Centering is about finding your energetic center. This varies from person to person. I may be in your solar plexus chakra, heart chakra, brow (“third eye”) chakra, or sacral chakra. For some reason, perhaps because my first lessons on energy work came from martial arts, I have always felt my energy center was my sacral…
A circle is a special space that is created for ritual and magical use. A circle is cast in an existing sacred space. A circle has three purposes: creating a space between the worlds, defending against distractions, and protecting from negative energies. Creating a space between worlds is important for rituals in which you are…
Smoke cleansing, sometimes called smudging, is a method of spiritually cleansing a sacred space or an individual. This is done by wafting the smoke from burning herbs or resins around the area or person being cleansed. The energy of the herbs clears the aura where the smoke passes. Why not call it smudging? Many pagans…
There are many ways in which color can be used in magic. The most common use of color in magic is candles. Color magic can also be used with crystals, stones, fabric, herbs, or any other magical tools. Using color can enhance the power of your rituals. Typical meanings of color in magic are: Black…
Before you do any ritual work as a pagan, you should learn how to create a sacred space. A sacred space is a private area that is cleansed, purified, and consecrated for ritual or magical purposes. If you are able to find a dedicated area where you can create a permanent sacred space, that is…
The gods of the Norse were very human in their behavior. When you work with Norse gods, you ask that they channel their powers through you. Practitioners of Aasatru make use of the Norse gods in their rituals. This list is far from comprehensive. Balder – The epitome of radiance, beauty, kindness, and fairness, and…
The principle of “As Above, So Below; As Within, So Without” is one of the core beliefs of Wicca and some other pagan faiths. “As Above, So Below” describes the relationship between ourselves and the Universe. It means that the universe reflects what we do and we reflect the way the universe behaves. “As Within,…
There are hundreds, if not thousands of pagan belief systems. To attempt to define them all as holding similar beliefs is virtually impossible. Here are the Tennets of Paganism, as I believe in it. A belief in multiple Gods and Goddesses My belief in Gods and Goddesses is somewhat complex: I am a polytheistic Pantheist….
Unlike many gods, Haitian Vodou Loa are a part of the world around us. Rather than being invoked or called upon, Loa become “riders” in their followers’ bodies. You can invite certain Loa, but the Loa themselves decide who shows up. Agau – Earth tremors and the frightening sounds associated with storms are because of…
Neo-Pagan Religions These are earth-based religions that are influenced by mostly European tribal mythologies. Wicca Gardnerian Wicca Alexandrian Wicca Seax-Wicca Feri Tradition Dianic Wicca Reclaiming Tradition Eclectic Wicca Druidism Aasatru Strega Shamanism Tribal Religions There are hundreds of these religions, existing wherever there are native peoples in the world. These include Native American, Australian and…