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Traditional British Witchcraft

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trad Witchcraft - Common basic questions are answered to provide a true orientation for those interested in Trad Witchcraft.

Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft of the British Isles - An introduction to the Traditional Craft:

Part 1: Intro Orientation

Part 2: The Gods And The Spirits I

Part 3: The Gods And The Spirits II

Part 4: Nature

Part 5: The Magical Arts

Part 6: Rituals

Part 7a: The Full Moon Celebrations

Part 7b: The Festivals

Part 8a: Our Spiritual Existence

Part 8b: Individuality & Commonality

Part 9: On Becoming a Witch...

Glossary of Witchcraft Terms - A glossary of terms associated with witchcraft.

The Law of Return - The law of Cause & Effect traditional to witchcraft Trads.

The Magical Arts

Magical Arts Table of Contents

• The Importance of Meditation - Learn why meditation is important for every seeker to master.

• Witchcraft Magic: An Introduction - Some introductory information about spells and spell use.

• Golden Ball Meditation Ritual - This simple meditation will attune your mind and start you off in learning visualization. This is an excellent meditation you may use daily, and whenever you do a ritual of work magic.

• Home Purification & Blessing Ritual- This is an effective means of banishing negativity and to purify a home or business, and protect our hearth and home from danger.

The Full Moon Sabbats (esbats)

Introduction & Observance - The thirteen yearly Full Moon Sabbats are central to Traditional British Witchcraft. Called "esbats" by Wiccans, the Full Moon is a special time for magic and celebration.

The Moon

Moon Table of Contents:

• Full Moon Dates & Times - Locate the day and time every Full Moon for this year.

• Moon Magic - An article about the influence of the Moon and its phases in the working of Magic.

• Moon Myths - An article about the Moon and its influence on the daily lives of men and women. Or, what is "Potato Day"?

Ritual Tools

Tools Table of Contents:

Intro     Bell     Besom     Boline     Candles     Cauldron     Censer     Chalice     Cord     Dagger     Pentacle     Robe     Scourge     Stang     Sword     Wand

Witchcraft Rituals

Intro & Table of Contents:

• Purification Ritual - Before starting a ritual or magical working, it may be appropriate to cleanse the area of negativity.

• Ground & Balance - It is very important to prepare and end rituals and magic correctly. Here we have quick but powerful exercises that we think everyone should use.

• Laying the Compass Round

• Tool Consecration

• Wine Rite

• Closing the Compass Round - That which is opened, must always be closed.

• Libation to the Gods

The Festivals

Introduction - An introduction to the festivals.

Other Pagan Religions

Table of Contents:

• An Overview of Paganism Today - Understanding the fundamentals of the modern Pagan religious movement.

• Religio Romana - An introduction to Traditional Roman Religion. Also see Saturnalia, the most popular Roman Holy Day.

• Neo-Paganism - An introduction to this modern expression of Paganism.

• Wicca - An overview of Wicca and a perspective in understanding Gerald Gardner's creation from a non-Wiccan yet friendly Trad Witchcraft point of view. The Table of Contents of Wicca-related pages is loctad here. Threefold Law - The Wiccan version of traditional The Law of Return of Trad Witchcraft, but with a threefold twist. Wicca Rede & Credo - Two basic documents to the Wicca religion.

• The Oracle of Delphi - The most remarkable institution of the ancient world, the splendid oracle of Lord Apollo played a major role in guiding the life of Greece.

• Huna - Arguably an indigenous religion, reconstructionist religion, or the "New Thought" religion of the Hawaiian Islands.

• Santería - This Afro-Cuban religion is cloaked in secrecy. With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 1993, members of this religion were affirmed in their right to observe there unusual rituals.

Pagan Religions • Lists And Links

Table of Contents:

• Traditional European Witchcraft - Traditionalists of the Old Craft of the British Isles, pre-Gardnerian, that are either Hereditary or groups based on Old Craft/Hereditary practices and the Traditional Magical Arts.

• Traditional Wicca - Conservative Wiccan traditions that have original Gardnerian principles, ritual practices, and structure. In general, these traditions do not recognize Progressive Wiccan groups, covens, or individuals as being truly Wiccan and do not recognize or support solitary practitioners.

• Liberal Wicca - Newer Wiccan traditions that are progressive or reformed in practices and regulations, but identify themselves as Wicca. In general, these traditions recognize and support all other Wiccan groups and solitary practitioners.

• Other Pagan Religions - All other Pagan religions which include:

  1) Reconstructionist religions are those that are associated with a specific culture and where they have attempted to revive the authentic worship of the cultures' historic gods.
  
  2) Polytheistic religions.
  
  3) Neo-Pagan, or "new Pagan" religions. Some may have been influenced by Wiccan beliefs and practice, but are not Wicca. Some may incorporate magic into their rituals.

General

Recommended Books & Tarot Decks - Books that are recommended for the beginner or the more advanced. These are our favorites.

Solitary Practice Beginners' Guidelines - So, you want to become a Solitary Practitioner? Is this ancient path right for you? Here we discuss some of the issues and practical aspects.

Also visit our blog at Witchcraft Journal Blog

Articles

Articles Table of Contents:

• The Secret of Following The Magical Life - A discussion about living The Magical Life with some FAQ's answered.

• Trad Witchcraft Compared To Wicca - This is a comparison of a few fundamental differences in the between beliefs and practice of Trad Witchcraft and Wicca.

• Learn About Cults - Cults are an ever increasing problem in the United States. Some of these people pretend to be Pagan or Wiccan in order to cash in on the popularity of Paganism, Witchcraft, and Wicca. Therefore, it is important to know how to identify the fakes from the real thing. It's easier than you think.

• Do You Believe in Magic? - While most people believe that only illusion surrounds magic, deep down some of us know it has a core that is real. When we peal away the common myths, we are left with basic truths that we can use in many ways. This is the magic that is part and parcel of witchcraft.

• Pagan, Neo-Pagan, Crafter, Witch or Wiccan? - Definitions and main issues surrounding the use and misuse of thesenames. There's more than one opinion, and surprise, everyone thinks they're right.

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• Information, Organisations, & Gatherings

• Interesting Sites

• Forums

• Personal Websites

• New Age

• Tarot

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