritual journey. An excerpt is posted below and a link to the full article is provided at the end. Enjoy!
Continue reading Is Wicca Right For You?Growing up, I was taught to give thanks to God for the food food I ate. We were told to thank the creator, not the creation, for the gifts we received. That sounded logical, except that Mother Earth was considered a creation of the Divine and not really Divine herself.
I believe with all my heart that the Divine or Universal energy is in ALL things. When we express thanks, it should not matter what aspect of the One we are communicating with. The gratitude is sent forth into the Universe and acknowledged.
Continue reading Who Should We Be Giving Thanks to?