Magical Wood Properties and the Magical Properties of Wood by DragonOak Feminine energy. Elder is a sacred tree of Celtic Astrology 25 November to 23 December. The Elder is also said to be the tree used in the crucifixion of Christ. Associated with the Celt Goddess Cailleach Beara and the Raven. Magical Properties: Elder wands are most often used in Faerie Magic, banishment, magical arts, protection from evil, imagination, change, and healing. Feminine energy. Magical Properties: Use of the Elm wands is strong in magic used concerning endurance, fertility, horticulture, passage thru death and phases of life, rebirth, and invocation of the Goddess. by DragonOak| Masculine energy. Magical Properties: Hawthorn wands open insight, provides psychic protection, encourages creativity, used to make charms, aids in the development of self confidence, purification, develops patience, detects magic since it is deeply magical from outer realms, used in weather working, banishment of evil spirits, concealing magic, chastity, male potency, and fairy magick.
Living The Wheel of The Year home page Centre For Pagan Studies - A Resource for Pagans Everywhere Witchy Thoughts: Fluffy Bunnies? A new trend within the Pagan and Wiccan communities - especially on the Internet - is to bash so-called "fluffy bunnies", typically in the most rude and offensive terms possible. "Fluffy bunnies" are usually defined as those who fit one of the following criteria: - they persist in believing inaccurate information about Wicca; - they focus on the "light" side of Wicca to the exclusion of the "dark" side; - they push their beliefs on others and/or claim persecution constantly; - they practice in an ostentatious, pretentious manner (such as calling oneself "Lord"/ "Lady" or wearing eighteen pentacles at once), usually because they are into Wicca for the shock value. I agree with many of the criticisms voiced by these folks - for example, dissemination of inacurate information, a "victim" mentality, and pretentiousness are problems in our community. 1. These authors seem to be obsessed with policing the authenticity of Wicca. 3. 4. Now, far be it from me to promote a victim mentality. 5.
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Pagan Federation East Midlands - title goes here Obsidian I apologise if the title of this essay may be a little misleading. I am not making a direct observation of morons in the Craft; in fact, some of the examples I mention below may even be anything more substantial than broad generalizations. In fact, this entire essay is just going to be one seemingly baseless opinion, but it's my chance to bitch you, the average nameless faceless Neopagan, out for being a fucking moron. If you happen not to be a moron, and prefer not to read this tirade, feel free to skip this essay and delve into one of the many other essays that populate this site. The Obsidian Mirror has existed now for just about forty-five weeks. As you may already know, A.J. and his retinue have declared war on $ilver Ravenwolf. I used to think that Ravenwolf was a complete fucking moron. However, there are many who want to be like her. Now that I'm done bitching about people, I'm going to get to the actual message of this essay. It's a way to control you.
Glastonbury - the Isle of Avalon Welcome to the PAGAN PRIDE website… | Dedicated to positive promotion and raising awareness of Paganism and its associated beliefs & practices. Beth's Pagan Stuff Welcome to my pagan home on the Web! This page includes my own resources (marked with a * ) as well as links to other people's resources.About Paganism & Witchcraft:Witchy Thoughts:Music and Fun:Gods/ Goddesses/ Deity/ the Divine:*Virtual Altar to Hekate*My thoughts on Pagans and Theology*My Queer Pagan Page - young but growing...*Is Biology Destiny?: Men and Gods, my essay on the masculine divine. You know you love it.Pagan Deism: Three Views: Different beliefs held by pagans and their impact on the community.GodChecker: an irreverent, somewhat goofy guide to the world's mythologies.Recommended Reading:*Pagan Non-Fiction: More than just Wicca 101. Today's Moon Phase (Thanks to the U.S. Questions, comments, suggestions, etc. You're welcome to link to my site if you like. Beth's Pagan Stuff: Online since 1997 Beth's World of Wonders
Online Rune Readings, Pendants talisman for Asatru, Pagan, SCA, Norse, Druid, Fae, Faerie, Goddess, Celtic and Wicca Welcome to the Chalice Well - Chalice Well Trust amberandjet : Amber and Jet Amber and Jet was created and designed specifically for exploring British Traditional Wicca paths and traditions. The list is a forum for both sincere seekers to Traditional Wicca and initiates of British Wicca traditions. Amber and Jet is an intermediate-level list -- participants should already have a working knowledge of the basics of Paganism and Witchcraft. Do not expect the revealing of oathbound material here, but rather the sharing of ideas on Wicca from a Traditional point of view, honest and mindful answers to questions, and most importantly, community and fellowship with those of like mind from around the World. All who are sincerely interested in the essence and workings of British Traditional Wicca and its discussion are welcome to join. PLEASE NOTE: The definition of "British Traditional Wicca" can vary widely depending on who is asked, and A&J does not attempt to provide a complete inclusive/restrictive list of BTW groups.