Card Witch Craft

At the beginning, when preparations are made and ritual space is created, many Wiccans exchange the greeting Merry meet. At the conclusion of the rite, when the Circle has been opened, an extension of this greeting (The Circle is open yet unbroken. . Merry meet, merry part, and MERRY MEET AGAIN!) is sometimes used as a resolving seal upon the entire event. It is often pleasantly echoed by joyful hugs and shared war

These events (the rebirth of the God and the transformation of the Goddess) are considered by some to be Wiccan Mysteries.

The culmination of goals you began to nurture at Imbolc and cared for throughout the year can be celebrated as well, even as you begin to look ahead to plans for the next turn of the Wheel. What have you accomplished this year that deserves celebration? Take time this Solstice to pause and reflect on your accomplishments over this turn of the Wheel as you munch on the delicious festive desserts and other treats the holidays bring.

Two other celebrations related to Yule are Twelfth N

The inward prayer Molinos spoke about was meditation.

To meditate all one must do is contemplate an object and hold it

in consciousness for as long as it is desired. The mind will

start to recall all data having anything to do with the object

being contemplated, and by careful analysis of the data being

recalled one can get deeper meanings of the object being

contemplated. Stress is reduced; it

Which Witch is Witch?
I have been reading a lot lately about what it means to be a Witch. This is a topic very close to home and one that I now feel compelled to comment on.I grew up on a small farm in rural Tennessee. When I was about seven or eight years old my grandmother explained to me that she was a Witch and by heredity so was I..

Bush Eases Environmental Rules On Gasoline
President Bush on Tuesday ordered a temporary suspension of environmental rules for gasoline, making it easier for refiners to meet demand and possibly dampen prices at the pump. He also halted for the summer the purchase of crude oil for the government's emergency reserve. Bush also announced steps to ease envi.

Brazilian Mabon Celebration in São Paulo
To prove that Wicca already holds strong roots in Brazilian scenario, Pagans of all ages have gathered once again to celebrate the ancient rites in a Mabon Celebration, sponsored by the members of the Dianic Nemorensis Tradition, one of the most active Pagan groups in Brazil.Public celebrations like this have been .