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 Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:55 pm
Beginners to wicca please post information that you need to know here.
Basic Info, will be posted here to give you idea of some thigs you'll be learning.
We all with the experience will try to help you out the best way we can.
Now go ahead and Ask.
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Index.
1. What is Wicca.
2. Wiccan Rede
3. Students//Teachers
4. What would you like to know?
5. Reserved
6. Reserved.
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:36 pm
1.
What Is Wicca?
Wicca is a deep appreciation and awe in watching the sunrise or sunset, the forest in the light of a glowing moon, a meadow enchanted by the first light of day. It is the morning dew on the petals of a beautiful flower, the gentle caress of a warm summer breeze upon your skin, or the warmth of the summer sun on your face. Wicca is the fall of colorful autumn leaves, and the softness of winter snow. It is light, and shadow and all that lies in between. It is the song of the birds and other creatures of the wild. It is being in the presence of Mother Earths nature and being humbled in reverence. When we are in the temple of the Lord and Lady, we are not prone to the arrogance of human technology as they touch our souls. To be a Witch is to be a healer, a teacher, a seeker, a giver, and a protector of all things. If this path is yours, may you walk it with honor, light and integrity.
Futher More -> Wicca is a contemporary Pagan religion with spiritual roots in Shamanism and the earliest expressions of reverence of nature. Among its major motifs are: reverence for the Goddess and the God; Reincarnation; Magiv; Ritual Observances of the Full Moon, astronomical and agricultural phenomena; Spheroid temples, created with Personal Power, in which rituals occur.
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:38 pm
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Wiccan Rede
Bide the Wiccan laws ye must,
in perfect love and perfect trust.
Live and let live -
fairly take and fairly give.
Cast the Circle thrice about
to keep all evil spirits out.
To bind the spell every time,
let the spell be spake in rhyme.
Soft of eye and light of touch -
speak ye little, listen much.
Deosil go by the waxing Moon -
sing and dance the Wiccan Rune.
Widdershins go when the Moon doth wane,
and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.
When the Lady's Moon is new,
kiss the hand to Her times two.
When the Moon rides at Her peak,
then your heart's desire seek.
Heed the North wind's mighty gale -
lock the door and drop the sail.
When the wind comes from the South,
love will kiss thee on the mouth.
When the wind blows from the East,
expect the new and set the feast.
When the West wind blows o'er thee,
departed spirits restless be.
* Nine woods in the Cauldron go -
burn them quick and burn them slow.
Elder be ye Lady's tree -
burn it not or cursed ye'll be.
When the Wheel begins to turn,
let the Beltane fires burn.
When the Wheel has turned a Yule,
lighty the Log and let Pan rule.
Heed ye flower, bush and tree -
by the Lady blessed be.
Where the rippling waters go,
cast a stone and truth ye'll know.
When ye are in dire need,
hearken not to others' greed.
With the fool no season spend,
or be counted as his friend.
Merry meet and merry part -
bright the cheeks and warm the heart.
When misfortune is enow,
wear the blue star on thy brow.
True in love ever be,
unless thy lover's false to thee.
Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill -
an ye harm none, do what ye will
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:41 pm
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:44 pm
4.
What do you want to know?
Please Post here anythign you would liek to know about the craft that you currently do not know.
I and any other helper here will try to help you out the best way I / we can.
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:45 pm
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:46 pm
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:27 pm
My first question is, what are all the elements?Can a person be more then two elements?Can Wiccans and hardcore Christians get along?...sorry that's three questions. sweatdrop and we are not aloud to curse/hex anyone right?
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:43 pm
Oni_Jisatsu My first question is, what are all the elements?Can a person be more then two elements?Can Wiccans and hardcore Christians get along?...sorry that's three questions. sweatdrop and we are not aloud to curse/hex anyone right?
Elements: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water
More than Two elements: I do not think so.
Wiccans and christians: Well There will always be a battle bewteen every religion. People tend to believe that the religion they're into is better than everyone elses. Wiccans and christians do get along, but religions based, there will always be conflit. For Christains believe Wiccans are statanist and that the do black magick and what not. And Wiccans just do not like christains for that.
I dont think theres a big reason wiccans dislike chrisitans, its just becasue of what they think of us.
Cursing // Hexing: " Harm non, do what ye will " That means harm nobody but do it if you have to. Just know what if you put a spell on someone to have soemthing bad happen to them, it will backfire to you 3x Thats called 3 folds. So say i cast a spell for you to get sick or something, that will backfire agaisnt me 3x worse. So do it if you have to, not just for the heck of it.For the second question, E, it's a yes. People can be two elements, but the combined elements makes a new element together. Like fire and earth would make a Volcano. Wind and Earth would make Sandstorm. Water and Earth is Cavern... and so on. They are more on what's really related to the names, but still very natural. Also, E. You forgot one more element at least. Spirit is an element as well, and seen as the fifth point on the pentical.
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 6:42 pm
how can you tell what element someone is? like how do you tell if someone's a wind/air or a fire?
do you have to be Initiated into the wiccan religion to become one?
What is the year and a day thing?
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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 1:50 pm
Oni_Jisatsu how can you tell what element someone is? like how do you tell if someone's a wind/air or a fire? do you have to be Initiated into the wiccan religion to become one? What is the year and a day thing?
meaning pure spirit, is the fifth element.It is the subtle spiritual essence that pervades all space. It is not ether itself, but is an ether-like substance of a spiritual rather than material nature. Essentially, Akasha is to ether what spirit is to physical matter. In ancient writings, such as the Puranas, Akasha is said to operate through sound or vibration. Thus it is identified with the element of Air, and in a spiritual sense with the "breath of god" concept in ancient Hebraic texts. Where we read in the book of Genesis that the "spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters," we can see Akasha in action through motion. In occultism, Akasha is considered to be an indispensable element of each magickal act.
Telling your element: Its Told by Your Horoscopes // Astrological sign // Zodiac:
Earth:
The Goddess, the Moon, the planet Venus, the zodiacal signs of - Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, the season of autumn, the North, salt or sand, the pentacle, fertility, good health, quietness, comfort, strength, courage, practicality, thrift, acquisition, patience, responsibility, things cold and dry, boredom, stagnation, destruction, darkness, the colour green, the metal gold. It is used to influence such matters as: Female principles, herbal magick, luck, physical healing, balance, prosperity, change, material things, harmony, relationships and success. Also used for romantic love, friendship, beauty, soul-mates, artistic ability, affection, partners, alliances, grace, luxury, social activity, marriage, decorating, cosmetics, gifts, income, gardening, architects, artists, beauticians, chiropractors, dancers, designers, engineers, entertainers, fashion, music, painting, poetry, courtship, dating, household improvements, planning parties and shopping.
Air:
The God, the Sun, the zodiacal signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, the season of spring, the East, the wand, incense and smoke. Also used to influence such matters as: Light, health, success, careers, goals, ambition, personnel finances, advancement, drama, fun, authority figures, law, fairs, crops, totem animals, volunteer and civic services, promotion, male principles, children, buying, selling and speculation, things hot and moist, squandering, frivolity, autism, gales, hurricanes and cyclones. Also used for achievement, healing energy, divination, clairvoyance, mental alertness, intelligence, intellectual growth, prosperity, harmony, energizing, creativity, the colour yellow and the metal silver.
Fire:
The God, the Sun, Mercury, Mars, the zodiacal signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, the season of summer, the South, the sword or athame, candles, torches, light or illumination. Represents vitality, power, strength, courage and defense. It is invigorating, motivating and passionate, and can be used to influence such matters as: passion, partnerships, action, physical activity, energy, aggression, things hot and dry, sex, sport, guns, tools, metals, police, soldiers, combat, confrontation, war, business deals, buying and selling, mechanical things, repairs, hunting, health, luck, justice, success, ambition, personal finances, and authority figures.
Water:
The Goddess, the Moon, the planet Jupiter, the zodiacal signs of Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, the season of winter, the West, the cup, chalice and cauldron. Water is used for dealing with such matter as: wealth, joy, opportunity, abundance, elevation, tranquillizing, aligning, business, logic, gambling, social matters, political power, material wealth, publishing, collage education and long distance travel. Things cold and moist, brooding, foreboding, stagnation, poison, toxic substances, foreign interests, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sport, horses, legal matters, doctors, guardians, merchants, psychologists, charity, correspondence courses, self-improvement, research, reading and studying.
do you have to be Initiated into the wiccan religion to become one?:
Everyone has an element, no matter what religion. But all religions do not use elements. Its just the way it is. You do not ahve to be wiccan to know what your element is.
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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:03 pm
maybe i need to reword the question. sweatdrop
i ment do you have to initiated into the Wiccan religion to become a wiccan?
Are you bound by your signs, to a certain element?
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:01 pm
Oni_Jisatsu maybe i need to reword the question. sweatdrop i ment do you have to initiated into the Wiccan religion to become a wiccan? Are you bound by your signs, to a certain element?
Question 1. Well people can choose what religion the wish to be. You cant be wiccan and not follow the religion. If you are classify yourself a follower of wicca then you're wiccan. Then again people can be more than one religions ( If you do not think so, thats fine ) and you dont have to be only wiccan. Wiccans are people of the craft. Paganism is the major religion branch that wicca falls under.
Question 2. Your sign determines your element. Unless you seem to have more power upon a different element that is not classified by your sign. Ex. My freind his sign is water ( Signs: Scropio, Cancer, Pisces ) his sign is scropio. Yet, he has more focus when he is around fire. So you can be more then one elements I believe.
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Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:20 pm
What are different signs used for? like a hexagram, or a nine pointed star and such?
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:40 am
Oni_Jisatsu What are different signs used for? like a hexagram, or a nine pointed star and such?
Lets see...
The unicursal hexagram is a variation of the 6-pointed star. The more traditional way of drawing a 6-pointed star is in the double triangles of the Star of David. But Aleister Crowley created his own design, to create a symbol that could be drawn in one continuous line. The number 6 represents unity and balance, specifically balance between man and the Divine.
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The Nine pointed star, im unable to find.
Other signs can be found Here
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