Tag Archives: Wicca

PBP: The Fantasy and Reality of Witchcraft and Paganism

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Pixie

My first glimpses into the world of Wicca, Paganism, and Witchcraft came through a somewhat uncommon source: estate sales.  As a child I went to estate sales every Saturday and Thursday morning with my Granny.  Granny was creative, so she … Continue reading →

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Wordless Witchy Wednesday

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Pixie
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Scratching Back: chicken’s foot charms

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Pixie

Chicken’s feet charms are common in the American South, Voodoo, Hoodoo, and Conjure traditions.  These traditions focus on a practical, low-cost approach to magick: which is part of what I like about them.  Another advantage of Hoodoo is that it’s … Continue reading →

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PBP: Thoughts on Queenship

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Pixie

Pagan Blog Project 2013: Q is for Queenship. The Wiccan triple Goddess is traditionally Maiden-Mother-Crone; representing the female lifecycle.  However in my personal practice I tend to think and work a little differently.  In my own mind and practice I … Continue reading →

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Witchy Wednesday: Wands

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Pixie

Bringing back the witches tools: I have a new tool!  Wands are used in many ways and by many magickal people, not just witches.  For a lot of Witches wands are used almost like athames.  I don’t really use an … Continue reading →

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The Maiden’s Dance

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Pixie

PBP M is for Maidenhood. Wicca is a mystery tradition as much as it is an Earth based spirituality.  While some Wiccans may focus more on cycles of the earth, the Triple Goddess is central to Wicca.    This article … Continue reading →

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Blessed Midsummer

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Pixie

It occurred to me yesterday: exactly 10 years ago I celebrated Midsummer at Stonehenge. It doesn’t seem that long ago, but those experiences play a large role in who I am today. I feel so blessed to have had that … Continue reading →

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L is for Litha

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Pixie

It’s a Friday so that means PBP and we are on the letter L.   Litha is the Wiccan holiday celebrated at Midsummer.  I’m taking a course on the core theology behind Wicca this year so this is something I’ve … Continue reading →

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All acts of love and pleasure are Her rituals

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Pixie

This blog post is doing double duty while I find some time to write.  It is Week 24 at the Pagan Blog Project and this would be the second L post.  I plan on finishing up and publishing my first one, … Continue reading →

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The Horned God of Wicca

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Pixie

Witchy Wednesdays this week will explore an important god in my practice: the Horned God.  So, we all know I worship Dionysos but I worship another god as well – though this god I do not have the kind of … Continue reading →

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