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This is the main section on Magick and Witchcraft. There are also several entries that are from the tradition of Wicca. For Spells, please go to the Spells & Rituals section. For other stuff, go to the Book of Shadows.

 
The Wheel of Time
The Wheel of Time is the wheel of the Witch's Year. It includes 8 major celebrations, called the Sabbats, and 13 minor celebrations, called the Esbats.
Craft History - The Burning Times
The Chairperson of the Witches League of Public Awareness, Cheryl Sulyma-Masson, has come up with a page dedicated to giving a brief history of the Craft. This is to be the first of many articles exposing the various facets of our religion. I humbly thank her for the most enlightening contribution.
Victims of the Witch Hunt ~ NEW
A gruesome account of the victims of many an "inquisitions".
Human Rights Disclaimer
This is the statement about religion made by the European Convention on Human Rights in 1950. Read it please!
The Do's and Don'ts of Witches
Like the title says, this page covers some of the basic questions that everyone has about Witchcraft. A very characteristic report by Laurie Cabot.
The Beliefs of the Witches and the Wiccan Rede
The Wiccan Rede is the Law for the witches. As in all religions, in Witchcraft too there are rules by which the faithful must abide.
The Threefold Law
This is the Law that governs the witches' conduct, besides the Wiccan Rede.
Basic Principles of Belief
This is the declaration of the Basic Principles of the Beliefs of Witches, as posed and published in 1970 by the American Council of Witches. Please read, whether you are a witch or not.
The Tools of the Witch
Lee Thurmond has written an excellent description of the tools of the Craft. This page is a great source of information for those new to the Craft.
Black Magic
This is an excerpt about the art of Black Magic. It should be included here, and the reasons are explained in the text itself.
The Book of Shadows
The Book of Shadows is the Witch's private journal. In there one can find many useful things, like spells, chants, information about stones, herbs, but also, a personal diary. Well, to spare you the pain :) I don't have a diary here, but everything else is included.
The Pagan Goddesses
This is an index of the most common Goddesses in Wicca.
The Pagan Gods
This is an index of the most common Gods in Wicca.
Black Magic
A brief mention about Black Magic.

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