The Urban Witch - Adventures & Lessons in Wicca

Everything in our universe is a vibration, a particle, made up of electrical energy, even our thoughts and consciousness are just vibrations as we have been discussing ALL throughout this course. Hence, "the Aura" is an electro-photonic vibrational response of an object to external excitement, thus a light or a colorful glow around a person or living thing. The most fascinating fact about an aura is that it gives us information about who or what it surrounds. Auras around living things change with time, but are virtually, usually stagnant on non-living things, however Auras around water and crystals for instance have been known to change by conscious intent! The Auras around a person is composed of electromagnetic radiation (microwave/infrared/UV light), the low frequency parts of the spectrum, like body heat, seem to be related to other low levels of bodily functions such as metabolism and circulation. The higher level frequencies are emitted from conscious activities like t...

Learning the chakra's are super important and helpful as a Pagan! The word 'chakra' is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning 'wheel'. If we were able to see the chakras (as many psychics, in fact, do) we would observe a wheel of energy continuously revolving or rotating.  Clairvoyants perceive chakras as colorful wheels or flowers with a hub in the center. The chakras begin at the base of the spine and finish over the top of the head. Though fixed in the central spinal column they are located on both the front and back of the body, and work through it. Each chakra vibrates and rotates at different speeds. The root or first chakra rotates at the slowest speed, the crown or seventh chakra at the highest. Each chakra is stimulated by its own and complimentary color, and a range of gemstones for specific uses. The chakra colors are of the rainbow; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The size and brightness of the wheels vary with individual developmen...

As with any new spiritual path, being a Witch can be especially challenging at times. A Witch has the societal stigma attached to her/him because many will never understand what TRUE witchcraft is, but this should never stop her or him, for there will always remain ignorant people that will judge even if you were NOT a witch. In the end, no matter what we do, we are still at the mercy of other people's opinions, therefore, we should make decisions that make US feel good; if we lived only to please others we would drive ourselves insane. It is everyone's responsibility to find their own path to their beliefs and happiness. The best way to tackle any kind of judgment is to understand the perpetrator is operating from fear, and it is our duty to correct those vibrations with love and communication. Opening up to people and letting them know the beauty and love that IS the craft, will slowly reverse the biases that are passed. Also understand that there are negative people that als...

My dearest husband always chuckles at me every time I walk by a bucket of flowers at the grocery store. I literally always stop to "smell the roses" whenever I see them. It may be a cliché phrase, but have you ever walked up to a big bouquet of natures perfume, closed your eyes, and just sniffed until your heart is content? I'm one of those weird people that do that all the time. I close my eyes and let those flowery scents from heaven take me to some other place for about 65 seconds, or until the clerk makes my buy them, whichever happens first! I also am the same way with Christmas trees! Being a New Yorker, December is a heavenly time for a pagan as every three blocks there is a Christmas tree stand - I love the sweet, fresh smell of pine as it sucks me in just like a delicious cologne on a man (or a woman!) even if I am in a huge hurry, I will always stop to smell the trees, and all of the different varieties, which is great for me, bad for anyone who is with me who t...

I know, I know this is a touchy subject for ALL of us, especially being spiritual beings and sensitive to disharmony... but we have ALL been hurt by someone, and dealing with those feelings of betrayal shouldn't be denied or stuffed. It is an impossible thought for many, maybe even not even a consideration for most of you! But, hear me out…(let's get back into the mindset that the dominant energies which every emotion is based are from either LOVE or FEAR.) Everyone, including our so called "enemies" have a place in this world. People that cause havoc in our lives are perhaps the biggest teachers of the biggest lessons we are to learn and conquer in this life. I like to eventually be THANKFUL for the people that are a pain in my moon because they reflect a challenging opportunity to rise above and become a more evolved person by handling this type of person with grace and deeper understanding; in fact often other's behavior is a direct reflection of needing to see...

When a witch starts to accumulate her first tools for her altar, often she forgets one important step before beginning her magical workings! It is very important to focus YOUR energy unto all the items in your sacred space. Often your items have been touched by many other people, and have traveled far distances to find you! Consecrating your tools in your personal space is very important. This means cleansing your tools both physically and energetically of all previous energy that may be on or around them, and making them personal to you by placing YOUR new energy and intention on and around them, using a small ritual consisting of words, focus, and sometimes your favorite oil/incense. Remember to base your consecration(s) in love and ALWAYS with good intentions. Remember, our kind of Wicca, the most EFFECTIVE Wicca, focuses on all work being performed from and out of love, therefore we need to reflect that energy onto our tools/space and everything in essence, on your altar. Here is a...

A Witch’s potions become her personal and private concoctions for both potions for magickal uses AND for ingestible uses. Potions may come in the form of a tea, an alcoholic beverage, wine or sangria, or a juice drink, and as well, her magickal potions (non ingestible) can be combinations of oils and herbs among “other magickal” personal items like body fluids, blood, or ground finger nail clippings for use in spells. New potions are created every day by witches around the world, and traditional potion recipes are also handed down from generations. However if you don't have a fellow witch to hand you some ideas, we have some here for you! :) You can create your own potions from scratch, using anything you like, for almost any reason you like! Familiarizing yourself with the different edible herbs and oils, and ones that are not, and what each of their magickal and healing properties are, is helpful. Click here for a list of herbs and oils and their meanings. Once you learn their me...