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We Teach Wicca and the art of Witchcraft

Wicca and Witchcraft are drawn from ancient practices, however they are becoming more and more popular.  There are no hard and fast rules for Wicca or Witchcraft but it helps to understand the basic principles of practice.

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The Foundations of Wicca

Wicca is the spiritual practice of those who practice witchcraft. It is important to note that not all witches are Wiccan.  Some people practice witchcraft without undertaking the spiritual journey that Wiccans embark on.

If you’re new to Wicca and Witchcraft, the Wiccan Rede is an essential foundation reading.

 

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The Lunar Cycle

by | December 6, 2021 | Wicca | 0 Comments

The lunar cycle is very important to witches. It presents a great opportunity to understand the cycles of energy our planet goes through and when the most powerful times are to undertake certain rituals and spells. The lunar cycle is 28 days long.  It begins with...
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Spell Casting

by | November 29, 2021 | Spells, Wicca, Witchcraft | 0 Comments

Spell casting channels energy to create a desired outcome.  It is not always precise but it is a powerful practice. Caution should be taken to clarify intent and protect yourself from unintended consequences. The basics of spell casting are: Casting a circleCalling in...
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The Wiccan Wheel of the Year

by | November 22, 2021 | Sabbats, Wicca, Witchcraft | 0 Comments

The Wiccan wheel of the year is a calendar.  There are eight sabbats during the Wiccan Wheel of The year.  Four of the sabbats have fixed dates and four move by a day or two each year depending on the solstices and equinoxes. The sabbat dates differ in the...
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What is a Boline Knife and what is it used for?

by | November 16, 2021 | Wicca, Witchcraft | 0 Comments

A Boline Knife is a white handled ritual knife used in Wiccan practice.  Unlike the Athame which is not used to physically cut anything the boline knife is used for cutting and carving. It is not a vital piece of equipment but it is quite handy. It's quite common to...
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What is a Pentacle and how is it used in Wicca?

by | November 15, 2021 | Wicca, Witchcraft | 0 Comments

A pentacle is a talisman or magical object that is usually disc shaped and is inscribed with a pentagram.  In magical workings it is used to represent the element of earth.  Pentacles are also a minor arcana suit in Tarot. Pentacles have a place on a witch’s...
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Witchcraft Cauldron

by | November 14, 2021 | Wicca, Witchcraft | 0 Comments

A witchcraft cauldron is a large pot used in witchcraft to mix potions, cook foods and burn items during rituals or spell work.  These types of pots were historically use for cooking over an open fire and are still used as camping kitchen ovens. Whilst very cliché...
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Wiccan Chalice

by | November 13, 2021 | Wicca, Witchcraft | 0 Comments

A Wiccan chalice is a ceremonial goblet (cup) used in rituals and spells.  A chalice is traditionally made of silver and it represents the feminine energy of the Goddess.  It is also often used to represent the element of water during ritual. It is also used...
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Wiccan Altar

by | November 12, 2021 | Wicca, Witchcraft | 0 Comments

A Wiccan altar is a witch’s sacred space for practicing ritual, worshiping deities and casting spells.  The composition of a Wiccan altar is very personal to the witch and there are no hard and fast rules here.  What I’ve included below is a starting point for your to...
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The Besom – A Witchcraft Broom

by | November 11, 2021 | Wicca, Witchcraft | 0 Comments

A besom is a traditional witch’s broom.  No we don’t ride them and fly through the skys but we do use them to sweep energy for rituals.  Generally they are used to sweep negative energy away from places, like your home or office. In pagan rituals the besom is seen to...
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Witchcraft Wand

by | November 10, 2021 | Wicca, Witchcraft | 0 Comments

The Witchcraft Wand is one of the four elemental tools utilised in witchcraft.  It traditionally represents the element of air, however some covens use it to represent fire.  It is also aligned to the minor arcana suit of the wands in tarot....
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