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4 Steps to Faith
Oct 21 2007
Trusting the Gods and Universe completes the second pillar of the Witches Square, Perfect Trust. Discover the power gained by putting your faith and trust in the Gods instead of worrying about what you can and cannot do.
9 Ways to Trust Those Around You
Oct 13 2007
Trusting other people is an essential aspect to Perfect Trust, the second pillar of the Witches Square. Though it can be difficult to put your faith in others, there are concrete steps you can take to learn this important skill in magic and life.
Trust Yourself
Oct 07 2007
Trusting yourself is the first step in developing Perfect Trust, the second pillar of the Witches Square. Even though our society tells us that we cannot trust ourselves at all, there are rituals that can help you learn to trust your intuition, your mind and your heart.
Love the World and All That’s in It
Sep 15 2007
This article is the fourth in a series on the Witches Square. The first article in the series introduces the four pillars of the Witches Square. They are Perfect Love, Perfect Trust, Discipline and Will. Your true potential as a Witch will be achieved when you live your life in harmony with these four principles [...]
6 Steps to Compassion: Loving Others Perfectly
Sep 08 2007
This article is the third in a series on the Witches Square. The first article in the series introduces the four pillars of the Witches Square. They are Perfect Love, Perfect Trust, Discipline and Will. The first pillar of the Witches Square is Perfect Love and without it, the other three pillars are out of [...]
True Dedication to a Path
Sep 02 2007
Many people say that they are on a path, or a life journey. This is especially true in Paganism and Witchcraft, since most people do not belong to a tradition, so they say they are simply on their path. But what does it mean to be on a path? Does the path determine your actions in life, or do your actions in life determine your path?
Mixing Pantheons, Part II
Aug 14 2007
Mixing deities from different pantheons in the same ritual, or in your personal pantheon, is a challenging task. It can lead to unpredictable results unless you have a strong understanding about not only the deities involved, but also the relationships between Them. Learn about the challenges with mixing pantheons, along with some techniques to help avoid them and get the best results.
Solitary Religious Practice vs. Religous Community
Apr 22 2007
Sojourner wrote an interesting article, entitled Allport and Solitary Practice, about Gordon Allport’s idea that religion as a solitary journey within the context of a religious community. Mr. Allport proposed that everyone is responsible for coming to their personal religious reality on their own. He then stated that this journey is done within a religious [...]
3 Steps to Loving Yourself Perfectly
Apr 17 2007
Loving yourself is the foundation of the whole of the Witches Square. It is where all other pillars of the rise from. Learning to love yourself is a daily process that increases your confidence and well-being immensely. Here are three steps you can take to love yourself perfectly. [...]
A Journey to Hellenic Witchcraft
Mar 30 2007
Finding your religious tradition is a difficult journey. Many people are born into a religious family and simply take on the tradition their family follows for themselves. But many others, especially Witches and Pagans today, leave the tradition of their childhood and seek out one that calls to them and brings them closer to the Divine. [...]

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