An Introduction to Paganism and Wicca
Learn about the basic beliefs and concepts of Paganism and Wicca, plus useful tips on how to get started in practice, reading lists, and introductory guides to many aspects of magical living.
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Basic Concepts of Wicca
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Celebrate Litha With Summer Solstice Recipes
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Litha Craft Projects
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Wicca, Witchcraft or Paganism?
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Is Pagan Magic Real?
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Magical Crystals and Gemstones
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Make Your Own Besom
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Magical Self-Defense and Protection
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Ten Ways to Celebrate Mabon
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Magical Banishing Spells
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What Is a Clairvoyant?
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How to Write Your Own Spell in 5 Steps
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The History of the Pagan Samhain Sabbat
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Mabon Prayers
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The Four Classical Elements
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What is a Pagan Animal Familiar?
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Create a Portable Altar Kit
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What is a Psychic Empath?
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Make a Scrying Mirror
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What Is Kitchen Witchcraft?
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Color Magic - Magical Color Correspondences
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What Is Sympathetic Magic?
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The Nine Sacred Woods of the Bonfire
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Blessed Be: Wiccan Phrases and Meanings
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Pagan Meal Blessings
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Magical Oils 101
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Magical Metals
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How to Make a Witch Bottle
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Definition of Celtic in Pagan Religions
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What is a Shrine?
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Practicing as a Solitary Wiccan or Pagan
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The Rule of Three
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10 Not-So-Good Reasons to Be Pagan
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What Is Magical Binding?
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The Pendle Witches
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How to Make a Magic Staff
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10 Facts About Paganism and Wicca
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Make an Athame
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Acorns and Oaks
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Magical Correspondences
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Greek Paganism: Hellenic Polytheism
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Ritual Tool Crafts: Make Your Own Magical and Ritual Tools
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Good Luck Charms and Symbols
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Make a Ritual Robe
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What is a Psychic Medium?
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The Symbolism of the Stag
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Pagan Craft Projects
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Scarecrow Folklore and Magic
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Cakes and Ale in Pagan & Wiccan Ritual
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Setting Up Your Magical Altar
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8 Common Belief Systems in the Modern Pagan Community
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5 Easy Decorating Ideas for Mabon
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Native American Spirituality
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What is Santeria?
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All About Love Magic
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Negative Magic: Is Cursing/Hexing Acceptable?
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Living a Magical Life
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How to Find Your Spirit Guide
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Bridget Bishop - The First to Die in Salem Witch Trials
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The 1662 Hartford Witch Trials
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Pagan and Wiccan Festival Etiquette