Monthly Archives: July 2011

Lughnasadh and Lammas

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Lughnasadh (pronounced loo’nass’ah) 1st August. Is one of the eight Sabbats that witches, Wiccan’s and neo pagans observe Lughnasadh is originally a Celtic festival held to honour the Celtic god Lugh foster mother “Tailtiu “ who is said to of …

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Mens Traditions

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May be as a response to the women’s tradition, Dianic witchcraft or goddess worship the male tradition focuses on the male aspect of the divine. The aim of the men’s tradition is to help men connect with the male deity …

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Protection of Buildings

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There are many means of protecting, guarding, or warding a building, below are described a variety. Animal Skulls Usually an ox, fox, or dog, ideally in the foundation of a new building. Ox skulls in particular were used, carved in …

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Nine Noble Virtues

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It would be hard to get much argument on any of these values from anyone. They simply and briefly encapsulate the broad wisdom of our Gods and ancestors. Courage In virtually every statement of values applied to Asatru, Courage is …

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A spell for love

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Items: 1 white candle and one in your favorite color – Two holders – Rose colored alter clothe a Piece of red chalk. Ritual: In the circle, ground and center. Meditate on all preconceived ideas you have about the perfect …

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What is Paganism?

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When most people say the word “Pagan”, they really mean “Neo-Pagan”. Neo-paganism is really a subset of the larger term “Pagan” and is itself an umbrella term covering a wide range of beliefs.

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Consecration of Chalice, Athame or Other Tool

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Definitions of consecration on the Web: A solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal); “his consecration to study” (Religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious …

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Becoming wiser

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I will start out saying this is probably one of the hardest views on pagan life I have ever had to right. I personally define myself as pagan or a witch and if pushed for a path I would say …

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Birthday of “official witch of Salem” Laurie Cabot in 1933

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Title: Birthday of “official witch of Salem” Laurie Cabot in 1933 Location: Salem Link out: Click here Description: Laurie Cabot is an American Witchcraft high priestess, and was one of the first people to popularize Witchcraft in the United States. …

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