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By Lady Rose, Guest Blogger On the Horizon
Meet Your Friendly Neighborhood Witch
Basic Wiccan Facts, Beliefs and Traditions
- There are many different traditions of Wicca, so there is no one way or “right” way to be a witch.
- “Harm none” is the guiding rule for all who follow the path of Wicca.
- Wiccans strive to live in harmony with nature and others.
- The Divine (Great Spirit) is viewed as being both male and female, or the God and the Goddess; however, in some traditions, there is more emphasis on the feminine.
- What is referred to as “magic” is actually focused thought, will and emotions, often using symbols and various tools or items as focal points and\or to enhance the focused intentions.
- The Earth (the Mother of all Life) and all the creatures of the Earth are honored and held sacred.
- The soul continues to exist beyond the veil of death, and lives in an afterlife (Summerland) until it is time to be reborn.
- The 8 seasonal changes of year are celebrated at the solstices and equinoxes.
- The phases of the moon mark the times to gather to honor the Goddess and God.
- Witches respect all positive, life-affirming spiritual traditions and religions.
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by Lady Rose, Guest Blogger On the Horizon
Merry Meet Everyone,
It is a pleasure to be able to write a guest post about a subject that is near and dear to my heart — being a witch and my spiritual path: Wicca.
Introduction
First a little bit about me. I’m 53-years-young, married to an awesome guy, and mom to a delightful daughter. I work in a cubicle, drive a 10-year-old car, have a mortgage, and own a cat (she is grey striped - not black). I don’t fly on brooms, have no warts, and only wear my black, pointy hat on special occasions (like a Halloween costume party). The only slightly unusual thing about me that you might notice is that I have a few small tattoos. But if you didn’t know me, you would not be able to tell that I am a witch by passing me on the street. We are everywhere! (just kidding) However, the point is a witch can be anyone, from any background, of any age, and we are just normal folks going about our daily lives like everyone else. What makes us a little different is that when the moon is full, you might find some of us out in the woods having a good howl. (again, just kidding!)
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Name what you think should be your first 5 priorities in life. Then order those priorities the way they actually are at present in your own life. Do they match up? Why or why not? If needed, what is one thing that you can do today that will help your two lists match up?
California is expected to set a new record this year, but it is not one to boast about: By the end of 2008, it is anticipated that more than one million foreclosures of personal residences will have been completed in this calendar year. Food prices continue to rise, in part due to the cost of fuel.
A couple of days ago, I filled up my vehicle’s tank. As I sat there watching the numbers on the gas pump spin upward, I shook my head in amazement at the fact that I felt fortunate to find regular fuel at $4.15 per gallon. When I got to work, I told a colleague, “There’s something wrong with this world when I just paid $4.15 for a gallon of gas and feel like I got a bargain.” He shook his head emphatically, while congratulating me. “Where?” he asked eagerly. “I just paid $4.23 and thought that was the lowest price available.”
Job losses continue, as discretionary income and consumer spending on nonessential items plummet. American wage earners are learning that they really can live without designer coffee, given that it now costs about the same as a gallon of gas. The purchase of a new and improved computer, high definition television, cell phone, vehicle or other coveted item must be deferred when the adjustable mortgage yields an increased monthly payment while the market value of the family home reaches a new record low.
“You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.”
When I first read the Internet Cafe Chat question, I instantly recalled “I am Third.” That was the title chosen by Gale Sayers for his autobiography. The NFL running back made history for his prowess on the football field, as well as the fact that he and his roommate, the late Brian Piccolo, were the first African-American and Caucasian players to room together at the height of the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement. “I Am Third” was also a ground-breaking television movie in 1971, retitled “Brian’s Song,” that made James Caan and Billy Dee Williams stars.
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