tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306600322011-09-28T13:25:21.285-05:00A resource for information and opinions on the beliefs, practices, customs, and magic of Traditional Witchcraft of the British Isles.Adrian Eglintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09561030400932742709noreply@blogger.comBlogger451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30660032.post-28645441304047927452008-06-22T22:07:00.003-05:002010-02-04T23:25:31.904-05:00

I thought I would comment on a two questions I am often asked. Can anyone become a Traditional Witch? And, can someone be a Christian Witch?Anyone that has a true interest in Traditional Witchcraft, who shares our beliefs and mind-set, who has the dedication necessary to live our lifestyle, and is able to master the techniques required, can become a Traditional Witch, or Traditional Crafter, as

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Are you aware that 13 was a luck number in Old England? Well, it was. It was the Christians that had something against 13. However, among British Traditional Crafters (witches), no number or day of the week is less lucky than any other number or day of the week. Nevertheless, as numbers go, the number thirteen is a fairly auspicious number. In fact, thirteen shows up in important and symbolic

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In all of the magical arts, there exist two basic types of magic used today in witchcraft and in in the occult societies. These are Traditional Magic, also known as Folk Magic, and Ceremonial Magick, also known as High Magick.Traditional Magic is used in Traditional Witchcraft and some refer to it as "witches prayer." This form of magic has always been the most popular because of its recognition

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Across the ages, the magical practices of Traditional Witchcraft in Britain, or Trad Witchcraft, has been as important to the Trad Witch as breathing air. Magic is seen as simply another aspect of Nature, an added dimension of spiritual religious existence. Trad Witchcraft is the historic withcraft of old Britain and is not Wicca, which dates from the early 195o's.We view the concept of the gods,

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While Trad Witches believe in the gods, which are honoured in ritual, we also believe in pantheism, which is the belief that "everything in the universe is god and god is everything in the universe." This is expressed in the concept of being "one with Nature". Nature, or the god (God), is seen as neutral, neither good nor bad, but is to be respected, appreciated, and revered, that it simply "is."

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The Traditional Witchcraft of Britain and Wicca are not the same thing. Traditional Witchcraft, or "Trad Witchcraft," is the historic form of witchcraft that honours our ancestors and has practices and ritual that we believe to be faithful to what our ancestors did in the past. Wicca was created in the 1950's and includes many beliefs and practices that are not traditional and not British.It is

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[The following is from the moderator of the Yahoo Group TraditionalWitchcraft. Really makes you think about things. Adrian] If we could shrink the earth's population to a village of precisely100 people, with all the existing human ratios remaining the same,it would look something like the following:57 Asians21 Europeans14 from the Western Hemisphere, both north and south8 Africans52 would be

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I have received several questions like this. Answer: Trad Witchcraft, or the Traditional Witchcraft of Britain, has the ingredients of any true religion as defined by many academics. It has a deep spiritual dimension which includes belief in the gods and rituals. technorati tags:witchcraft

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No. In order to become a witch, it is necessary to become a practitioner of the religion.Traditions, or Trads, in Traditional Witchcraft in Britain each have their own separate variations in beliefs and practices particular to that Trad. What is common in the process of becoming a Trad seeker is 1) a conscious decision to follow the Old Ways and become a witch, and study and practice.technorati

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The censer or thurible is a container or stand for burning incense. On an alter, any form of incense may be used, including stick, cone, or pebble. If you use cone incense, the censer may become very hot, so a potholder (thoughtfully placed near the cone censer) would be convenient. Pebble incense is lit and burned with the use of a special charcoal made for burning incense.

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Do you think someone placed a curse on you, someone you know, or on your family? Well, here is very good news for you.First, understand that few people seem to realize that the power behind all curses is the fear factor of the recipient or victim. Curses are not like good spells, curses depend on negative energy, and negative energy is easily disbursed. In effect, a curse depends on the

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Pictured is an alter with candles. Candles are used in: Trad Witchcraft, Traditional Wicca, Progressive Wicca, and Neo-Paganism. One of the most beautiful magical tools, candles have been used in religious rituals since prehistoric times. The flame of a candle represents illumination from darkness, the brilliance of knowledge, and spiritual purity. The candle

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The besom, or ritual broom, has a history in witchcraft and there seems to have always been myths about witches flying. The Greeks and Romans associated the broom with the goddess Hecate. In the days of the Roman Empire, Hecate's Priestesses would use a besom to sweep the threshold of a house after the birth of a child. It was believed this would remove evil spirits that might

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It is believed that bells have been used during religious ceremonies for thousands of years. The use of a bell during witchcraft rituals is appropriate because the sound vibrations ward off negativity and will attract beneficial energies. The use of a bell also has the added effect of helping concentration. Any size and shape of bell can be used.

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Part III concludes this series, which was based on Llewellyn's Witches' Calendar 1998. Adrian]9.) Solitary work is ideal for self-transformation and healing. - You can focus on building up your self esteem, creating new habits, and modifying your lifestyle to suit your spiritual outlook. As a solitary practitioner, you can build your sabbat and esbat rituals around your goals and needs in ways

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[We continue with Part II, the second part in this three part series. This is from Llewellyn's Witches' Calendar 1998. Adrian]5.) Draft a statement of your core beliefs. - Sign it, date it, and place it in your journal or Book of Shadows ( BOS ). Choose a time each year to re-examine it, meditate upon it, and amend it if desired. Sometimes this is a good thing to do during the winter months,

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[I located this article and I think it is quite good. It is written from a Wicca point of view and with Wiccan references, however a new solitary Trad Witch would do well to pay heed to this important list. This is from Llewellyn's Witches' Calendar 1998. Adrian]There are a lot more self-initiated Witches out there than practically any other variety. While it is a valid and legitimate spiritual

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It's remarkable how true this is. Adrian. "History has shown that what might at one time be considered occult may eventually become science." -Gwydion

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[This is the 6th and last instalment of the article by Aquilius Cattus. It appeared in Witches' Voice. Adrian.]Now some of this may deviate from how these four powers are originally taught, but there are some good reasons for this. In Levi’s work, he defines each power as an intelligence illuminated by study (To Know); an intrepidity which nothing can check (To Dare); a will which cannot be

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[This is the 5th of 6 instalments of an article by Aquilius Cattus that appeared in Witches' Voice. Adrian.]To answer this question, we must realize the results of acting upon each of these motivations. If we are motivated by greed, we will intentionally act with thoughts centered on the fulfillment our own needs. These actions are often characterized by selfishness and pettiness. There is

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A mistake was made yesterday and Part 4 of An Essay on the Intention in Magick was published before Part3 was published. We have now published Part 3 and it is located below Part 4. Sorry for any strange wonderment.

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[We continue with the 4th instalment of this fascinating an article by Aquilius Cattus that appeared in Witches' Voice. Enjoy! . Adrian.]The second factor involved is to gain an awareness of the fact that we can at least have some control over this process through various techniques of mental cultivation. First, we have to work constantly at strengthening our mindfulness so that we can become

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[Sorry, it appears that we published Part 4 before Part 3 in this series. So, now we present Part 3, below. This comes from Witches' Voice. Adrian]The second factor involved is to gain an awareness of the fact that we can at least have some control over this process through various techniques of mental cultivation. First, we have to work constantly at strengthening our mindfulness so that we

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From Moon Fire Lady's Blog we learn of this rank example of disregard for the rights of others and the Bible Belt fear of things that are different.THE MASON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD, OF MAYSVILLE, KY HAS BANNED WITCHCRAFT FROM THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. WE CAN NO LONGER GO INTO OUT PUBLIC LIBRARY THAT WE PAY TAXES ON AND LOOK UP SITES OF OUR INTERESTS. WE CANNOT EVEN LOOK UP PSYCHIC AND TAROT SITES. THE

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[This is a the second instalment of an article by Aquilius Cattus that appeared in Witches' Voice. Hope you enjoy it. Adrian.]I would like to discuss the most important point covered in this essay first, which is the secret to a fruitful practice. The secret rests within the simple formula of intention = action = result. If you plant the proper seeds, and cultivate them with care, the fruits

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The following is from an article by Aquilius Cattus and appeared in Witches' Voice. Hope you enjoy it. Adrian.As simplistic as what I am about to say is going to sound, it is something that is important to keep in mind whenever learning, studying, or practicing any magickal path. No matter what course of magickal studies one may choose to undertake, one must always be able and willing to see

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The following was taken from an article in Witches' Voice. You can see the full article there.There are many different ways of protecting and shielding, but I am not sure that everyone will wish to discuss or open up about how they shield or protect themselves. Personally , I don't wish to tell anyone everything about how I accomplish this. I hope that no one takes offense; it's just a personal

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This is an interesting article from Metereligion, one of my fav websites. It has been edited. AdrianInterpretation of the Tarot comes completely from what the cards signify to you. Many use the books that occompany every deck, holding the "true" interpretations of the cards. The books are there to start you off, not confine you to the parameters of

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Yes. But only if they leave Christianity or Judaism. Witchcraft is a religion all unto its own. The traditions within the Craft have their own belief structures.

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There are two means available to us to change life's circumstances, magic and prayer. They have three things in common: 1) both refuse to accept the status quo; 2) both assume the ability to affect change; 3) and both require a belief that the procedure could work. "Could" work? Of course, while we have "faith" in the process as a workable solution, this faith should be tempered with a

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Lighting a candle and chanting some words over a flame does not mean you are actually casting a spell. Before you begin down the path of magic, you should understand how it works. The universe is energy; and on and within the Earth, we live within these energies. They surround us. These energies must be used correctly or they can disrupt the flow of our lives or the lives of others. Therefore

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As you may know there is no conversion to witchcraft or Wicca. Yet both witchcraft and Wicca are religions with many traditions or denominations. So how does one become a witch? From the witchcraft and Wicca points of view, intrinsically wholesome religions are those very few that are harmless to all people and that encourage spiritual growth. So, remaining in a wholesome religion or finding

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This amazing material comes from the Coven of Cythrawl website. Enjoy! Adrian Some Effects of Working with Nature Spirits, Part I Author Unknown Spectacular physical manifestations can happen when working with nature spirits in the wild. I have personally seen actual foxfire mark the boundaries of a magic circle at a location that was identified as a receptive power spot and

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This comes fom Paganism; Past & Present, an interesting site. Pagan religions believed in many gods and generally worshipped the earth, sea, sun, sky and various other elements of nature. The Romans were polytheistic and much of their lives were spent in a fervent effort to please their gods.  This was because ancient Romans believed that their gods had great influence over their daily lives and

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[The following article comes from The Healing P;anet Earth section at Witches' Voice.  Happy reading. Author: Lupa Pagans and environmentalism go hand-in-hand, right? Well, sometimes. Many Pagans do tend to be pretty environmentally-friendly—at least in theory. Few of us support the destruction of natural ecosystems or the extinction of species of animals and plants. And many Pagans I

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I could not resist posting this beautiful print of the Greek god Narcissus. "Beware of the enchantment of the illusion of eternal youth- it causes the person to resist the world in favor of focusing only on themselves." Adrian technorati tags:witchcraft, wicca, greekreligion

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Mistletoe[I selected this article to post even though it is not the Yule season, it is interesting for readers of this blog. Happy reading... Adrian.] A symbol of love and peace, mistletoe is held as a mystical, magical and sacred plant. Its traditions date back centuries to rituals of pagans celebrating the coming winter. So sacred in fact, that during battle, if they happened across it,

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The following is from an article in Witches' Voice. By Patricia Telesco It has been approximately 20 years since I dove into the Neo-Pagan ideological pool. Of that, the last fifteen years have been dedicated to writing and teaching about various aspects of our faith. Like any Path, things have changed over the years. Some changes have been positive. For example, a lot of us can be more open

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The following articles appeared on Witches" Voice, http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usok&c=words&id=10743, and reflects rational thought about who is a witch. Book of Shadows “An authentic Book of Shadows.” A real Witchcraft tradition—what is it? Does it really exist? Is there really an authentic Book of Shadows from the Old Time? Where is it? Who has it? How do you find it? There is

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This is Part 6, the last in this series, What is Magick. Each Part is an edited version of the entire article found at What is Magick? at Controverscial.com. This article was written and compiled by George Knowles, of whom we are very appreciative. I have divided the original article into sections because of length. You can visit Controverscial.com, a source of good information.__________________

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This is Part 5, the last in the series of What is Magick. Each Part in this series is an edited version of the entire article found at What is Magick? at Controverscial.com. This article was written and compiled by George Knowles, of whom we are very appreciative. I have divided the original article into sections because of length. You can visit Controverscial.com, a source of good information.__

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This is Part 4 of What is Magick. Each Part in this series is an edited version of the entire article found at What is Magick? at Controverscial.com. This article was written and compiled by George Knowles, of whom we are very appreciative. I have divided the original article into sections because of length. You can visit Controverscial.com , a source of good information. ________________________

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This is Part 3 of What is Magick. Each Part in this series is an edited version of the entire article found at What is Magick? at Controverscial.com. This article was written and compiled by George Knowles, of whom we are very appreciative. I have divided the original article into sections because of length. You can visit Controverscial.com , a source of good information._________________________

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This is Part 2 of What is Magick. Each Part in this series is an edited version of the entire article found at What is Magick? at Controverscial.com. This article was written and compiled by George Knowles, of whom we are very appreciative. I have divided the original article into sections because of length. You can visit Controverscial.com and read many other article.____________________________

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I found the following at http://www.controverscial.com/What%20is%20Magick.htm, and I think it is very worthwhile to read. It was written and compiled by George Knowles, of whom we are very appreciative. I am dividing the original article into sections because of length. You may visit the website and read the entire article, plus many more, at the above link. If you do so, please scroll down to "

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