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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
By Rose Ariadne
Wicca is a personal, positive religion that is based on respect of nature and celebration of all things that exists in the physical and ethereal world. Practitioners of Wicca follow the precepts of Shamanism, believed to be the first "religion" on Earth.
Most practitioners of Wicca commune with the Goddess and God during rituals that allow them to understand and guide these energies which created our Universe. These rituals are usually enhanced by the use to tools, chants, music, dancing, etc. that increases the practitioner's mental acuity and intuition to high levels not easily evident in daily life.
These altered states of consciousness allowed human beings to communicate with the powerful energies of the Universe and persuade them to move in the direction of their intentions. Stated simply, many practitioners of Wicca are able to change the direction of their future. This ability of these practitioners is called Magick and the actions that are required to perform Magick are called Spells.
Wiccans use Magick to effect change in their lives as well as in the lives of others who request their help. By communing with the deities and listening to the messages from |
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By Rose Ariadne
 Magickal results can be achieved without any tools or supplies. However, using tools and supplies add to the power of our mind by removing any negative energies and calming the mind while relaxing our senses so that our deep inner consciousness can work undisturbed to push forth our intentions with maximum effort.
The Pentacle is sometimes used as a focal point on the altar. It is also used to consecrate other tools or to calm the mind before rituals. The sign of the Pentagram when drawn on any item or tool is believed to cleanse the item of all negative energies.
The Broom of Besom is used to magickally clear any space from evil powers and to protect the house or other sacred areas from unwanted spirits. The broom may be made from natural twigs and leaves.
The Athame is one of the more popular tools. This is a long handled knife with carvings on the handles. It may be used to ceremoniously cast the sacred circle and invoke the deities.
The Chalice is a cup that may hold sacred water or wine. |
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