The following excerpt is from my latest book, Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life:
Within magical circles, a ritual is described as being “an act of worship or magick that employs a specific series of stages using symbolism and ceremony to create a sacred space and state of consciousness whereby participants are put in touch with forces outside themselves (i.e., the Gods)” according to British author and witch Anna Franklin. Therefore, when we perform any kind of ritual, it is important to remember that what we are going is creating a link and cultivating a dialogue between the microcosm (our “little world”) and the macrocosm (the “great world”).
There are many ways of creating ritual, both as a solitary as well as within a group format. Join us as we not only explore these, but also discuss the different techniques that can be used depending on what the ritual is for.
There are many ways of creating ritual, both as a solitary as well as within a group format. Join us as we not only explore these, but also discuss the different techniques that can be used depending on what the ritual is for.
Elements of Witchcraft offers the opportunity for the seeker, the novice or the solitary to meet like-minded people who are interested in gaining practical insight into the world of contemporary witchcraft through sharing ritual and informed discussions.
