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Basic tools, types of magick and rules for the beginner pagan regardless of path.

Pagan Pride festivals are helpd throughout the United States, notably during the autumn and in the spring. This article takes a look at one festival in Syracuse, New York.

Unfortunately, a rebelling child will not only get body piercing or tattoos to show their independence and freedom. Authority in general, especially those that was chosen for them by anyone else than them, is under fire.

The Pagan religion Wicca is one of the top ten religions in the United States.

The next time you meet someone who says that they are a Pagan, assuming that they are a Wiccan could get you into trouble. Here's a brief description of various Reconstructionist Religions.

The key to navigating problems when guiding a child down a religious path is to be prepared, and that is what we are going to do today: talk about how to be prepared to deal with the issues that come up when trying to raise Pagan kids.

A brief over view of modern witches, their beliefs, and their community in the United States.

Interfaith relationships between Christians and pagans are rare, but that is changing as paganism becomes more mainstream. These couples face some challenges that are more difficult than those found in an average interfaith relationship.

This is a revised editorial, the last one was submitted before corrections and additions were finished.

A discussion of the modern practice of wicca and whether this group is considered an "In" or "out" group in society.

This paper will look at the aspects of Wicca from ritual ceremonies to the environment in which Wicca is practiced. Wicca is not new, it just "is".

a brief overview of the basic tenants of Wicca that define it as a religion/

Due to various pop culture notions about witchcraft, the nature and divinity reverence at the heart of the Wicca religion is often lost beneath a lot of distortions.

Three wicca book reviews that are highly recommended

I've always had an interest in different religions. I was raised by a Christian mother, Methodist to be specific, and I spent a great deal of my childhood in church.

Some say that witchcraft and Wicca is the work of the devil, while others say it is a nature-based religion of peace. So what is the truth behind this "alternative" faith? And what is the difference between a Wiccan and a Witch?

Below are some of the deities that may be used in rituals and any pagan or wiccan spell casting that come from Norse and Vedic times.

Kitchen Witchery is a simple pagan practice that is very low-key focusing on the home and earth.

The history of Judiac & Hermetic Kabbalah, and the rights of gentile women to study them. Written for "Women, Religion and Social Change" (December 23, 2002) from the personal prospective of a Gentile woman who is beginning to study Hermetic Kabbalah.

What is a Christian to do on halloween? A good question. A good place to start with is getting the right facts and looking at the history yourself. The next steps are between you and Jesus.

If you're into Celtic designs, clothing, jewelry, home decor, and other Celtic things you might find this guide handy.

The history of witchcraft can be traced as far back as 10,000 years ago, but was brought to the attention of mainstream society by Gerald Brosseau Gardner in 1954.

Are teens today choosing a religion for personal reasons or are they just rebelling? What can their parents do to help, instead of hinder, this decision?

Fat Tuesday is past and the world is rolling on toward Easter. However, aspects of Easter don't seem to fit: Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, baby animals of all kinds, fake grass, flowers. Where do they come from? That is simple - they come from the original holy day, Ostara.

It's ironic that most horror fans derogate religion. Horror is a decidedly Christian genre. I can't count how many...

There are many aspects of the Catholic Mass, and design structure of Catholic churches that are taken from old pagan religions.

Magic is Afoot is the theme of the St. Louis Pagan Picnic at Tower Grove Park featuring pagans, writers, artists, singers, belly dancers, craft demonstrators, a children's parade, and more.

Purchasing pagan or metaphysical supplies can be done in any community with a little creativity and ingenuity.

Wiccan and Pagan solitaries who feel called to serve as Priests and Priestesses are looking for some firm guidelines to help them achieve their goals.

Learn the importance of the Pagan Sabbats and discover their relation to the cycles of nature. Also discover some facts about the parallels between Pagan and Christian traditions.

We have all heard the debates regarding the origins of Christmas. They are as numerous and varied as the people who discuss the issue.

Pagan parents often look for ideas to help them celebrate the Sabbats (Pagan holidays) with their children. This article gives them all the basic elements they need to build their own festive celebrations.

This article is designed to give the reader an introduction to the Pagan holiday Imbolc and help them create their own Imbolc celebration.

The early history of Christmas is composed of "pagan" (non-Christian) fertility rites and practices which predate the birth of Christ by centuries.

This article shows the reader how to celebrate Midsummer in a family environment.

The end of December is a time of celebration for many faiths and cultures, and pagans are no exception.

Mabon is the second harvest of the Wheel of the Year. This year is happens on September 22, 2008.

This article teaches the reader how to create a family friendly festival for Sahain.

This article teaches the reader how to celebrate Beltaine with their family.

This article is for the beginner pagan family who is looking for information on how to celebrat the full moons. Here you will find the names of the full moons, along with corresponding elements, and the type of spells that should be worked.

A brief overview of the history and meaning behind the celebration on communion. Seeks to answer the purpose of the communion mean: eating Christ's body (transubstantiation), symbolizing Christ's sacrifice, or a symbolic celebration with physical implications?

The shield knot has four corners that are loops on the four corners of a square without interruption of the lines. It is a universal symbol for protection and dates back thousands of years.

In this article, the reader will learn how they can celebrate the Pagan Sabbat of Ostara in a kid and family friendly way.

A general overview of Celtic Reconstructionism, a form of paganism. Believers strive to recreate ancient Celtic spiritual beliefs, values, and rituals.

Millions of Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ every year on a holiday known as "Easter".

The paper examines the archetypal symbolism critical to an understanding of James Joyce's "Clay." In the paper, the main characters connection to both Mother Mary and Pagan Witchcraft are discussed.

This article is designed to help families design their own Mabon festival

This article is designed to help the reader create a Lammas festival for their family.

Sometimes it can be hard to find ways to involve your children into your rituals and festivals. The Fall Equinox, or Mabon, is a great holiday to celebrate with little ones.

A general overview of the place of vegetarianism in individual pagan spiritual beliefs, describing how a nature-centric focus in pagan spirituality can promote or reject a vegetarian lifestyle.

There are a few practices, which are commonly held to be pagan, or at least to be associated with paganism. This article briefly describes them, and their possible use in pagan religions.

Many view Halloween as a fun holiday, but its origins are filled with pagan rituals.

This article highlights contemporary Christian and secular forms of celebrating Easter. The ancient origins of Easter and its icons are discussed and alternatives to a one day celebration are explored.

The known medieval legend has been produced in many forms, but there are in it special motifs which originate in ancient pagan myths.

Like many holidays, including Christmas, Halloween and Mayday, Easter's roots lie deep in the pagan religion, dating back centuries before Christianity.

In the poem, The Song of Wandering Aengus, one can clearly see Yeats's fascination with the occult as a way of incorporating classic pagan and Celtic myths as a means of creating an alternative reality for his own nationalistic intentions.

The Celtic pre-Christian origins of Christmas, as seen from the background of a Southern Baptist turned Pagan.

Folklore concerning wild herbs found growing in the British countryside.

Tips and tricks from a pagan/Wiccan whose been on the path a while on what to do and what resources to use when you're just starting out.

One of the most popular Christian traditions celebrated today is Easter. Easter, however, embodies many pre-Christian rituals. The origin of the Easter egg is included among the pagan traditions.

In the pagan tradition, a magic circle (sacred circle, circle of magic, or even "circle of art") is the foundation for any pagan ritual or ritual magic. Casting a magic circle can be a deeply meditative experience.

Below are some of the deities that may be used in rituals and wiccan spell casting that come from Greek times

A few of the problems facing neo-pagans, and the best ways they can be solved. Directed mainly at those who already are or wish to become neo-pagan.

There are misconceptions about the Wiccan belief and Christianity to blame? Think again. The two religions are very similar.

How spell candles are used during rituals.

Wicca is simply a new incarnation of a very old tradition.

Are Wicca, Paganism, and witchcraft the same things? Do Wiccans worship nature? Are all Pagans polytheistic? What does the pentacle symbolize? Come see if you know as much as you think you do.

Number of Wiccans in US/Wiccan History lesson

Ostara Is a Wiccan Holiday, which takes place on the Spring Equinox and is the second spring festival. It is a celebration of rebirth, renewal and fertility as the Mother Goddess has returned to her maiden status and reunites with the young God

Are you thinking about starting your own coven or Wicca study group? If you decide that you wish to join or begin a group of practicing witches, there are a few things you should k now about different kinds of groups before you enter into something permanent.

There are many things about the Christmas holiday that have absolutely nothing to do with the Christian faith.

The remake of the 70's cult classic "The Wicker Man" fails much like the original.

The history of mistletoe and how we began using it during the holidays.

Here's a look at the origins of Halloween and some of the traditions that are still practiced today, including dressing up in costumes and trick or treating.

A response to a previously published article concerning the shortcomings of Sean Hannity

Many people name their children after Catholic Saints, but unfortunately the same boring ones get recycled over and over again. Why not make sure your offspring stands out in the eyes of his or her peers by naming them after a forgotten saint.

Although there is some disagreement about the history of Valentine's Day, a common thread runs through it all: Friendship and love.

Is Halloween a night of evil, Satan and his minions debase humans and take part in unholy orgies of sex and sacrifice? Is that JackOLantern on the Johnson's front doorstep just an eviscerated pumpkin, or is it an ancient symbol of a soul forever cursed to walk the earth?

Short Story - You can't unlearn what you have learned.

This quiz tests you on the nitty-gritty facts of Christmas, not on the commercialized version we know so well today.

Our culture has become a haven for the sensitive and politically correct when it concerns holidays.

Several varied approached to Halloween exist in the non-fiction sections of video stores. If you ever wondered about Halloween's history, how a Christian can celebrate it, or how to make your Halloween scarier, check out these suggestions.

Many Christians have a difficult time deciding whether they should celebrate certain holidays. This is due to the fact that many of these holidays have their origins in Paganism.

Article is mainly about the differing origins of Mardi Gras and how they all came together, to create the blend of African music and French custom that make up the parades today.

I had to know where Mardi Gras all began and just how long women have been bearing body parts for plastic instead of diamonds. Well, now I know little better where Fat Tuesday began.

The latest hard rock/heavy metal supergroup, Chickenfoot, consists of Sammy Hagar (vocals), Joe Satriani (guitar), Michael Anthony (bass), and Chad Smith (drums). Sure to be a hit and big tour draw, but what's with the name of the band?

Halloween can be a confusing time for Christian parents. Many ask the question, "Should I allow my children to trick-or-treat?"

A look at balance and moderation, applied to dignity, pride, pessimism, and christianity

St. Patrick, the man and the history of the holiday, explained.

You don't always see everything that goes on in an auto repair shop. The author has an insider's look that separates the good from the bad, and how repairing cars is different today than in the old days.

Wiltshire is one of my favorite counties in England, and one that holds plenty of history and intrigue for anyone who enjoys driving through a vast green countryside filled with ancient stones and cathedrals.

Short summary and review of the three books in the Mark of the Lion Trilogy, by Francine Rivers.

In this paper, the importance of therianmorphosis in traditional Icelandic sagas is discussed in depth in relation to "The Story of Bothvar" from the Icelandic Saga,King Hrolf and His Champions.