posted August 15, 2003 02:52 PM         

Can I please lead you into Pilgrim's Progress? Just pop on over, these discussions will be over there. Aselzion is an expert on Kabala and Astrology.

Your expertise on Wicca will be very much needed in that forum.

posted August 16, 2003 12:32 PM         

Thanks Randall for moving the string!

Purplezen, don't be silly, you're more of an expert then me and I would really love if you could share some of your knowledge.

posted August 17, 2003 01:54 PM         

Some are called Green witches, Kitchen witches, Vodoo witches, Pagan witches, Druidic witches, and Christian witches.

Linda Goodman she was a Christian witch. I would prefer to call it Christo Wicca. But the sad thing about wicca is that it wants to be known as a religion but it should be known as a path of spirituality.

The fascination about wicca is that they want to take matter in their own hands. They're nature and animal lovers, which will help the Earth drastically. If wicca continues to grow then it will help repair the Earth to it's original state. Magick is important to them but only for the purposes of love and wisdom.

I love talking about wicca becuase it reminds of England and Ireland. It makes me think of the olden days with knights and chivalry, fairies and sorcerers.

Funny I said olden, which almost sounds like Odin.

posted August 18, 2003 02:21 PM         

-StarLover

posted August 20, 2003 03:32 AM         

Has anyone else besides WychofAvalon (<-- she's a practicing wiccan, purplezen!) taken part in any group rituals?

posted August 20, 2003 02:04 PM         

P.S. I blame it on my Gemini Moon.

posted August 20, 2003 02:55 PM         

My first mediumship teacher, an excellent and talented medium, was an Aries, and he told us that even in trance he never allowed a spirit to step in and fully take over his body to allow a message to come through. He always held onto part of his identity, and conciousness, so he was always "there" too while it was going on, unlike some people who totally step aside for a spirit, and come out of trance asking what happened while they were "gone". Mind you he attributed his mediumship style to being an Aries, as we are bossy, curious, controlling, blahblahblah. I did know a Pisces student there who had the opposite problem -- gave too much of herself too quickly and then had trouble coming back -- she had great talent but no boundaries, but she was fine because the teacher knew exactly what to do.

But that's the purpose of sharing knowledge, info, and not studying metaphysics completely in isolation. Contacts with others are vital at some points. Although in some way it will always be a solitary path, we can't do it as well unless we encounter others who've also travelled the same way. We all need guides in the metaphysical wilderness.

posted August 20, 2003 04:22 PM         

Being Gemini Sun, I know what you mean re being possessed. I read The Exorcist (like an idiot before going to sleep), then saw the film...and the movie in particular scared the daylights out of me! I was so frightened that for a while I had to sleep with a light on. Also having a Pisces Ascendant, I just absorbed it all too much, thus combined with my Sun...you get the picture. Am I mistaken, or do you have a Pisces Sun?

Anyway and however...I learned over time that as I became stronger in my own identity, these fears subsided considerably. I think (just my belief) that if our Spirit is strong within us, there is no room for possession.

I went through virtually the same thing you described, and it did take me years of exploration and learning to reach this conclusion. I agree with you about everything having a good reason; trust that and take your time, knowing that as you are ready you will progress on your path. Also, I agree with Lunargirl - - your path is your own to travel at your pace - - yet it is beneficial to share with others of like mind. Lindaland is a very good place for that. Take care.

posted August 22, 2003 03:44 PM         

I will talk for hours about these kind of subjects, but the unexplained is the unexplained, and I would rather not mess with it. I've told myself, time and time again, to get over it but it's hard convincing two fishes and two twins. I also can't do any trance like meditation because I fear leaving my body. This includes astral traveling. I guess it will be a matter of time. But do you have any tips?

Oh yeah, I have a Pisces Sun sign.

posted August 22, 2003 10:36 PM         

I hear ya, re 2 fishes and 2 twins, lol. Maybe in my case, my Scorp Moon has been the strengthening factor that's helped me overcome my fears...?

Most importantly, if you just don't feel comfortable exploring these things, it may be best to refrain for the time being. You can have faith that your Piscean Sun, with its beautiful sensitivity will guide you.

About astral travel: I was 15 the first time it happened to me, and I wasn't trying. Yes, it was pretty unnerving until I better understood what was going on and learned how to control it. Once I did though, it was amazing! Same thing with my exposure to "entities"; again, I wasn't trying...and again, I was scared - - until I read and learned and discussed it with others who had similar experiences. Now, especially when I sense the "entity" is a loved one who has passed, I am very comforted.

If you care to talk about any of this further, feel free to get my e-mail address from Randall. Whether or not you do, the best tip I can give you is to trust your instincts and go with them. Believe me when I tell you...most mistakes I've made were because I ignored my gut feeling about something and instead "over-rationalized" it, Gemini style. Take care.

posted August 22, 2003 10:40 PM         

I don't appreciate my rising sign, my face tends to always show how I feel. So I get a lot of people saying, "Oh, why do you look so sad?" That boils me, I want to be a strong person not be mushy mushy. Arggh!

Luckily, I have Pluto trining all of those mushy signs.

posted August 24, 2003 03:07 AM         

Her more considered response was that being careful in one's intent and choice of 'improvements' to ask for, plus knowing how to properly ask for them in circle, went a long way toward improving one's life. She says wicca is a good way to ask the Universe for what one wants, and provides a way to put it out there.