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Note: Remember (especially if you are new to Wicca or the subject of divination) that if it is said that you are going to fail or something that you have the power to correct it. You have the power to change the future dont just sit there & wait for it to happen just because runes or tea leaves said it would. E.g. If it said you were going to die of a car accident tomorrow does that mean that you just go into the car & wait for it to happen? No you stay away from the car, the road or anywhere that it is possible to happen. You can change the future if you want to! If you are new to Runes or any form of Divination dont everything too seriously; your new you have lots to learn! My mum used to say that Divination needs to be taken with a pinch of salt, another words lightly not completely off your rocker serious! Runes Feoh (Fee) Feoh is the first of all the rune rows. Feoh means Cattle, Its pictorial image is a cows head bending down with its two horn in the air. (turn the rune on its side J) Acquisition of wealth; looking after what has been gained; opposition successfully overcome. Reversed: frustration; failure; wasting energy; what is gained dwindles; delay. Ur Ur is the second of the first aett, representing the letter U. The runes pictorial image is the body of a European ox or auroch, with its high, powerful shoulders. Feoh is the power of controlled energy whereas Ur is the strength of untamed nature. Power; strength; ability to face all challenges; opportunities for change & taking up new responsibility. Reversed: missed chances; failure of nerve; low energy; lack of self-confidence; fear of change & the unknown; bad luck. Thorn Thorn is the third rune in the first aett. It sound s the letters th (Thorn) The rune means thorn & so does its stave (the straight line down the middle) The second part of the pictorial image refers to the half god, half giant, Thor. The Germainic name for this rune is Thurs or Thurisaz which mean s giant. (for further info on Thor see Dieties index.) Important decisions require guidance; move carefully; protection; self-protection; unexpected help; setback Reversed: extreme caution required, do nothing; wait for help; be flexible. GLOSSARY~* (A list I put together to help you with terms used in Wicca J Ar*z) Altar All*tar A surface used for meditation, divination & most rituals on which items which have meaning to the owner are placed Altar cloth Self expl. A cloth which can be used to cover your altar with to protect the surface from wax etc Amulet Am*u*let An object that is specifically charged. Usually a protection object used to reflect negative energy Athame Ath*a*may Ath*a*mee A blunt knife usually double bladed used to focus & direct energy during rituals. Usually only used by owner. Bell Self expl. A Goddess aspect. Besom Beh*som Used to sweep a circle of any negative energy Bolline Boll*ine Commonly a white handled knife. Used to cut herbs & inscribe runes/sigils on objects. Book Of Shadows (BoS) Self explanatory A book in which the owner fills with rituals, discoveries, potions, symbols, dreams, results in meditation & divination etc Bull Horn Self expl. God aspect. Cauldron Cawl*dron Traditionally a cast iron pot. Nowadays can be just a plain old pot used on the stove. Used to brew potions, make essentials oil, candles, burn objects. Also used in some rituals. Censer Sen*ser A pot, dish or other object used to burn incense in. Charkas Sha*kras The energy vortexes of the body. Chalice Chal*liss Cup/goblet in which element Water can be held or which other beverages can be held in. Chant Self expl. Repeated words or tones used to help ritual Chaplet Chap*let A circlet of flowers made for wear at Beltane Charm Self expl. Usually an amulet or talisman. Circle Self expl. A group of people gathered for a ritual A sphere of energy. Coven Cuh*ven Group of people who meet regularly for ritual purposes Crystal Self expl. Usually a semi precious stone used for specific purposes (See Crystals guide for info on different types of crystals Crystal Ball Self expl. Object used for scrying. Usually made out of Clear Quartz can be made of other though. Beware when getting a crystal ball reading if the ball is very clear without imperfections most likely fake & made out of glass. Deity Self expl. One of many gods or goddess. One image of the Divine. In Wicca the main two the God & the Goddess is represented by the Horned God & Mother nature. Deosil Jih*sel Supposed proper way of casting a circle although many witches these days also cast Widdershins. In the Northern Hemisphere it is clockwise in the Southern it is Anti Clockwise. Elementals Self expl. Creatures associated with an Element. There are 5 elements Earth, Air, Fire & Water the fifth being Akasha (Spirit) Energy Self expl. Thoughts, vibrations basically what it sounds really. Esbat Es*bat Celebration of the Full Moon Evoking E*voke*ing Calling upon a deity or Element to ask them to be present during your ritual Familiar Self expl. Generally a cat although it does not have to be. A magical helper although not necessary in present times. God Self expl. Male form of the Divine. In Wicca there is a God & a Goddess because men & women are considered equals. Goddess Self expl. Female form of the Divine. In Wicca there is a God & a Goddess because men & women are considered equals. Greenman Self expl. The God of the forest Grimoire Grim*wah Another name for BoS Handfasting Self expl. A Pagan marriage. Not considered legal nowadays Herbs Self expl. A plant with magical or medicinal properties. Inscribe Self expl. Carved a word, picture, symbol into an object such as a wand or candle etc. Kerfan Kur*fan Used by the druids. Has a crescent shaped blade. Mortar & Pestle More*ta & pes*tell Used to grind herbs into powder like forms. Pentacle Pen*ta*cle A five pointed star sir imposed in a circle Ribbons Self expl. Used to bind magic when tied around an object. Runes Self expl. Used in spells & divination. An ancient alphabet. Staff Self expl. Basically just a longer wand. Can be used for the same purpose as a Athame if you wish. Can be a long branch, piece of doweling etc. Stang St*ang Two pronged trident used for ritual purposes in place of a wand. Sword Self expl. Larger version of an Athame used for same purposes. Generally utilized for covens. Talisman Tal*is*man Usually charged with personal power to attract certain things to its wearer. Tarot Cards Ta*ro cards A 78 pack of cards used for divination. Wand Self expl. Can be made of any natural substance even metal used in spellwork basically for the same purposes as a staff or Athame Usually marked with runes & sigils also can be adorned with crystals Casting a circle~* This is a basic circle casting varied from my own ritual you can change it as you wish to suit you or can make your own variation of it. Enjoy & Blessed Be! J Ar*z (Desiree) Steps to setup the circle... 1. Draw up the circle so that it is big enough to fit you & anyone else who is casting it with you. It can be done with chalk or flour almost anything but make sure that if you use the flour you can sweep it away & with the chalk you can wipe it away. 2. Place the elements in their right places. (North-Air, East-Earth, West-Water & South-Fire) Purify Water by dropping a pinch of salt in the water while saying something like: With this salt I purify this Water so mote it be! 3. Make sure you have everything you need inside the circle so that you dont have to get up cut a door, get it then close the door again as that can be really frustrating. I.e. matches, your phone if absolutely necessary, your BoS, any sheets of information required... 4. Start at the east (or if you want you can start wherever your zodiac element lies. See zodiac for further info.) then as you walk around the circle chant something like or similar to thus: In this circle that I cast Dont let any negativities past Let only light within these walls Powers of light hear my calls You should end up going round the circle twice. 5. Invoke the elements. Start with the north or again you can start with your zodiac element: Light a match and when lighting the incense chant something like thus: Elements of Air I now call on thee, To my circle in perfect harmony. Keep safe all those within these walls Elements of Air now hear my calls Then move onto the other elements changing Air for each: Light a match & when lighting the candle chant the rhyme for Fire. Hold your hand over the Purified water & chant the rhyme for Water. Hold your hand over the stone or dish of earth & chant the rhyme for Earth. 6. Invoke the deities. Chant something like the following: For the Goddess: Mother Nature I call on thee, Mother Nature come to me. Protect me from all of evils spells, Send them back to where the evil dwells. For the God: O horned God of power & might, Encase thy circle with magical light. Keep all evil at bay, Protect me from all harms way. 7. Then you may begin. But do well to remember the Wiccan Rede: An ye harm none do as thou wilt & the law of three: What harm you inflict will come back to you threefold but what good you do will also come back cut three times good. Closing the circle~* Again derived from my own BoS. Again feel free to change anything to suit your needs & wishes as this is only a basic Circle closing. 1. Thank the Deities. For the Goddess: Mother Nature I thank thee For watching over my circle in perfect harmony. For the God: Horned God, I thank thee, For your protection over me. 2. Thank the elements. Start at North or again your zodiac element Doesnt have to be complex it can just e something like: Air I now thank thee, For watching over my circle Whilst holding your hand over the ashes of the incense. Repeat with the other elements. 3. Sweeping the circle (flour only) Grab your besom (see glossary) & start at North or again your zodiac element & begin sweeping chanting something like: Sweep sweep this circle away, Dont let any bad energies stay. Keep this space in the light, As I will, as I might! You should have gone around the circle once. Now you can sweep spotless... |