Eris is known as the goddess of chaos, thanks largely to the Discordian movement that began in the 1960s. The Principia Discordia details the few and often contradictory principles and teachings of Discordianism. One of the key beliefs in Discordianism is “think for yourself.” If you would follow the teachings of this goddess, you must…
The way that I practice magic, visualization is a core skill. Visualization is the act of seeing something in your mind in order to actualize it in the real world. The more realistically you can see, hear, taste, smell, and touch the goal you are trying to reach, the easier it will be to actualize…
Grounding is the act of connecting your energies to the energy of the Earth. The Earth is a powerful energy neutralizer, taking in negative energy and converting it to neutral energy. Due to this, grounding can help balance your energies, whether you have too much energy or too little. Grounding can help you correct and…
I highly recommend this book as a primer for the religion of Wicca, especially if you are unable or unwilling to join a coven. From Amazon: Cunningham’s classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. It is a book of sense and common sense, not only…
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…
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 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….
The wheel of the year refers to the progression of the Sabbats, or major pagan holidays. Viewing this as a wheel reminds us that there is no beginning or end to this cycle, unlike the predominate view in America that time “begins” and “ends” at predetermined points. The wheel follows the solar cycle of the…
The threefold law is “that which you send out, you receive back threefold.” This is not a guide to living, merely a fact of life. Most religions have a belief that what you do will be revisited upon you. Whether this is in an afterlife, in this life, or in a future reincarnation, most religions…
