I began writing this blog in Croatian in order to give some more (hopefully quality) reading material for the Croatian Pagan community since there are a lot of them out there who don't understand English that well. I have since translated some rituals, summarized quite a few topics etc. But now I think it's time for me to start translating the posts into English so that it may be readable to a wider audience :) I hope you'll find the posts useful and enjoyable :D
I've divided the posts into categories as seen in the navigation bar, but here they are divided in terms of headings/subheadings and so on. Please write to me if you have any concerns or questions (though compliments and constructive criticism are always welcome!) :)
Posts will be added one by one when I'm done translating them (which is going to take some time), so please be patient :)
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THE BASICS
- What is Wicca?
- Intro to Neopaganism
- Ritual Tools
- Book of Shadows
- Ritual Form
- Communing with Nature
- The Difference Between Pagans, Wiccans and Witches
- "Blessed be" - Meaning and Origins
- Eclecticism and Wicca
- The Laws of the Craft
- What Is a Mystery Religion?
- Coming out of the Broom Closet
- How To Recognize a Bad Information Source?
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HISTORY OF WICCA
- The History of Wicca
- Wiccan Traditions
- The Witchcraft Acts and the End of the Witch-Hunts
- Progressive Witchcraft
- Paganism, Dual Faith and the Christianization of the Croats
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BELIEFS
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MORALS
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SABBATS
- Yule (December 21)
- Yule 2012 (A Conclusion to 2012)
- Yule - the Celebration of the Sun's Rebirth (2014)
- Yule and the Cycle of Life (2015)
- Ostara (March 21)
- Fertility and Ostara (Happy Ostara 2014!)
- Why Pagans Can Also Celebrate Easter
- Blessed Ostara 2015
- Mabon (September 21)
- Reflections on Mabon (2014)
- Mabon and Community (2015)
Other celebrations:
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RITUALS
The Basics:
Classical Ritual Form:
Well-known Rituals:
- The Esbat
- The Blue Moon Esbat
- The Dark Moon Esbat
- Self-initiation
- The Crossing Rituals (Wiccaning, Handfasting, Requiem)
Other:
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MAGIC
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DIVINATION
Runes:
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MY THOUGHTS
- Solitaries vs. Covens
- Communing with Nature
- Symbolism in Wicca
- Protection in Magic and the Power of Positive Thinking
- The Role of Myths and Symbols
- Progressive Witchcraft
- Can Science Confirm Occult Beliefs?
- "I don't feel like it..."
- The Difference Between Pagans, Wiccans and Witches
- Broomsticks (Can Witches Really Fly?)
- Eclecticism and Wicca
- Gardening
- Homosexuality and Paganism
- Why Pagans Can Also Celebrate Easter
- International Workers' Day, Walpurgis Night and Beltane Have Nothing to Do with Satanism!
- Justice or Karma?
- Ritual Nudity
- Offerings or Sacrifices?
- Pagan Practice: Quality over Quantity
- Prayer or Magic
- A Few Words from a Solitary Pagan
- "...in Perfect Love and Perfect Trust"
- Times Are A-Changin'
- XXX - Pornography from a Pagan Perspective
- Ritual Drug Use
- Coming out of the Broom Closet
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POP CULTURE
Movies:
Series:
Music:
Myths:
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A WITCH'S COOKBOOK
Note: all of the recipes are tested (I tried them out myself). In case you want more information on traditions and appropriate food for a certain Sabbat (or Esbat), I recommend you have a look at the section entitled "Sabbats" or my post on Esbats. Good luck! :D
General information: Kitchen Witchery
Notes:
General information: Kitchen Witchery
Notes:
- I will write fractions in the following way: 1/2 (one half), 1/4 (one quarter), 1 1/2 (one and a half), 2 2/3 (two and two thirds) and so on. That is to say, the slash symbol does not mean "or". In stead, it signifies a fraction line.
- I will write approximate quantities in the following way: 1-2 (one to two), 2-3 (two to three) itd.
Esbats:
- Almond Crescents (for the full moon)
- Dark Cookies (for the dark moon)
Yule (December 21):
Imbolc (February 2):
Ostara (March 21):
Beltane (May 1):
Litha (June 21):
Lughnasadh (July 31):
Mabon (September 21):
Samhain (October 31):
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ART CORNER
- Brigid's Cross - appropriate for Beltane
- How to Make a Rune Bag
- How to Make Runes
- How to Make a God's Eye - example for Mabon but is appropriate for all the Sabbats
- How To Make a Crystal Ball Cushion
- How to Make and Use a Broom
- How to Make a Dreamcatcher
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HERBOLOGY
Plants:
- Achillea millefolium - YARROW
- Acorus calamus - SWEET FLAG
- Aesculus hippocastanum - HORSE-CHESTNUT
- Agrimonia eupatoria - STICKLEWORT
Organic Gardening:
Other:
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OTHER
Astral Projection:
And Much More...
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GLOSSARY
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I have a question about the Goddess Symbol you have posted here. I need to know more about this particular symbol. Could you give me advice where I could find it...
OdgovoriIzbrišiI mentioned several Goddess symbols, so if you could be a bit more precise, that would mean a lot. Are you referring to the Triple Goddess symbol, or the usual Goddess symbol (the stylized female figure), the yoni symbol...?
OdgovoriIzbrišiAs for symbols, all I can recommend without further information is the following link:
http://symboldictionary.net/?page_id=364
The glossary is great and if you follow the link, you will find a variety of wiccan symbols, among which are several Goddess symbols.
I hope that helps :)