Post by frostyathame on Jul 22, 2009 1:55:01 GMT
So I've been practicing Wiccan paganism for about a year now and started watching Charmed a few months ago. I love it! It's so realistic. Keep in mind the whole Book of Shadows, Athame, Chalice, etc thing all came from real wiccan tradition. Paganism is a series of polythestic pre christian religions. Here is an article I wrote up about Wicca. Copyright (c) Kody Carlson All Rights Reserved
So what the heck is "Wicca" anyways?
"Wicca" (or The Craft), is a polythestic religion, meaning it worships two deitie manifestations of the divine, commonly know as the Triple Goddess and The Horned God Wicca was not originally made by, but simply named and classified by one Gerald Gardner. Wicca is a religion that also heavily uses witchcraft. Keep in mind, you do not need to be Wiccan, to be a Witch. However, most find it necessary to use Witchcraft in Wiccan practice.There are many witches out there that follow other religions. It is a very open minded philosophy.
One main text of Wicca is the Wiccan Rede, where it clearly states, "Harm it none, do what ye will", which basically means do what you want as long as you don't hurt people. This is a good philosophy, but let's face it. Just because we're witches theres some being up there with nothing better to do but karmically punish us if we do hexes and jynxes? No. What it means is, if you hex the wrong person, they're probably going to send it right back at you with another hex. This also applies to if you punch somebody in the face, they're gonna run after you. It's common sence. If your gonna do something, prepare to suffer the consequences. The Wiccan Rede is both a story, and a code of ethics, it is recommeneded you have the full rede hanging in a picture frame somewhere in your house where you can look at it everyday.Keep in mind that the Rede is not set of rules you must abide, it is more of a statement of advice in both life and Wicca.
Be aware the Wiccans aren't a bunch of crazies casting love spells, hexing their enermies, and such. If that's all you want to accomplish, this site is not for you.
Many people think that you must be initiated after a year and a day by a coven in order to call yourself Wiccan. This is not true. If you must, there are many self-initiations out there that you can use. But also, you'll know when your initiated by the Goddess and the God. To be initiated is to see the good in every person. To be Wiccan is to love nature. To see the Goddess in every flower, woman, and rock, and to see the God in every animal, man, and insect.
Witches to not worship satan, we don't even believe in any absolute evil to blame all our problems on. We are perfectly good, everyday people with jobs, and bills, and children. We are not evil.
One of the most common misconceptions of Wicca is the Horned God. I'll say this once, and once only. The horns are NOT devil ears! They are a symbol of the God's connection with nature, and with all the animals in the world. The kittys, the puppys, the deer, the caterpillars, the ants on the ground. He is NOT evil.
Magick spelled with a "ck" is a term coined by a famous occultist of the late 18 to early 1900's Aleister Crowley to distinguish it from stage magic, or pulling a rabbit out of one's hat.
Magick is using controlled universal forces to cause needed change. By that do I mean harnessing energy, and telling it what to do? Yes. Keep in mind, however, that magick is in no way paranormal. Anyone can do it with the proper training.
In closing, I will leave you with one statement I would like you to research, ask people about in chatrooms, and wonder about for the rest of your lives. That statement is, "Spells are the easy part. A monkey can be trained to light candles, focus energy, say words, and will something to happen. The hard part is maintaining balance." I still don't fully understand the phrase. So enjoy figuring that one out.
Blessed Be,
Kody
If you'd like more information about wicca, please visit the following sites:
www.wiccanrhyme.webs.com <---My Site <3
www.themagickcentre.webs.com
www.witchway.net
www.mysticwicks.com
www.spellsofmagic.com
or simply GOOGLE IT!
Also please not that this is not a religious recruit, we don't Need money and we don't Need more members for our religion. This is just something to promote religious tolerance and help you all better understand Real Wicca.
P.S The Personal Gain thing doesn't apply to real wicca
.
So what the heck is "Wicca" anyways?
"Wicca" (or The Craft), is a polythestic religion, meaning it worships two deitie manifestations of the divine, commonly know as the Triple Goddess and The Horned God Wicca was not originally made by, but simply named and classified by one Gerald Gardner. Wicca is a religion that also heavily uses witchcraft. Keep in mind, you do not need to be Wiccan, to be a Witch. However, most find it necessary to use Witchcraft in Wiccan practice.There are many witches out there that follow other religions. It is a very open minded philosophy.
One main text of Wicca is the Wiccan Rede, where it clearly states, "Harm it none, do what ye will", which basically means do what you want as long as you don't hurt people. This is a good philosophy, but let's face it. Just because we're witches theres some being up there with nothing better to do but karmically punish us if we do hexes and jynxes? No. What it means is, if you hex the wrong person, they're probably going to send it right back at you with another hex. This also applies to if you punch somebody in the face, they're gonna run after you. It's common sence. If your gonna do something, prepare to suffer the consequences. The Wiccan Rede is both a story, and a code of ethics, it is recommeneded you have the full rede hanging in a picture frame somewhere in your house where you can look at it everyday.Keep in mind that the Rede is not set of rules you must abide, it is more of a statement of advice in both life and Wicca.
Be aware the Wiccans aren't a bunch of crazies casting love spells, hexing their enermies, and such. If that's all you want to accomplish, this site is not for you.
Many people think that you must be initiated after a year and a day by a coven in order to call yourself Wiccan. This is not true. If you must, there are many self-initiations out there that you can use. But also, you'll know when your initiated by the Goddess and the God. To be initiated is to see the good in every person. To be Wiccan is to love nature. To see the Goddess in every flower, woman, and rock, and to see the God in every animal, man, and insect.
Witches to not worship satan, we don't even believe in any absolute evil to blame all our problems on. We are perfectly good, everyday people with jobs, and bills, and children. We are not evil.
One of the most common misconceptions of Wicca is the Horned God. I'll say this once, and once only. The horns are NOT devil ears! They are a symbol of the God's connection with nature, and with all the animals in the world. The kittys, the puppys, the deer, the caterpillars, the ants on the ground. He is NOT evil.
Magick spelled with a "ck" is a term coined by a famous occultist of the late 18 to early 1900's Aleister Crowley to distinguish it from stage magic, or pulling a rabbit out of one's hat.
Magick is using controlled universal forces to cause needed change. By that do I mean harnessing energy, and telling it what to do? Yes. Keep in mind, however, that magick is in no way paranormal. Anyone can do it with the proper training.
In closing, I will leave you with one statement I would like you to research, ask people about in chatrooms, and wonder about for the rest of your lives. That statement is, "Spells are the easy part. A monkey can be trained to light candles, focus energy, say words, and will something to happen. The hard part is maintaining balance." I still don't fully understand the phrase. So enjoy figuring that one out.
Blessed Be,
Kody
If you'd like more information about wicca, please visit the following sites:
www.wiccanrhyme.webs.com <---My Site <3
www.themagickcentre.webs.com
www.witchway.net
www.mysticwicks.com
www.spellsofmagic.com
or simply GOOGLE IT!
Also please not that this is not a religious recruit, we don't Need money and we don't Need more members for our religion. This is just something to promote religious tolerance and help you all better understand Real Wicca.
P.S The Personal Gain thing doesn't apply to real wicca
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