In this post we’ll take a look at the Caduceus staff. We’ll explore where it came from, what it means for you as a Wiccan (or Pagan) and how to use it in your daily life. Apollo and Hermes Hermes was a greek god (also known as Mercury for the romans). The legend goes that…
The legend of the Phoenix dates back to the ancient times. It was believed that only one lives in the entire world at a time. The Phoenix choose to live in exile above the highest of all the trees in the world, and its been that way for a thousand years. The people who have…
Almost everyone has an image of a cauldron in his or her mind. You know it, it’s a large metal pot or a kettle with three legs and an arc-shaped hanger to lift it with. In the olden times, it was was a tool for cooking. But industrialization has made the use of the cauldron extinct. But…
The Ankh is the ancient symbol of eternal life and resurrection. That’s why it is called the “Key of Life.” The Ankh represents the union of both the God and Goddess and the infinite creative power of the universe. The loop top depicts the rising sun, the horizontal bar depicts feminine energy, and the vertical bar depicts the masculine energy. The…
Hi! 🙂 I just had a GREAT talk with a good friend of mine (she is a Pagan btw) and I just got inspired to write this. It might help you… Have you ever been in a situation where your faith got mocked and you had no idea what to respond? Here’s some of the most…
There are so many people who get Wicca and Paganism mixed up… and with good reason. In this article, we’ll take a look at why that is and look at some of the common misconceptions. Paganism is an umbrella term that covers Wicca (and a bunch of other things). Paganism refers to any nature-based or earth-based religion, which is what…
Each gemstone holds its own meaning, energy and symbolic correspondence. In other practices, and particularly in magick, gemstones are prized for their healing properties and their ability to channel energies. How you can use gemstones in your magickal workings really depends on what you desire and what you seek. Being aware of the inherent properties of each gemstone…
In this post, we’ll talk about how to make your own Book of Shadows. What it is and why you need one… What is a Book of Shadows? You might have seen old Books of Shadows (BOS from here) in movies and tv-series (like charmed) where the book is filled with spells and information…
The athame, pronounced as a-tha-may, is a double-edged dagger. Wiccans use it for ceremonies and rituals. It is one of the most widely recognized altar tools in witchcraft and Wicca. No, don’t let the image of a witch carrying a dagger scare you! Its sharp blade is never intended for harming. That is why it is dulled…
Vestalia is a weeklong celebration that honors the Goddess Vesta of the Roman pantheon. She worked alongside the goddess Juno, and both of them were guardians of virginity and protectors of the sanctity of marriage. Unlike other goddesses who are portrayed in a statuary fashion, Vesta is represented by a hearth flame. And in some…
Here at The Moonlight Shop, I have added some awesome Dragon Jewelry lately… …and since then, I have gotten lots of questions about Dragon Guardians. I am by no means an expert on the subject, but in this post, I’ll do my best to answer the most often asked questions. What is a dragon guardian?…
