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The Four Elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water June 2, 2010

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Like we previously discussed in one of my first posts, modern Wicca focuses on the four classical elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Still, the concept dates way back, when a Greek philosopher named Empedocles came up with the cosmogenic theory stating that these four elements are the root off all existing matter. Most Pagans and Wicca followers are adepts of this theory.

Beltane Crafts: Magical Weaving and Braiding May 15, 2010

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Handcrafts are often used as a magical process and some people are saying that they are able to astral travel while weaving and braiding. From my point of view, this type of craftwork is a meditative exercise, a way to let your mind wonder and just relax. You hands are doing all the work for you.

10 Tips on How to Create Your Own Book of Shadows May 10, 2010

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It seems I still have the “Practical Magic” fever so currently I’m working on my own Book of Shadows. One of our readers, Pat, inspired me. Of course, I can buy a fake Book of Shadows replica but that just wouldn’t be the same, would it? It’s actually fun and relaxing to work on it and it keeps my busy which is always good.

How To Set Up A Beltane Altar April 22, 2010

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Setting up your Beltane Altar can be a super fun way to express your creativity and have some fun, especially if you are surrounded by friends and family while doing it. After you clear up some space for the altar (a bookshelf or a table) you have to move on to the creative part and start decorating.

Beltane – Spring’s Festival of Fire and Fertility April 19, 2010

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The countdown for Beltane has begun for all the Pagans and Wiccans living in the Northern Hemisphere. There are only a couple of days until the first day of May when the celebration of fertility and renewal begins. Usually the festivities start on the last nigh of April and depending on everyone’s traditions there are a number of ways to celebrate this Sabbat.

The Pentacle: Wicca’s Most Recognized Symbol March 22, 2010

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Used today as a symbol of faith for many Wiccans, the pentacle or the pentagram was symbolically used in ancient Greece and Babylonia. The five points of the pentacle symbolize the five elements: Air, Fire, Water, Earth and Aether or Spirit. It is said that the fifth element: Spirit is the one that unites the other four.

Setting Up an Ostara Altar March 19, 2010

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It’s the beginning of the Spring, so many Wiccans and Pagans like to take part in the celebration of Ostara. Ostara. Here are some suggestions on how to get your altar ready for Ostara!

10 Facts and Myths About Wicca March 14, 2010

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For this post I’m assuming the role of a myth buster and separating the truth from what’s false. Like I said in a previous post the amount of information on Wicca and Paganism is huge so you might encounter some things that are not accurate. This kind of false information will surely make your spiritual journey harder. So let’s eliminate the misconceptions!

Want to learn more about Wicca? March 11, 2010

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So you have just discovered that Wicca is the right path for you but you have no idea what to do, where to go, who to ask for information – basically you want to but don’t know how to practice it and how to incorporate its beliefs in your life. That’s where I come in. I did a little bit of research and this is what I found out…

Defining Wicca: No easy task March 9, 2010

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Maybe it’s just me, maybe I’m just tired (and I’m having one of those moments where everything makes me smile) but I find this very funny. So it seems to me that there’s no exact definition of Wicca.