http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk Where Magick come to life Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:40:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/rede-of-the-eclectic-witch http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/rede-of-the-eclectic-witch#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:40:48 +0000 admin http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/?p=3570 I am the one that stands alone. Between the breath and the stone. Casting circles of the mind. Summoning elements far and wide. In dreams and thought I summon thee. With heat and passion shall it be. Waves of emotions set it free. To the earth so mote it be. I now wrap in spirit bow. Till divinity in mortal form do show.   My voice  do speak hearts desire. Setting wish unto fire. Using air to inspire. With water blessing increase desire. With earth I mould this spell to fix. The spell of a witch will now transfix. In spiral movements I set free. Now let the magick come to be Set away to do its job. No undeserving shall it cheat. Or rule of 3 shall complete.   When one is done and it time fun. You will know the magicks done. And time will tell and you return to one! With voice unsung. Call them back one by one. And your circle shall be undone. Return to mortal space Regaining your normal pace Wrapped in divine grace Completed magicks with out losing grace   Draco )o( /|\ Related articles Magic, Witchcraft, Wicca – A Brief Overview (cybercauldron.co.uk) Whyte Witch Witchcraft Secrets Review (cybercauldron.co.uk) Wiccan Ethics And The Wiccan Rede (cybercauldron.co.uk) Cyber Cauldron facebook code of ethics (cybercauldron.co.uk) Witch bottle (cybercauldron.co.uk) Group Ethics (cybercauldron.co.uk)]]> http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/rede-of-the-eclectic-witch/feed 0 http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/sympathetic-magick http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/sympathetic-magick#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:46 +0000 admin http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/?p=256 Sympathetic magic is one of the oldest forms of magick, and has been linked to Cave paintings and to the Palaeolithic era. The Principle of Sympathetic magick is that what is created, imagined or acted out come to reality. It is widely viewed that Cave paintings are a form of Sympatric magick where the Cro-Magnon shamans, would retreat in to a cave, go into trance buy prescription drugs without prescription and paint the success of the hunt, in hunter societies they would also use dance to act out the Hunt with tribal members wearing animal skins being chased down by hunters who would then slay the beast showing the success of the coming hunt. These practices are still found in indigenous tribal cultures today. The rain dance in Native American culture is a great example of sympatric magicks the shaman will dance rising power until till the end where water is thrown into the sky the falling water is a symbol of rain the desire outcome from the dance. The principle being like for like sympatric magick is also a part of healing with the use of herbs and poppets. Healing herbs where colleted not based on any knowledge of chemical properties but on the likeness of the plant to the illness if you had red spots a shaman would use a plant with red spots if you had a brain fever a walnut be used due to it looking similar to the human brain. The idea being that if things look alike, act alike [Click Title To Read More]]]> http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/sympathetic-magick/feed 1 http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/how-i-found-my-beautiful-goddess http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/how-i-found-my-beautiful-goddess#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:45 +0000 admin http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/?p=2271 A candle is lit for many purposes; to enlighten a dark room; to provide a sense of warmth, to place by the altars in a church during mass, or on the mantle in remembrance of loved ones who passed away. Perhaps; to accompany an artist in his writings or the composition of its music, To inspire romance, or for some to just be there simply lit for no apparent reason.  How can something so simple as a candle, be so profound and special, How can a lit candle be an object of reverence, How can a lit candle invoke magickal powers?  For a witch a candle is more than a candle, the fire of the candle is life, it is the goddess herself, no matter what color, form or size, the witch invokes her goddess from the moment this candle is lit. A witch learns about herself by the guiding light of the goddess, for that its warmth is the goddess love, its heat it’s the goddess heart in passion and will power, and the might of the fire is the goddess magicks, the energy of all that is. At least that is how it is for me. It took me a while to find myself, I have spent years seeking guidance on reason, on doctrines and dogmas, I found my spirit held hostage of misbelieve, my heart crunched by manipulation, and a meaningless life full of depression, darkness and emptiness. I’m not exactly sure how but I found my self urging to break the [Click Title To Read More]]]> http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/how-i-found-my-beautiful-goddess/feed 0 http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/so-you-want-to-start-a-coven http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/so-you-want-to-start-a-coven#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:44 +0000 admin http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/?p=1999 Before you go a step further, take a good long look at your desires, motivation and skills. What role do you see yourself playing in this new group? “Ordinary” member? Democratic facilitator? High Priestess? And if the last — why do you want the job? The title of High Priestess and Priestess are seductive, conjuring up exotic images of yourself in embroidered robes, a silver crescent (or horned helm) on your brow, adoring celebrants hanging on every word which drops from your lips… Reality check. The robes will be stained with wine and candle wax soon enough, and not every word you speak is worth remembering. A coven leader’s job is mostly hard work between rituals and behind the scene. It is not always a good place to act out your fantasies, because the lives and well-being of others are involved, and what is flattering or enjoyable to you man not be in their best interest. So consider carefully. If your prime motive is establishing a coven is to gain status and ego gratification, other people will quickly sense that. If they are intelligent, independent individuals, they will refuse to play Adoring Disciple to your Witch Queen impressions. They will disappear, and that vanishing act will be the last magick they do with you. And if you do attract a group ready to be subservient Spear Carriers in your fantasy drama — well, do you really want to associate with that kind of personality? What are you going to do when you want someone strong [Click Title To Read More]]]> http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/so-you-want-to-start-a-coven/feed 0 http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/daily-devotion http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/daily-devotion#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:43 +0000 admin http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/?p=1619 It is important to remain connected to your magicks at all times if you are going to live a life with magick. You need to be aware of the continue ebbs and flows of your own energy and learn to keep it in check. When we first start out on the path we are taught about energy personal, elemental, divine and the list goes on and on. We start to keep books of shadows, where we note every new energy form, we come in contact with. We also note when our own internal energy changes and begin to control it allowing an even continues flow of energy and magick. For the beginner it is important to strengthen your connection and magick. One of the best ways to do this is to do a daily devotion. There are no hard and fast rules on how your devotion should be shown, although for beginners it should become a routine. Some ideas for Daily devotions include- Writing in book of shadows A mini ritual (breathing meditation visualisation) Simple meditation Pendent charging (charging a piece of jewellery you ware each day with solar energy) Morning or evening ritual (short complete ritual) Energy play or building and retracting energy. A daily prayer one of own construction A walk in nature This daily devotion should help you to connect with magicks on a deep personal level like you would with a friend. I personally feel that if your only contact with magick and the divine is when you celebrate a festival [Click Title To Read More]]]> http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/daily-devotion/feed 0 http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/creation-a-pagan-view http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/creation-a-pagan-view#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:42 +0000 admin http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/?p=1950 As pagans we know that the Universe was created by the big bang and we accept the rules that science and the universe provides. We also understand that there is much more to learn about the universe, and ourselves both academically and spiritually. We also accept that our understanding of the divine is in line with our current understanding of what the divine really is. And at the same time also know that once we pass this form we will gain a greater understanding and our journey will one day return us to the divine its self. Like other belief systems pagans have their creation myths and stories but unlike other beliefs we treat them as stories often finding different stories to use at different festivals or feast days. Many of our stories have a link with the deities of their path or come from stories told by native tribal cultures such as the Native American Indians, aboriginals of Australia. Some stories are about the universe being formed other about the god or Goddess being created or how the earth was created. Here are 2 of my favourite creation myths-   Before Time Was Before time was, there was The One; The One was all, and all was The One. And the vast expanse known as the universe was The One, all wise, all pervading, all powerful, eternally changing. And space moved. The One molded energy into twin forms, equal but opposite, fashioning the Goddess and God from The One and of The One. The [Click Title To Read More]]]> http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/creation-a-pagan-view/feed 0 http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/witchcraft-for-beginners-some-things-you-will-learn-in-witchcraft http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/witchcraft-for-beginners-some-things-you-will-learn-in-witchcraft#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:41 +0000 http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/witchcraft-for-beginners-some-things-you-will-learn-in-witchcraft Do you like magic? For sure, you must be fascinated in magic and witchcraft. No wonder Harry Potter is known everywhere. If this eccentric type of entertainment captivates you, then you are more likely interested to learn witchcraft too.]]> http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/witchcraft-for-beginners-some-things-you-will-learn-in-witchcraft/feed 0 http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/basic-elemental-blessing http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/basic-elemental-blessing#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:40 +0000 admin http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/?p=1768 This is a simple blessing ritual designed for 2 or more people. This ritual is perfect for moots and small group meeting. It Can be adapted for your own needs so feel free to add you own twist to it. Equipment- Candle – one for each person plus one for altar Incense Goblet / Glass of water (pure spring or well) Crystal – one for Buy Acomplia Online Without Prescription each person (nb*) Place all items on altar (nb**) and bless and cleanse facing the altar balance and centre yourself. Turn and face the person(s) you are you are going to bless. Say – we are gathered in friendship and in love to share in the elements. Through this blessing we will gain balance and understanding. Turn and face altar and light candle and incense take a moment to focus on what your about to do. Pick up incense turn and face the first person. Say – I bring you the blessings of air, let air clear your mind of negativity and inspire ideas and dreams (nb***) Then move to the next person continue to everyone has been blessed with air. Return to altar pick up the unlit candles and give to each person in turn and return to altar pick up the lit candle and turn to first persons. Say – I bring you the blessings of fire, within in it warmth may you find comfort and protection, may its light guide your way, may its fury burn away regret and fear. Light their [Click Title To Read More]]]> http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/basic-elemental-blessing/feed 0 http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/wassailing http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/wassailing#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:39 +0000 admin http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/?p=1691 There are basically 2 forms of wassailing one is a form or carolling and one is related to the apple orchards of the Summerland’s (Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire) referred to as Orchard-Visiting Wassail. Both these types of Wassailing take place on 12th night ((eve 5th /) 6th or 17th of January depending on how traditional they are). Twelfth Night marked the end of a winter festival that started on All Hallows Eve — now more commonly known as Samhain / Halloween. The singing wassailing is traditional associated with wishing good health upon a household these tidings of joy and good health where rewarded with gifts of food and drink. Wassailers would announce their arrival to a property by singing “Here We Come A-Wassailing”, and this singing was an offering of peace and friendship and on greeting the householder would show that come in peace would sign “we are not daily beggars that beg from door to door but we are friendly neighbours whom you have seen before.” And begging was considered to be disgusting Wassailing became an acceptable form charity giving. Peasants would sing to the lords of the manor exchanging wishes of good will and health. The Orchard-Visiting Wassail seems to have a much deeper but more local connection and has a pagan feel. The Orchard-Visiting Wassail is a drinking and singing ritual designed to wake the apple trees used to make cider and insure they produce lots of fruit. Still practiced to day in many Orchards in Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire [Click Title To Read More]]]> http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/wassailing/feed 0 http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/hammer-rite-ritual http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/hammer-rite-ritual#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:38 +0000 admin http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/?p=2393 An Example of the Hammer Rite Ritual as adapted by Grendel and unknown others Original bare bones by Edred Thorsson Terms Used VE: Ritual workspace or area. This can be a permanent room or a temporary space. GALDER: A magical invocation or mantra. STADHA: Bodily postures which imitate the shapes of runestaves used in GALDER. VITKI:  A runic magician In important ritual work the vitki may wish to recite an invocatory GALDER into which the hammer rite may be incorporated.  Such a GALDER would serve to invoke divine forces or simply act as a general  invocation to the runic powers, or both.  The knowledgeable vitki will compose his or her own rite and GALDER, for this would be a great deed of runecraft!  Note how the hammer rite is interwoven into this example: 1.  Standing in the middle of the VE, face north, in the STADHA and intone: Fare now forth      mighty Fimbultyr  “The Awesome God”      from heavenly homes all eight      Sleipnir be saddled,      hither swiftly to ride:      Galdrsfadhir, “The Father of Incantation” might to give and gain.      Holy rune-might flow      from the hoves of Hangatyr’s, “The God of the Hanged”, steed;      in streams of steadfast strength –      through staves of stalwart standing! 2.  Go to the northern rim of the VE and with the wand trace the circle in the direction of the sun, from left to right. During this process sing: The rune-might is drawn      ’round the holy-stead,      unwanted wights wend away! [Click Title To Read More]]]> http://www.cybercauldron.co.uk/hammer-rite-ritual/feed 0