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A ritual is a more formalized form of raising and directing your magical energy. It is often seen in ceremonial magic, and has been included in many Wiccan traditions. Since a lot of witches, whether through in person training, or through the available literature have been … Continue Reading “How Do You Create a Ritual?”
First of all, let me start be saying that this is not a required practice. I learned this during my time practicing as a Wiccan. It ultimately came from traditions labeled as “High Magick” or “Ritual Magic” and can be a very formal practice. I am no longer Wiccan, and … Continue Reading “Working with the Elements”
I had a strange experience while at work tonight. I work in a hospital, in a fairly sterile environment. While I was listening to a Hecate’s Garden podcast, the host lit a candle and some incense, and suddenly I was surrounded by the smoke and scent of the incense. The … Continue Reading “In the Presence of the Goddess (Hecate)”
by Doreen Valiente
Whenever ye have need of any thing, once in the month, and better it be when the moon is full, then shall ye assemble in some secret place and adore the spirit of She, who is Queen of all witches. There shall ye assemble, ye who are … Continue Reading “The Charge of the Goddess”
Traditional by Doreen Valiente, as adapted by Starhawk:
Listen to the words of the Great Mother, Who of old was called Artemis, Astarte, Dione, Melusine, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Diana, Arionrhod, Brigid, and by many other names:
Whenever you have need of anything, once a month, and better it be when the … Continue Reading “The Charge of the Goddess”
This invocation is from the Orphic Hymns, for those who like historical accuracy, but have been updated just a tad, for those who like ritual with modern applications.
Divine are Your honors, Oh Mother of the Gods and Nurturer of All.
Yoke your swift chariot drawn … Continue Reading “Orphic Invocation to the Goddess”
This invocation is from the Orphic Hymns, for those who like historical accuracy, but have been updated just a tad, for those who like ritual with modern applications.
Hear Our Prayer, O best and Many-Named God.
Fine-haired, solitary, and full of lovely song;
Many shaped and … Continue Reading “Orphic Invocation to the God”
Darksome Night and Shining Moon, East and South and West and North,
Harken to the Witches’ Rune, Here we come to call thee forth!
Earth and Water and Air and Fire, Wand and pentacle and sword,
Work ye unto our desire, Harken ye unto … Continue Reading “The Witches’ Rune”
Sri Yantra Mandala Pewter Pendant