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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 the proper way to conduct a ceremony for a guy you want to meet?
Firstly, you are thinking of Wicca not astrology... ok now to answer your question.. I'd advice going to your local...
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How did the religion of paganism turn from the worshipping of Mother Nature to the worshipping of witchcraft?
Paganism did not turn from worshiping nature to witchcraft. This is confusion between Paganism as a spiritual belief and...
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How do you find other people interested in the wiccan religion when you are new to the area?
My answer, witchvox.com. You can enter your state and closest city to find other othe wiccans in your area Answer A...
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What best known pagan festival inspired many of today's traditional Christmas and Yuletide celebrations?
Pagan Festival That would actually be the Pagan/Wiccan celebration of Yule... The birth of God. This is why Christians chose to...
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Do love and money spells really work?
Spells can work, but not in the way you would think and my theory is they work based on the power of attraction. Look up the laws...
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What are the pros and cons of Wiccan religion?
Wiccan Religion - Pros and Cons Practitioners of true Wicca absolutely DO NOT practice human sacrifice. Saying you read it on...
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What is shamanism?
The practice of shamanism is not easily defined. The best I can do to get you started is to define a few parameters. A shaman is...
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If you are a Christian and a witch and people do not believe that you are Christian what do you tell them?
Tell them that you still believe in the same things that Christians do. and there is nothing wrong with practicing magic. I might...
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Can a witch predict how you will die?
Opinions Witches don't necessarily have predictive powers, no; some may, others may not. A psychic, medium or tarot/palm reader...
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What is the origin of paganism?
Not really known as it's a naturally evolved religion/belief. Scientists suspect that part of the human brain is programmed to...
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Are there witches and wizards over the whole world?
Yes. They might not be called witches and wizards everywhere, and the tools and rituals they use might be very different from one...
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Is magic real?
Some opinions Magic only exists and work for people who truly believe Yes. Although there is no recorded proof that...
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Are there really witches?
yes we do exist we are connected to mother earth and to all the other elements and the divine and dieties. We use our skills for...
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What should you wear to a new moon ritual?
It depends on many factors, such as the intent of the ritual, the type of group, the weather, in doors or outdoors, ect. With...
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What pagan holiday falls on December 25?
Christmas is generally accepted to be a Christian adaptation of the northern hemisphere mid-winter festival. Most northern...
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What is Wicca?
Wicca is Orthopraxic: meaning you have to learn the workings of the religion as they are what are important as much as, if not...
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Who practices witchcraft?
Many people practice witchcraft, even some that do not know they are practicing. Wiccans are the most popular of the groups of...
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Was England known for witchcraft?
The people of England practiced folk traditions that were developed over thousands of years, often employing natural things like...
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Where might you see witchcraft practiced?
At Wicca gatherings Answer Witchcraft can be practised anywhere. It can be in a group (coven), or it can be solitary...
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What is the opposite gender of witch?
An old word for male witch is 'warlock'. I think that modern Wiccans might not use that term anymore. **** ***** The term...
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Is the Blair witch real?
Yes, it is real, Unfortnetuly, There are 2 movies and books, I rember about 15 years ago my great grandfather lived upthere and...
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Are pagans cannibalistic?
Not all; Some people in the Bible are C's though. : And ye shall eat the flesh of your sons, and the flesh of your daughters...
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What is a pagan?
Nowadays "pagan" refers to people who practice nature-based religion. The most common branch is Wicca, or "witches", and they...
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How do you praise the horned god?
The Pagan form... When I read the question, I assumed you meant the pagan god. The other half of the divinity partnership, with...
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What are the 4 corners of paganism?
the north(fire),east (earth, south (water) andwest (air) towers Answer I've always known them as Earth in the North, Water...
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How do you become a witch?
yes I would agree but also...develop your intuition get intune with nature and all the elements...practice expanding your mind...
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Can magic exist?
yes it can in many differrent ways. A Pagan Perspective Magic abounds in the world and universe around us, the first...
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Is witchcraft real?
Here are some comments from contributors. Witchcraft is as real as any other religion. Whether you believe in it or not, or...
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What is the role of witchcraft in African culture?
Some people consult witchdoctors to cure diseases or find a husband.In Africa, Witchcraft has played a role in rebellions,...
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Why do people act like they are wicca when they are really Roman Catholic?
Its stupid they shouldnt act like they are wiccan when they are still baptsied as catholic. They are probably just trying to make...
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Are there really magic wands?
Yes For thos of you who like twigs. A Pagan Perspective Yes, there really are magic wands, in truth they may not be exactly...
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What is the meaning for 3 stars?
In the US Military it would indicate a Lieutenant General.
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Who is the 'Easter bunny'?
The Easter bunny is actually a reference to a Pagan festival that represented the beginning of Spring long before Christianity...
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How do you scare away a witch?
Well, first I would ask has this witch done anything to you to make you fear her? If she is a girl dressed up in goth and wearing...
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What is the best witchcraft book for teens?
There are quite a few books about witchcraft directed toward a young adult audience because many young adults are seeking the...
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Are there any real witchcraft and wizardry schools?
There are!!! after intensive searching I did find some... Real funded schools you walk into. Edmonton Alberta Canada...
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Can love binding spells be broken?
I sure hope so! A Pagan Perspective I really don't think now is the time to admonish you for doing a love binding spell, in...
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Does the goat man exist?
Yes the Horned God exists. I saw him yesterday in the woods behind my house. I asked him what he was doing and he said I should...
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Which pagan holidays does Halloween originate from?
A combination of the Roman "Ferella" and "Pomona" holidays which honor the dead and fruit and flowers with "Samhain" from the...
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Which pagan god was honored in the celabration of chrismas?
That depends on the religious tradition. "Pagan" is a term that encompasses a huge number of virtually unrelated religious...
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Is Wicca bad?
No Wicca is not bad, any more than any other faith in it's own construct is good or bad. The Wiccan religion has an ideal of...
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What is a wicca robing ceremony?
There are some Wiccan Traditions in which initiates to a new Degree recieve a robe of a certain color as a status of their...
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What is the difference between Witchcraft and Paganism?
plus some... A basic answer is Witchcraft is a sub-religion of Paganism. Just how the general religion is Christian but the...
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Are there any Wiccan supply stores in Portland?
Wiccan Supplies in Portland, ME The stores that offer supplies come and go so fast in Portland, Maine that it is hard to keep...
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In a Pagan marriage does the wife take the husband's name?
"Pagan" is a word with extremely broad connotations and encompasses a huge number of otherwise-unrelated religious practices....
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How can you do magic?
Magic comes from within thyself...It flows in and out of all living things..You just have to have the strong will power to call it
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Are sorcery and witchcraft the same?
It usually depends on which culture you look at, but, in most cases, sorcery was looked apon as "white magic" which can be used...
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Are witchcraft and sorcery accepted as having scientific basis?
Our science still can not accept that God is ruler of this world. They think that humans' ancestors were apes so this my answer....
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Is there witchcraft today?
Yes, the most known is called Wicca but there are many witchcraft traditions that can be found in modern times.
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Why don't people believe in magic?
Opinion Because people have been brainwashed in their set religious ways. Opinion There are many reasons why people don't...
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How does wearing a moon stone help?
Only if it makes you feel better. Objectively, it does nothing.
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Is the celebration of halloween practicing witchcraft?
Definitely not. halloween has become and excuse to dress up and get free candy. there is nothing wrong or blasphemous about...
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What are the three major characteristics of the pagan world?
There are several definitions of paganism, so several answers are possible. The usually accepted definition covers the...
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What does the religion wicca do?
Wicca is modern day witchcraft. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca
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What are some current Pagan religions?
Wiccan, Gardenarian, Alexandrian, Neo-Pagan, Celtic, Hereditary, Hell....for the actual wording of the question, Anything that...
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Spells not working need help please?
Nor will they ever my friend, nor will they ever. It is impossible to put a spell upon anyone. The only way that such an evil...
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How do you remove a black magic spell put on your house by a witch?
ONE QUICK NOTE. IF THEY PUT A CURSE ON YOUR HOUSE THEN THEY ARE NOT A WITCH You could do a spell for yourself (the previous...
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Is there a white magic?
Theologically speaking: NO! The Bible makes no distinction between so-called White or beneficial supernatural magic and Black or...
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What does it mean when a male witch wants a lock of your hair?
Chances are they are going to perform a binding spell on you. To stop you doing something to them. Usually a binding is done...
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Is there scientific proof Paganism?
Yes, ask any wiccan or pagan ANSWER actual tangible proof or evidence no it is still a spiritual based belief but...
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What is the correct name for white magic?
White magic and black magic are general concepts used by some people for making a difference between magic used for good (white)...
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What is white wiccanism?
it is where a wiccan does only good green is only nature grey is nuetrul and black is ba d
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The stereotypes of being a witch?
Top 50 witch myths/stereotypes. Alright I'll admit that some of these are laughable. However I have met people who really do...
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Is there something like black magic spells to switch 2 soules?
No there is not. The soul consists of the body and the spirit of man. Spells are of the Devil and is what is known as Priestcraft...
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What is Imbolc?
Imbolc was a Celtic festival that took place on 1 February. It was probably associated with the goddess Brigit, a goddess of...
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Is wiccanry real?
see related link "WICCA"
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What are spells?
Spells are forms of prayer asking the divine for guidance and help. Anyone else posting something different does not follow the...
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What is black magic?
The Game of Black Magic Black magic is a commonly played game to pass time or maybe even freak your friends out. Most people...
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How can I learn magic?
To learn some awesome STREET magic visit www.ellusionist.com Answer You can learn magic by going to Hogwarts, school of...
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What is sympathetic magic and what is contagious magic?
Sympathetic magic, also known as imitative magic, is a type of magic based on imitation or correspondence. Imitation involves...
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Who does a witch deal with?
Bad drivers people with 25 items in the 10 or less express lane crazy bosses telemarketers cats with hair ball problems bad...
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How can someone know if she is a witch or not are there some signs or marks?
The idea that a witch can be identified by marks on the body is erroneous. This idea arose from the witch hunts in Europe and the...
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Will you go to hell if you become a witch?
Here are some comments from our contributors. I have read the bible and no where does it say that witchcraft/sorcery, palm...
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What did Elizabethans believe about witchcraft?
maybe they believed in faries and stuff
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I am a witch. Is anyone out there a witch as well?
That makes four of us. yes. here i am yes, me too. There are many witches out here, far too many to have every one of them...
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Whats the art of divination?
the art of trying to see into or predict the future. it has many forms such as horoscopes, palm reading, tarot cards,...
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Can witches still go to a Christian church?
It depends a lot on your own personal beliefs, really. There are people who follow both the major Christian beliefs (Jesus dying...
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Real True magic spells?
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS! the mermaid spell does work, but u must say it at night when the moon is out and u have to be in water and then...
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What are binding spells?
Binding spells are spells that stop a specific person from causing you and themselves harm. It stops them from doing anything...
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How do i know if i am a witch?
I love this question b/c it keeps getting changed by people who know absolutely nothing about witchcraft or any other nature...
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What does the name witch mean?
It depends on what culture and history you are looking for. There were witches in pretty much every culture in the world....
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What is Egypt's Greatest Achievements?
nothing nothing
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How do you reverse black magic?
With a positive attitude. There's no such thing as "black magic," however, if you think you've been cursed, you begin to have a...
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What are some examples of good luck charms?
A penny, a rabbits foot, a rock, a necklace, any coin. A good luck charm can really be anything anyone believes brings or has...
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How can you learn to speak with animals?
Animals have been the companions of humans since the beginning of recorded time both physically and spiritually. The earliest...
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Are there real spells?
yes they are real A Pagan Perspective Yes, spells exist and they do work. They are not quite what you may think. I can not...
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How do you spot a witch in the 16th century?
How to spot a witch 1) They are mostly old women. 2) They have pets that follow them around, mostly black cats. 3) they...
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Why do people practice witchcraft?
because they can if they wont to.........
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Can you believe in magic and god?
Sure you can. Whether or not magic and god are real remains a mystery. No matter how advanced science becomes we can neither...
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Demeter and dionysus symbol?
For Demeter, goddess of the harvest, the most important symbols are the sheaf of grain, or the overflowing cornucopia. For...
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If you die do you turn into animals?
Only in the sense that the earth nurtures all living things, and animals are living things. One way or another, your body goes...
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What do you say is the difference between ritual and rite?
The difference between rite and ritual are not easy to explain and define as it seems that the rite is the archeotype for any...
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What is considered a witch?
Divinationis a "foretelling future events, or discovering things secret by the aid of superior beings, or other than human...
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What are names for magic spells?
Divination, Fortune Telling, Magi, Miracles, Necromancy, Soothsayers, Sorcery, Spiritualism,Superstition,Witchcraft, Wizards are...
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How do you find out what your totem animal is?
There are several ways of discovering your totem. Meditation is key to all methods. Sit quietly, think about some of these...
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What or who is the equivalent to a preacher in the witch and warlock world?
The High Priest/ess is the guider for a witch. if you told a male witch he was a warlock he might just hit you as this is an...
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What is sylph mean?
Consult the works of paracelsus, the man who coined the term
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How many pagans are in Portland?
Portland, in fact all of Oregon is known for its high level of Religious Tolerance. There is an active but small Pagan/Wiccan...
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Who is Santa Claus?
Santa Claus -- Harmless toymaker or Pagan fertility god? You decide! According to Who2 Biography, Santa Claus is "the mythical...
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What is the best magic spell?
i dont know if this is what your looking for but my anwser would be thus; whatever works for you too accomplish the end result...
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