So I’ve still been deciding how to manage my traditional year and a day as a “Wiccan initiate.” After talking to some of my friends at work, I think I’ve come up with a few things.

1)      Choose a basic program to run with.
-It doesn’t really matter terribly much which one you choose, or even whether or not you follow it to the letter. What ( Read more... )

I’ll be honest. I am so PROUD of myself! *claps hands*

I’m proud with how the large figure turned out save for one small flaw. I didn’t give her a strong enough push and so she bends backwards slightly. It’s not noticeable from the front so I’m not that concerned about it. I used Old English wood polish to give her an aged coloration and then gave ( Read more... )

ns_kumiho from Pagan Prompt asks:

How do you deal with possible averse influences in ritual whether from spirits or thoughts/emotions that may distract you?

Well most people make a circle for themselves to protect against outside influences during a ritual. I have heard people simply call the elements, others use salt or sage to cleanse and purify a space. I ( Read more... )

I spent most of today gathering up supplies. When I gave up the craft two years ago Is lowly whittled down my collection to nothing. I didn't even have my old alter cloth anywhere. My tarot cards have vanished (although I can't recall getting rid of them), and I had really given away a lot of my books. Though that had less to do with "quitting" ( Read more... )