This is the second entry in a series on a set of Pagan “laws” known as the Ordains. The Ordains, as we know them today, can be found in the works of Gerald Gardener, the man scholars credit as the “father of Wicca.” Depending on the source, these Ordains may …
The Ordains, as we know them today, can be found in the works of Gerald Gardener, the man scholars credit as the founder of Wicca.
Depending on the source, these Ordains may contain anywhere from twenty to over eighty rules and guidelines that most practicing Wiccans have accepted for generations.
First, let me apologize for taking such a lengthy hiatus. You deserve better. This blog deserves better.
This post is a bit of a warning. There’s a group on Facebook that claims to be a teaching group for witches (Witchy Witch Teaching Circle). It’s a pretty normal group most of the time. The admin, however, was found giving bad advice. When questioned about it, she blocked at …
I’m in a lot of Pagan Facebook groups where Pagans of all traditions can come together to celebrate, grow, and learn. A question that pops up time and time again in these groups is something along the lines of How do I know if I was born a witch? If …
Let’s talk about hygiene. I specifically mean spiritual hygiene. It’s important to maintain a healthy spiritual practice. I see a lot of people in other groups who ask about dark energies and seem to have a stream of bad luck. Quite often, they seem to think they’re hexed or …
You may have noticed that I skipped the last update. I had begun two separate blog entries, but neither felt ‘right.’ Both entries focused on topics I’ve had lined up for months, so you’d think they would be easier to write. That has not been the case. The truth is, …
Today’s topic came sometime last summer. A friend and I were discussing our different practices—she’s Norse-centered, I lean toward the Celtic, British, and American traditions—and she asked me, “Aren’t all Wiccans witches?” Isn’t that a fun question? It’s one we’ve all probably heard at some point. I’ve briefly touched on …
In the last entry, we discussed the dangers of aiming for perfection and the need to just relax. Of course, that’s easier said than done. This week, I’d like to talk about some of the different ways to aid in relaxation that allow us to be the most effective in …
Back in the early days of this blog, we mentioned a beta version of our Covenpath course. The course is structured for those who have committed to a Pagan faith, but are relatively new to the practice of Wicca. When testing the beta version of the course, it was important …
