Author: A Solitary Pagan
Dionysos
Dionysos’ sacred animals were the panther (leopard), tiger, bull and serpent. The god rode on the back of a panther or drove a chariot drawn by a pair of the beasts.His sacred plants were the grapevine, ivy, bindweed (prickly ivy) and pine tree. Devotees of the god wore wreaths of ivy and carried pine-cone tipped staffs. Below are examples of the god’s animals as depicted in ancient Greek art and ...
Artemis
Artemis is the Greek version of the classical moon-goddess, whom the Romans called Diana.Like the moon, she changes her form.Sometimes we see her as the ‘huntress chaste and fair’, the young girl, ever virgin, bearing the silver bow of the new moon.But at Ephesus, which was a leading center of her worship in ancient times, she appeared as a great mother, many breasted, and surrounded by figures of...
Summer Solstice Gods and Goddesses
The summer solstice has long been a time when cultures celebrated the lengthening year. It is on this day, sometimes called Litha, that there is more daylight than any other time; a direct counterpoint to the darkness of Yule. No matter where you live, or what you call it, chances are you can connect to a culture that honored a sun deity around this time of year. Here are just a few of the gods an...
Deities of Wisdom
As well as wisdom, these gods and goddesses are for knowledge, truth and justice. Athena Athena, or Athene, daughter of Zeus, is the goddess of wise counsel, both in peace and war, of intelligence, reason, negotiation and all forms of the arts and literature. The owl is her sacred bird and the olive her symbol representing peace, healing and nourishment. Hathor Hathor is the Ancient Egyptian godde...
Charge Of The God
For some practitioners, this charge is less important, but some may believe that the male polarity or energiesare an integral part not only of the seasonal Wheel of the Year, but also of human experience, whetheryou are working alone or as part of a coven. It is one I have found helpful, but you can create yourown through a god meditation by visualising a god form that seems relevant to you....
Bottle Curse
Supplies needed are as follows : 1)compass 2)4 baby jars 3)4 rocks large enough to smash glass 4)sage 5)cinnamon incense 6)black candle 7)candle holder 8)matches/lighter 9)digging tool 10)wand 11)spoiled milk (Couple ounces is enough) 12)tainted meat (Rotten) 13)13 nails or pins small enough to fit in baby jar 14)pepper(only a dash) So about 3 packets 15)Hot sauce (half a baby jar full) 16)single ...
Mirror Curse
Ingredients A mirrorDescriptionCurse an enemy with a simple mirror hex. Spell Casting Capture your angered reflection in a mirror. (Variations of this curse say to capture the reflection of the enemy with the mirror). Cover immediately with a black cloth. Go to a place where everything is dead and pour your urine on the mirror while saying: “He who has a double name be said to put himself to shame...
Questions to ask yourself before making a Curse or Hex
A majority of people strive to be good people in general no matter what. But everyone reacts differently and according to their own personal ethics , no one needs a religion of rules on how to behave and how to act ect .Live by your own set of ethics and rules , as some people can only be pushed so far . I honestly think it depends on the situation and people involved and how serious the situation...
Curse
A curse is a spell intended to bring misfortune, illness, harm or death to a victim. Curses are the most dreaded form of magic, as curses are universal. They are “laid” or “thrown” primarily for revenge and power but also for protection, usually of homes, treasures, tombs and grave sites. A curse can take effect quickly or may be dormant for years. Curses have been laid upon families, plaguing the...
Ill-wishing
A curse that is the product of envy, revenge and anger. In earlier times, people commonly blamed their misfortune on the ill-wishing of others. If two people argued and then one suffered a mishap, became ill or had other problems, the other party was suspected of ill-wishing them. Remarks such as “You’ll be sorry” were taken seriously as a form of negative witchcraft. If someone enjoyed a great de...
Hematite
Hematite is a stone of strength, power, and potency. Hematite is powerfully magnetic. This stone when ground, crushed or sliced is actually red, and in places where it’s highly concentrated, there’s a river that’s known as the blood river. Hematite is a powerful protection stone, but as mentioned it also has magnetic properties and it can also “encase” you in an iron-like shell, Making you stronge...
Clear Quartz
Clear Quartz Crystal is a power stone that harmonizes and balances. It augments energy by absorbing, amplifying, balancing, storing, retrieving, focusing, transmitting, and channeling universal energy and is excellent for unblocking it. A powerfully protective stone, it also purifies on all levels: spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical. It is exceptionally beneficial for manifesting, meditati...