The Pagans

Book: The Pagans by Arlo Bates

To those who would be Pagans, did any such organization exist, I take Pleasure in offering this Attempt to picture a phase of life which they know.

Arlo Bates (December 16, 1850 – August 25, 1918) was an American author, educator and newspaperman.

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Pagan Spells Bath Spells

Book: Pagan Spells Bath Spells by Al Selden Leif

Bath spells are the most relaxing way to practice witchcraft, and one of the most popular (after candle spells). They appeal to our senses, and capture the power of the water element. On this page, I've collected the best Bath Spells from around the site. Hopefully there will be one that suits your magickal purpose.

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Anatomy Of A Candle

First, we need to think about how a candle works... Many people don't realize that the wax is what really fuels the candle, not the wick. The flame heats the wax to a liquid, the liquid wax gets sucked up the wick, and then burns, creating more heat and Starting the cycle over again.

Wick:

Many different materials can act as a wick, though some better than others. Basically anything made of a fiber (Wood, cotton, etc.) can act as a wick. This is why you need to be careful with such Things as burning paper around candles. An errant piece of burning paper that touches a candle can act as a short-term Second wick. This has been known to cause all kinds of problems.

Wax:

Wax is a very flammable substance. When it's heated to it's melting temperature, it has a lot of properties in common with oil or grease. It burns easily, it's lighter than water, and can spontaneously combust at a high enough temperature.

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Calling The Quarters

*Air*

"Ye, Wanderer of the Wind, come join this moment of rest. Come and
let us speak of Thought and Concept. Tell your tale here, that I
might partake of your wisdom, and learn of your experiences.

*Fire*

"Ye, Wanderer of the Sun, come join in this moment of rest. Come and
let us speak of Passions and Glories. Tell your tale here, that I
might partake of your wisdom, and learn of your experiences."

*Water*

"Ye, Wanderer of the Storm, come join in this moment of rest.
Come and let us speak of Love and Peace. Tell your tale here,
that I might partake of your wisdom, and learn of your experiences."

*Earth*

"Ye, Wanderer of the Earth, come join this moment of rest. Come and
let us speak of Honour and Home. Tell your tale here, that I might
Partake of your wisdom and learn of your experiences."

*Spirit*

"Ye, Wanderer of the Essence, come and join this rest. Come and
let us speak of Creation and Life. Tell your tale here, that I
might partake of your wisdom, and learn of your experiences."

*Dream*

"Ye, Wanderer of the Realm, come and join this rest. Come and let
us speak of Blacksoul and Path. Tell your tale here, that I might
partake of your wisdom, and learn of your experiences."

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Salem Witchcraft Comprising More Wonders Of The Invisible World

Book review: Salem Witchcraft Comprising More Wonders Of The Invisible World by Cotton Mather

we are told in Wonders of the Inviftble Worlds "that the devils were walking about our ftreets with lengthened chains, making a dreadful noife in our ears; and brimftone (even without a metaphor) was making a horrid and helliih flench in our noftrils ; " and, " that the devil, exhibiting himfelf ordinarily as a black man, had decoyed a fearful knot of proud, froward, ignorant, envious and malicious creatures, to lift themfelves in his horrid fervice, by entering their names in a book tendered unto them ; and that they have had their meetings and facraments, and affociated themfelves to deftroy the kingdom of our Lord Jefus Chrift, in thefe parts of the world; having each of them their fpedres, or devils, commiffioned by them, and reprefenting of them to be the engines of their malice, by thefe wicked fpedlres feizing poor people about the country, with various and bloody torments, and of thofe evidently preternatural torments fome have died ; and that they have bewitched fome even fo far as to make them felf-deftroyers, and others in many towns here and there languifhed under their evil hands — the people, thus afBided, miferably fcratched and bitten ; and that the fame invifible furies did ftick pins in them, and fcald them, diftort and difjoint them, with a thoufand other plagues; and fometimes drag them out of their chambers, and carry them over trees and hills, miles together, many of them being tempted to fign the devil's laws — thofe furies, whereof feveral have killed more people perhaps than would ferve to make a village " — If this be the true ftate of the afflidions of this country, it is very deplorable, and beyond all other outward calamities miferable. But if, on the other fide, the matter be, as others do underftand it, that the devil has been too hard for us by his temptations, figns, and lying wonders, with the help of pernicious notions, formerly imbibed and profefled ; together with the accufations of a parcel of pofleffed, diftradled or lying wenches,* accufing their innocent neighbours, pretending they fee their fpeftres, i. e. devils in their likenefs, afflidling of them ; and that God in righteous judgment (after men had afcribed his power to witches, of commiflioning devils to do thefe things) may have given them over to ftrong delufions to believe lies, &c., and to let loofe the devils of envy, hatred, pride, cruelty and malice againfl: each other, yet ftill difguifed under the mafk of zeal for God, and left them to the branding one another with the odious name of witch ; and upon the accufation of thofe above mentioned, brother to accufe and profecute brother, children their parents, paftors and teachers their immediate flock, unto death ;

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A Brief Explanation Of Wicca

Wiccan Beliefs

• Every person, animal, rock, fish, tree, insect, bird, and plant is part of one great life force, which animates the universe.
• Existence of magick (spelled differently to differentiate from stage magic)-often described as the bending and forming of natural energy to create will.
• All energy should be used wisely and in order to help the world as a whole and not for individual gain.
• The soul is eternal…constantly expanding its spiritual knowledge through reincarnation until it has achieved perfection, upon which it enters a heaven-like realm.
• Wiccans DO NOT believe in Satan or Hell, for both of them are Christian concepts that give evil form and therefore give it power.
• Wiccans DO NOT believe in hexes and curses.
• Wiccans believe that no one religion is right and therefore, they do not try to convert others unless they come willingly by their own knowledge.

Wiccan Deities

• The moon goddess symbolizes the purity and power within every woman.
• Her trinity is the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone.
• She is also the mother of all things and protector of nature.
• The god of hunt symbolizes the strength and courage of every man.
• His trinity can be recognized as the Warrior, Hunter, and Protector.
• He is the father of all things and is the true spirit of nature and all of it’s creatures.

Wiccan Impact on Life

• Although Wicca is the 5th largest religion in the US, it is often still discriminated against and was (until just recently) not recognized as a religion.
• This may be because this old and wise religion is being falsely depicted in such media such as: Charmed, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Craft, etc.

Conclusion

-Wicca (although misunderstood by many people today) is a peaceful, eco-friendly, and (most importantly)legitimate religion. It has changed in various ways through out the years, but it has survived...what we have today is just an evolved fraction of the "witchcraft of old," reminding us that knowledge can open up new ideas and close others...leading us to a better understanding of the world around us. Even though Wicca might not be as popular as some of the other nonpagan religions, we must recognize that no one religion has the ultimate answer and that all religions form a sort of diamond around the truth...each one only seeing it's side.

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You Know You Are A Chaote When

Book: You Know You Are A Chaote When by Everfool

Here is a small pagan humor article, written by Everfool.

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