via witchofforestgrove.com

I discovered Sarah through the Wigglian Way podcast. This post on “is Witchcraft Shamanism” is really informative, as are many of her posts.

Sarah runs a blog titled “The Witch of Forest Grove”

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With Yule rapidly approaching and the Christian celebration of Christmas, here is an interesting article on the Pagan origins of Christmas decorations.  It makes interesting reading for the seeker, or initiate in terms of understanding much of what is common within Christian celebrations actually stems from much older traditions.

Point in case the weath that so many Christians place on the front doors, over their hearths or smaller wreaths on their trees, the wreath is a Celtic Yule symbol for the Wheel of the Year, the same Wheel of the Year that Pagan’s and Wiccan’s hold very dear.   Enjoy.

http://paganismwicca.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_pagan_origins_of_christmas_decorations

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I happen to wear a pentacle with the owl, my wand has a pewter owl on the base, due to the symbolism; the owl is a reminder for me of the beginning of my journey into Wicca. I have posted the article below from the Witchvox site, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Owl Mythology, Folklore, and Magical Interpretation [Mi Kali D.]

via Witchvox – RSS Feed – New Articles This Week on 10/10/09
and quot;When philosophy paints its grey in grey, then has a shape of life grown old. The Owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the coming of dusk. and quot;- Georg Friedrich HegelI can’t say exactly when my fascination for owls began. But, drawn to them I always have been. I felt that the fear of owls that most people have is unjustified. Maybe I’ve never been scared because I’m a ‘night owl.’ Scientifically, serotonin, a vital chemical essential to healthy brain activity has and quot;problems and quot; under the e

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How to Create a Traditional Hallowe’en Feast

via Suite101: Paganism/Wicca Articles on 9/30/09
Make a Hallowe’en setting, give thanks, banish life’s negativity and fondly remember those departed. Savor traditional foods made with provided recipes. Enjoy the day.

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In light and blessings, Mat.

My Road To Wicca [Amber Wolf]

via Witchvox – RSS Feed – New Articles This Week on 9/19/09
First of all, I would like to introduce myself. My and quot;magickal and quot; or and quot;spiritual and quot; name is Amber Wolf. I am 20. I have had the privilege of calling myself Wiccan for just over a year. I know this may not seem like long for most, but it is a path that I fought (and still fight) gravely for. I know, just as well as most of you reading this that the path of Wicca, or any other religion, is one that you have to really trust and believe in order to follow it. It has been no easy road for me. I woul

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Of Sabbats, Wheels, and Place

Our Mabon and Samhain discussions have prompted this post. Wicca’s roots are in northwestern Europe, a land of strong seasons like those in much of the US. It was easy to integrate the agricultural cycle in the British Isles, and…

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How I Found My Craft Name (and Tips on Finding Yours!) [Vervain]

via Witchvox – RSS Feed – New Articles This Week on 9/19/09

Names have always held special meaning to me. When I meet people, I automatically ask their full name and begin calculating their numerology in my head (“And how do you spell that?”, “That’s S-C-H-M-I-D-T, right?”) . It has always fascinated me that my name (Erica Heath) just happens to be the Latin name for the plant heather, especially because my parents had no knowledge of this until after they named me; I literally collect names from public monuments, contact lists, roll calls, and fiction.

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Then I read some of the comments which brought out my shadow side; I posted a response to Elizabeth (the author), have a look at what Elizabeth has to say, and leave her a comment of your own.

Incidentally I do agree with the question she poses – what does it say to you? Wicca is a faith that requires you to think for yourself. It doesn’t have a “Pope” or figure head to tell you what to believe…. go ahead read it, what do you think?

Wicca 101: What is the Wiccan Rede? – Examiner.com

via wicca – Google News on 8/31/09

Wicca 101: What is the Wiccan Rede?
Examiner.com
The Rede is not unlike the doctor's Hippocratic Oath or the lawyer's Cannon of Ethics. The Rede itself is an ethical code (if you will) for Witches that …

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Goddesses and Gods of Wicca – Examiner.com

via wicca – Google News on 9/5/09

Examiner.com

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