You made have heard of a religion associated with witchcraft called Wicca. This religion has been around for quite some time, although it is often mistaken for a religion that deals with the occult and dark magic. As such, it is quite a controversial religion. In fact, Wicca is very peaceful and while linked to magic, it is not of the evil kind. Various Wiccan rituals and ceremonies take place over the course of the year.
Wiccan festivals are primarily seasonal-based. For some pagans, there are only 4 festivals which occur during the equinoxes and solstices of the year. In Wicca, however, there are 8 festivals, which include the 4 midpoints between the solstices and equinoxes. These festivals are called the Sabbats.
Many ritual practices in this religion are conducted in what is known as a sacred circle. The reason for this is that the magic is contained and therefore cannot get out of control. The religion of Wicca is aligned with the use of white magic as opposed to religions like Satanism, which are strongly associated with black magic.
Ritual practices in Wicca are usually for one of the following reasons: to offer protection, banish negativity, to heal or to aid fertility. Spells are cast, accompanied with chants in order to bring about desired results. Wiccans generally believe that whatever they put out into the world will come back to them three times greater.
Most ritual practices tend to happen during any one of the Sabbats. Pagans like to make use of either a full moon or a new moon for their rituals. During a ritual practice, one can attain a higher level of consciousness or have an enhanced religious experience.
Certain objects are commonly associated with these ritual practices. A knife or dagger, referred to as an athame, is almost always present. A chalice, wand and pentacle can often be seen as well. Objects commonly associated with witches, like a broomstick or a cauldron can be present in the circle, as well as candles or incense. These objects, or tools, are usually placed on the altar found inside the circle.
Raising the Cone of Power is an act performed by a group of coveners who wish to send healing energy to anyone who is not in the circle with them. This group of people holds hands in a circle and everyone chants or dances in unison to increase the energy. They all focus on a common point above the centre of the circle, which the energy is directed to, thereby forming a cone.
Though there is no central figure or deity that Wiccans worship or pray to, they do believe in the idea of a God and Goddess when performing rituals. Sometimes, the God and Goddess are invoked by a High Priest and High Priestess during a sex magic ritual. During such a ritual, the High Priest and High Priestess engage in sexual intercourse in order to raise the necessary magic energy for a spell.
Wiccan festivals are primarily seasonal-based. For some pagans, there are only 4 festivals which occur during the equinoxes and solstices of the year. In Wicca, however, there are 8 festivals, which include the 4 midpoints between the solstices and equinoxes. These festivals are called the Sabbats.
Many ritual practices in this religion are conducted in what is known as a sacred circle. The reason for this is that the magic is contained and therefore cannot get out of control. The religion of Wicca is aligned with the use of white magic as opposed to religions like Satanism, which are strongly associated with black magic.
Ritual practices in Wicca are usually for one of the following reasons: to offer protection, banish negativity, to heal or to aid fertility. Spells are cast, accompanied with chants in order to bring about desired results. Wiccans generally believe that whatever they put out into the world will come back to them three times greater.
Most ritual practices tend to happen during any one of the Sabbats. Pagans like to make use of either a full moon or a new moon for their rituals. During a ritual practice, one can attain a higher level of consciousness or have an enhanced religious experience.
Certain objects are commonly associated with these ritual practices. A knife or dagger, referred to as an athame, is almost always present. A chalice, wand and pentacle can often be seen as well. Objects commonly associated with witches, like a broomstick or a cauldron can be present in the circle, as well as candles or incense. These objects, or tools, are usually placed on the altar found inside the circle.
Raising the Cone of Power is an act performed by a group of coveners who wish to send healing energy to anyone who is not in the circle with them. This group of people holds hands in a circle and everyone chants or dances in unison to increase the energy. They all focus on a common point above the centre of the circle, which the energy is directed to, thereby forming a cone.
Though there is no central figure or deity that Wiccans worship or pray to, they do believe in the idea of a God and Goddess when performing rituals. Sometimes, the God and Goddess are invoked by a High Priest and High Priestess during a sex magic ritual. During such a ritual, the High Priest and High Priestess engage in sexual intercourse in order to raise the necessary magic energy for a spell.
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