The latest in NeoPagan News http://www.witchvox.com http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=ustx&c=words&id=14851 http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=ustx&c=words&id=14851 There are days in which I find myself feeling as if I have forgotten that I am, indeed, a Witch.When I walk past the living room, I spare a glance with brown eyes at the small altar my partner Lore and I have crafted together using beautiful objects I have collected over the year of us being together. Our first chalice of red and clear glass, the miniature cast iron cauldron, and the brass lantern I had acquired years ago when I was thirteen. I still had it in my possession, even after o http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usmo&c=words&id=14842 http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usmo&c=words&id=14842 Being a solitary Witch does not mean that you have to do everything alone. I myself have been a member of a coven and practiced on my own as well, finding that not everyone is meant to perform rituals and works of magic with others. Sure, sometimes it is nice to be joined with others of your own faith. But being a part of a coven is not for everyone.I found my path about ten years ago. A friend in high school introduced paganism to me. Mind you, this was also during a time when the movie http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=uspa&c=holidays&id=14933 http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=uspa&c=holidays&id=14933 One of my favorite pod-casters once mentioned that one of the holidays in the Wheel of the Year that she just can’t seem to “get” is Imbolc. She doesn’t raise sheep, so the milk-giving aspect is beyond her and where she lives, it’s still the middle of cold-as-Hel winter in early February. Having a hard time connecting to a holiday makes it very hard to want to celebrate it. If you don’t feel it, you’re just going through the motions because “to be a good Pagan, you’re supposed to.” (Don’t feel y http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usfl&c=holidays&id=14892 http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usfl&c=holidays&id=14892 With the Imbolg, Candlemas, and Lupercalia festivities ahead, I begin to anticipate the arrival of spring, and the preparations of the Virgin Goddess. The past few years it seems the community of the Craft has become calm and quite, although this seems to be a positive change, we as Witches and magickal practitioner alike should focus our minds and magick on utilizing this wonderful time of year, and begin to plan for a positive future. Candles, exotic herbs, incense, stones, and crystal http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=ukgb2&c=words&id=14908 http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=ukgb2&c=words&id=14908 The midwinter season has finally wound up and I find myself looking to new ideas, projects and hopefully an interesting year ahead.My solstice celebration was such a lovely time with my family and some good friends all together. A feast of food and sharing, presents under the tree and lots of fun and silly games afterwards. The only rule was no TV. And so we made merry until it was late and people began to depart. Over the next few days, I saw other family and friends, but having http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=caon&c=words&id=14893 http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=caon&c=words&id=14893 Many people who follow a magickal path will be part of a coven. Many will have had their first introduction to the Craft via covens. Things are always exciting when you first join one as you get to meet new people, or gather with friends and you are introduced to new ways. Many times, there are things that are done or said that will contradict what you believe or were taught but some things will be new and may change your point of view. Once you have been part of one for a while, you will find t http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usca&c=words&id=14819 http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usca&c=words&id=14819 It is more likely that the title should read “Discovering Myself in Wicca”, because since my first steps on the path of the wise that is what I have been challenged with, discovering who I am and what is my purpose in this life. Wicca has changed my perspective on life and living in so many beautiful ways it is hard to think I can even begin to place them here in this article. I will do my best as my words and my ability in writing can allow. Wicca is more than magic, more than philosophy, more