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Book of Shadows

Book of Shadows
This Book of Shadows was found at #WICCAN WAY listed as 'Public Domain'. Most of the material contained here is from ourbooks EIGHT SABBATS FOR WITCHES, WITCHES WAY (Also published as THE WITCHES BIBLE), and several other of our works, although some of it is also from other published sources, and 'traditional'. We've 'reclaimed' the bits which are ours and added to it to our own Web Pages - after all, we did publish most of it in our books! We're therefore not breaking any 'craft secrets' by placing it on our web pages as all of it can be found on the bookshelves of any Occult Shop or somewhere else on the Internet! We've had several bits of mail from confused individuals regarding the fact that the festival dates seem to be 6 months out! 1.

Everyday Magic Put one tablespoon of cinnamon and four tablespoons of parsley (not stated whether fresh or dried so take your pick) in the filter cup of your coffee maker. Use five cups of water and allow to brew. Draw a warm bath and add one cup of the tea. Money come from far and near. Completely immerse yourself into the water five times, then soak in the bath for eight minutes. Take this bath on five consecutive days for best results. (From page 220 of "Everyday Magic") Photo courtesy of gailf548.

Learn Magic (REAL magic) the Stupid.. er Fast Way | Website Pagan Magic: Wicca and Witchcraft Shop - Delivery Worldwide - Articles - Rituals - Performing Wiccan Rituals – A Guide 1. Cleansing Yourself Although cleansing is often considered as a physical action, it' is also important to cleanse yourself on a spiritual level, shaking off any psychic debris. An important part of the cleansing is bathing and anointing your body, but as a ritual calls for a calm peaceful mind then a meditation may also be necessary. 2. When performing a open air ritual, cleansing of the space is not usually necessary, but inside a apartment or home it is needed. The besom does not have to touch the floor, the motion of sweeping combined with visualization will remove any negativity and/or spiritual remnants. Sacred space can be also cleansed by sprinkling salt or combination of protective/purifying herbs over it. 3. Some wiccans define their ritual space by small circle which is formed of different things scattered around in to the shape of a circle: Herbal powder, sand and salt, cords, sticks or visualized energy. 4. Summoning the Goddess or God does not always require a ritual. 5. 6.

Magick, wicca, paganism and other esoteric knowledge Articles on Daily Life A Cup of Hemlock: Dealing with Conflict in Coven and Congregation There have always been those folks who point out our foibles, and make us take an uncomfortable look at our world, as well as those who simply had the misfortune to point out the obvious when it was unwelcome. A Pledge to Pagan Spirituality I am a Pagan and I dedicate Myself to channeling the Spiritual Energy of my Inner Self to help and to heal myself and others. An Open Letter To The Pagan Community The following is an "Open Letter" to the Pagan Community from one of the nations "top" Buddhists (in a non-hierarchical way) and appeared in the Winter '93-'94 Green Egg. Blessings Prayer As I count my blessings of this past year Through all the laughter and even the tears Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall You were with me through it all Through many Moons, and the bright Sun My life each day has just begun Through the year all nights to end I... Children of the Gods Coming Out of the Broom Closet

How to cast a circle How to Cast a Circle Find a quiet spot where you will be undisturbed. Face North and envision yourself in a dark green forest, fertile and full of life Call upon the Spirits of Earth, Guardians of the North, to guard your northern side. Face East and envision yourself on a high cliff with the wind blowing in your hair. Call upon the Spirits of Air, Guardians of the East, to guard your eastern side. Face South and envision yourself in a hot desert with the sun beating down upon you. Call upon the Spirits of Fire, Guardians of the South, to guard your southern side. Face West and envision yourself on the beach with a calm blue sea before you. Call upon the Spirits of Water, Guardians of the West, to guard your western side. Walk deosil (clockwise) around your circle, envisioning a shimmering line of fire rising to enclose it. As you walk, repeat, 'I cast a circle and erect a temple, a place between the worlds, where human and Divine may meet.' Honor the Goddess and invite her into your circle. Tips:

Free Witchcraft Downloads: ebooks, pictures, movies Read Dr Ruickbie on witchcraft and magic in Paranormal magazine. What is Witchcraft? That's what this website is here to find out. Witchology.com is the website of WICA - the Witchcraft Information Centre and Archive - founded in 1999 by Dr Leo Ruickbie as a research and education provider specialising in the areas of Witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, Magic (Magick) and the Occult. WICA Recommended by: You'll get quite an education. From Witchology.com Visitors: This is my first chance to see the new site...and i love it...thanks for all your hard work. About Leo Ruickbie's Books: Get Involved with WICA: Want to investigate magic (Magick), review a grimoire, or write for this website? Other Opportunities at WICA: Want to make some money? Free Witchcraft Newsletter: Plus special offers, secret events and a free gift! Spread the Word about WICA: Search Witchology: Witchcraft to Go: Odin's Eye Click here for more designs Download some witchcraft into your life. Free Witchcraft Downloads by Project Notice

Magic Protection Defence Against The Dark Arts: Hexenspiegel Defense Against The Dark Arts: Hexenspiegel Hexenspiegel have been used as a major defence against the dark arts for as long as people have been around. There is something about the flowing, reflective, smooth properties of metal that makes for a natural defence against incoming bad energy, which is by nature, disturbed, impure and chaotic. In the olden days, people used to use mirrors made from highly polished pieces of silver or gold, sometimes also copper for reflecting the intention back on the sender of the black magic or evil eye - that's both a defence as well as an attack all rolled into one. The more the bad witch or bad person tries harder to send more and more negativity, the more it is reflected right back at them - and that's already happening with a fairly plain piece of reflective material. A true Hexenspiegel (witch mirror) reflects things back at least thrice - ouch! How To Use Mirrors & Hexenspiegel For Protection Against The Dark Arts, Bad Witches, Black Magick and Curses

How to become a Wiccan or Witch How to Become a Wiccan 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 hold. They just didn't know there was a specific belief system that shared the same views. As Silver RavenWolf accurately stated in her book To Ride A Silver Broomstick. If you are one who has seen striking similarities between what you believe and have found here, there are generally accepted ways to increase your awareness and find communion with others who feel the same. Read everything you can get your hands on that will tell you more about the beliefs of Wicca and Witchcraft. While doing this, you will begin to form associations and hopefully find correspondances within yourself. There are no right or wrong answers and it is not a test. Herne

Wicca for the Beginner First, who we are not: we are not Satanists. We do not worship the devil. In fact, we don’t even have a devil. (see history of witchcraft) Moreover, we are not old crones who ride broomsticks and cast spells on unsuspecting people, perhaps to turn them into toads. We are not all women, though it may be that the majority of witches are women—this from millennium of disempowerment by the male dominated Judeo-Christian tradition. We are not evil. Really, that pretty much describes us: witches are just ordinary people who use the Powers to enjoy a good life. There is no such thing as a black witch, no matter what the color of their skin. Ever mind the Rule of Three Three time what thou givest returns to thee This lesson well, thou must learn, Thee only gets what thou dost earn! Seriously, we are not dour folks. The Ways of Wicca can be divided into two acts: Magic and Devotion. In short, devotion involves a sort of union with the Powers of the Universe. What about Goddesses and Gods? Reni

Book of Shadows The Celtic year was traditionally divided into two seasons; the light and the dark. While Beltane, celebrated May 1st, welcomes the light half of the year, Samhain, celebrated by the Celts on November 1st (beginning on October 31st), marks the most magically potent time of the year. With the rise of Christianity, Samhain was changed to Hallowmas, or All Saints' Day, to commemorate the souls of the dead who had been canonized that year, so the night before became popularly known as Halloween, All Hallows Eve, or Hollantide. November 2nd became All Souls Day, when prayers were to be offered to the souls of all who had departed and those who were waiting in Purgatory for entry into Heaven. Throughout the centuries, pagan and Christian beliefs intertwine in a mixture of celebrations from Oct 31st through November 5th. For country folk, Samhain marked the first day of winter, when herds of cattle and sheep were led down from their summer pastures to the shelter of their stables.

Beginners in Magic Start here! Puzuzu brings you a beginners guide on how to get started in Spells and Magic and use this site to help you. What is Thou looking for? If you can't find it, then search the web for right here... Custom Search Click on the link in each paragraph to learn the subject at hand. First let me tell you that if you are not interested in making Magic and the Occult a way of life, then you should not "Dabble" or mess with any of this information. One must Master several things before ever attempting to do Spells! So here we go... 1. 2. Do your stretching and so forth, then lay down, close your eyes and picture a big trash dumpster on your mental screen. 3. 4. 5. At this time I should warn you of one thing. Magic is a way of life, not a game. 6. Now remember this, Astral Projection or OBE's (out of body experience) can take anywhere from weeks to years to master and you must take your time and do not give up. 7. *Stay away from the Black Magic until you have a couple years of practice and knowledge.

lesser banishing ritual of the pentagram Notes On the Lesser Banishing Ritual Of the Pentagram And The Four Worlds of The Life Tree Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law First off the bat I would like to apologize for not having posted here for a while, but life caught up with me (as it does to all of us). We have looked at the ritual of the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the pentagram bit by bit. This requires a certain knowledge of the four worlds on the life tree, which I will briefly try to give an impression of. Hebrew Title: Assiah (Heh - Final) Macrocosmic Significance: World of manifestation/ action Microcosmic Significance: Physical Body In the outer it is the place where we manifest, where was are and act – the outer reality we live in every day or the world. What is this to us microcosmically as human beings? If we look at a rock and ask about its quality we observe it as something physical, yet something without life. The human being has this physical element, but also has more than this quality.

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