Hello to all! Long timee no see! Sorry that i was gone so long... The new job changed me... I dont stay at home like the old times, no time to go on internet or chat or post a new blog here... :( Ive missed you good old friends! In a short time i will post a new blog topic. I will try to find something nice. See ya!!!

Blessings to all!

To cast a circle of energy, be sure first that you have all of your supplies for the spell or ritual inside the area of the circle. You cannot leave the space once the circle is cast without breaking the circle, then re-casting it.

("Breaking" the circle is a point of contention among many Wiccans. Some believe that a circle is "broken" when a living body - human or animal - walks through the perimeter, disrupting the energy. Others believe that it doesn't matter much either way. I personally have cats that seem to take pleasure in walking through the "walls" of my circles. :-) I believe that when this happens (whether it's our children, spouses or pets that "break" the circle), we can "patch" the circle, rather than having to recast it all over again.) To patch the circle, simply use your projective hand to place a new "patch" of white-light energy in the spot that was just disrupted by your spouse/child/pet. (see below for further explanation)

Some witches use a wand to cast the circle. The wand can be made of just about anything. My sister-in-law uses a length of amethyst crystal, and I use either a twisted, carved branch from a tree, or sometimes just my bare hand. A natural material is usually best, but it's up to you.

Stand in the center of where your circle will be, facing your altar (North). Hold the wand in your right (projective) hand. (NOTE: if you are right-handed, your right hand is your "projective" hand. If you are left-handed, your left hand is your "projective" hand. If you are not using a wand and are just using your projective hand to cast the circle, hold out that hand, arm straight and palm raised perpendicular to the ground, as if in a "stop" motion - i.e. palm facing outward.)

Begin to turn slowly clockwise (East) in a circle, visualizing bright white energy flowing from you, through your hand (and wand if using one) out into the room. Turn in a complete circle until you are facing North again, creating a circle of powerful, protective white light. See this powerful circle of light surrounding you with protection. Say aloud, "With the casting of this circle, I invite Goddess and God to my spell/ritual and ask that I be protected from all negative influences. I ask that ONLY spirits of the Light be allowed to attend, and that only POSITIVE energies be allowed to participate." Once completing the circle, I often raise my right (projective) hand (with wand if using one) from the right side of the circle up in an arc (overhead) to the left side. Then from the left side down in an arc (underfoot); back to the right side of the circle, creating a complete sphere of light. Be sure to make the circle large enough to work within comfortably. You don't want to be cramped into a three or four foot area with no space to move around.

Some witches get very technical with the circle casting and insist on having it exactly nine or twelve feet in diameter, sometimes even using stones or a length of string to measure the distance. I personally don't think it has to be any particular size, and often there isn't room to cast such a large circle (at least in my small apartment there isn't! :-)). Most often I cast my circles six or seven feet around, or sometimes I just cast them to encompass the entire room I'm in, as long as I can be sure that no one else in the house will need to enter the room, thereby breaking my circle.

(When doing spells or rituals, I often do them when my husband isn't home, or if he is home, I tell him what I'm doing and ask that he please not disturb me. My cats however, seem to have minds of their own and love to "break" my circles. :-) If they do, I just apply a patch, as described above.) Some Witches are lucky enough to have a special "magickal room" in their homes, a room devoted only to magickal pursuits; but for the rest of us, we have to make do with what we have! :-)

Once your circle is cast, you will most likely feel a tingly, warm energy surrounding you. Sometimes this warmth is so intense that you'll end up needing to remove some clothing! It can get quite warm inside a circle (no matter what the temperature originally was in the room you're performing your spell/ritual in - or even if you're casting your circle outside), so make it a point to dress lightly (or do your rituals/spells skyclad (naked)). Nudity in spells/rituals is much more common than you might think, and there is nothing "dirty" or "wrong" about it. It is simply a way of coming to God/dess without defenses, coming to them as a child would, pure and innocent, in our natural form. :-)

Do not be surprised if you sense someone watching you from the outside of the circle. You have created a sphere of energy that hangs halfway between the physical and spiritual worlds, and any spiritual beings who happen to be passing by may be drawn to your circle, mostly out of curiosity. There is no need to be afraid of this. They cannot come within your circle. Most of them will just watch for a few moments, then leave. Do not be afraid, they mean you no harm.

After completing your spell or ritual, you need to uncast the circle. First and foremost, always thank God and Goddess for their participation and protection, and invite them to come again. If you have called the Quarters, or the Four Elements, you need to dismiss them, being sure to thank them for their participation and protection, and ask that they attend your next ritual. Respect is paramount here! Remember that you are not in charge of these elements or God/Goddess. They come because you request their presence, and it is very important when dismissing them to be grateful for their participation.

Facing North, with your left hand, (whichever hand is your "receptive" hand - if you are left-handed, use your right hand. If you are right-handed, use your left hand.) and wand if applicable, start drawing the energy of the circle back into yourself, moving in a counter-clockwise direction (West). Say aloud firmly, "I draw the energy of the circle back into myself, and ask that only forces of goodness and light be allowed to remain. I banish all negativity."

         Hello,my dear friends,long time no see! Pls. hellp me,i need my energy back! I' m empty and i canr defend myself... :((

I' ve been gone for a long time and  i a apologise you! I' ve been gone couse lately i had a lot of problems on my mind, and now i' m in a big fight protecting someone...

Blessings!

As teenagers yearn for independence, knowledge and understanding about life, many are naturally drawn toward the ancient wisdom of Witchcraft. This is good if they believe that previous societies worked with the powers of Nature to help themselves and others. However, teens should seek occult (hidden) knowledge only as a well thought out, personal, religious choice.

Many people claim to be Witches, Magicians and Warlocks, etc. Some are -- some are just posers. For example, a warlock isn't a male Witch -- it's a derogatory term Witches use for someone who has either broken their promises or revealed Craft secrets. Teens should be as suspicious of boastful types who say they're Witches as they are of any other kind of boaster.

• Wicca is the religious name for what Witches practice -- Witchcraft ("the Craft of the Wise").
• Don't believe everything you've been told about Witches: 99 percent of it is untrue Hollywood script material or historical (Christian) misinformation.
• Understanding magic takes time, study, commitment and love of what you're doing. Witches work with all sorts of things, like old alphabets, etc., that take time to learn how to use well. The Craft is not a hobby -- its principles are deep and sacred.

What is Wicca?

• Wicca is a polytheistic, Nature-focused, indigenous European religion. All that jargon means is: As Nature is vibrant and composed of so many different species types, colors and textures, so Witches believe there are many real Goddesses and Gods that exist (polytheism). We worship Them and work with Them to help others. We protest deforestation and the environmental destruction of the Earth, for we believe Nature is sacred (Nature-focused). Witches are usuallyconscientious objectors to war. Witches use the "powers" that most scientists term electromagnetic, resonant, vibratory, etc. Wicca began thousands of years ago, and was first practiced by Caucasians in Europe (indigenous European religion), like the shamanism Indians practiced before Columbus imported Catholicism.
• Pagans and Witches love and cultivate beauty around them; we appreciate things money can't buy. Rather, we prefer to "barter" (exchange things of equal value) instead of paying money for needed items.
• Witches often wear black because in the old days, Witches on their way to meetings wore black capes which helped them blend into the night shadows. From afar, it was hard to tell whether such a person was male or female, much less exactly who they were. This enabled our ancestors to avoid persecution. We remember their efforts by wearing black in their honor to this day.
• Witches believe in the equality of females and males, and a "balanced" approach to life.
• Witches celebrate 8 sacred days a year (Sabbats) based on the cycle of the seasons. We also honor the monthly cycle of the New and Full Moons.
• Some Witches meet, celebrate and study in groups (Covens); some practice alone (Solitaries). Some are "eclectic" (use a variety of ancient and modern methods from different magical systems), and some are "Traditional", primarily focusing on ancient lore and writings.

What part do teens have in the Craft?

Camping ... Hiking ... Learning to identify and use magical and medicinal plants/herbs ... Learning to mix essential oils ... Rites of Passage (going through all-female or all-male Mystery ceremonies where their growth into adulthood is acknowledged and celebrated -- MoonTime celebrates young women's menstruation, and GreenManning celebrates young men's maturing) ... Maypole dancing (celebrating Nature's spring season of fertility) ... Sabbat games ... Learning about natural healing and meditative techniques (encourages calm during tough teen times) ... Woodworking, Smithing, Leather-working, Jewelry-making ... Learning the properties of Stones and Gems, etc. ... Playing musical instruments, Singing chants ... Costume-making ... and much more. Such teen activities were encouraged in the old days, and continue to help them cultivate life-long skills today.

What teens can do if they're interested in Wicca

• Talk with your folks. Though many parents are suspicious of the Craft at first, honest communication is the only way to go. Otherwise, if they find out you've been "dabbling in the occult", they'll likely freak and distrust you and the Craft even more. Tell them why you feel drawn to the Craft; hopefully they'll listen. Most Covens won't teach teen (minor) students without written, parental consent.
• If talking to your folks fails, talk about your feelings and plans with someone you can trust. Try accessing Pagan chatrooms via computer (America Online has several) or searching online for practicing Wiccan teens.
• Read good books about Wicca with your folks. (Unfortunately, most libraries carry little in the way of true material; mostly you'll see anti-Craft, Christian-written books mixing up Satanism and Wicca. Such books fail from the start: Wicca is not Satanism, and should never be combined with it!) A good "Recommended Reading List" is available through us at our website.
• Ask your folks to take a free, public class about Wicca with you. If you live in or near Asheville, N.C., Coven Oldenwilde has a yearly free, public Sabbat near Hallowe'en and occasional free, public classes at local colleges (check our postings on upcoming events). Downtown Asheville offers many opportunities to make Craft contacts, from drumming circles to Women's weekends, etc. (Mountain Xpress also contains many notices.) If you live elsewhere, check local "alternative" papers and websites for postings about Wicca and related events. Ask the owner of your local occult or metaphysical bookstore if they know of anyone in your area you can contact about the Craft.
• Read "Craft" magazines (Enchante', Sage Woman, etc.). See if what you believe in jives with what you read about Witchcraft. Such publications also include pen-pal ads, Wiccan contact information and upcoming events in their subscription area.
• Realize that though it may seem to take forever until you can do as you please, time does pass. It pays to approach the Craft with careful reverence, thorough reading, and preparation, so that when you are old enough to pursue your desires, you will be able to do so with a good knowledge base.
• Don't do anything which ends up creating headlines or causing more prejudice against Witches (e.g. "Teens Desecrate Local Church"). Don't leave magical tools lying around; they're frequently misinterpreted and stolen. Never brag about your magical prowess or threaten to "curse" anyone.

pentagram

A pentagram is a five-pointed figure used as a magical or occult symbol by the Pythagoreans, Masons, Gnostics, Cabalists, magicians, Wiccans, Satanists, etc. There is apparently something attractive about the figure's geometry and proportions. In many symbolizations, the top point represents either the human head or a non-human Spirit. To invert the figure is considered by some as a sign of relegating Spirit to the bottom of the metaphysical heap. Others take inversion to be Satanic and on par with alleged mockeries such as inverting the cross or saying the Mass backwards. Still others find nothing particularly diabolical about inversion and use the inverted pentagram without fear of accidentally invoking the forces of evil.

Some say the pentagram is mystical because 5 is mystical. It's a prime number, the sum of 2 and 3, as well as of 1 and 4. Christ had five wounds, they say, if you don't count those inflicted by the crown of thorns; and he distributed five loaves of bread to five thousand people. Most importantly, we have five fingers, toes and senses.

Some Christian watchdogs apparently think the pentagram is the devil's hoof print. They are especially on the lookout for inverted pentagrams as proof of Satanism, but any pentagram will suit most of these caretakers of decent symbology in their never-ending quest to identify evil. Of course, it can be bad for business if rumors are spread that one's company uses the pentagram or any other symbol deemed to be diabolical. Proctor and Gamble was once accused by Amway competitors of being run by devil worshippers who flaunted their satanic religion with a diabolical logo. The logo consisted of an old man's bearded face in the crescent moon, facing thirteen stars, all set within a circle. Some saw 666, the number of the Beast in Revelation (usually identified with Satan by the Christian watchdogs), lurking in the old man's beard and in the arrangement of the stars. Others saw a goat, surely a sign of the devil. A suit was filed against Amway but it was eventually thrown out of court.*

To the Wiccan, the five points of the pentagram represent Air, Fire, Water, Earth and Spirit. Wiccans usually put the symbol in a circle, which has traditionally represented the endless or eternity. The ancient Chinese believed there were five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water), five planets, five seasons, five senses, as well as five basic colors, sounds and tastes. However, the number six seems to have been more enchanting to them than five, for the I Ching uses six as its base number. So does the Star of David, which has six points and is made by overlapping two equilateral triangles. The Star of David is a hexagram but is not used to cast a hex on you.  That kind of hex comes from the German word for witch, Hexen, which is related to the Old High German word hagzissa, a hag.
Occultists of all sorts wear pentagram talismans to protect them from evil or to help them get occult knowledge and power. They even draw pentagrams on the ground and stand within them to better call upon occult powers. If the point is aimed north, they are not worshippers of Satan. However, if the point is aimed south, they are. So say the Christian watchdogs.

For some reason, the pentagram has become the symbol for a star, though no star in the sky looks like a pentagram, unless perhaps it is seen from inside the five corners of the earth when one is five sheets to the wind. Furthermore, some mystics claim that if one stares at a small pentangle long enough one will see that all triangles end in a circle with five sides.