The Lunar Cycle

The Lunar Cycle

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...
Spell Casting

Spell Casting

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...
The Wiccan Wheel of the Year

The Wiccan Wheel of the Year

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...
What is a Boline Knife and what is it used for?

What is a Boline Knife and what is it used for?

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...
What is a Pentacle and how is it used in Wicca?

What is a Pentacle and how is it used in Wicca?

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...