Category: Pagan

Shamanism in Siberia Some Ceremonies I. The Chukchee Chukchee ceremonials have as the only object of their performance the material welfare of the community, and incantations are the main substance of their rites. The Reindeer Chukchee’s only regular ceremonials are those connected with the herd; these they call ‘sacrifices’ or ‘genuine sacrifices ‘. ‘Strictly speaking,’…

Midsummer has always been a time for celebration and dancing. Traditionally, there were bonfires to celebrate the Sun. The bonfires were believed to have the power to burn away all negativity and evil. People jumped the flames, much as they had at Beltane, making wishes. It was believed that the summer grains would grow only…

I.    Pagans shall have the same freedom to worship that is granted to followers of other religions. II.   Pagans shall have the same respect of all elected officials who represent them that is afforded to followers of other religions. III.  A Pagan parent’s religion shall not be used as evidence for the purpose of deciding…

Isis is the Egyptian great Mother Goddess, prototype of the faithful wife and fertility, and protective mother. She is associated with Sirius, the dog star, the rising of which signals the vernal equinox. The moon is her symbol. Frequently she is depicted as being crowned with a lunar orb nestled between the horns of a…

It may be the oldest book in the world. Originating thousands of years ago among the courtly shaman-diviners of ancient China, it springs out of the unadulterated consciousness of primeval humanity. Here are truly fundamental perceptions of reality, distilled into inter-related images of physical and spiritual reality. The images are associated with numbers, and the…

This is a great way to begin a BOS or Grimoire. Protection of the material within the book are extrememly important, especially if you live in a household where the path you follow is unknown. Simply chant: In the realm of magick this book shall reside No one but the chosen shall see what’s inside…