http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/-t1.htm This section is for the discussion of Wicca and Paganism, this section also includes a sub-forum containing the Wicca A~Z compiled by Soaring Bird Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:59 GMT 10 http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w333/jayg_017/AA-1.jpg http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/-t1.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/paganism-t1410.htm Violet ]]> Wicca & Paganism Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:59 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/paganism-t1410.htm#9328 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/paganism-t1410.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/why-im-here-wicca-personal-beliefs-ecclectic-t1384.htm Soaring Bird I am here travelling the road to ascencion. Unfortunately I still have such a long long way to go. Which means Ill be back in physical presence many times before becoming spirit, and returning to the source. My Beliefs are; We live a life cycle as a physical form experiencing learning along the pathway. When we passover we return to spirit world where there is no such thing as time. Once there we "Review" our life cycle to see what we did learn what we did not learn and experience. ... Wicca & Paganism Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:10:53 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/why-im-here-wicca-personal-beliefs-ecclectic-t1384.htm#9085 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/why-im-here-wicca-personal-beliefs-ecclectic-t1384.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/cleansing-t1341.htm Soaring Bird Cleansing Rowan Moonstone 05-28-89 When I cleanse a dwelling place, first I burn a good cleansing incense, like frankincense or sandalwood in the home while I prepare for the rest of the ritual. You should have in addition to the incense, a candle, a bowl of salt water and a bowl of herbs. I particularly like to use rose buds for love, lavender for preservation, rosemary for protection, and any other sweet-smelling ones that appeal to you personally. If you can get them home-grown, ... Wicca & Paganism Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:35:19 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/cleansing-t1341.htm#8591 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/cleansing-t1341.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/self-dedication-ritual-t1340.htm Soaring Bird [size=16] A Self Dedication Ritual =================================================== For more information on the authors please visit -www. avalonia.co.uk or if you wish to contact them please write to: BM Avalonia, London, WC1N 3XX, United Kingdom. (Please include a SAE) © David Rankine & Sorita 2000 =================================================== Preparation When you decide that you want to do a self-dedication, plan the date of the ritual at least a month in advance, ... Wicca & Paganism Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:33:23 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/self-dedication-ritual-t1340.htm#8590 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/self-dedication-ritual-t1340.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/self-dedication-t1339.htm Soaring Bird [size=16] Self Dedication explained Article by David Rankine & Sorita =================================================== For more information on the authors please visit -www. avalonia.co.uk or if you wish to contact them please write to: BM Avalonia, London, WC1N 3XX, United Kingdom. (Please include a SAE) © David Rankine & Sorita 2000 =================================================== Initiation is a process of "death and rebirth" - the old self dies, and the ... Wicca & Paganism Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:29:20 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/self-dedication-t1339.htm#8589 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/self-dedication-t1339.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/a-light-guide-into-becoming-a-witch-theres-more-than-told-here-t1338.htm Soaring Bird [size=29] Becoming a Witch[/size][size=21] by Morgaine[/size] © Morgaine 2001.[size=16] This article may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes, providing that this original copyright notice stays in place at all times.[/size][size=16] I am often asked how one becomes a witch. Do you find someone who is a witch and they make you one? Or are you a witch just by saying you are? Can you make yourself a witch? The process of becoming a witch doesn't happen overnight. It is a life change, ... Wicca & Paganism Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:26:07 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/a-light-guide-into-becoming-a-witch-theres-more-than-told-here-t1338.htm#8588 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/a-light-guide-into-becoming-a-witch-theres-more-than-told-here-t1338.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/use-of-colours-in-magick-t1326.htm Soaring Bird The Use of Color in Magick White | Silver | Grey | Pink | Red | Purple | Brown | Blue | Green | Yellow | Gold | Black In magick, colors represent certain energies, goals, people and non-physical beings, such as deities or spiritual forces. For this reason, you should include candles, gemstones, cords and other objects of differing colors in your magick rituals. Colors also often have personal meanings for us. Anytime a person employs the symbolism inherent in colors, they are in effect ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:17:19 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/use-of-colours-in-magick-t1326.htm#8488 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/use-of-colours-in-magick-t1326.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/calendric-rituals-t1324.htm Soaring Bird Imbolc Wiccans celebrate a variation of Imbolc as one of four "fire festivals", which make up half of the eight holidays (or "sabbats"), of the wheel of the year. Imbolc is defined as a cross-quarter day, midway between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). The precise astrological midpoint in the Northern hemisphere is when the sun reaches fifteen degrees of Aquarius. In the Southern hemisphere, if celebrated as the beginning of Spring, the date ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:55:39 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/calendric-rituals-t1324.htm#8467 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/calendric-rituals-t1324.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/goddesses-t1323.htm Soaring Bird There are many Goddesses, who control different things. Aphrodite: Greek; Goddess of passionate, sexual love. Aphrodite will assist you in pulling loving energy toward yourself. Venus is the goddess of the love and romance too, so call upon her. Aradia: Italian; Queen of the Witches, daughter of Diana. Aradia is an extremely powerful entity and a protectress of Witches in general. Arianrhod: Welsh; Goddess of the stars and reincarnation. Call on Arianrhod to help with past life memories ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:49:38 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/goddesses-t1323.htm#8464 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/goddesses-t1323.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-pan-t1322.htm Soaring Bird Pan (Greek Πάν, genitive Πανός) is the Greek god who watches over shepherds and their flocks. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, in the same manner as a satyr or pane. The parentage of Pan is unclear; in some myths he is the son of Zeus, though generally he is the son of Hermes (sometimes with Dryope). His mother is said to be a nymph. His nature and name is alluring, particularly since often his name is mistakenly thought to be identical to the Greek word pan, ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:47:35 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-pan-t1322.htm#8462 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-pan-t1322.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-melusine-t1321.htm Soaring Bird Melusine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Melusine's secret discovered, from Le Roman de Mélusine. One of sixteen paintings by Guillebert de Mets circa 1410. The original is held by the Bibliothèque nationale de France. Melusine (or Melusina) is a figure of European legends and folklore, a feminine spirit of fresh waters in sacred springs and rivers. She is usually depicted as a woman who is a serpent or fish (much like a mermaid) from the waist down. She is ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:46:26 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-melusine-t1321.htm#8460 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-melusine-t1321.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-isis-t1320.htm Soaring Bird Isis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Isis is a goddess in Egyptian mythology. She was most prominent mythologically as the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, and was worshipped as the archetypical wife and mother. Her name literally means (female) of throne, i.e. Queen of the throne, which was portrayed by the emblem worn on her head, that of a throne. However, the hieroglyph for her name used originally meant (female) of flesh, i.e. mortal, and she may simply have represented ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:45:25 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-isis-t1320.htm#8458 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-isis-t1320.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-herne-t1319.htm Soaring Bird Herne the Hunter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search In English mythology, Herne the Hunter is an equestrian ghost associated with Windsor Forest and Great Park in the English county of Berkshire The legend Herne is said to have been a huntsman in the employ of King Richard II in and around Windsor Forest. He saved the King's life when he was attacked by a cornered white hart, but was mortally wounded himself in the process. A local wizard ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:44:18 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-herne-t1319.htm#8457 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-herne-t1319.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/goddess-guidance-oracle-cards-t1318.htm Soaring Bird 1: Ishtar BOUNDARIES “Love yourself enough tot say no to others demands on your time and energy” A sincere desire to give of service is wonderful. However, there’s a distinction between giving of yourself and giving UP of yourself. If you feel tired, guilty, or resentful while helping others, then you’re not truly helping them, are you? You’re injecting poisonous energies into the relationship and then no one ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:43:17 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/goddess-guidance-oracle-cards-t1318.htm#8456 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/goddess-guidance-oracle-cards-t1318.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-dione-t1317.htm Soaring Bird Dione (mythology) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Dione in Greek mythology is a vague goddess presence who has her most concrete form in Book V of Homer's Iliad as the mother of Aphrodite: Aphrodite journeys to Dione's side after she has been wounded in battle while protecting her favorite son Aeneas. In this episode, Dione seems to be the equivalent of Rhea the Earth Mother, whom Homer also placed in Olympus. Dione's Indo-European name is really ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:41:00 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-dione-t1317.htm#8455 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-dione-t1317.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-danu-t1316.htm Soaring Bird Danu (Irish goddess) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search In Irish mythology, Danu or Dana, also called Anu or Ana, was the mother goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann (peoples of the goddess Danu), although little is recorded about her as a character. Her Welsh equivalent is Dôn. [edit] Antiquity of her Recognition Based on the evidence of place-names, such as the river Danube (Latin: Danuvius), Dniestr, Dniepr and Don, she may have been ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:40:02 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-danu-t1316.htm#8454 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-danu-t1316.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-cernunnos-t1315.htm Soaring Bird Cernunnos From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cernunnos in Celtic polytheism is the deified spirit of horned male animals, especially of stags, a nature god associated with produce and fertility. As a "Horned God", Cernunnos was one of a number of similar deities found in many ancient cultures. Origins Cernunnos is known, from archaeological sources such as inscriptions and depictions, to have been worshipped in Gaul, Northern Italy (Gallia Cisalpina) and the ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:39:10 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-cernunnos-t1315.htm#8453 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-cernunnos-t1315.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-ceridwen-t1314.htm Soaring Bird Ceridwen From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Cerridwen) Jump to: navigation, search In Welsh mythology, Ceridwen was a magician, mother of Taliesin, Morfran, and a beautiful daughter Crearwy (or Creirwy). Her husband was Tegid Voel (Welsh:Tegid Foel), and they lived near Bala Lake in Wales. Morfran (also called Avagddu) was hideously ugly, so she sought to make him wise. Ceridwen had a magical cauldron that could make a potion granting wisdom. The ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:37:40 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-ceridwen-t1314.htm#8452 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-ceridwen-t1314.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-astarte-t1313.htm Soaring Bird Astarte From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Astarte (from Greek Αστάρτη (Astártē)) is the name of a major goddess as known from Northwestern Semitic regions, cognate in name, origin and functions with the goddess Ishtar in Mesopotamian texts. Another transliteration is ‘Ashtart; other names for the goddess include Hebrew or Phoenician עשתרת (transliterated Ashtoreth), Ugaritic ‘ṯtrt (also ‘Aṯtart or ‘Athtart, transliterated Atirat), and Akkadian dAs-tar-tú ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:36:31 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-astarte-t1313.htm#8451 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-astarte-t1313.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-arianarhod-t1287.htm Soaring Bird Arianrhod From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search In Welsh mythology, Arianrhod ("silver wheel") is a major figure in the fourth branch of the Mabinogion. Arianrhod was the daughter of Beli Mawr and Dôn, and her brothers include Gwydion and Gilfaethwy. Her uncle, Math ap Mathonwy was the King of Gwynedd. Mythic Representation Math had to rest his feet in the lap of a virgin unless he was at war or wanted to be, or else he would ... Wicca & Paganism Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:36:11 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-arianarhod-t1287.htm#8323 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-arianarhod-t1287.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-aradia-t1286.htm Soaring Bird Aradia in Leland The title page of Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches. Leland claimed that the majority of the book was based upon a manuscript given to him detailing the beliefs of an undiscovered religious witchcraft tradition in Tuscany. Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches begins with Aradia's birth to Diana and Lucifer, who is described as "the god of the Sun and of the Moon, the god of Light (Splendor), who was so proud of his beauty, and who for his pride ... Wicca & Paganism Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:34:41 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-aradia-t1286.htm#8322 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-aradia-t1286.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-aphrodite-t1285.htm Soaring Bird Aphrodite From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For other uses, see Aphrodite (disambiguation). Detail of the The Birth of Venus (also known as Aphrodite) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 1879. Aphrodite (Greek Ἀφροδίτη) is the Greek goddess of love and beauty and sexuality. Her Roman equivalent is the goddess Venus Origins Her Roman analogue is Venus. Her Mesopotamian counterpart was Ishtar. Her Egyptian counterpart ... Wicca & Paganism Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:33:16 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-aphrodite-t1285.htm#8321 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/gods-and-goddesses-aphrodite-t1285.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-7-t1284.htm Soaring Bird Peace (Miriam Klamkin) Peace in my heart, Peace between our hearts, Peace at the heart of the world. Web Chant (© Lorelei Greenwood: written for and performed at the Web Ritual for Rites of Spring, 2004)Breath-bringer, Storm-caller, Voices on the Wind, Hand upon the thread and let the Weave begin. Flame-spinner, Skin-changer, Dancer in the Night, Start the Transformation of our Spirit’s flight. Wave-caller, Sea-singer, Diver in the Deep, Bring into reality the Dreams we keep. ... Wicca & Paganism Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:26:54 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-7-t1284.htm#8320 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-7-t1284.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-6-t1283.htm Soaring Bird Maiden Mother Crone (Christopher Willow) Maiden, Mother, Crone Blood, birth, and bone Through Your love You’ve shown I will never walk alone. Our Lady White (Eala and Brian Clarke) Dark and still the winter night Pale and cold, our Lady white Watching o'er the sleeping earth Hear us call your child to birth A New Way (Mz. imani) We bring a new way to walk on the earth We bring a new way to walk on the earth Balance and freedom, respect for all life Kindness ... Wicca & Paganism Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:25:34 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-6-t1283.htm#8319 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-6-t1283.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-5-t1282.htm Soaring Bird Herne (Circle in the Greenwood) Herne, Horned One, Hunter ‘neath the northern sun, Watcher at the Gates of Winter, Flame on the wind. Sacred (Abbi Spinner) We are going to a sacred place. We are now in sacred space. We are living in a state of grace. We are loving in a sacred way. (descant) We love you, beloved, We love you, beloved, We love you, beloved, We love you.Autumn Time (Unknown) Autumn Time, red leaves fall The weeping sky looks over all Demeter sadly walks ... Wicca & Paganism Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:24:31 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-5-t1282.htm#8318 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-5-t1282.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-4-t1281.htm Soaring Bird Twilight Covening Chant (© Lorelei Greenwood 2001, Written during the preparation of the vegetables for the Ritual Supper) Food for the Body and Food for the Soul. Love in our Magick will make us all whole.Rhythm of Nature(© Lorelei Greenwood 2002) Hear the Earth call to you, Feel the Air lifting you, See the Fire dance for you, Let the Water carry you. (x2) We Sing the song of the Spirit In one Voice, the Music of Life. We Dance the Rhythm of Nature And ... Wicca & Paganism Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:22:31 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-4-t1281.htm#8317 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-4-t1281.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-3-t1280.htm Soaring Bird Hoof and Horn(Ian Corrigan) Hoof and horn, hoof and horn, All that dies shall be reborn. Corn and grain, corn and grain, All that falls shall rise again. We are Alive(Rose May Dance, Starhawk) We are alive, as the Earth is alive. We have the power to create our freedom. If we have courage, we shall be healers, Like the sun we shall rise! If we have courage, we shall be healers, Like the sun we shall rise! Air I Am(Andras Corben Arthen) Air I am! Fire I am! Water, ... Wicca & Paganism Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:19:45 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-3-t1280.htm#8316 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-3-t1280.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-2-t1279.htm Soaring Bird Gaia(Abby Spinner and J. Magnus Mcbride) Gaia, Gaia, Gaia, Gaia, Gaia, Gaia, Gaia, Gaia. From the beginning, we call to You We have called to You Always you listen, and you respond With a different face With a different voice With a different song Gaia, Gaia, Gaia, Gaia We are your children, our time has come Children of our Mother, children of the Drum Looking towards the future Learning from the past Living for this moment and never looking back Gaia, Gaia, ... Wicca & Paganism Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:18:12 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-2-t1279.htm#8315 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-2-t1279.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-t1278.htm Soaring Bird The Beginning of the Earth(© Delaney Johnson, Starhawk) The ocean is the beginning of the earth. The ocean is the beginning of the earth. All life comes from the sea. All life comes from the sea. Goddess Medley(Deena Metzger & Charlie Murphy) Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, InannaGod Chant(Shadow) Mithras, Osiris, Cernunnos, Apollo, Hannuman, Wotan, ChangoListen(Unknown) Listen to the Lord and Lady Call their children In the Moonlight Behold!(Abbi ... Wicca & Paganism Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:16:34 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-t1278.htm#8314 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/chants-t1278.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/candles-t994.htm Violet I know candles are used a lot in Wicca but is there any significance or uses for those gorgeous rainbow coloured candles you can get? I have some but I wouldn't burn them they're too pretty (and expensive) I just wondered... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:37:17 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/candles-t994.htm#5630 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/candles-t994.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/how-to-become-wiccan-or-witch-t1262.htm Soaring Bird On a personel note I found the more I read about Wicca the more I realised this was me, the way I had been but didnt realise it. How to Become a Wicca or Witch Being a Wiccan or Witch is generally not something you are born as or just wake up one morning and decide to become. More often than not, you come across it by accident unless you were raised that way. Many find the philosophies of how Wicca and Witchcraft view nature are the same as the one's they currently ... Wicca & Paganism Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:52:44 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/how-to-become-wiccan-or-witch-t1262.htm#7986 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/how-to-become-wiccan-or-witch-t1262.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/tips-for-solitaries-t1261.htm Soaring Bird Tips For Solitaries There are a lot more self-initiated Witches out there than practically any other variety. While it is a valid and legitimate spiritual path, self-initiation also poses a few unique challenges to those who would seek the Old Gods on their own. If you are contempating self-initiation and the building of your own version of spiritual practice based on the Wiccan model, here are some tips to help make the process go a bit more smoothly. ... Wicca & Paganism Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:48:44 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/tips-for-solitaries-t1261.htm#7985 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/tips-for-solitaries-t1261.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-y-t1251.htm Soaring Bird Yin Yang





YIN/YANG:

The twin poles of energy. The yin/yang concept if one system of viewing the universal energies. Yin corresponds to Receptive Energy and yang to Projective Energy. ]]> Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:06:14 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-y-t1251.htm#7871 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-y-t1251.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-w-t1249.htm Soaring Bird Webweaving Wheel of the Year Widdershins Working - As in Magickal Working WEBWEAVING: Networking with other magickal people through conversation, in writing, or by computer to gather information to mutually assist each party in their studies and life goals. WHEEL OF THE YEAR: One full cycle of the seasonal year, beginning with the Samhain celebration. WIDDERSHINS: Counter-clockwise motion used in some magickal workings or ceremonies. ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:05:32 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-w-t1249.htm#7869 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-w-t1249.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-v-t1248.htm Soaring Bird VISION QUESTING:

Using astral projection, bi-location, or dreamtime to accomplish a specific goal. Also called pathworking. ]]> Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:04:38 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-v-t1248.htm#7866 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-v-t1248.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-t-t1247.htm Soaring Bird Talisman Tarot Cards Tarologist Theban TALISMAN: An object that has been magickally charged in order it bring something to the bearer. Such an item could be a gemstone to win a court case, or a drawing to put in your pocket that will bring good luck. TAROT CARDS: A set of 78 cards, which carry pictures and symbols, used to connect the diviner with the collective unconscious. On one knows the specific origin of the cards, and there are many beautiful ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:03:55 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-t-t1247.htm#7865 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-t-t1247.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-s-t1246.htm Soaring Bird Scrying Sigil Skyfather Skyclad Spell Spiral SCRYING: A divination method using specific tools such as a bowl of inked water, a mirror, crystal ball, etc., where the diviner "sees" either normal visual pictures, mental visual pictures, or information without any pictures at all! SIGIL: A magickally oriented seal, sign, glyph, or other device used in a magickal working. The most powerful sigils are those that ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:01:39 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-s-t1246.htm#7863 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-s-t1246.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-r-t1245.htm Soaring Bird Receptive Energy Reincarnation Ritual Runes RECEPTIVE ENERGY: The opposite of Projective Energy; magnetic, soothing, attracting energy often used for meditation, promoting love, calm and quiet. REINCARNATION: The belief that one has lived before in another lifetime. RITUAL: A focused mental/physical ceremony to either honour or thank one's chosen pantheon, or to perform a specific magickal working or act. RUNES: ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:00:33 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-r-t1245.htm#7862 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-r-t1245.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-p-t1244.htm Soaring Bird Pagans/Neopagans Pantheon Pentacle Priestess Priest Projective Energy PAGANS/NEOPAGANS: Follower of a nature-based religion. The term Neopagan means "new Pagan" and is not a popular term. It seems to be a direct result of the New Age lingo. PANTHEON: A Collection or group of Gods and Goddesses in a particular religious or mythical structure. Examples are: Greek pantheon, Roman pantheon, Egyptian pantheon, Teutonic ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:59:40 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-p-t1244.htm#7860 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-p-t1244.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-n-t1243.htm Soaring Bird NEW AGE:

Usually refers to mixing metaphysical practices with a structured religion. ]]> Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:58:43 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-n-t1243.htm#7859 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-n-t1243.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-m-t1242.htm Soaring Bird Macrocosm Microcosm Magic(k) Magick Circle Magickal Systems MACROCOSM: The world around us. MICROCOSM: The world within us. MAGIC(K): The art and science of focusing your will and emotions to effect change both in the world around you and the world within you. Magick is neither good nor evil, positive nor negative. It is the use of the power that determines the path it will take. MAGICK CIRCLE: A ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:57:57 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-m-t1242.htm#7858 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-m-t1242.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-l-t1241.htm Soaring Bird LEFT-HAND PATH:

A term that points to those people who feel that they are justified in using magick for purposes that are not constructive to other human beings. It is a reference that they are possibly a self-serving individual. Conversely, the right-hand path is considered positive in nature. ]]> Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:56:50 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-l-t1241.htm#7857 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-l-t1241.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-k-t1240.htm Soaring Bird Karma

KARMA:

The belief that one's thoughts and deeds can be either counted against them or added to their spiritual path during several life times. In Sanskrit it means "action." Follow the law of cause and effect. ]]> Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:56:03 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-k-t1240.htm#7856 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-k-t1240.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-i-t1239.htm Soaring Bird Initiation Invocation INITIATION: An experience that so transforms the individual that their concept of personal and worldly reality has been altered. A dedication ceremony should not be confused with an initiation. INVOCATION: To bring something in from without. Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:55:17 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-i-t1239.htm#7855 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-i-t1239.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-h-t1238.htm Soaring Bird Handfasting



HANDFASTING:

A Wiccan or Pagan marriage ceremony. ]]> Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:54:33 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-h-t1238.htm#7853 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-h-t1238.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-g-t1237.htm Soaring Bird Gaea/Gaia Green Man Guardians GAEA/GAIA: Greek Goddess, now meaning Earth Mother or Mother Earth. Environmental action groups use this term almost as much as we do, if not more these days. GREEN MAN: Another name for the God, as in his kingdom of the forest. GUARDIANS: Ceremonial magicians use the Guardians of the Watchtowers or Guardians of the Four Quarters. Some Witches use them, too. There are those that see these Guardians as ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:53:55 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-g-t1237.htm#7852 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-g-t1237.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-f-t1236.htm Soaring Bird Familiar Fascination FAMILIAR: An animal who has a spiritual bond with a Witch; often is the family pet. Familiars can also be entities who are created to protect your home from the astral. FASCINATION: A mental effort to control another animal or person's mind. It has been referred to as "mind-bending." Although the technique of fascination runs a borderline when considering humans, it should not be totally trashed. Using it for a love ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:53:18 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-f-t1236.htm#7851 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-f-t1236.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-e-t1235.htm Soaring Bird Earth Magick Elder Elements Enchantment Evocation EARTH MAGICK: A practical form of magick wherein the powers and forces of Earth Mother are used to conduct magickal workings or celebrations. Usually items associated with the Earth and nature hold a particular significance in the ritual or spell. ELDER: Many Wiccan organisations have a group or board of Elders who oversee the operations of the church and its variety of functions. These ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:52:33 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-e-t1235.htm#7850 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-e-t1235.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-d-t1234.htm Soaring Bird Days of Power Dedication Deosil Divination Dowsing Drawing Down the Moon DAYS OF POWER: Although usually referred to as Sabbats, these are other days throughout the year that can be considered days of power. These days can be triggered by astrological occurrences, your birthday, a woman's menstrual cycle (also know as the Blood of the Moon), or your dedication/initiation anniversary. DEDICATION: Unlike the initiation ceremony ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:51:53 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-d-t1234.htm#7849 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-d-t1234.htm http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-c-t1233.htm Soaring Bird Cabala Call Chakras The Charge Channelling Charms Cone of Power Cleansing Consecration Coven CABALA: Also seen as Kabbala, Kabbalah and Qabala. The ancient Hebrew magickal system. CALL: Invoking Divine Forces. CHAKRAS: Seven major energy vortexes found in the human body. Each is usually associated with a colour. These vortexes are: crown - white; forehead (third eye position) ... Wicca & Paganism Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:51:14 GMT http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-c-t1233.htm#7848 http://spiritualinspiration.forumotion.net/wicca-paganism-f78/witchcraft-dictionary-c-t1233.htm