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What is Wicca? Unraveling the Mysteries of a Modern-Day Witchcraft Religion
Wicca is a modern pagan, witchcraft religion that emerged in the mid-20th century in England. It was popularized in the 1950s and early 1960s by Gerald Gardner, often referred to as the "Father of Wicca", who claimed it was the survival of an old witch cult. Wicca is...
Moon Magic and Moon Phases
There are many magical practices that are based upon the phases and activity of the moon, and, in fact, there is magic in which the phases of the moon are paramount in the practice of the moon magic. While the phases of the moon have no significance in Egyptian...
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
All the great civilizations of the world are the treasure-trove of priceless mythological characters, immortal gods and goddesses. Ancient Egypt is no different from any other ancient civilizations like Greece, Sumerian, Rome, India, and China. A great civilization...
The God: Horus
Even though you may be aware of the fact that Horus is one of the most well-known deities in ancient Egypt, you may be surprised by a few of his features. This includes some of the ways Horus was worked with in ancient times as well as the range of meanings assigned...
The Goddess: Hathor
A wild horned cow goddess of eternal love, Hathor also signified happiness and glad tidings throughout the Egyptian kingdom. She was also the god of happiness and good tidings, apart from acting as the custodian of women, dance, and music. In the early images and...
The Eye of Horus – Wadjet
The Eye of Ra or the Eye of Horus is the most famous symbol of the entire Egyptian kingdom right from the Old civilization to the Modern Age. Also known as Udjat, Wedjet, and Wadjet, it is the most trusted symbol of protection and great Royal power. This symbol is the...
Ancient Egyptian Amulets and their Meanings
Amulets were very popular in ancient Egypt and were worn by the living or buried with the dead. The word “amulet” has its roots in the Arabic language and it means “to bear” or “to carry”, however, the common name for "amulet" in the dynastic period was mk-t, which...
Egyptian Zodiac Signs
Though the ancient Egyptians had a tremendous knowledge of the twelve zodiac signs, they did not actually invent them; it is a popular belief that the zodiac signs go to the credit of ancient Babylonians, while Egyptians learned the signs from the Greeks during the...
The Practice of Heka and Egyptian Magic
The magical power of Egypt was the sole prerogative of royalty and royal priests; however, some mean elements did use the magical powers for ill-gotten gains and wealth. The world of magic had a pragmatic approach, and the principles applied to achieve the main goals...
Introduction to Heka
The magical word of Heka could mean several meanings to many people. Each of these meanings also signifies many faces of complex Egyptian magic and the occult. Heka seems to be the divine gift of the sun god Re in honor to the humankind. It is a clear manifestation of...