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…
For a very long time, newcomers have believed that they have to find and join a coven to become Pagan or practice witchcraft. This is completely untrue. In all honesty, the vast majority of Pagans are solitary practitioners. They may connect with local groups from time to time for certain…
Far too many people come to Paganism as a rebellious act. Becoming Pagan isn’t going to make you more special, more important, or cooler than anyone else. As a matter of fact, becoming Pagan can have some rather harsh consequences. No one should come to the decision that they’re a…
There is absolutely nothing within Paganism that says you need to be vegan or vegetarian to be part of the faith. While it is expected in some other religions, it’s not in Paganism. Pagans have all sorts of dietary needs and beliefs, just like anyone else. Some may take their…
Ever since Wicca got popular and Paganism started to get press, some practitioners have been throwing around titles. It sounds really impressive to be the High Priestess or Grand Master Mage, but you should be wary of those who put a lot of emphasis on their titles. In a coven,…
Based on the definition “A person who opposes and rejects many of the conventional standards and customs of society, especially one who advocates extreme liberalism in sociopolitical attitudes and lifestyles” then yes, most Pagans are hippies. However, not all would take kindly to that label. We all have different attitudes…
While plenty of witches and Pagans like black and some are part of the Goth culture, far from all of them feel that way. We like color just as much as anyone else. It’s all a matter of personal style. A lot of the idea that all witches wear black…
I would say that this belief is utterly absurd, but since there is a shred of historical truth to it, it can’t be entirely dismissed. That said, among modern Pagans, these things would be completely unthinkable. While there are some faiths that still perform animal sacrifices, you’d be hard-pressed to…
It’s a popular misconception that the Pagan pentacle is a satanic symbol. This is simply untrue. The Pagan pentacle is an upright star inside a circle. The circle is seen as a representation of the feminine, eternity and/or the connectedness of all life. The star has five points, one which…
This can be a very touchy subject for some, but the most widely held opinion is that a witch is a witch, regardless of gender. A female practitioner of magick is a witch, a male practitioner is a witch, a practitioner of any other gender identity is a witch too.…
I can’t say this isn’t or has never been true, but the ideas people have are a gross over-dramatization of reality. These are by no means common practices for most Pagans. Dancing nude, usually referred to as “going skyclad” is something that some Pagans do, either in private or in…
First off, the idea that all people in a particular group are evil is just ridiculous. Every group will have good and bad people. The general idea that Pagans are evil is insulting and hurtful and is born largely out of ignorance concerning our beliefs and practices. Most Pagans would…
The Rule of Three, also known as the Threefold Rule or Law of Return is a concept in Wicca which states that whatever energy one puts out into the universe, will be returned to them times three. Contrary to popular belief, this “rule” is not practiced by all Pagans. The…
This is one of the biggest misconceptions out there. While many Pagans are Wiccan, not all are. All Wiccans fall under the Pagan umbrella, but the reverse is not true. Paganism includes a long list of paths and beliefs, of which Wicca is just one. Paganism has been around for…