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Paganism
Any of a number of earth-centered spiritual paths and faith systems, including but not restricted to: Asatru/Norse; Blended (Christo-pagan, Judeo-pagan, etc); Celtic (Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Faerie, Druidism); Ceremonial Magic (Golden Dawn, Rosicrucian); Eclectic; Egyptian; Italian/Strega; Shamanism (North American, South American, European, Asian); Voudoun/Santeria; Wicca (Gardnerian, Dianic, Alexandrian, Solitary, Family Tradition).
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What is an example of a wizard?
There is not really any such thing in the world of real magic. A wizard is a made-up term for a male witch. In the pagan and Wiccan world, a witch is a witch.
Fiction writers use terms like wizard and sorcerer to mean male witches, but actual witches don't use them.
What's a spell to bring your animal back?
I am sorry for the loss of your cat. It's always hard to lose a loved one, and even harder to think we won't see them again. Unfortunately though, it is not possible to bring them back. Bright bolessings to you and yours and I hope you heal soon.
Do druids have to make their own harps?
Although it's preferred that a Bard or Druid make their own materials, in today's societies, it's not uncommon to buy the tools, and in this case a harp. It's perfectly fine to buy one as it is to make one on your own.
Mithraism was an ancient Persian cult of the Sun God, adopted by many Romans, which was very popular in the first two centuries of the Roman Empire, especially in the Army.
Mithras was symbolised by a bull, and adherents of his cult tended to carry iron in some form - maybe a small badge, or simply an iron tool/ artefact of personal significance. They would "touch iron" to ward off evil, motivate themselves, or to summon up courage.
Mithraism emphasised the duality of dark and light, and initiates engaged in secret rituals in underground chambers (The ruins of a Roman Army Mithraic Temple stand at Maiden Castle, an Iron Age Celtic hillfort near Dorchester, Dorset, England; stormed/ captured by the Roman Army during the Conquest of Southern Britain, C1st AD.) which certainly included washing in bull's blood - probably mainly symbolic, involving small quantites of blood...in most cases!
They had initiation rites very similar to Christian baptism, and also believed Mithras to be a personal saviour who had risen from death to redeem humankind from the consequences of evil. Some initiates entered ecstatic trance states in which it was believed they attained spiritual union with the Deity. Mithraists celebrated their Saviour's birthday... on 25th December!
The refrain of the "Hymn of the XXX Legion" indicates just why Mithras (a soldier in the service of Light) was so popular with Roman soldiers:
"Mithras, also a soldier, give us strength for this day!
Mithras, also a soldier, keep us pure until the dawn!
Mithras, also a soldier, teach us to die aright!"
Question: Did Mithraism influence the early Christians in the Roman Empire? Go figure...!
Is Wiccaism and Paganism still considered to be part of the Occult?
That sort of depends on who you ask...
Wiccans and Pagans will tell you no. What we do is a belief system, much like any other belief system, those on the outside, who do not understand our ways, tend to bunch us all under the Occult umbrella.
What mystery cult had a great following especially among the urban poor?
Cybele or the Great Mother and the Egyptian Isis
di·vine (dĭ-vīn')
adj., -vin·er, -vin·est. # ## Having the nature of or being a deity. ## Of, relating to, emanating from, or being the expression of a deity: sought divine guidance through meditation. ## Being in the service or worship of a deity; sacred. # Superhuman; godlike. # ## Supremely good or beautiful; magnificent: a divine performance of the concerto. ## Extremely pleasant; delightful: had a divine time at the ball. # Heavenly; perfect.
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Where did solstice get invented?
All around the world, since the civilization begin, people were aware of the yearly changes of the seasons. The seasons changes because of the tilt of earth's rotational axis. Because of this, the day and night time proportion changes throughout the year. The longest night time, the longest day time are called the solistice because it affects all the life forms on earth. People cultivate food according to the seasonal changes to get the benifit of sun light and rain to various stages of plant growth. It is important to harvst and store food for the winter time to survive till the next summer.
Who was the Philistine's pagan god?
First, the only proper antonym to "Pagan" is "Urban." The pagan, heathen, barbarian, are words that once referred to those who lived outside the 'cultured centers of a civilization.' It would be like calling them red necks and greasers, the sort of insult you use to make yourself 'feel' superior. But just try to grow a bean without one.
Next, the Philistines, also known as the Canaanites and closely related to the Hebrews, Judeans, and Phoenicians, would have honored the Semitic flavor of gods, such as Astarte and Marduk, Inanna and Tamuz. Their places of worship would be on the hill tops and in groves.
What symbol and element represents the East?
East, is usually Air, represented by an equilateral triangle (point up) with a horizontal line slightly above the base line.
Other things used to represent the East include: the colour Yellow (Wicca, Toltec), the colour Red (Maya), the colour White (Zuni), the colour Green (Aztec, Checmic, and the Feng Shui Green Dragon), Intellect, the Voice, Incense, Intuition, and Censers.
Can you make a wish come true like a money wish?
Money or Prosperity spells are common. Working in the correct house and phase of the moon, using a strong spell and having the strength of belief will help. As will asking for what you need, and be specific.
If you need to pay off some debt, then let the gods/universe know how much, do your spell, then get off your backside and go looking for a way to earn the money. Bags of money don't just fall out of the sky, and sitting around waiting for the spell to work isn't how to have it happen.
The other thing is rarely do they work in the manner you think they will, so keep your eyes open for things to show up in your life. You might be hoping for a lottery win, when the gods/universe send you a great new job with lots of earning potential.
As for love spells... here is the truth. Love spells don't work on someone else. You can not make someone love you. More importantly you should not try to make some one love you.
The good news is that love spells DO work on yourself. You start by getting your own house in order, that means being sure you are ready for a relationship, knowing the kind of relationship you want. Then you need to be ready to give and receive love, be open to meeting new people and willing to do the "leg work". Sitting at home dreaming about the "perfect mate" will not do you any good.
Like prosperity spells, love spells have a funny way of working out, keep your eyes, your heart and your mind open, remember the gods/universe know what you really need, more often than not, better than you know yourself.
When is the feast of Rhiannon celebrated in Ireland and Wales?
They are celebrated in both countries on March 4.
Which signs should you place around a bonfire dedicated to Ostara goddess of spring?
Ostara is actually the celebration, the Goddess being Eostre.
The most common symbolic associations are the egg, the hare, the lamb, and the crescent moon. You can also use anything you view as connected to fertility, the maiden/ young goddess, and spring.
What pagan idol were the templars accused of worshipping?
The Templars were accused of worshipping a pagan idol known as Baphomet. This idol was described as a head with a long beard and sometimes associated with the devil. However, it is important to note that these accusations were part of the confessions extracted under torture, and there is no historical evidence to support the existence of such an idol within the Order.
What does a pinecone represent?
A Pinecone can represent many things. It could represent growth and renewel because it holds the seeds of the tree. It could also represent the magickal properties attributed to pines tress or even trees in general such as stregth, stability, and earthly elements. A pine cone or even an acorn is attached to a tip of a special wand called a priapic wand in which it would represent the penis of male deity and used in fertility rituals.
Baliel is an alternate spelled of the name Belial, who was a demon found in the Bible and Apocryphas. It is a demon of lies, confusion, arrogance and lust. It is often credited as being created after Lucifer, or as Lucifer's father.
Belial is also a word used biblically and in the apocryphas meaning "worthless"
What are the features of paragraph?
a. A central idea
b. Supporting evidence
c. Close connection between the sentences
What is it called when witches were drowned?
This could be called execution, persecution, and death by drowning. The time period when so called "witches" were killed in the Middle Ages is known as the Burning Times to modern historians.
It was also called dunking, however most of us would call it murder.
What does the number 20 signify in a witches coven?
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To my knowledge, the number 20 does not hold any particular significance to witchcraft.
1 (god or godess), 2 (god AND goddess), 3 (god, goddess and offspring), 4 (seasons), 12 (signs of the zodiac), 23 (approximate number of days in the so called "male menstrual cycle"), 28 (approximate number of days in the female menstrual cycle, as well as days in a complete cycle of the moon) and other numbers DO directly factor into practices of various witches, but 20 is a number I've never encountered in this context.
Who is 'the one' in pagan religions?
The way it was explained to me is...
The one created the Goddess (mother nature/whatever you want to call her) and the God (the horned god of the hunt/whatever you want to call him). The Goddess and the God created Earth as their play ground. She taking care of the earth/water/air/fire/spirits and he taking care of the animals/fish/etc.
Under the Goddess and God there are spirit Deities that-for lack of better wording-work for them and that we can call upon to carry our requests/spells/prayers/etc. to the Goddess and God who in-turn can pass it onto the One.
How did the Catholics get most of the Pagans to convert?
By the beginning of the fourth century, around ninety per cent of the population of the Roman Empire was still pagan. Constantine gave the Christian Church state patronage and encouraged members of his court to become Christian. Those with ambition knew that advancement was more likely for a Christian. Constantine promised every Roman convert a white garment, with twenty pieces of gold (Edward Gibbon, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire). He also began a campaign of persecution against the pagan temples and paid each city that destroyed its pagan temple. Nevertheless, at the time of his death the majority of the population steadfastly remained pagan. Throughout most of the fourth century, persecution of the pagan temples increased, until in 391, public worship of the pagan gods was prohibited.
It took almost a century of patronage on the one hand and persecution on the other, but at last the Roman Empire was predominantly Christian.
How can you fly on a broomstick?
A witch uses magic. Keep in mind, Wiccans and other Pagans can't fly brooms, they use them for ritual purposes. An actual witch (and even warlocks) though, through much practice, can fly a broom through use of her/his magic.
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you can't
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Yeah, sorry. This action is all in the movies. Harry and friends do it with the help of wires and green or blue screen. Then computers take over the stunts.
