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wicca sex: Wicca for Beginners Thea Sabin, 2010-09-08 An introduction to Wicca that explains the religion's beliefs and practices and offers advice on how people can build their knowledge and skills and use them to increase their spirituality. |
wicca sex: Wicca and the Christian Heritage Joanne Pearson, 2007-05-03 What is Wicca? Is it witchcraft, Paganism, occultism, esotericism, magic, spirituality, mysticism, nature religion, secrecy, gnosis, the exotic or 'other'? Wicca has been defined by and explored within all these contexts over the past thirty years by anthropologists, sociologists and historians, but there has been a tendency to sublimate and negate the role of Christianity in Wicca's historical and contemporary contexts. Joanne Pearson 'prowls the borderlands of Christianity' to uncover the untold history of Wicca. Exploring the problematic nature of the Wiccan claim of marginality, it contains a groundbreaking analysis of themes in Christian traditions that are inherent in the development of contemporary Wicca. These focus on the accusations which have been levelled against Catholisicm, heterodoxy and witchcraft throughout history: ritual, deviant sexuality and magic. |
wicca sex: The Wicca Handbook Eileen Holland, 2000-01-01 Witch. What a powerful word it is. It attracts, it repels, it frightens, it fascinates. It offers hope to those who do not know where to turn. Modern witches -- following the traditions of our earliest ancestors -- are the shamans and healers of the 21st century. They practice the ancient art of sacred magic in the modern world. The Wicca Handbook is both a tutorial for new witches and an exceptionally well-organized reference book for experienced practitioners. It guides us through the first steps in becoming a witch, explores many Wiccan traditions, initiations, and magical practices. The Wiccan year -- the eight Sabbats -- along with many of its rituals and ceremonies are examined. You will learn about spell casting, sex magic, and the techniques used to raise power. One of the most outstanding features of this book is Eileen Holland's extensive correspondence tables which cover virtually every facet of witchcraft: creativity, fertility, healing, love, magic, finances, psychic protection, astral projection, wisdom, heavenly bodies, animals, colors, metals, rocks and gemstones, the alphabet, and numbers. With so much information, this is bound to become a dog-eared favorite in any witch's library. |
wicca sex: Rites of Pleasure Jennifer Hunter, 2004 Few belief systems are more open to diverse sexual expression than Paganism. So how can Pagans practice healthy, sacred sexuality in a society that often devalues such intimacy? In Rites of Pleasures, Jennifer Hunter takes a candid, in-depth look at different practices and gender roles within Paganism, from monogamy and marriage to sexual gatherings and polyamory. The result is a book filled with true erotic inspiration for those who wish to remove the mental obstacles that can prevent full and pure sexual pleasure. |
wicca sex: All One Wicca Kaatryn MacMorgan, 2001-10 Everything the rational Wiccan needs in one place. |
wicca sex: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen Scott Cunningham, 2002-11-08 Food magic. |
wicca sex: Wicca Scott Cunningham, 1989 Outlines the basic theory and practice of the Earth-oriented religion known as Wicca, and describes exercises and rituals for the solitary practitioner. |
wicca sex: Wicca for Beginners Thea Sabin, 2017-07-22 Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy & Practice By Thea Sabin |
wicca sex: Wicca Invasion Steve Taylor, 2018-09-18 Wicca is sweeping America. Some say it is the fastest growing religion in our nation and that it will be the 3rd largest religion in our country in a few years. The number of people practicing Wicca is doubling every 30 months in the United States, according to one source. Already, there are 200,000 registered witches and as many as 8 million unregistered witches practicing the craft in the United States alone. There are many times that around the world. Teens are embracing Wicca in droves, often without parents knowing. What is Wicca or “white” witchcraft? Why is it so deceptive and dangerous... |
wicca sex: Initiation to Wicca Templum Dianae Media, 2024-05-21 The Complete Guide to Witchcraft, Beliefs, Traditions, and Rituals of Wiccan Magic for the Lonely Practitioner (Candle Spells, Magical Herbs, Oils and Crystals) Have you ever felt that occult symbols, secret forces were near you, ready to guide your life? How many times have you thought it was superstition or mere coincidence? How many times have you been afraid to talk about these topics fearing that you would be judged? Let me tell you that all of this is true! With the new handbook signed Templum Dianae, a benchmark in the world of holistic wellness training, you will be able to discover everything you need in the world of Wicca such as: How to start from 0 your path in the world of Wicca - risk-free Spells to attract love, abundance naturally and without forcing How to develop your sixth sense and inner intuition ... and much more! |
wicca sex: Wicca Ethan Doyle White, 2015-10-01 The past century has born witness to a growing interest in the belief systems of ancient Europe, with an array of contemporary Pagan groups claiming to revive these old ways for the needs of the modern world. By far the largest and best known of these Paganisms has been Wicca, a new religious movement that can now count hundreds of thousands of adherents worldwide. Emerging from the occult milieu of mid twentieth-century Britain, Wicca was first presented as the survival of an ancient pre-Christian Witch-Cult, whose participants assembled in covens to venerate their Horned God and Mother Goddess, to celebrate seasonal festivities, and to cast spells by the light of the full moon. Spreading to North America, where it diversified under the impact of environmentalism, feminism, and the 1960s counter-culture, Wicca came to be presented as a Goddess-centred nature religion, in which form it was popularised by a number of best-selling authors and fictional television shows. Today, Wicca is a maturing religious movement replete with its own distinct world-view, unique culture, and internal divisions. This book represents the first published academic introduction to be exclusively devoted to this fascinating faith, exploring how this Witches' Craft developed, what its participants believe and practice, and what the Wiccan community actually looks like. In doing so it sweeps away widely-held misconceptions and offers a comprehensive overview of this religion in all of its varied forms. Drawing upon the work of historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and scholars of religious studies, as well as the writings of Wiccans themselves, it provides an original synthesis that will be invaluable for anyone seeking to learn about the blossoming religion of modern Pagan Witchcraft. |
wicca sex: Pagan Portals - Sexual Dynamics in the Circle Melusine Draco, 2021-03-26 One of the most significant social changes in the 20th-century was the wedge driven between the males and females of Craft as a result of social media and political feminism. From a purely magical point of view the battle of the sexes has been one of the most negative crusades in the history of mankind since everything in the entire Universe is made up from a balance or harmony of opposite energies. Men and women are different as night and day but still part of the same homo sapiens coin, regardless of their individual sexuality. |
wicca sex: Wicca Spells: Discover The Power of Wiccan Spells, Herbal Magic, Essential Oils & Witchcraft Rituals. For Wiccans, Witches & Other Practitioners of Magic Sofia Visconti, The Power of Wiccan Magic & Spells Do you want to learn how to cast Wiccan Spells and Magic? Wondering where to begin? But feeling overwhelmed by all the advice, tips and articles? Well if you're wondering how do I get into witchcraft and where do I start if I want to practice magic, well wonder no further... There are literally thousands of Wiccan Spells and Magic in existence. Really there’s no shortage of types of Witchcraft. But rather than get overwhelmed, get your bearings by understanding exactly what you need to know. Wicca is recognized by the U.S. government as an official religion, and there are estimated to be over one million Americans who practice it. But one doesn’t simply become a witch by accessorizing with a black cat, or buying some magic crystals and posting cryptic pics on Instagram. To be a Witch is to be a Healer, a Teacher, a Seeker, a Giver & Protector of All Things. Witches perform spells for healing and to help people with their life problems. They understand that mankind is not superior to nature and its creatures...but instead we are simply one of the many parts. Both seen and unseen that combine to make the whole. Find out everything you need to start practicing Wiccan Spells and Magic in this book. Each of the spells you'll find are broken down into easy, step-by-step instructions with plenty of explanatory notes to guide you through the process. Inside You Will Discover: Setting Up Your Wiccan Altar The Circle of Protection - How To Cast Your Sacred Space Invoking Energy From The Four Elements of Fire, Air, Water & Earth Crystals - How They Work & Their Meanings Transmute Your Sexual Energy Into Creativity And Higher Consciousness Spells To Banish Evil Spirits & Toxic People + Spells To Attract Positivity What You Should & Shouldn’t Write In Your Book Of Shadows Love & Relationship Spells (welcome new love or relight the spark) Money & Wealth Rituals + How to Practice The Law of Attraction When You’re Feeling Low Try This Energy Spell Happiness Spells - Why Magic Isn’t The Cure (hint - the primary ingredient is to ensure your mind is in the right place) Essential Oils, Plants & Herbs For Making Magic Potions And much, much more... Finally, some simple, straightforward advice to get you started with Wiccan Magic & Spells! Whether you're a Witch looking for new spells or if you're just someone who is curious. Regardless, this book has everything you need to satiate your desires. So if you're ready to begin your Wiccan journey, simply scroll to the top of the page and click “Add To Cart” |
wicca sex: Sexuality in Marketing and Consumption Athanasia Daskalopoulou, Daniela Pirani, Jacob Ostberg, 2024-08-09 This volume provides an in-depth examination of the role of sexuality in consumers’ life course and in the marketing of products and services. Leading scholars in the field define the most up-to-date picture of theories of sexuality in marketing and consumer research, mapping the topic through diverse theoretical lenses, addressing queer and feminist research, and putting sexuality and consumption in context. The book brings together leading international marketing scholars to build on the growing interest in theories of sexuality, queer theory, and intersectionality, which are gaining more interest among institutions and researchers interested in equality and diversity. While this book builds on existing expertise in consumer culture scholarship, it is the first time a marketing book focuses on sexuality, adding value to the existing repertoire in gender and feminist literature. The chapters are organised into three key sections: Part 1 maps the marketing and consumer research field, discussing how sexuality can be studied through different lenses; Part 2 focuses on queer and feminist theorising, drawing on LGBTQIA+ theory, queer theory, and theories of intersectionality to analyse how overlapping social categories interact to influence consumer behaviour, identity, and experiences in the marketplace; and Part 3 explores the personal and social aspects of sexuality, offering a broad overview of issues of gender and sexuality, digitalisation, and the sexual body. This text will be of direct interest to scholars and researchers within the fields of marketing, consumer research, sociology, and media studies. The aim of this book is to help scholars and students to develop a broader understanding about the interplay between sexuality, society, and the market. |
wicca sex: Deliverance: Rescuing God's People Pat Legako, Cyndi Gribble, 2007-07 What are good-intentioned, God-loving Christians, church leaders and pastors overlooking? The message that many Christians are missing today is that self-discipline alone is not enough to stop Satan from his onslaught against the Church. In Deliverance: Rescuing God's People, authors Cyndi Gribble and Pat Legako provide a ground breaking, scripture-supported teaching on what the Bible says about Satan, step-by-step instructions on how to cast out demons and how to establish and operate the ministry in your local church. |
wicca sex: Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft Raven Grimassi, 2000 This indispensable reference work provides both a historical and cultural foundation for modern Wicca and Witchcraft, and it is the first to be written by an actual practitioner of the Craft. Features include modern Wicca expressions, sayings, and terminology. Illustrations. |
wicca sex: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism Carl McColman, 2002 Presents a complete idiot's guide to understanding paganism and examines the basic principles of shamanism, druidism, and Wicca as well as the fundamentals of meditation, magic, divination, and spiritual healing. |
wicca sex: Wicca and Witchcraft For Dummies Diane Smith, 2011-05-09 Examines Wiccan magic, rituals, traditions, and code of conduct Get the scoop on this ancient spiritual path Wondering what it takes to be a Wiccan? This plain-English guide introduces you to the vibrant world of Wicca and the practices of Witchcraft, describing its ancient origins, dispelling stereotypes, and explaining Wiccan beliefs, ethics, rituals, and holidays. You'll see what it means to live as a contemporary Wiccan -- and how to worship alone or with a group. Discover how to * Worship alone or join a coven * Perform charms, blessings, and spells * Obtain necessary tools and supplies * Spot spiritual scams and inappropriate behavior * Explore a spiritual path guided by nature |
wicca sex: Her Hidden Children Chas Clifton, 2006 The history of any religious movement can get murky. But the history of American Paganism--with so many invented lineages, so many solitary practitioners, so much resistance to staid definition, so much hiddenness--is especially hard to decipher. But here in Her Hidden Children Chas Clifton tells many never-before-told stories of the origins of Paganism and Wicca in the United States. The people, publications, and organizations that allowed Paganism and Wicca to set roots down in American soil and become nature religion are revealed in delicious detail. With a timeline, glossary, and photos of important figures,Her Hidden Children is compelling and important for any student of Paganism or American Religion. |
wicca sex: New Religions and Spiritualities Stephen Hunt, 2017-03-02 Since the 1960s a fresh wave of new religions and what has come to be termed 'spiritualities' have been evident on a global scale. This volume in The Library of Essays on Sexuality and Religion focuses on these 'new' religions and their often contentious attitudes towards human sexuality. Part 1, through previously-published articles, provides instances of affirming orientations of the 'new' religions towards sexuality. This entails scrutinising examples of innovative religion from a historical perspective, as well as those of a more contemporary nature. Part 2 examines, with pertinent illustrations, the controversial character of 'new' religions in their 'cultist' forms and matters of sexual control and abuse. Part 3 considers sexuality as articulated through paganism, the occult and esotericism in the postmodern setting. Part 4 examines both hetero- and non-hetero- expressions of sexuality through the so-called 'New Spiritualities', Quasi-religions and the more 'hidden' forms of religiosity. |
wicca sex: Wicca and the Christian Heritage Joanne Pearson, 2007-05-03 Pearson uncovers the untold history of Wicca and analyzes the role of Christianity in its development. |
wicca sex: Ashling Wicca, Book 1 Aislin, 2012-07 Now you can study the wisdom and beauty of Ashling Wicca in the first book to ever publish its teachings. The Ashling Wiccan series reveals the mysteries and origins of this unique tradition and presents information useful for both the beginner and the seasoned practitioner. Lessons presented here include history, philosophy, and living the essence of Ashling Wicca. Because initiation into this tradition can only be acquired under the direction of an initiated High Priestess of Ashling Wicca, this guide is presented by an expert on Ashling Wicca, a woman who has been traditionally initiated into Ashling Wicca. Here you will find the basic information necessary to begin following the Ashling path. Within this book you will find spells and the beginnings of ceremonies and the details of magick in Ashling Wicca. Everything in this book is designed to enhance your experience of Ashling Wicca. |
wicca sex: Wicca Starter Kit (2 Books in 1) Karen Spells, 2021-09-15 Do you wish to dip your feet into the world of Wicca? Are you looking for a complete guide on everything to do with the practice, including casting spells that work, to turn your life around, practicing Wiccan witchcraft and more? And do you wish the guide to be comprehensive yet simple and fun to follow, something that does not make you feel tired and bored just reading it? If you've answered YES, keep reading… You Are A Step Away From Learning The Ins And Outs Of Wicca, Including Its Different Beliefs, Rituals And Practices, To Ensure You Have An Effortless Experience Adopting It And Making It A Part Of Your Life! Wicca is an old magical practice that thousands are joining every day to improve their relationship with themselves, others and nature, and transform their physical and emotional lives. From protection, love, success, confidence to social support, healing, lasting happiness and peace, countless are discovering the overwhelming benefits of learning and joining Wicca, and now that you're here, you are now so close to starting an amazing, life-changing journey of achieving all that and more! But tell me one thing first: Have you been looking to learn about Wicca or join the community, but have been wondering: What is Wicca? How does it work? What does it take to become a Wiccan? Is this a legitimate religious grouping? What does it entail? What do Wiccans believe in? Are there any religious practices, and days you need to observe as a Wiccan? How do you adopt Wicca? What are the spells you keep hearing about and what spells do I need to learn? How can Wicca transform my life? If you have these and other related questions, this 2 in 1 book is for you so keep reading. This 2 in 1 book will take you through the things you need to know about Wicca, including their rituals, spells, events and sacred beliefs. More precisely, you'll learn: The basics of Wicca, Witchcraft and Paganism, including what they are and what they entail The nature of Wicca, its practices and how it works The foundation of Wicca and its beliefs and the difference between witches and wiccans How the divinity of Wicca is structured What the Wiccan wheel of the year is and the different Wiccan holidays Where Wiccan ethics and practices originate How to assess your decision to become a Wiccan, and everything you need to know before joining The basic principles of Wicca How to channel your focus into the Wiccan craft How to approach meditation What you need to know about rituals and covens in Wicca How Wicca is associated with different phases of life like death, birth and marriage How Wiccan Magick is associated with love and sex The basics of crystal magic in Wicca, and how it is used in various spells How you can perform various spells using citrine, moonstone, bloodstone, Jade, Malachite, the tiger's eye, hematite and jet to increase success, wealth, reduce fear, increase protection, boost balance in your body, reduce grief and anxiety and increase optimism …And much more! Even if adopting Wicca feels too complicated and foreign right now, soon, you will be casting all manner of spells to transform your life in whatever way you wish! Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started! |
wicca sex: Sexuality and New Religious Movements J. Lewis, 2016-01-12 Issues relating to sexuality, eroticism and gender are often connected to religious beliefs and practices, but also to prejudices against and fear of religious groups that adopt alternative approaches to sexuality. This is especially apparent in connection with new religious movements, which many times find themselves accused by the media and anti-cultists of promoting illicit and controversial views on sexuality. This anthology aims to critically investigate the role of sexuality in a number of new religious movements, including Mormon fundamentalist communities, the Branch Davidians, the Osho movement, the Raël movement, contemporary Wicca and Satanism, in addition to the teachings of Adidam and Gurdjieff on sexuality. |
wicca sex: Rocking the Goddess Anthony Paige, 2002 Written by a student for students, Rocking the Goddesss is the first book of its kind for the budding Wiccan. The fastest growing religion in North America and quickly growing in the UK, college campuses worldwide are a hotbed of Wiccan activity. Includedhere are interviews with students, faculty and college administrators across the country, as well as profiles of Wiccan role models, such as Enya, Steview Nicks and Tori Amos. Student practitioners will be entertained and enlightened by this unique look at their own coming-of-age as modern Wiccans. |
wicca sex: A Wiccan Bible A.J. Drew, 2003-08-15 “If there is one quote from this book which deserves to be emblazoned on the opening pages of your Book of Shadows; above the door of your house (or temple); and in every mind it is this: ‘Wicca is not a place to go, it is a journey to take.’”—Spiral Nature For thousands of years, we have been told that God was a man. Then someone reminded us of when God was a woman. Now we have a reference for the sensible folk who have always felt that it takes two. If you have ever thought there was more to religion than ancient rituals performed for reasons unknown, this book will show you exactly what you have been looking for. If you have already come to the realization that Wicca is the religion for you, this book will help fill those many blanks that have been left by other books. Author A.J. Drew makes no attempt to dictate religious dogma or routine. He is quick to point out that the title does not start with the word the. He illustrates the many issues a person’s religion should address and shows how he has been able to find answers to those issues through the practice of a modern religion that was based on some of the oldest principles of the ancient world. A Wiccan Bible takes you through the journey of life in three stages: • Maiden and Master: Creation, Wiccaning, and Self-dedication. • Mother and Father: Initiation, Handfasting/Handparting, and the Wheel of the Year. • Crone and Sage: Community, the world, and death. Mythology and science converge as the author details a life’s journey into a religion with both old world ritual and new world science, fusing both into a creation myth which satisfies not only mind, but soul as well. A Wiccan Bible not only shows a religious path filled with joy, but one that offers the ability to accept and manage sorrow. It is filled with ritual and with the reasons why ritual is fulfilling, rewarding, and a necessary part of everyday life. As A.J. addresses each issue, he demonstrates not only how he found the solutions in Wicca, and the many ways in which science and magick have helped him to do so. A Wiccan Bible also contains select recipes that the author has collected, including mixtures for incense, oils, and baths. |
wicca sex: Eros and Touch from a Pagan Perspective Christine Hoff Kraemer, 2013-10-23 Within the past twenty years, contemporary Pagan leaders, progressive Christian and Goddess theologians, advocates for queer and BDSM communities, and therapeutic bodyworkers have all begun to speak forcefully about the sacredness of the body and of touch. Many assert that the erotic is a divinely transformative force, both for personal development and for social change. Although the erotic includes sexuality, it is not limited to it; access to connected nonsexual touch is as profound a need as that for sexual freedom and health. In this book, Christine Hoff Kraemer brings together an academic background in religious studies and theology with lived experience as a professional bodyworker and contemporary Pagan practitioner. Arguing that the erotic is a powerful moral force that can ground a system of ethics, Kraemer integrates approaches from queer theology, therapeutic bodywork, and sexual minority advocacy into a contemporary Pagan religious framework. Addressing itself to liberal religious people of many faiths, Eros and Touch from a Pagan Perspective approaches the right to pleasure as a social justice issue and proposes a sacramental practice of mindful, consensual touch. |
wicca sex: Wicca for Beginners Dayanara Blue Star, 2015-08-29 This book will teach you about Wicca. For those who want to practice Wicca, we will also provide a guide on how to become a Wiccan. We would also look at a simple guide to witchcraft, magic, rituals, and the relationship between Witchcraft and Wiccan beliefs. This book is going to serve as a guide for beginners. After going through this book, you will have a better understanding of these beliefs. Several books have been written concerning these topics, but none is clearly written in a way where beginners can fully appreciate these beliefs. |
wicca sex: Seeker's Guide to Learning Wicca Amethyst Treleven, 2008 The seeker's Guide to Learning Wicca is a comprehensive training program designed especially for solitary Wiccans and Witches in the northern hemisphere. This amazing book helps students learn by introducing interactive tasks that help them understand how to DO Wicca and Witchcraft and not just know about it. It's a complete training program for those who want to work toward their First Degree in Inclusive Wicca and who can't work with a coven for whatever reason. The book is also fully supported by an interactive web site and online community so students experience a deep connection with a real life, working Wiccan coven and church. |
wicca sex: The High Heeled Guide to Enlightenment Alice Grist, 2009-09-03 The High Heeled Guide to Enlightenment is the must have book for females who are looking to connect to something other than their internet provider! Alice Grist jumps stilettos first into all things spiritual and conjures up an entertaining, witty and honest account of her search for Enlightenment. |
wicca sex: Sex Richard Joseph Martin, Dieter Haller, 2020-05-27 Focusing on the unacknowledged, personal and often unconscious dimension, Sex explores the intersection between sex and ethnography. Anthropological writing tends to focus on the influence of status markers such as position, gender, ethnicity, and age on fieldwork. By contrast, far less attention has been paid to how sex, sexuality, eroticism, desire, attraction, and rejection affect ethnographic research. In the book, anthropologists reflect on their own encounters with sex during fieldwork, revealing how attraction and desire influence the choice of fieldwork subjects, field sites and friendships. They also examine the resulting impact on fieldwork findings and the generation of knowledge. Based on fieldwork in Germany, Denmark, Greece, the USA, Brazil, South Africa, Singapore, Turkey, Israel, Morocco, and India, the contributors go beyond the common heterosexuality/homosexuality divide to address topics which include celibacy, polyamory and sadomasochism. This long overdue text provides perspectives from a new generation of anthropologists and brings the debate into the 21st century. Examining challenging and controversial issues in contemporary fieldwork, this is essential reading for students in anthropology, gender and sexuality studies, sociology, research methods, and ethics courses. |
wicca sex: Popular Witchcraft Jack Fritscher, 2004 Popular Witchcraft: Straight from the Witch's Mouth, inspired by the British Gerald Gardner's Witchcraft Today, was the first book to be published on popular American witchcraft and remains the classic survey of white and black magic. Newly revised and updated for twenty-first-century readers, the author--an ordained but marvelously fallen exorcist--tells all about the evil eye, the queer eye, women and witch trials, the Old Religion, magic Christianity, Satanism, and New Age self-help. Jack Fritscher sifts through legends of sorcery and the twisted history of witchcraft, including the casting of spells and incantations, with a focus on the growing role of witchcraft in popular culture and its mainstream commercialization through popular music, Broadway, Hollywood, and politics. As seriously historical as it is fun to read, there is no other book like it. |
wicca sex: 21st Century Wicca Jennifer Hunter, 1998 From the basics of wicca practice to lessons in the practicalities of magic. |
wicca sex: Solitary Wicca Tamara Von Forslun, 2021-04-28 As a leading and respected Elder in the world of Wicca and Witchcraft, also as a teacher for over 50 years, I have assembled for the 21st century Solitary Wiccan or Witch all the training given to the Seeker prior to Initiation into a Traditional Coven or Clan. This book is all that is the required of a Witchling. The Craft is not just about Spells or Magic as this is taught later, it is about Nature, listening and learning from the spirits of Nature, spirituality of the Divine Feminine and becoming one with the magic and mystery within our world and beyond. This book covers every topic needed to understand the full extent of what is within the world of the magic of Wicca in theory and practice. Since the birth of the internet in the 80s, less and less working covens remain to teach our Seekers the deeper insight and wisdom. This book will teach the Seeker how to climb the spiritual ladder of Wicca and find their own magic and Truth. |
wicca sex: Women in New Religions Laura Vance, 2015-03-13 An in-depth history of selected New Religions that highlights the roles of women in their founding and continual practice Women in New Religions offers an engaging look at women’s evolving place in the birth and development of new religious movements. It focuses on four disparate new religions—Mormonism, Seventh-day Adventism, The Family International, and Wicca—to illuminate their implications for gender socialization, religious leadership and participation, sexuality, and family ideals. Religious worldviews and gender roles interact with one another in complicated ways. This is especially true within new religions, which frequently set roles for women in ways that help the movements to define their boundaries in relation to the wider society. As new religious movements emerge, they often position themselves in opposition to dominant society and concomitantly assert alternative roles for women. But these religions are not monolithic: rather than defining gender in rigid and repressive terms, new religions sometimes offer possibilities to women that are not otherwise available. Vance traces expectations for women as the religions emerge, and transformation of possibilities and responsibilities for women as they mature. Weaving theory with examination of each movement’s origins, history, and beliefs and practices, this text contextualizes and situates ideals for women in new religions. The book offers an accessible analysis of the complex factors that influence gender ideology and its evolution in new religious movements, including the movements’ origins, charismatic leadership and routinization, theology and doctrine, and socio-historical contexts. It shows how religions shape definitions of women’s place in a way that is informed by response to social context, group boundaries, and identity. |
wicca sex: Pagan Consent Culture Christine Hoff Kraemer, Yvonne Aburrow, 2016 In this collection, Druids, Wiccans, Heathens, Polytheists, and others show how to ground good consent practices in Pagan stories, liturgies, and values. Although many Pagans see the body and sexuality as sacred, Pagan communities still struggle with the reality of assault and abuse. To build consent culture, good consent practices must be embraced by communities, not just by individuals--and consent is about much more than sexuality. Consent culture begins with the idea of autonomy, with recognizing our right to control our bodies in all areas of life; and it is sustained by empathy, the ability to understand and share the emotional states of others. |
wicca sex: Gay Witchcraft Christopher Penczak, 2025-02-03 “Gay Witchcraft is an opportunity for queer Witches to claim our rightful place in our own magical practices without sacrificing who we truly are, as well as just being a solid introductory book on the Craft. . . . For queer Witches of all stripes, this is our history, these are our stories, and this is something for us to treasure.” —from the foreword by Storm Faerywolf When Christopher Penczak was introduced to Witchcraft, he found a spiritual path through which he could honor and embrace his homosexuality. In Gay Witchcraft, Penczak’s clearheaded theory and practice combine to create a classic book of Witchcraft focused on the perspective of the gay community. Penczak’s writing has made it much easier for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer people interested in practicing any form of Witchcraft. His willingness to share his own personal journey and the foundations that made the Craft accessible allows readers to find their own ways of practice. This book explores the history of Paganism and offers a compendium of spells, meditations, ceremonies, and affirmations that will enrich both the novice and the experienced practitioner seeking out new views of myth, ritual, and healing. This new Weiser Classics edition replaces a previously published edition. The Weiser Classics series offers essential works and foundational texts from renowned authors and spiritual teachers, as well as introductory guides on an array of topics by contemporary writers and practitioners. Weiser Books, esoteric and occult teachings since 1957. |
wicca sex: Sexual Diversity Silva Neves, 2025-05-29 Sexual Diversity: Being Human through Understanding and Acceptance is an in-depth exploration of the vast diversity of sexual and erotic orientations, including heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer identities, as well as erotic diversity from vanilla to kink and everything in between. The book looks at the heteronormative 'norms' prescribed by society and how these may be problematic for all populations, including heterosexual people. As part of diversity, the book offers a frame of thinking based on intersectionality. The work is a reference point to sexual and erotic diversities, written in plain English and in a conversational style. It attempts to offer a definition of the different identity terms that can be confusing, while acknowledging that language is fluid and changeable. This helps us to be more aware of the language we use and how we can stay as adaptable and fluid as eroticism can be. The content embraces inclusivity and helps us to learn to accept differences and to be more knowledgeable in the wide range of ways to live. It enables us to challenge our pre-conceived ideas and assumptions regarding sexuality and eroticism, and to continue learning and staying curious about diverse communities, cultures, and subcultures in the sexuality and erotic arenas. The concepts discussed are brought to life with stories from the consulting room and the world outside. This is a gem of a book that not only teaches us so much but also offers us opportunities for self-reflection. It is an absolute must-read for practising psychotherapists, counsellors, and psychoanalysts, as well as other professionals in the social care environment and every human interested in learning more about the wide variety of sexuality and eroticism in the world. |
wicca sex: Witch in the Bedroom Stacey DeMarco, 2006 Blending personal empowerment techniques, core values of Wicca, sex magic, and proven spells, Demarco tackles affairs of the heart with Witchy flair. |
Wicca - Wikipedia
Wicca (English: / ˈ w ɪ k ə /), also known as "The Craft", [1] is a modern pagan, syncretic, Earth-centred religion.
What is Wicca? A Beginner’s Guide to the Wiccan Religion
Wicca is a modern, Earth-centered religion with roots in the ancient practices of our shamanic ancestors. Its practitioners, who call themselves Wiccans, honor the life-giving …
Wicca | Definition, History, Beliefs, & Facts | Britannica
Aug 13, 2020 · Wicca, a predominantly Western movement whose followers practice witchcraft and nature worship and see it as a religion based on pre-Christian traditions of northern …
Wicca, Pagan, Goddess Info | Wiccan Supplies | Celtic Connection
Welcome to one of the oldest and largest Wicca, Witchcraft, and Pagan sites on the Internet! This is a place where followers of the Old Ways can celebrate the magical life. …
What is Wicca? A Comprehensive Introduction - Wiccanbrew
Wicca is an ancient yet ever-evolving spiritual practice that seeks to bridge the gap between humanity and the divine. It is a unique and powerful system of beliefs that focuses on …
Wicca - Wikipedia
Wicca (English: / ˈ w ɪ k ə /), also known as "The Craft", [1] is a modern pagan, syncretic, Earth-centred religion.
What is Wicca? A Beginner’s Guide to the Wiccan Religion
Wicca is a modern, Earth-centered religion with roots in the ancient practices of our shamanic ancestors. Its practitioners, who call themselves Wiccans, honor the life-giving and life …
Wicca | Definition, History, Beliefs, & Facts | Britannica
Aug 13, 2020 · Wicca, a predominantly Western movement whose followers practice witchcraft and nature worship and see it as a religion based on pre-Christian traditions of northern and …
Wicca, Pagan, Goddess Info | Wiccan Supplies | Celtic Connection
Welcome to one of the oldest and largest Wicca, Witchcraft, and Pagan sites on the Internet! This is a place where followers of the Old Ways can celebrate the magical life. Explore Wiccan, …
What is Wicca? A Comprehensive Introduction - Wiccanbrew
Wicca is an ancient yet ever-evolving spiritual practice that seeks to bridge the gap between humanity and the divine. It is a unique and powerful system of beliefs that focuses on honoring …
Wicca for Beginners: Ultimate Guide to Become Wiccan
Oct 31, 2019 · This article is a complete guide on how to get started practicing Wicca for beginners. It covers initiation, covens, magic, spellwork, and more. Skip to content
Discover the Joyful World of Wiccan Spiritual Traditions: A …
1 day ago · Introduction. Wicca is a rich and diverse spiritual tradition that celebrates nature, magic, and the cycle of life. For those new to Wicca or those simply curious about its …
Religions - Paganism: Wicca - BBC
Oct 2, 2002 · Wicca is a Pagan Witchcraft tradition popularised by Gerald Brosseau Gardner. It emphasises spells and rituals and honours a Triple Goddess and a Horned God.
What is Wicca? - Wicca Academy
Jun 16, 2024 · Welcome to Wicca—a modern, nature-based pagan faith. Wicca empowers us to connect deeply with the world around us. We engage in rituals and practices rooted in …
Wicca Overview: History, Beliefs, and Practices | The Pagan Club
Apr 29, 2019 · Wicca Overview: Wicca is a modern pagan, witchcraft-based religion that has gained prominence since its formalization in the mid-20th century. Rooted in ancient spiritual …