Around the part of the alphabet it's really hard to come up with new posts with this tough letter. Since the option is to write about any thing we want as long as we have it related to Paganism, I decided to have a look at the letter X.
X /eks/ is the cross shaped twenty-fourth letter of the alphabet. It has been used as a person's "mark" or signature often for those that were unable to write their name.
In internet slang it's used to identified "zipped lips" :X
We also of course have Xmas. This is a source of debate this time of year between Christians and Pagans alike. The historical reference here is related to the letter X being the Greek letter Chi which translates into English as Christ. The last part of the word "mas" is from the old English word for "Mass". So the word is actually Christ - Mass. Even thought some think that using the letter X is removing "Christ" from Christmas, it's really not.
X as a beginning letter is pretty limited. But as an ending letter?? Now that's where X jumps up and down and screams, "GO Pagans!"
One of the most important holidays for some Pagans is Beltane. Beltane is a a celebration of SEX. Beltane brings in the start of summer and embraces the fertility of the earth. During this time a practice known as "The Great Rite" is symbolically performed by a High Priest and Priestess of some covens.
The next "X ending" word that I think is extremely pagan is the word Hex. A hex is a magic spell, usually a curse that is cast upon someone or something. Those pagans who do spell work may choose not to use a hex, believing that the Rule of Return will bring it back to them. For every type of protection spell that might prevent a hex there's a plethora of opinions on why those are bad too, mirror spells for example is discussed here. Personally I have no issue with using mirroring or ward spells. I believe that in order to be able to heal you have to be able to hex as well. While I do not knowing send out any negative energy to others, I do fertility spells, protection spells, healing spells and prosperity spells. Each one of these though the intent maybe positive, can indeed negatively effect another person.
As a spell worker, it is extremely naive to believe that if you help one person get a job with a prosperity spell, that you're not stopping another from getting it. For ever action, there is an opposite and equal reaction and magic is no exception.
So there you have it. My contribution to the letter X. I hope you've enjoyed the bouncing around a bit.
Namaste & Blessed Be
Sosanna
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Pagan Blog Project 2013 - B is for Black Magic
January 25, 2013
Black Magic is defined as using supernatural powers for the exercise
of evil, to attack white magic or draw power from purely evil sources.
Synonyms: witchcraft, sorcery, magic and necromancy
Synonyms: witchcraft, sorcery, magic and necromancy
As a child I remember as early as six or seven that you
could indeed be a Good Witch or a Bad Witch. By the definition, even "White Witches" or "Fluffy Bunnies" are still practicing black magic.
I used to be one of those “rainbows and unicorns” (also known as fluffy bunnies) witch
myself. I believed that no matter what I
should never send out anything negative or harmful to others. I thought that I wasn't able to defend or
protect myself because it would return that energy back to me times three.
This is a video I found on Youtube about fluffy bunnies or fluffy bunny witches.
This is a video I found on Youtube about fluffy bunnies or fluffy bunny witches.
Over the last few years I've had a changing view of the
magical world. I've learned that if I
cast a spell to help one person get a job, I’m also casting a spell that makes
another not get the job. The universe isn't as black and white as some like to think it is.
I believe that all energy out in the universe is in
balance. Light cannot exist without
dark. If you have never been in pain,
you won’t appreciate feeling good. I think
that it is important to also note that some types of things are considered black,
dark or evil simply because they are not understood fully.
Many Goddesses such as Kali, Morrighan, Cerridwen and Hecate are considered “Dark Goddesses”. To me these Goddesses portray a strength and perseverance
that is unmatched by other deities. From
being a supreme war goddess to the holder of the keys to the underworld a Dark
Goddess is indeed a strong one.
I light my candles and say my chants to the Goddess Hecate. I ask for her wisdom to guide me through my life. I take pride in the fact that even before she called me I was already living as many of her devotees lived. As I embraced her I've been able to strengthen many of the gifts that I felt were always there for me.
I've started calling that dark energy in to assist with
issues in the lives of others. I've seen
my art grow leaps and bounds since my dedication to her.
So to me, I don’t believe there is an underlying “evil”
nature to Dark Magic. It is when done
correctly even so called Black Magic has its place. On the next dark moon, pull out your candles and embrace the darker side of life.
Namaste & Blessed Be
Sosanna
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