Eclectic Wicca: A Guide for the Modern Witch (Eclectic Witch, Book on Witchcraft)

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Personally, I mostly work with the natural energy (power) that is within me–that ‘animating factor’ which is the soul, spirit, and consciousness itself.

Uninitiated practitioner: A solitary may be practicing what he or she has learned from publicly available sources on Wicca, but not be using oathbound, initiatory material, and so recognizes that his or her practice is eclectic. Any unauthorized usage of the text without express written permission of the publisher is a violation of the author’s copyright and is illegal and punishable by law. I created The Magickal Path because what I love most is empowering people to find their magick and transform their lives.The Spiritual teacher and counsellor started her business in 2012 to help guide the spiritual enthusiasts of the world to a place they felt comfortable, happy and most importantly, at home. So, if we are casting for good things, we are tapping into the positive, life-affirming energies of Creation. Whether you’re looking for advice on which crystal will completely transform your life (hi, moldavite) or a Full Moon ritual or three to try, you can probably find a witch-fluencer telling you all you need to know in a one-minute video or infographic.

My curiosity about witchcraft peaked when the era of glorious cult classic movies such as Hocus Pocus (1993), The Craft (1996), and Practical Magic (1998) came into being. Eclectic Wicca pushes past the notion of an aged crone in this book for 21st century spiritual seekers.

And as witchcraft has proliferated, it has become increasingly diverse, decentralized, and open to personal interpretation. In addition to the 'Five Points', UEW requires its members to assent to the Affirmation of Acknowledgement, which is intended to inform behavior towards, and interaction with, those of other faiths. And yes, you ARE unlocking an understanding of yourself that you previously did not see or thought you could be. Witchcraft is all about freedom, liberty and personal sovereignty; it is about you being fearlessly you, and aligned with your Divine Blueprint and Life Purpose.

These are commonly referred to as the Five Points of Wiccan Belief and the Affirmation of Acknowledgement.We humans are tactile creatures, and being able to work with spirited objects that can rest in the palms of our hands inspires us to creativity and connects us with the physicality of our magic. When Abrahamic/non-pagan religions speak of ‘God’ (deity), this is the energy they are referring to, but do not realize it.

This bi-monthly series of free online roundtable events feature your favorite Llewellyn authors discussing topics important to you and answering your. Everything has made so much sense in my discoveries about who I really am since I was young since I’ve started my craft. As an avid overthinker, quieting the mind and its incessant chatter was one of the biggest hurdles I faced when exploring my own practice. If you see a particular spell or exercise and you’re short on materials—or perhaps the language simply isn’t for you—you have the freedom to substitute and revise as needed. This allows for a highly personalized practice tailored to suit the Witch’s or spiritual practitioner’s individual preferences.Any Internet references contained in this work are current at publication time, but the publisher cannot guarantee that a specific reference will continue or be maintained. A defining text is the Ordains of Silver Chalice, [6] which may be seen as an attempt to refer to, and move away from, the Old Laws [7] of Gardnerian Wicca. It is understandable that people who come to me for beginner’s advice groan when I state this is the first step in diving into and expanding their own craft.