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 More |
If you do not have a teacher, again, the internet is the next best place to look. There are cyber covens, and online/email classes now avaliable to people that can be a valuable resource to a novice. If you go to Onelist (http://www.onelist.com) and do a search for covens, you will find several cybers that could fit your purpose.If you are only looking for a how to on casting spells, then the Craft is not for you. Witchcraft is a serious spiritual path, in which magick is pe More |
During these initial meetings, be sure to ask about the groups expectations of you. If you cannot meet their qualifications, youll need to look elsewhere. Pay attention to the group dynamics early on. Is the group welcoming? Do you enjoy being with them? In class situations do they welcome questions? Do the group members interact well with each other or is there a lot of arguing and discord? You probably dont want to join a group where all the members do is bicker with each other or belittle folks who ask basic questions. Above all, never let a group or teacher force you to do something you arent comfortabl More |
Akashacon 2006 Although it's just a 105-minute train ride from Grand Central Station, Poughkeepsie looks nothing like New York City. The stony hills and roiling grey skies evoke Vermont or New Hampshire, while the Edwardian storefronts and brick Victorian homes are straight out of mill-town Connecticut. After the skyscrapers and concrete monumen.
The Gods of Witchcraft Christopher Penczak, author of Sons of the Goddess, discusses God mythology and described a guided meditation that will help you invite the God into your life and spiritual practice..
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