Wiccans and Goddesses Blog

     On the first Sunday following the first full moon of spring, Christians the world over celebrate the death and resurrection of their deity,

     Since 1887, hundreds of thousands of Americans have gathered in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to catch a glimpse of Phil, the famous weather-divining groundhog.  On

     Winter is once again upon us and ornaments of evergreens, mistletoe, reindeer, elves and a certain jolly, old man in ermine-trimmed clothes adorn

     In a previous article, “Aradia di Toscano: Fact or Folklore,” (view article here) we took an in-depth look at the legend surrounding Aradia

     There is no denying that ever since its date of publication, there has been controversy surrounding Aradia, Gospel of the Witches (1899).  George

     In the early 1880s, American folklorist Charles Godfrey Leleand traveled to northern Italy to document the lore of Estrucian culture.  It was there

     While there are different forms of magick associated with specific Wiccan Traditions, (for example Faery Magick practiced by Celtic Traditions – see “Wiccan

     According to Merriam Webster, magic (n) is defined as: “the use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power

     Wicca: Why does the word inspire so much controversy- and confusion?  Is it one of the oldest religions on earth- or is it

     Almost every single spell a Wiccan will ever perform will more than likely incorporate a candle.  Candles are one of the most common

     For as long as humans have walked the earth, precious stones and glittering crystals have captured their imagination entranced by their beauty.  Stones

     Wicca is an earth-based religion, and as such, Wiccans use plants extensively.  We use plants in practical magick.  We use plants in ceremonial

     At the beginning of Wiccan prayers, ceremonies, rituals, and spells; devotees recite an invocation.  Originating from the Latin word vox, or voice, an

     For some Wiccans and Witches who may not always share a passion for writing, creating a personal and unique spell may seem a

     One of the most fundamental skills all Wiccans must learn is: How to cast a magick circle.  A magick circle is consecrated sacred

     For newly initiated Wiccans and Witches, one of the most frequently asked question is: How to set up an altar?  There are multiple

     Wiccan tools are the implements used to work magick.  Some traditions require a great number of tools while others are much more simplistic. 

     When one follows the path of the Wiccae, they can open themselves to the magick of the universe and all the energies therein. 

     For those who practice witchcraft, life’s a magical experience and it’s the desire for a magical experience that attracts many individuals to the

     Witch: what an incredibly powerful word.  From the depths of our subconscious, it conjures images of a cackling crone hunched over a bubbling

     Do you have an inexplicable connection to nature?  Are you fascinated by the mysterious beauty of the Moon?  Do you feel an intense

     “As above, so below; as below, so above.” This axiom is regarded as an accepted truth in many New Age, occultist, and hermetic

     Since early antiquity, the Moon has been gazed upon with awe- and fear.  During its full illumination, early humans hunted and foraged by

     For our ancestors, Sabbats were a time of both revelry and reverence.  Families traveled great distances to partake in the festivities, bringing with

     The Wheel. The Circle. The Pentagram… What do these magical symbols have in common?  They are but a few of the ancient representations