Pagan Prayers and Incantations
Need a prayer, poem or incantation for a spell or ritual, but can't think of the right words? Here's a good place to start looking for ideas.
Prayers for Litha - Summer Solstice Prayers
Midsummer is the time when we celebrate the bounty of the earth and the power of the sun. Our fields are flourishing, fruits are blossoming on the trees, herb bushes are fragrant and full of life. Consider offering a few prayers to the gods of your tradition at Litha, or to the sun iteself.
Midsummer is the time when we celebrate the bounty of the earth and the power of the sun. Our fields are flourishing, fruits are blossoming on the trees, herb bushes are fragrant and full of life. Consider offering a few prayers to the gods of your tradition at Litha, or to the sun iteself.
Pagan Bedtime Prayers for Kids
Looking for a bedtime prayer for your child? Forget about that whole "now I lay me down to sleep" thing - here are prayers for a variety of Pagan and Wiccan themes. From deity focused to silly chants, read on for more Pagan children's bedtime prayers.
Looking for a bedtime prayer for your child? Forget about that whole "now I lay me down to sleep" thing - here are prayers for a variety of Pagan and Wiccan themes. From deity focused to silly chants, read on for more Pagan children's bedtime prayers.
Prayers to the Goddess Brighid
Brighid is one of the Celtic triple goddesses, and is honored at Imbolc in February. However, you can celebrate her blessings at any time -- if you're not sure what to say to her, try one of these prayers to Brighid.
Brighid is one of the Celtic triple goddesses, and is honored at Imbolc in February. However, you can celebrate her blessings at any time -- if you're not sure what to say to her, try one of these prayers to Brighid.
Prayers for a Deceased Pet
If you've lost a pet, it can be hard to let go. These prayers can be used for a family memorial for your deceased friend, from goldfish to dogs and cats.
If you've lost a pet, it can be hard to let go. These prayers can be used for a family memorial for your deceased friend, from goldfish to dogs and cats.
A Prayer for Long Life
Despite its being written by a Christian abbot around the eighth century, this untitled poem is beautiful and can be used as part of a ritual, blessing or other Wiccan or Pagan ceremony.
Despite its being written by a Christian abbot around the eighth century, this untitled poem is beautiful and can be used as part of a ritual, blessing or other Wiccan or Pagan ceremony.
The Role of Prayer in Wicca and Paganism
Prayer is a conversation, sometimes one-sided and sometimes not, between us and the Divine. Although some Pagans and Wiccans pooh-pooh the idea of prayer as being a Christian exercise, many more understand it as a way to take a step closer to our gods.
Prayer is a conversation, sometimes one-sided and sometimes not, between us and the Divine. Although some Pagans and Wiccans pooh-pooh the idea of prayer as being a Christian exercise, many more understand it as a way to take a step closer to our gods.
Saying Grace, Pagan and Wiccan Style
Many religions say a blessing over their food and drink, because consumption is a constant reminder of our link to the earth. The following short prayers can be said before a meal, a Cakes and Ale ceremony, or any other time you like.
Many religions say a blessing over their food and drink, because consumption is a constant reminder of our link to the earth. The following short prayers can be said before a meal, a Cakes and Ale ceremony, or any other time you like.
A Prayer for the Dying
This prayer is one which may be said by or on behalf of a dying person, and addresses the need we have to feel at home in the last moments of life.
This prayer is one which may be said by or on behalf of a dying person, and addresses the need we have to feel at home in the last moments of life.
Charge of the Goddess
Originally published by Doreen Valiente in the 1950's, the Charge of the Goddess is one of the most moving and most popular incantations in the Wiccan religion. This is the most traditional one of several versions available today.
Originally published by Doreen Valiente in the 1950's, the Charge of the Goddess is one of the most moving and most popular incantations in the Wiccan religion. This is the most traditional one of several versions available today.