Tools may help beginners who have problems concentrating on the
intentions or
clearing their minds of negative energies that may certainly undermine
their
efforts to meditate. Due to similar reasons, it may help to collect and
use some
tools and supplies. Also, for most Wiccans, it will help to set up an
Altar, a
sacred space in which to work their rituals.
This sacred space may be visualized as an inner sacred space and an
outer sacred
space. To find the inner sacred space, we have to meditate deeply
without any
negative thoughts and focus only on our dreams and unbounded happiness.
We
should practice this visualization several times until we can get to
this inner
sacred space instantly.
Our outer sacred space may be inside the house or outside, on Mother
Nature's lap. It may be a good idea to mark our sacred space as a
circle
(or about 9 ft in diameter) with rocks, candles, twigs, rope, etc.
For increasing our mental powers and to hone our intuitions, we may use
ancient
magickal tools such as the Athame, Besom, Chalice, Wand, etc. Also, to
increase
our concentration and to narrow our focus, we may use items such as
incense,
candles, oils, perfumes, bath products, gemstones,
When you have created this sacred space, you are ready to cast a circle
and
create wonders with your amazing powers that you are born with. Allow
no one to
tell you that you are powerless, that you are being judged by your
Creator or
that you will be judged after your death. Learn to remove all negative
thoughts
and energies before and after you perform your spells and rituals.
As good citizens of this amazing planet, we have the responsibility to
take care
of our Mother Earth. Wiccans may start the preservation and enhancement
of the
environment by taking care of animals, birds and other wildlife as well
as by
planting gardens, drying herbs, using only natural and local produce,
household
items, etc.
Above all, Wiccans need to learn to live in peace with one another and
slowly
remove the ignorance and hatred that is threatening the very existence
of this
planet.
Brightest Blessings!
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