Pagan Essentials

Deities

How do Pagans see the Gods?

The Earth Mother in Modern Goddess Worship: Pagans Respect Balance by Honoring the Sacred Feminine

Honoring the sacred feminine along with the divine masculine is part of bring balance to spiritual practice. Learn what role the earth mother plays for Pagans.

The Horned God

Learn who the "Horned One" really is and why he gets such a bad rap.

Mother Goddesses

A helpful list of a few mother goddesses from fierce to compassionate.

Paganism 101: Connecting with Your Patron Gods

A patron god or goddess is a particular deity we feel an
affinity for that we choose to honor as the main influence in our lives. Here is a simple technique to get in touch with your patron god.

Brigid and Her Flame

This Celtic goddess of poetry and healing inspires many the world over.

Magic and Ritual

Grounding and Centering

Learn this foundational technique of calming your mind and centering yourself before magic and ritual.

Practical Magic for Everyone

Learn these five simple techniques to get you started practicing magic.

Psychic Shielding

What is psychic attack really about? What steps can you take to protect yourself?

History and Uses of the Magic Circle

A brief history of circle casting.

The Reasoning Behind Performing Ritual

Common definitions of ritual and the context they are used in Paganism.

Cleansing Sacred Objects

Here are some techniques you can use to clear ritual and other sacred tools of unwanted energies.

The Basics of Cord and Knot Magic

What kind of magic can you do with cords? Learn this simple folk magic technique.

Home Blessing and Protection

Examples of a home blessing ritual and cleansing techniques to clear you home of unwelcome energy.

Moon Phases for Magic

Learn when the best time to perform your spells is according to the phases of the moon.

Two Basic Altar Setups

An altar is a concrete way to connect with your spiritual practice. Here are two basic altar setups given as guidelines for solitary practitioners and groups that haven't yet developed their own altar protocol.

The Elements

An explanation of the five elements of fire, earth, air, water, and spirit.

The Four Directions

The four directions are part of the circle casting of many different traditions. Learn some of the common correspondences and how you can begin to create your own system to work with.

LBRP - Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram

Instructions on how to perform this most popular and powerful of magical rituals.

Herbal and Aromatherapy Anointing Oils

Learn simple techniques to make anointing oils for ritual.

Paganism Basics: Ritual Template with Circle Casting

Learn how to perform your own Pagan ritual with this template designed to get you started on your path to ritual planning.

Paganism Basics: The Ritual Bath

A ritual bath is a powerful component to add to clearing of daily stress before your magical rites. Learn different techniques to do this.

Pagan Life

Advice for people thinking about coming out as a Pagan

Here are some practical questions to ask yourself before you come out of the "broom closet."

Tips for Finding Pagan Clergy to Perform Weddings, Funerals and Other Important Life Passage Ceremonies

Are you a Pagan who would like to find clergy to perform a wedding, funeral or other life passage rite? Maybe you're a solitary Pagan or your group doesn't have a legal clergy person. Here are tips to help you find a Pagan clergy person.

Pagans in the Military

Info and resources for Pagans in the military and their families.