When it comes to celebrating Sabbats in the Wiccan religion, there are often several ways to do so. One of which is to attend a public ritual, another is to hold a private one. Depending on the level of experience and position of the Wiccan leading the ceremony, it may or may not be appropriate to invite outsiders, especially if it is the first time one is attending Wiccan Rituals.
First developed in Europe in the early 20th century, the use of Wicca laws, rituals and tools were later introduced to the public by a British Civil Servant. The servant found the diverse set of hermetic motifs and other symbols most likely related to ritual practices in a theological framework.
Like other mystical aspects of spirituality, the religion is so diverse that there is no definitive answer as to a definition, or from whom one might be obtained. Wicca, like other religions have branched out into various sects over the years.
Like with mainstream religion, there are different aspects of the religion. While known as sects or denominations in others, most often these different groups are known as traditions, being that each follows a different high priest or priestess' pathway within the confines of the religion. Each of which often have different celebrations and rituals from one another though generally honoring the same Sabbat.
As organizers often prepare special activities for children and young adults during these festivals and public rituals, parents tend to bring children along for the entirety of the event. While there has been controversy related to parents doing so, so too to the act of castration in the Jewish religion, and that of sprinkling in the Catholic.
Pagan festivals often host a number of rituals along with vendors who sell various wares including ritual tools. Some ritual tools include a blade, or Athame, a cup or Chalice, a small bowl, or cauldron, and a candle or candles. The basic idea is to be inclusive of all the elements, most people then add incense for air. Any decent altar will have one of each of the above among other items which the owner considers sacred.
While some Wiccan traditions celebrate Mother Earth and Father Sky as the main entities of worship; Others pray to the God, Pan, and the Goddess, Diana, which are believed to represent male and female aspects of the one true Androgyne. Androgyne is believe to be the first Goddess whose image was recorded in a statue having both male and female body parts. She is the oldest known living artifact which resembles both genders in one embodiment of the Goddess. A picture can be found in Professor Lanier Graham's book Goddesses In Art, which is a text for a class by same name, and also available to the public through online bookstores.
Ultimately, the Wiccan Rede, or code as it is known today, is "Do what you will, harm none." Lately, some groups have edited the text to read "Do what you will, harm none, nor yourself, nor the environment..." though, a Rede which existed for centuries can simply be edited and replaced at will. A good place to learn more about this amazing religion is in the book Drawing Down The Moon, or online.
First developed in Europe in the early 20th century, the use of Wicca laws, rituals and tools were later introduced to the public by a British Civil Servant. The servant found the diverse set of hermetic motifs and other symbols most likely related to ritual practices in a theological framework.
Like other mystical aspects of spirituality, the religion is so diverse that there is no definitive answer as to a definition, or from whom one might be obtained. Wicca, like other religions have branched out into various sects over the years.
Like with mainstream religion, there are different aspects of the religion. While known as sects or denominations in others, most often these different groups are known as traditions, being that each follows a different high priest or priestess' pathway within the confines of the religion. Each of which often have different celebrations and rituals from one another though generally honoring the same Sabbat.
As organizers often prepare special activities for children and young adults during these festivals and public rituals, parents tend to bring children along for the entirety of the event. While there has been controversy related to parents doing so, so too to the act of castration in the Jewish religion, and that of sprinkling in the Catholic.
Pagan festivals often host a number of rituals along with vendors who sell various wares including ritual tools. Some ritual tools include a blade, or Athame, a cup or Chalice, a small bowl, or cauldron, and a candle or candles. The basic idea is to be inclusive of all the elements, most people then add incense for air. Any decent altar will have one of each of the above among other items which the owner considers sacred.
While some Wiccan traditions celebrate Mother Earth and Father Sky as the main entities of worship; Others pray to the God, Pan, and the Goddess, Diana, which are believed to represent male and female aspects of the one true Androgyne. Androgyne is believe to be the first Goddess whose image was recorded in a statue having both male and female body parts. She is the oldest known living artifact which resembles both genders in one embodiment of the Goddess. A picture can be found in Professor Lanier Graham's book Goddesses In Art, which is a text for a class by same name, and also available to the public through online bookstores.
Ultimately, the Wiccan Rede, or code as it is known today, is "Do what you will, harm none." Lately, some groups have edited the text to read "Do what you will, harm none, nor yourself, nor the environment..." though, a Rede which existed for centuries can simply be edited and replaced at will. A good place to learn more about this amazing religion is in the book Drawing Down The Moon, or online.
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