Talking to parents about wicca

Is a scary thing, if you are like me, and discovered your path reasonably young. I first approached my mum about it around the age of 15, she was always open and excepting of other religions, so i thought it would go well. Sadly she didn't understand it, i think she assumed it was bad, like most who don't have much knowledge of wicca they only assume, and go by the little they hear which is usually false information. So given this she basically said no. I chose to keep to wicca as i knew it was for me and not what she thought it was, i just chose not to tell her about it. until i was a little older 18. But between the time of my first telling her to the second time round, i eased her into it, talking about different religions altogether, telling her bits about paganism here and there, having certain symbols on jewelry and other items. My boyfriend being pagan also, he follows a different path to myself but he always helped in joining in the conversations, and the second time round its like she was fine, she accepted me straight away basically because she knew more about it, and understood and agreed with most of the views. It was the best feeling knowing she accepted me and my beliefs.
So its always a tricky subject to give advice on, because it depends on the parents the relationship between them and you. My advice is if your young ease them into it because when your younger you tend to change a lot. so i think in my mums eyes i was to young to make such a big decision, obviously for those older, it might be easier just to talk to them one on one explain what it stands for that its not evil, theres no Satan involved, because we don't believe in Satan to us it doesn't exist, theres no hell, but it always comes down to the situation, say if your parents are strictly one religion, it depends i suppose on their views on other religions as a whole, and you have to try and determine whats right for that situation.  I hope all of you trying to being accepted, are and i hope you are welcomed with open arms for all that you are. Blessed be.
A little chant to help :)

Give us strength and courage,
Knowledge and fulfillment;
Assist us as we attempt to achieve our goals.
Watch over us, our loved ones, and all of our
Brothers and Sisters,
We are joined together for
Fellowship and celebration.
Bless us all as we light our flames,
And the eternal fires in our hearts.
Guide us and protect us,
So Mote it Be

Book Of Shadows (BOS)

This bit is for those just starting a pathway, or those wanting to start there own book of shadows after maybe having shared ones within a coven. Just some basic info and advice :) 

The Book of Shadows is a book that contains a witch's rituals, spells, runes, dreams, recipes, etc. Within covens, the original Book is copied by hand by the initiates. A solitary may also keep a Book, recording within spells, etc. The Book is normally a secret book.

What is found with in the Book is often spells and such copied from other sources and, of course, those that are uniquely your own. The Book is a record of a witch's magickal work. What is wonderful about it is that every Book of Shadows should be a little different. Maybe you've found clove oil works best for a prosperity spell while the original spell called for patchouli oil. Because of the multitude of personality and available resources, not every Book of Shadows should be the same and therefore not only ONE Book is the right Book.

To make a Book of Shadows, any blank book will do. Most are hard bound, but that's not mandatory. I prefer a non-ruled book because of my penchant for drawing as i write, but this is completely optional. The color of the book is optional, but black does seem to be traditional, mine is brown with golden emboss. Today, in this wonderful world of computers and the Internet, many witches are keeping their Books on their computers. Just keep in mind that if you keep your Book on computer to back up the data! you do not want to lose years of practice, when i was starting my path my friend was doing it at the same time, we felt more comfortable sharing a book of shadows together, but now we are more comfortable in our craft we have are own, and copies of our shared one. Each path is different, cannot stress that enough. When i started my own book i blessed it first, i will put up a bos blessing in the spells page. The first page in mine is the wiccan rede. for me it seemed a good place to start. Enjoy your journey and blessed be. )o(

The Pentacle

Pentagram 

knowing what it means

Elements of pentacle

Of all the symbols and tools used in Wicca and witchcraft, this is probably the most misunderstood. The pentacle is usually a flat piece of metal or wood inscribed with a pentagram, a five-pointed star.

The pentacle came from ceremonial magic and has been used in ritual and magick for thousands of years. It is used to represent feminine energy and to consecrate objects such as amulets and charms. The pentacle is also a traditional symbol of protection and is one of the official symbols of a Wicca.

The pentacle is the tool of the North and is associated with Earth.

The pentacle is feminine in nature and represents the Goddess.

The pentacle, as used by Wiccans, has the a single point of the star pointing up, which is not to be confused with the Satanic version which is inverted (two points up).

Chakra and Auras

Well lets start with what's a Chakra?
Well it's the bodies natural energy zones. Thats where our body makes and stores our electrical energies that make us function. These zones have been studied for years in middle eastern philosophy and even now in western medicine. it's the basis of Acupuncture and Acupressure as well as Reflexology.
Not to mention it's cornerstone tool for helping that energy, Riki.
These energies control all the major aspects of our physical and mental Health. They attune to our emotions as well as our physical health. 
Auras are an outward manifestation of these electrical energies. It has even been documented with Kirilian Photography. His breakthrough proved to the scientific world that these energies did exist, could be measured and studied.
Some people can actually see or feel or even taste them. Many feel them, ever walk past a person whom you've never met and all of a sudden your skin crawled or you wanted to flee, or you just felt their feelings or thoughts. well that may be you feeling their aura

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Chant's

Blessed Mother of Silver Light
Horned God of the Forrest
Come and sing with us
hear our song of Praise
Dance with us and Live
Laugh with us as we Play
You give us our essence
imbue us with your energies
We offer to thee our Love and Light
always in perfect love and perfect trust
So Mote it Be )0(

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In the timeless spirit of Wicca, it is our calling
To Worship the Holy, in all its manifestations
To Care for the Creation, as its stewards and friends
To Unite the Peoples, in the wonder of their infinite diversity
To Honor the Past, and all it has to teach
To Live the present, in its richness of experience
To Envision the Future, with its limitless possibilities
So Mote it Be )0(

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We are the Children of the Goddess
to her we offer
Ideals made Sacred by the Love in our Heart
Prayers to Heal and Protect
Devotion to Mother Earth
The Blessed Goddess makes us Strong
Gives us Courage when it is needed
Gentle Whispers when they are needed
Heals us with her ever Loving Gifts
Guides us with her infinite Wisdom
Blessings to the Mother Goddess
 So Mote it Be )0(

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We Invoke the Elements
We Honor the Goddess in her Silver Light
We Call the Green Man and his infinite Wisdom and Might
As We prepare to celebrate a Homecoming
The Fields are worn and weep
The animals fight on and do not Sleep
Goddess and Green Man as you Dance your Sky
Unite the Elements and let the Earth not Die
Give Solice and Peace to us Your Children
Bless and Heal all that is Thine.
So Mote it Be )0(

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Harvest Blessing...
Elements, Ancients of the Realms
Spirits of the North, Ancient one of Earth
Spirits of the East, Ancient one of Air
Spirits of the South, Ancient one of Fire
Spirit of the West, Ancient one of Water
Spirits and Guardians of the Elements, Ancient ones that give us life.
We thank thee for the bounty you have given us your children.
May we return the Love you show us to the Earth and Elements
So Mote it Be )0(

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blessed Elements that bind us all
O Gracious Goddess
O Loving God
Lend us your Health, Strength, and Love…
During the coming times we ask thee.
Assist us with the challenges ahead
Share your divine wisdom
teach us to respect all things
Remind us , the greatest power of all is Love

~

Welcome to wiccan wonderland.

Welcome all

I hope that everyone will enjoy and respect all that is posted here. This page will hopefully help people on there pathways as i am still discovering mine, i hope to discover it with you. I will post about altars, book of shadows (bos) and some fun spells, crafts and recipes. Along with my knowledge of plants, trees and traditions. 
I take it upon myself to respect and welcome every religion as i wish for people to do the same for me. I feel faith and religion is a very wonderful thing, and no hate will be tolerated, so please only love and light. I hope you all find what you are looking for and have a wonderful day.

Blessed be.

The Wiccan Rede

(normal long version)

Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust.
Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.

For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out.
To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme.

Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much.
Honor the Old Ones in deed and name,
let love and light be our guides again.

Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune.
Widdershins go when the moon doth wane,
and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.

When the Lady's moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.
When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart's desire seek.

Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail.
When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.

When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth.
When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest.

Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.

Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God's
insight. Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.

Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland.
Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.

Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning.
White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.

Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine.
Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.

Elder is the Lady's tree burn it not or cursed you'll be.
Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark.

As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it's now Samhain.
When the time for Imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows.

When the wheel begins to turn soon the Beltane fires will burn.
As the wheel turns to Lamas night power is brought to magick rite.

Four times the Minor Sabbats fall use the Sun to mark them all.
When the wheel has turned to Yule light the log the Horned One rules.

In the spring, when night equals day time for Ostara to come our way.
When the Sun has reached it's height time for Oak and Holly to fight.

Harvesting comes to one and all when the Autumn Equinox does fall.
Heed the flower, bush, and tree by the Lady blessed you'll be.

Where the rippling waters go cast a stone, the truth you'll know.
When you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed.

With a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend.
Merry Meet and Merry Part bright the cheeks and warm the heart.

Mind the Three-fold Laws you should three times bad and three times good.
When misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow.

Be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you.

These Eight words the Rede fulfill:
"An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will"