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To that effect, Wiccans do not need a specific place or structure to worship, but rather establish their "sacred space" anew with each observance through the creation of the magic circle, which is subsequently "dismissed" at the conclusion of the observance.

5. The dates for Wiccan observances (sabbats) are determined by the changing phases of the moon and the turning of the seasons.

6. Wiccans may hold a religious observance at the time of the full moon.

7. Wiccans believe that magic is most ef

Place the white candle in the middle, red to left and gold to right. You can place a bit of glue in the holes to hold them tight. Decorate the log with seasonal greenery (watch it when the candles are lit), and place it in the middle of your altar. Every year my coven would hold our ritual in the room that had a tree lit up. We would place our gifts for each other underneath and open them during the Simple Feast ceremony. This was a wonderful way to end

Dont forget to include any other tools or decorations you might need while youre setting up, such as flowers, spell ingredients, snacks and a drink for Cakes and Ale, a lighter or matches, a candle snuffer, etc. Take the time now to be sure everything is ready so you dont have to interrupt what youre doing later to go hunting for matches in the kitchen junk drawer or thread in the sewing basket.

Step 3: Creating your Sacred Space

There are several sub-steps here: casting the circle, calling the Elemental Powers, and calling the Gods. There are ma

To Be or Not to be Skyclad
As a High Priestess of a Coven, I am often asked by initiates if the Coven works “skyclad.” When a coven works skyclad, they will or should be upfront about it when you first approach them for membership. Any group that springs this on you after you have joined is unethical and not a group you want to be involved with. To work skyclad means to work only clad or dressed within the sky and nat.

Fatal Disease From Flavoring Raises Flags
A potentially fatal lung disease linked to chemicals used in food flavorings poses a growing health risk, according to government scientists who are questioning the food industry's willingness to protect its workers. Bronchiolitis obliterans first emerged as a threat within the food industry in 2000, when the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health was called to a southwest M.

Almost Ten Years of Watiing - The Pagan Headstone Campaign
The current plight of the family of Sgt. Patrick Stewart, in attempting to put his "Emblem of Belief" on his grave marker is just the most recent of many attempts by Wiccan and Pagan groups, including the Correllian Nativist Church, Inc., to have the Pentacle approved to be placed on the markers of deceased veterans. As most people are no doubt aware, various groups have been fighting for YE.

Deity and Belief-Beginning Steps on the Path Less Traveled
In my view, the word “Deity” means several things, both contradictory and complex. It may mean “God” in the traditional Judeo-Christian sense of the word, a spiritually evolved human being (Buddha), some other evolved spiritual being or life force (the sky Gods of the Pacific Islands or animistic spirits); or even a concentration or aspect of higher human spiritual development (e.g. Kuan yin.