Gypsy Magick Spells

A red candle stands off to one side, ready for use if I need it.

I light the black candles and concentrate on seeing this friend happy and her problems solved. I pick up the sea salt and measure out a little with the tip of my athame. As I pour it into the mortar, I say "Salt purifies and cleanses. Your purpose this night is to purify the herbs I use here, and make them pure in intent." While saying this, I visualize the salt purifying the herbs.

Next, I pick up a rose pe

The basic structure, or outline, of a Wiccan ritual is actually pretty simple. It can include, but not be limited to, purifying your area, creating sacred space through casting a circle, calling the Elemental Quarters, calling the Gods, celebrating a holiday, raising energy for spell work, sharing Cakes and Ale, dismantling your circle, and releasing the powers called. I know that sounds a little complicated, and many of you may not be familiar with the terms. Well take it step-by-step in the order I normally use when I write ritual. Be aware that some folks will do things slightly differently. That

However, in the 1950s, when the book was originally published, this theory was widely accepted.

As tedious as those steps might sound, books are easy compared to evaluating information on the Internet. The quality of Wiccan and Pagan websites ranges from excellent to did a monkey put this site together? Many of the same points I explained earlier still apply. Is the website pleasing to look at? Are there distracting graphics or sound files? Is there a good ratio of information to decoration? Is everything spelled properly? Do all th

The Pagan with a Cross on her Door.... (to the left of the pentacle)
Just about every Sunday morning, I go through the same ritual:I tend to my young son, make sure my husband and I have a decent enough breakfast, shower, dress, tuck a worn silver pentacle inside my shirt, and.

Temple Of The Fox Found In Peru
He helped match a skull with the remaining bones of Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro. And he led the team that excavated the oldest known village in the Americas. Now retired University of Missouri at Co.

Ironic Intolerance of the Supernatural in Pagan Society
It just had to be said: many modern Pagans do not really believe in the supernatural. I will freely admit it: I began my study of the occult (I use occult - the practice of magic -- to distinguish from Wicca .