This myth falls right alongside the idea that big rituals are better or more powerful than simpler practices. A lot of folks out there think that in order for a spell to work, it has to be long, involved, and probably rhymes. Like many other things on this list, this…
To my knowledge, this belief has only been getting pushed in the last handful of years. The thought is that you can only worship gods if you are from the same ethnic background. For example, some believe that it would be wrong for a Spanish person to worship Egyptian gods,…
Contrary to what you may have heard, there is no secret Pagan bible. There is no hidden book that we all follow, that you can gain access to if you become one of us. It just doesn’t exist. I’m not sure if it’s because folks have the idea that any…
I can’t count the number of articles and quizzes I have seen lately that claim you can absolutely tell if you’re a witch by a certain set of physical signs. I hate to say it, but this is utter nonsense. There are no physical signs that determine that you absolutely…
This is a matter of some debate in Pagan circles. Some hold very tightly to the belief that the bigger the ritual is, the more powerful the magick will be. Unfortunately for them, there’s no real proof of this belief. Let me clarify… Magick is all about energy and intent.…
Similar to the belief that you need a coven or a year-and-a-day of training, many have the idea that in order to become a “true” Pagan, they need to have a teacher and receive training. In truth, you don’t need another person to guide you on your path, though it…
This idea can make it very difficult for newcomers to Paganism to find their way. Pretty much everyone you talk to has an idea of the “right” way to practice magick. Through practice or teaching, each of us comes to a belief of what works and what doesn’t, what rules…
Wicca, while it is a recognized religion, is by no means ancient. Wicca as we now know it was solidified somewhere in the 1950s by Gerald Gardner. Some of its roots date back to earlier in the 20th century, and the ideas and practices were cobbled together from centuries of…
Hollywood has done a great job of getting the public to believe (and fear) that witches can do all sorts of things, like levitate, fly, change their form, and shoot lightning out of their fingertips. The truth is, magick is a lot more subtle. Back in the days of The…
Ah, the great cautionary tale of Paganism! This one has been around for ages, the idea that you should never use magick for personal gain as doing so would result in horrible consequences. I have to say that a lot of Pagans do believe this, but there’s no proof that…
This is one of those myths that stems from other religions’ fear and misunderstanding of our path. Particularly among Christians, it’s thought that magic is evil, and anything that doesn’t come from God must come from the Devil or his minions, namely demons. Since Pagans don’t believe in Satan, and…
This is yet another belief often held by those first finding their way to Paganism. They think that they have to find a teacher, and study for a year and a day before they can truly be considered a Pagan. However, like the Rule of Three, this is something practiced…
I have seen a lot of this going around lately, and it makes me quite sad. There are more and more people who are getting the idea that in order to be Pagan, you have to buy all sorts of fancy, expensive stuff like they see in all the Instagram…
There are some really wonderful Pagan books out there, written by fabulous authors who chose to share their knowledge with the world. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of people who have written books just to mess with people’s heads or make a buck. You never know what you’re getting…