Wicca, a modern pagan religious movement, was officially created in the early 20th century. The exact date of its formation is debated, as it was more of an evolution and amalgamation of various traditions and beliefs rather than a single moment of creation. However, its roots can be traced back to the efforts of several key figures. One of the most influential individuals in the formation of Wicca was Gerald Gardner, a British civil servant who became interested in occultism and witchcraft in the 1930s. Gardner is often credited with reviving and popularizing witchcraft, which eventually evolved into modern-day Wicca. He claimed to have been initiated into a coven of witches in the 1940s and went on to write several books on the subject.
How to make a sigil
Magic sigils are symbols that can be used as a powerful tool for manifesting and magic work. Discover how to make your own sigil and why it is such a potent practice.
By: The College of Psychic Studies. Posted Friday 24th March 2023
At the start of each year, the admin team of The College of Psychic Studies gathers in the Library for a very special meeting. We meditate on how we hope the College can serve our community in the highest and best way. Then, we seal our heart-felt hopes with a sigil. A sigil is a magic symbol or design that represents our specific intentions. It helps to focus the mind and bring energy to our intention. We find it to be a heart-lifting, affirming culmination to our new year ritual, and we wanted to share with you a little more about it, including how to make a sigil, what magic sigils are used for, and why it's such a powerful practice.
He claimed to have been initiated into a coven of witches in the 1940s and went on to write several books on the subject. Doreen Valiente, a British poet and author, also played a significant role in shaping Wicca. She worked closely with Gardner and helped him refine and develop the rituals and practices of the movement.
What does a magic sigil look like?
A magic sigil probably won't look like much if you didn't choose or create it. Sigils are very personal. We can make a sigil in a wide variety of ways – it might be a simple drawing of a star or a circle with a dot in the centre. It can be a purpose-created sigil taken from a grimoire. Alternatively, it can be a phrase that encapsulates our intention. The letters of this phrase are distilled and compressed into a symbol.
What the magic sigil looks like is less important than the energy and intention that it carries. A magic sigil may mean very little to an onlooker, but to the creator, it is pregnant with meaning. Once we make our sigil, we must then charge it with energy through various techniques that include visualisations, meditations or mantras. This process of charging the sigil is what gives it all its power. Once the sigil has been charged, it is ready for its magic work.
Valiente's contributions to Wicca include writing the "Charge of the Goddess," a central text used in Wiccan rituals. Another important figure in the creation of Wicca was Alex Sanders, known as the "King of the Witches." Sanders, who claimed to have been initiated into witchcraft by his grandmother, popularized Wicca in the 1960s through media appearances and public rituals. He founded his own tradition known as Alexandrian Wicca, which incorporated elements from Gardnerian Wicca. It is important to note that while these individuals played key roles in the formation and popularization of Wicca, they were building upon pre-existing folklore, folk magic, and occult traditions. Wicca drew inspiration from ancient pagan belief systems, such as the worship of nature and the celebration of the cycles of the seasons. It also incorporated elements of ceremonial magic, witchcraft, and Western esotericism. In summary, Wicca was created in the early 20th century through the efforts of figures like Gerald Gardner, Doreen Valiente, and Alex Sanders. However, its foundations can be traced back to ancient pagan traditions, folklore, and occult practices..
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