Wicca

They were inspired by 17-9 century romantic movements. In Druidism, they do not have a sacred text or anything equivalent to a bible as well as no universally agreed set of beliefs and ideas. Druidism is known to be more of a spiritual path, but to some, a religion of some sort. There are many beliefs in this paganism religion, some feel that they are animists, pantheists, monotheist or even duo theist. The monotheistic druids believe in one deity known as the Great Spirit, so as to not identify…

In my own description, witchcraft is an ancient imagination that is in play in the minds of people who were raised and have lived through the indoctrination of non-existent magic into their heads, giving them the impression that things can be achieved through supernatural means. The Oxford South African Pocket Dictionary, 2006. 3rd edition, wrongly defines witchcraft as the practice of magic especially the use of spells and the calling up of evil spirits. I don’t understand why they present a…

All societies have beliefs in supernatural forces, religion, which are focused on helping people make sense of the world around them. Whether it be magic or sorcery from witches to priests; it is all the same as each has a function in society. However, religions rely on the powers of the supernatural they have a purpose within the culture. Moro states that we as humans recognize the frailty of life because we must always account for each crisis and we must have control of this frailty so we…

The Witch's Hammer In 1559, Pope Paul IV had The Witch's Hammer published as kinda a manual on how to hunt, capture, and torture Witches. They would use the common things from having weird birthmarks, to having a simple medical herb garden as signs as one being a witch. In this essay, I will explain the meaning of the Witch's Hammer, and what it means to me. I will also discuss how it is used in the Pagan and Wiccan community and if I would use it in my own practice. I will be discussing why it…

The pentagram is used in a few different religions from Wiccan and Paganism to the Satanic community, to even the Christian and Jewish religions. In this essay I will explain the meaning of the term and what it means to me, I will also discuss how it used in the Pagan and Wiccan community and if I would use it in my own practice. I will be discussing why it is important to know and any misconceptions me or any others have had with this term. The term pentagram came from the Greek word…

The Wiccan calendar and holidays are a little different from our own. Azilyn explained that her New Year starts at Shaman (that is October 31st) and runs through October 30th of the next calendar year. Wiccans also celebrate their greater and lesser sun holidays (more accurately Sabbats) according to an eight-spoked wheel, which corresponds with cycles of nature and symbolizes the belief in the birth, death, and rebirth cycle. Azilyn told me a beautiful story that incorporates some of the Greek…

Celtic Gods and Goddesses Religion and mythology is an important part of every major culture around the world, as far back in history as imaginable. The Celts were no different. Before Christianity became commonplace, the Celtic people had their own myths, gods and goddesses, and religious rituals. A main source of Celtic legends were Christian monks who recorded them, giving further insight to how the Celts viewed life. Celtic gods and goddesses played an important role in the Celtic people’s…

Witchcraft in Europe Witchcraft lore has been around for thousands of years. One would be able to assume this since their overall knowledge wasn’t as advanced as we have become. We know how things work, what helps our plants grow, and how to heal people through medicine. The previous were all things the early people in Europe new little about, thus anyone that seemed able to do these things were considered a witch. The reason they were considered witches was because if they were able to help…

Ever since “Tom” died, his mother, Anna LaFarge, began to lose her memories faster. Like a leak growing into a waterfall, a few fuzzy moments became much more. Every day she chanted simple tasks to herself like some magic spell in hopes she might remember it the next. The other townspeople noticed her madness when her occasional visits to town suddenly became more frequent. She ran through town daily, asking for her son although everyone knew he was dead. One month after the mysterious,…

The wind was blowing in my hair, sweat was dripping down my forehead. Suds was trying his best to stand still. Out of nowhere I was suddenly on the ground. My horse had been spooked by a trash bag in the wind. By now my heart was racing with fear and my head was pounding with pain. I had just been bucked off my horse. Suds, is a western pleasure quarter horse, he is hazelnut colored. Suds is a nice horse, very playful and fun loving. Throughout all the fun and exciting times, Suds can be a…