Questions about WICCA

[Rikki]

Recently I was disrespected and Insulted.
That night I preformed a shielding so the karma of the act returned to the person threefold. This was done following WICCAN law.
I sent no harm to them. Rather I sent their harm back threefold. I sought the wisdom of the Goddess. I was directed to this teaching:

"For mine is the ecstasy of the spirit and mine also is joy on earth; for my Law is Love unto all Beings."
"I am the Gracious Goddess, who gives the gift of joy unto the heart. Upon earth, I give the knowledge of the spirit eternal, and beyond death, I give peace, freedom, and reunion with those who have gone before. Nor do I demand sacrifice, for behold I am the Mother of All Living, and my love is poured out upon the earth."
"Let my worship be within the heart that rejoiceth, for behold: all acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. And therefore let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you."
I released the pain caused and found balance in forgiveness.
And so I forgave but I will not forget
Blessed be
Rikki

 

[Rikki]

"Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer."
~RAINER MARIA RILKE

 

[Rikki]

"The true horror of existence is not the fear of death, but the fear of life. It is the fear of waking up each day to face the same struggles, the same disappointments, the same pain. It is the fear that nothing will ever change, that you are trapped in a cycle of suffering that you cannot escape. And in that fear, there is a desperation, a longing for something, anything, to break the monotony, to bring meaning to the endless repetition of days."

— Albert Camus, The Fall

 

[Todd Feinman]

Maybe they need a little visit from Beelzebub...

 

[nivek]

Maybe they need a little visit from Beelzebub...

Reminds me of a good book by Gurdjieff:

Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson
An Objectively Impartial Criticism of the Life of Man.

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[Rikki]

I was given a great blessing last night. My youngest daughter Samantha, age 8, went to my Samhain Alter. Without instructions, she lit the 5 candles. And said
"Gramma heed my call
I call you back from the other side.
I wish for you to speak with me
Please come this night.
And talk to me "
I rushed over. "Who told you to say this?"
She said, "A lady, she was in my room. I was sad Grandma died. She Said to do this today. Did I do something wrong? You said not to touch your witch stuff. She said it was ok. She said to tell you that she whispered to you in your pain. That she loved you in your sorrow.
In her arms rest. "
I was blessed it was the Goddess reaching out. A child can see her because she has no preconceived ideas. She sees fairies. And the goddess. Because her eyes are open to life.
Then she asked
"Can I be a witch like you?"
"In time my daughter in time. For now if you see the lady again talk to her. And know she loves you "
Blessed be
Rilki

 

[Rikki]

When Parents die , nothing is the same anymore. We can no longer be children, we will no longer feel carried away by their hugs, kisses and words of encouragement. It seems like life is getting harder because their protective love is no longer there. When parents are no longer with us, we are orphans and that is hard regardless of age. Even though you created your family, the face of your parents is ingrained in you for eternity. All people, even if we are adults, have this living child inside us who wants to be protected all the time by his parents. Turning to their unconditional love whenever necessary, but when they are gone, that option is no longer possible...!!!

Mama I miss you. Dad I will relish every moment with you.
I will always be your little Rikki
Thanksgiving will not be the same
Mama thanks for visiting Samantha. It helped.
Blessed be
Rikki

 

[Rick Hunter]

When Parents die , nothing is the same anymore. We can no longer be children, we will no longer feel carried away by their hugs, kisses and words of encouragement. It seems like life is getting harder because their protective love is no longer there. When parents are no longer with us, we are orphans and that is hard regardless of age. Even though you created your family, the face of your parents is ingrained in you for eternity. All people, even if we are adults, have this living child inside us who wants to be protected all the time by his parents. Turning to their unconditional love whenever necessary, but when they are gone, that option is no longer possible...!!!

Mama I miss you. Dad I will relish every moment with you.
I will always be your little Rikki
Thanksgiving will not be the same
Mama thanks for visiting Samantha. It helped.
Blessed be
Rikki

I cherish my parents and other folks more and more every day.

 

[Rikki]

Samantha asked for a white candle.
I put it on her table far from other items. She lit it before bed
" Mother of all things watch over me tonight keep me safe till the morning light "
Who taught you that?
The blue lady in my dreams..

 

[Rikki]

A friend put these on my FB. I have never dressed like this even for Halloween. I do not like black and this is so stereotypes.
I never seen or known anyone in WICCA to dress like this even as a joke.
Blessed Be
Rikki

 

[Rikki]

 

[Shadowprophet]

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I used to think I understood spirituality. I realized later in life that possessing a lot of information isnt the same as me understanding something. My Mother was once a satanist, who later transitioned into a Wiccan. I dont understand anthing...
Can a person who worships satan be a well rounded, caring individual? it might suprise you but, its possible.. Just as I used to believe that there was only one true spiritual path I have seen that the spirit is life and it can and does grow in many ways.., when my true spirit awakened, I realized, I could feel truth and deception from people. and there are many, if not infinite paths for growth... The more I learn, the less I undrestand it seems..

 

[pigfarmer]

My mother told me repeatedly she was Satanic and showed me all sorts of books she had and claimed it wasn't what people thought.

Why she needed to share that with an eight year old boy I have no idea but on one of them there was picture of the author on the back of the book jacket. Beard, glasses, sitting at a desk with his hands folded. I thought he was The Devil for while ....... thanks Mom.

 

[Shadowprophet]

My mom was the same way, brother. Truly If you hear the side that the Satanic Bible has to tell. It tells a story strikingly similar to paradise lost. Fundamentally the story goes something like this. Before jesus The price of sin was death.Yet originally Jesus Had not yet arrived on Earth at that time. Yet before that. someone had to take the fall for the price of sin on earth. Apparently the story that paradise lost tells was that God cast Satan out of heaven as a scape goat for the price of sin. Not that I fully believe the Satanic Bible. Mind you. But it's interesting to hear the story from the other guy's side at the very least.

 

[Rikki]

While many people believe that religion can contribute to being a "better person" by providing a moral framework and encouraging positive behaviors like kindness, generosity, and compassion, it is not a guarantee, as there are non-religious individuals who also demonstrate strong moral character, and the impact of religion on an individual's actions depends largely on their personal interpretation and practice of their faith; therefore, being religious does not make you a better person!
Or worshipping "Satan " make you evil.
Hitler was a devout church goer in his early days.
The goddess gave us free will. We know right from wrong . We don't need a divine power to show us the wrong from the right.
We live we grow. It's up to us.
Blessed be
Rikki

 

[pigfarmer]

Religion served practical purposes in antiquity; kosher practices for example. Things have changed and today I can't say exactly what role it fills. In my family it seemed more like tradition than observance.

There's a great old church in the town I grew up in and it literally has not changed in the slightest detail since I was a kid. I'd love to go for a midnight Mass, smell the incense, look at all the beautiful glass and trappings. Not for any religious reasons, only for nostalgia. The chances of me be out and about at midnight (not being paid overtime for it) are mighty slim these days.

I don't think anyone really has 'The Answer' for anyone but themselves, it's about the path we take and I think we're supposed to leave a light touch.

 

[Rikki]

Today Priestess Anna turns 18 and has sought permission from high Priestess Kate to enter the circle skyclad. This was granted ..
Further she asked to learn sex magic.
It’s called sex magic because it harnesses the chronically suppressed power of female sexual energy to “manifest” an intention.
This coupled with her empathetic ability makes for a powerful relationship.
This is NOT the place to detail the ritual nor what exactly she has to do with this ritual.
High Priestess Kate and myself after questioning her both agreed to the teachings and placed her with a teacher who will insuct her.
A wonderful 18th birthday to Priestess Anna.
My her days be blessed. And her walk be true.
Blessed be
Rikk

 

[Rick Hunter]

Today Priestess Anna turns 18 and has sought permission from high Priestess Kate to enter the circle skyclad. This was granted ..
Further she asked to learn sex magic.
It’s called sex magic because it harnesses the chronically suppressed power of female sexual energy to “manifest” an intention.
This coupled with her empathetic ability makes for a powerful relationship.
This is NOT the place to detail the ritual nor what exactly she has to do with this ritual.
High Priestess Kate and myself after questioning her both agreed to the teachings and placed her with a teacher who will insuct her.
A wonderful 18th birthday to Priestess Anna.
My her days be blessed. And her walk be true.
Blessed be
Rikk

You know, what is interesting is that some Christians also promote something which could be called "sex magic". We were taught this in private school growing up.

 

[Rikki]

Repost from Priestess Anna's FB

There are people who enter your life and quietly change everything. They see you in ways no one else ever has, touch parts of your soul you didn’t even know existed, and make you feel understood in a world that rarely pauses to notice. But here’s the catch: once they’re gone, you’ll never find anyone quite like them again.

In a world obsessed with speed and disposability, we’ve been taught to believe that everything—and everyone—is replaceable. Break it? Buy another. Lose someone? Move on. There’s always something newer, better, waiting just around the corner—or so we’re told. But the truth is, some people are once-in-a-lifetime. Their presence, their laughter, the way they make you feel at home—these are things you can never replicate, no matter how many new faces come into your life.

The tragedy is, we often don’t realize their value until it’s too late. We hurt the people who mean the most to us—sometimes out of selfishness, sometimes out of pride, and sometimes simply because we think they’ll always be there. We say things in anger, or worse, we say nothing at all, letting distance creep in like a shadow. We assume we’ll have time to fix it, that they’ll understand, that they’ll wait. But not everyone does.

Some people walk away quietly. They carry their hurt without making a scene, leaving behind a silence that speaks louder than words ever could. And when they’re gone, you’ll feel it. The emptiness they leave behind is unlike any other. You’ll search for them in others, hoping to find their magic in a new face, a new voice—but you won’t. No one else will ever shine quite the same way they did.

The hardest part? It’s not just losing them—it’s knowing that you could have done more. That a careless word, a moment of neglect, or a failure to show gratitude pushed them away. Relationships are fragile, like the finest glass, and once broken, no amount of regret can make them whole again.

So, be careful with the hearts you touch. Handle them with kindness and care, especially those who bring light into your life. Speak with intention, act with love, and never take them for granted. The rarest connections are also the most delicate. When they’re gone, no substitute will ever fill the space they leave behind.

Some people are irreplaceable. If you’re lucky enough to find one, don’t let them slip away.

 

[Rick Hunter]

Anna is wise far beyond her years. What you posted, is something I am only now realizing at 46.