Wicca is a modern pagan, witchcraft religion

Wicca is a diverse religion with no central authority or figure defining it.

Wicca often involves the ritual practice of magic, though it is not always necessary

Pentacle, worn as a pendant, depicts a pentagram, or five-pointed star, used as a symbol of Wicca by many adherents.

Beliefs in Wicca range from hard polytheism to even monotheism.

Wicca is typically duotheistic, worshipping a god and goddess traditionally viewed as a mother goddess and horned god.

The term Wicca first achieved widespread acceptance when referring to the religion in the 1960s and 70s

Application of the word Wicca has given rise to "a great deal of disagreement and infighting".

The Goddess and the God may be regarded as the Divine Feminine and the Divine Masculine

The God and Goddess are generally seen as lovers and equals, the Divine Couple who together co-create the cosmos.

Traditionally the God is viewed as a Horned God, associated with nature, wilderness, sexuality, hunting and the life cycle

The Horned God is given various names according to the tradition, and these include Cernunnos, Pan, Atho and Karnayna.

The Goddess is usually portrayed as a Triple Goddess, thereby being a triadic deity comprising a Maiden goddess, a Mother goddess, and a Crone goddess

Some Wiccans, particularly from the 1970s onwards, have viewed the Goddess as the more important of the two deities, who is pre-eminent in that she contains and conceives all. In this respect, the God is viewed as the spark of life and inspiration within her, simultaneously her lover and her child.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Hanging Star Votive Candle Holder

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Hanging Star Votive Candle Holder
 Sculpted with delicate skill, this hanging candle holder is perfect for creating an old-world, classic feel in any home or altar space that it is placed within. Framed in brass, it creates a three dimensional, six pointed star out glass panels, each of which is decorated with designs reminiscent of Victorian art, creating stylized impressions of flowers, crosses and other such images. With a concealed latch and hinge, a tealight or votive candle may be placed within to make the whole star glow and cast a beautiful light through these images, leaving your walls painted in a magical display of light and wonder. The whole thing measure 8 1/2" long and 7 1/2" wide, and comes with an approximately 15 1/2" long chain with which to hang it, making it the perfect complement to your altar space, setting the mood for your ritual crafts.

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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Ritual For Mental Clarity

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Ritual For Mental Clarity
Sometimes in the midst of a situation, our emotions take over and we cannot make good decisions. To rediscover your mental clarity, gather together cinnamon incense for good luck, clarity, and communication; a bowl of water; a white candle; and a small black candle. Light the cinnamon incense and breathe in its spicy smell. Hold the bowl of water and pour all of your emotions into it. Let your feelings flow. Light the black candle so the light is reflected into the bowl and say, "Banish the bad, the ugly, and the distracting," three times. Then light the white candle on the opposite side of the bowl and say, "In this light all good remain," three times. Breathe deeply until all the negativity flows into the black candle. Let it burn completely away. Pour the water out into Mother Earth and bury the remains of the black candle there. Keep the white candle and burn it when you need clear thinking. When the white candle is nearly gone, transfer the good feelings into another candle.

This post was written by Gail Wood on October 02, 2009

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