Pagan Training and You!
Why must one be trained to be Pagan is my first thought and question? Are we following in the main stream religions footsteps and only those who go to formal schools can be called a spiritual advocate of their faith? In my opinion if one seeks to be taught by someone or not is their choice. Others do not have the resources or t.

Researching Wicca for Teens
Author Gwinevere Rain (Spellcraft for Teens)discusses how teens are able to explore Wicca in the modern world, and offers specific advice for beginner and solitary Wiccan teens..

Fair Weather Wicca
A group I work with occasionally had planned a weekend campout and ritual at a local Pagan-friendly retreat, but unfortunately the trip was cancelled due to a forecast of low temperatures, rain, and sleet. Far be it for me to question the fortitude of my friends for deciding against a little cold-weather camping, but by gods, i.

a stone form a creek bed etc is low. Some cannot feel anything at all from low vibration stones especially in the beginning. When you have done this. again shake your hands to rid them of the energy. When you have finished. wash your hands in salt and cold water. The salt is cleansing. The cold water desensitizes them. Some people have a very hard time turning off the flow of energy. If More

If we see that we harm, we punish ourselves; if we see that we help/heal, then we reward ourselves (more carefully and thoroughly than any jailer). This may tie into psychological models about the superego and its prohibitive function, arising from the programming of our parents and other influential authorities. This a very deep self-judgement process, inspired in us by society, the compensation carried out via subconscious processes too complex to explore here. It ought be mentioned, however, that t More

8) FORGET ABOUT IT! Your Subconscious must be allowed to take the ball and run with it. Any apprehension, skepticism, or anticipation will be decoded as "Lust of Result" and interfere with the process. Let the High Priestess handle it from here forward. Do not allow lust of result to enter into the picture. This procedure can be used in conjunction More

How to Include Physically Challenged People in Group Rituals
This article examines an important modern Wiccan/Pagan issue from both angles. Coven and group leaders can learn how to best accomodate members with disabilites, and the differently-abled are given some ideas for how to make their participation in group events easier for everyone..

How Good Is Your Wheat?
On a small island lived a population of people. This island was isolated from all others in the world. There were no means of communication with the outside world. There were also no means of transportation except by hand: no beasts of burden and no pedal power. Although this was a primitive existence, everything was provided.

Tories Keep Media Away From Coffins
The Conservative government has taken steps to keep the public from seeing images of flag-draped coffins when fallen soldiers are returned home from Afghanistan. For the first time since the Afghan mission began, the government will shut down an Ontario airfield when the remains of four soldiers killed over the weekend are r.

Beltane Flames Are Special To Pagans Like Me
As I believe in the sacredness of nature and that the Divine is present in all things, I seek to attune to Her rhythms and honour the seasons. As a Pagan, I celebrate the eight seasonal festivals and on Mayday celebrate Beltane, one of four fire festivals. Beltane is traditionally celebrated on May 1. It originates over 2,0.