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January 18th. 2009
- Going Down A Well Trod Road? That Old Faith vs. Reason Argument - Sorbus
This morning once again my wife had read first thing when the latest batch of essays were posted on Witchvox, and when I came down for my morning cup of blood (coffee) , said, “You have to read today’s article”. So I read another ... Posted: January 18th. 2009 Views: 3,174 - [ Full Article ]
- Wiccan and Witchcraft - Questions and Answers - Gentle Deer Lion Tamer
This is a compilation of questions that I have been asked over the past few years, and my answers to each. I hope that this provides a better and clearer understanding about Witches, Wicca, Witchcraft, Pagans and The Craft, and he ... Posted: January 18th. 2009 Views: 3,034 - [ Full Article ]
- Neo-Paganism: Is It An Oxymoron? - Crick [Witchvox Sponsor]
I'm not quite sure that I understand the Neo Pagan movement as such or what it is supposed to represent. For one thing I feel that the term Neo Pagan is in all reality an oxymoron. The reason for these thoughts is that paganism ha ... Posted: January 18th. 2009 Views: 2,065 - [ Full Article ]
January 11th. 2009
- Weather Magic - Chirotus Infinitum
There is a pagan-operated campground that I frequent where the caretakers discourage the very use of the phrase “weather magic.” As the story goes, several years back someone attempted to use a little magic to clear up some interm ... Posted: January 11th. 2009 Views: 4,766 - [ Full Article ]
- Soul Mates and Past Lives: How To Find Them and What To Expect - Nita [Witchvox Sponsor]
I married my soul mate twenty-six years ago. Before we met, I thought it would be easy and that we would intuitively understand each other’s wants and needs. It didn't happen that way and I didn't know why! I failed to consider ma ... Posted: January 11th. 2009 Views: 4,038 - [ Full Article ]
- The Magick of Life - Crick [Witchvox Sponsor]
Have you ever taken a moment to notice the magick of life? While walking along a country road, the reeds off to the side begin to waver to and fro. Is there a Sylph at play? Or is it Father Time heaving a sigh as he passes ... Posted: January 11th. 2009 Views: 2,097 - [ Full Article ]
- The Pagan Virtue of Moderation - Josie
The sun beats down as I weed my garden. It has been weeks since I’ve done this chore, and the excessive weeds begin to choke life out of the young tomato and basil plants. The heat is almost too much for me to bear, and I wish for ... Posted: January 11th. 2009 Views: 1,985 - [ Full Article ]
January 4th. 2009
- Tell It Like It Is - And Make It Count - Autumn Heartsong
“I’m not a pussy-foot Pagan; I speak my mind I don’t care if everybody gets mad at me.”“I call it like I see it. If you’ve got a lousy attitude I’m going to tell you about it. That’s what makes me such a terrific high p ... Posted: January 4th. 2009 Views: 2,854 - [ Full Article ]
- Labeling Pagans and Other Impossible Tasks! - Avren
Elitist. Snob. Know-it-all… These are not names you would normally use to describe the Pagan community. This is the reason many of us filtered in to this diverse, and multi-faceted spiritual path. I felt much battered and bruised ... Posted: January 4th. 2009 Views: 2,638 - [ Full Article ]
- It's Elemental, My Dear Wiccan: The Elements Turn 2600 - Marty Couch [Witchvox Sponsor]
The Elements turn 2600.As we head deeper in to the dark (and cold) half of the year, it seems each day I am feeling more my age. But even feeling on the older side myself, it can boggle the mind how old the stuff we are ma ... Posted: January 4th. 2009 Views: 2,589 - [ Full Article ]
- Thoughts on Paganism - Crick [Witchvox Sponsor]
As I walk amongst the wild oak trees I ponder on the direction that paganism is now taking. I wonder why a path as ancient as paganism in general and witchcraft in particular is now in a transitional state in the minds of so many ... Posted: January 4th. 2009 Views: 2,090 - [ Full Article ]
- Should We Mainstream Our Faiths? - Disciple of Oghma
There are many voices of the day calling for a mainstreaming of the Wiccan and pagan faiths. I believe much of this is a reaction of recently ex Christians or those who, for their many reasons, wish to overthrow the Christian powe ... Posted: January 4th. 2009 Views: 1,984 - [ Full Article ]
- Like Mind/Group Mind - Julian
The only group mind phenomenon that I have actually experienced in ritual has been the type of group mind found within open circle rituals. There was also a 101 class mind set situation. I also have spoken to many good Witches on ... Posted: January 4th. 2009 Views: 1,401 - [ Full Article ]
December 28th. 2008
- Shamanism and Shape-shifting - Gentle Deer Lion Tamer
Shamanism: Shamanism is a set of tools and techniques used to interact with the spirit world and the world around us. It has no specific pantheon of gods and is attached to no particular culture. It is a way of looking at ... Posted: December 28th. 2008 Views: 7,085 - [ Full Article ]
- House Cleansing: Removing Negative Energy - Nita [Witchvox Sponsor]
House Cleansings and Blessings are important when removing Negative energies and Entities from a home or place where a home will be built. As mentioned in my article on Ghosts they stay with the property. They are not the problem ... Posted: December 28th. 2008 Views: 5,615 - [ Full Article ]
- Upon the Development of Will-less Will (Part II) - Grey Glamer
Perhaps more than any other human endeavor, the practice of magic requires the cultivation of ego and self-identity. If we define magic as the harnessing of natural energies to effect needed change, then we see the egoist element ... Posted: December 28th. 2008 Views: 1,927 - [ Full Article ]
December 21st. 2008
- What I Want For Christmas 2008 - Devon, The Maid Of Epona
This Christmas 2008 has found me in a different state of affairs like many other people. Through no fault of my own, I was forced to leave a job I had done well for six years and loved. I am now caught in a situation that may be f ... Posted: December 21st. 2008 Views: 2,355 - [ Full Article ]
- Upon the Development of Will-less Will (Part I) - Grey Glamer
Magic is an intense art, one that commands our whole being. When we cast spells, we draw together our intellect and our emotions, our flesh and our soul. We raise power from deep within the earth and across the far-flung sky. We g ... Posted: December 21st. 2008 Views: 2,215 - [ Full Article ]
December 14th. 2008
- Has Neo-Paganism Gone Back Into the Broom Closet? - Cathryn Platine
Having been a practicing Pagan for most of a somewhat long life, I've noticed what appears to be a retreat lately from organized groups back to a solitary form of practice among modern Neo-Pagans. Thirty or so years ago we were bl ... Posted: December 14th. 2008 Views: 3,040 - [ Full Article ]
- Creating Crystal Elixirs - David M. Atlas
Crystal Elixirs are a form of crystal healing, a complimentary healing practice utilizing the healing vibrations of different crystals, stones, and resins. Crystal Elixirs are one of the simplest forms of crystal healing to learn. ... Posted: December 14th. 2008 Views: 2,903 - [ Full Article ]
- Defining the Pagan - Betsy
Being relatively new to the Pagan community, I have encountered many questions, most of which I’ve been able to answer on my own using various methods, i.e. books, web, etc. I have no “proper” label, as in I’m not specifically Wic ... Posted: December 14th. 2008 Views: 1,989 - [ Full Article ]
December 7th. 2008
- The Rede Does Not Say “Harm None” - Praxiteles [Witchvox Sponsor]
I have always been puzzled over the general notion that the Wiccan Rede can be reduced to “harm none”, but it wasn’t until recently that the significance of this dawned on me. Ethics and morality in Western culture are almost alwa ... Posted: December 7th. 2008 Views: 3,854 - [ Full Article ]
- The Importance of Doubt in Magic - Grey Glamer
One aspect of spellcasting, which is seldom discussed in occult literature, is the role played by doubt and uncertainty. Most magical texts discuss the importance of belief, encouraging readers to cultivate an unshakeable belief i ... Posted: December 7th. 2008 Views: 3,614 - [ Full Article ]
- Feelings Know How To Do Their Jobs - Beweaver
Feelings are within us for a reason. They are the barometers of our spiritual condition. They let us know what our next course of action can be. It took me a long time, a very long time, probably many, many lifetimes to figure thi ... Posted: December 7th. 2008 Views: 3,159 - [ Full Article ]
- The Way of The Universe - Awennra Thorne
Ever mind the Law of ThreeWhat you send comes back to theeThree times bad, three times goodWhat first drew me to the Craft was the possibility to control my life. I had embarked on a spiritual journey, whereby I wa ... Posted: December 7th. 2008 Views: 2,307 - [ Full Article ]
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