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A little about Mabon
By WiccaWeb PartnersMabon is a minor Sabbat in Wicca, the second of the three harvest festivals (the first is Lughnasadh, the third is Samhain). At Mabon, day…
The use of Sacred Altars
By WiccaWeb PartnersAs Wiccan and Pagan practitioners who practice our religion/faith and who hail from all walks of life, we understand the importance of utilizing sacred altars.…
A ritual to cleanse and dedicate a Book of Shadows
By WiccaWeb PartnersThis ritual can be used to cleanse and dedicate any magickal tool, not just a Book of Shadows, for example a wand or a crystal…
How To Create Your Own Book Of Shadows
By WiccaWeb PartnersA Book of Shadows is your personal journal of your magical journey. In it, you will write down any notes and insights you receive from…
What is Mysticism?
By WiccaWeb PartnersMysticism is difficult to define, largely because it encompasses so many different practices and beliefs – from Catholicism to Kabbalah. Its purpose is the divine…
The Seven Chakras
By WiccaWeb PartnersChakras are the various focal points in the subtle body used in a variety of ancient meditation practices, collectively denominated as Tantra, or the esoteric…
Fairies and pagan mythologies in the medieval Spanish ballad
By WiccaWeb PartnersIt is well known that many pre-Christian beliefs and practices survive some fifteen hundred years after the Christianization of the Iberian Peninsula. Some of these…
Mithraism and the Medieval Introduction of Tarot Cards
By WiccaWeb PartnersThe introduction of tarot cards in Europe is dated between 1375 and 1378. These cards were acting as a conduit for conveying the messages of…
Observing the Sky: The Birth of Astronomy
By WiccaWeb PartnersMany ancient cultures regarded the planets and stars as representatives or symbols of the gods or other supernatural forces that controlled their lives. For them,…