The broom or besom has a very special place in Wicca. And more than that, it has more uses than one would think. And no, it is not something that witches can use for transportation! The besom is a symbol of banishing, fertility, and cleansing. Its earlier use was specifically for Western European fertility rites….
In 2006, if you looked at the wall of brass plaques at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, you wouldn’t see one for Patrick Stewart, the very first Wiccan killed in combat. You would be greeted by a blank space. This was because the Department of Veterans Affairs did not recognize and allow the pentacle to be…
Our ancestors used oils in their ceremonies and rituals during their time. What they used were essential oils, and these essential oils readily available now. In fact, we can even make our own blends today! The way our ancestors did it was by heating oil or fat and then adding fragrant herbs and flowers to…
In Wicca, connecting with deities properly is very important. If you want the protection, guidance and help form your deities, it really helps to give them something in return that will please them. And the best way to get their attention is by doing offerings. To offer something to a deity is to show and…
If you have been toying with the idea of buying a smudging bowl and not quite sure of the type of bowl to buy, this article might just help you make a decision. The most popular herbs used for smudging are white sage, sweet grass, cedar, and lavender. To perform smudging, people generally use a…
Let’s start with a quote from Stephen King: “When I’m reading, I will not stop on page 94, page 193, page 382 at all. The digits of these numbers add up to 13.” When doing research for this article, I found the above quote and a lot of other interesting stuff as well… For example,…
New Moon is the perfect time to start a new habit. It’s a new beginning. The perfect time to wipe the slate clean and start all over (click here for more on moon spells and rituals). Now, I know that all this stuff about habits, personal development and new beginnings aren’t for everyone. Heck, I…
Come Halloween, witches, wands, cauldrons and pentacles seem to pop up everywhere. Shop windows, ads on the internet and the candy aisle of the grocery store all become inundated with pictures of ghoulish fiends, monsters and every other sort of strange and haunted thing. For students who practice Wicca or paganism, wands, pentacles, and magick aren’t…
T-shirts from The Moonlight Shop As a Wiccan you can wear a variety of clothing and there truly is no dress code required. You can wear pleasant tops, long flowy skirts and a giant pentacle necklace. Or maybe you are more comfortable with a simple shirt and a pair of Dockers. This list will…
The Wand is one of the most easily recognized Wiccan symbols and altar tools. Wands are used for divination, channeling, and directing magickal energy. Unlike the broom and very much like the athame, the wand is very handy and portable. While the athame represents the mind’s ability to understand, the wand represents the ability to…
Lughnasadh is the Sabbat for the first harvest of the year. It means August is starting and the hot and parched days are coming. This is the time to reap what he have sown. It is the time to give thanks for the abundance of food. It is the time when people celebrate the first harvest…
It’s not easy being human and it can be even harder being Wiccan. Especially if you are a solitary practitioner. In this post we’ll look at some of the common challenges you might experience and some ideas on how to overcome them… Discrimination Discrimination is one of THE biggest challenges as a Wiccan or a…
May is a very significant marker for many cultures. It’s time when the Earth mother opens herself up to the Fertility God. It is in the month of May when crops sprout, animals bear their offspring, and people get out of their houses after the dark and cold winter months. So people bust out of their houses and hold…
In this post, I’ll try to dispel some of the common myths about Christmas. Much of what we are doing during Christmas, has very little to do with the birth of Jesus and everything to do with the celebration of Yule and the change of the seasons. In many Nordic countries, they still call it Yule! In…
In this post we’ll look at a ritual, that greets the spring welcome… …and charge your Solstice Pendant with energy, which you can use to get “boosted” when you need it the most. The ritual is best just around Ostara, but with slight modifications you can perform at midsummer, Mabon and Yule as well. I…
In this post, we’ll take a look at Mjolnir: Thors Hammer and try to dissect what it’s all about. The story behind it and why (and when) you should wear one… Who is Thor? In norse mythology, Thor is the god of Thunder, Lightning, Storms, Oak Trees and Strength. He is also the protector of…
For Wiccans and most pagans, faeries are very real. They are creatures of the forest and of nature and if you treat them right, they can and will help you (just not with everything, but more about that in moment). But before you run out into the forest with a butterfly net, trying to catch…
In this post, we’ll take a look at the Dragonfly. A very powerful little being that has always reminded me of faeries. The dragonfly has always played a big role in old religions and beliefs. Everyone from the Vikings to the celts, to the Native americans worshipped Dragonflies. What does the dragonfly symbolize? The thing…
Full moons bring with them a certain energy and inspire a flow of emotions and vibrations, unlike in other phases of the moon. Full moons have a way of washing away the negative energy to make room for positive energy. The full moon for the month of May is what you call the “Full Flower…
When Summer comes, it not only brings longer days and the blooming of crops, it also brings with it June’s full moon, which is the strong sun moon. Also called The Moon of Horses, Honey Moon, and The Lover’s Moon, as with any full moon, psychic energy flows freely during this full moon. This is…
