Wicca, Paganism and Spirituality:
How to safely dispose of a bad voodoo doll
Notes concerning the responsible disposal of possessed voodoo dolls, even the one you brought from a tourist shop and never got round to smearing with your ex lover's hair...
Dolphin Swim Meditation
This simple but effective meditation technique will get rid of stress and tension. Also, you will become a dolphin. Dolphins FTW.
How to Increase Your Psychic Abilities
Words like clairvoyance leave a funny taste in the mouth, but a professional psychic with a grounded sense of humour and reality offers tips on exploring psychic abilities to any extent.
Practical Pagan Parenting
Wiccanings, Initiations, tricky family and school issues and keeping yourselves happy, entertained and full of magick. If you do it? LIVE IT.
Pagan Documentary Call for Submissions
Are you teenage and Pagan or Wiccan? Dazed Digital NYC documentarian Danielle Levittis is filming a short indie documentary on teenage wiccans, pagans and witches living in the U.S.
Meet Jinn... the real genies
Is it a case of Them and Us? Find out how genies (or jinn) are connected with our world's many myths and mythic creatures. As importantly, discover why having a full-time donkey bodyguard is more of a requirement than a luxury.
What is the difference between Wicca and Paganism?
What is the difference between Wicca, Paganism and Witchcraft? Can you practice magic without being Pagan? Does being Wiccan make you a Witch? Let's sort this simply and peaceably, and leave Satanism out of it...
Compiling a Book of Shadows
Details of rituals were recorded in what is known as a book of shadows by practicing witches. Discover how to compile your own book of Shadows so you can record your own journey beyond the veil.
An instructional lucky guide to Feng-shui
Feng shui is the ancient art of moving positive qi (life energy) around your personal space through use of decoration. From big things (where you put your bed) to small things (plants and mirrors) we give you a few feng shui tips.
The Egyptian Gods
Who was the protector of the dead and children? Who is associated with the domestic cat? Regardless of your faith, our 7 Top Egyptian Gods might inspire you to learn to read and write Hieroglyphs, explore the tarot and go on a fantastically marvellous journey...
Barefoot Magick
We often talk of 'grounding' in practical magic and spellworking. So why not perform magic with your feet, from foot decoration to dance to rituals for the root chakra?.
Types of ghosts and hauntings
Ghost hunters unite! You need to know your types of ghosts and hauntings if you're planning on going ghost hunting or something's in your attic
Who is the Dalai Lama?
Kitchen magic: Buddhism: One knows - vaguely - who the Dalai Lama is. Let's cram some details about who the Dalai Lama is, what he does as a humanist / political / religious leader and who (if reincarnation exists) he will be in his next life.*
Kitchen magic 101
Kitchen magic: Mix recipes with a pinch of hearth magic to focus energy. From blue fairy cupcakes to passion-filled strawberry daiquiris, explore the magickal possibilities...
Face reading, or physiognomy
Symbolism: Physiognomy is the belief that you can look at someone's facial features and get a sneak peak into their personality. You've heard of palm reading - but what about face reading? Read your face!
Creative magic, Craft & Spirituality
Magic and creativity: How to use arts and crafts to build your own connection with the spiritual world. Why do you think they call it the Craft?
Samhain rituals for the urban jungle
Pagan: Samhain (Halloween) can be celebrated by pagans anywhere, but we come up with Samhain ideas for rituals that can take place in the urban jungle, not the lovely old forest one would prefer...
Handfasting ceremonies and the Pagan Wedding
Wicca / Paganism: Handfasting ceremonies are a Wiccan or pagan wedding that lasts as long as the love does. Based on personal experience, Sky explains the advantages and disadvantages - and what actually happens at a pagan handfasting.
How to be Christian and alternative to boot
Spirituality: There are so many alternative Christian goths and metallers out there. Not an easy road to travel! This article about being an alternative Christian Goth is just for you xxx
How to make fairie magick oil
Magick: Remember when we explained how to catch and keep a fairy lover? Now we come up with one way of making magick oil so that - if you clap your hands and believe - you'll see those sexy fay in the first place...
How to become a Mentat - a human computer
Read/seen 'Dune'? Learn the Mentat technique of problem-solving. Turn yourself into a human computer to achieve impossible aims!
Beginner's guide to Discordia. Hail Eris! Hail Discordia
Discordian cult: Mookychick has ever been Discordian - a celebration of zen, tolerance, inspiration and the unexpected. Find Eris! Then figure out what to do to her when you've found her. Oh, and become a Discordian Pope.
The Mookychick guide to Sigmund Freud
Psychology: Leaving freudian slips aside, we poke a stick at Freud's theories, achievements and excesses. And we bust some Freud myths just for fun!
Meditation exercise - Transcending tack
Meditation exercises: In this zen meditation exercise you can focus on some of the more bizarre aspects of the world in which we live.
Meditation exercise - The passing parade
Meditation exercise: 
In this zen meditation exercise you can gain a whole new perception of crowded spaces like bus stations and queues.
Meditation exercise - Unified field
Meditation exercise: In this zen meditation exercise you will experience how much you have in common with the moon, your worst enemy, a beetle and a petri dish!
How to look after your crystals
Crystals are beautiful, natural and individual, each with a list of beneficial properties but they need care too. Learn to choose crysteals, cleanse them, charge them and more...
Find your animal spirit guide
Animals are here to teach humans. They remind us that we are only a small part of creation. Take this to another level by finding an animal spirit guide of your own...
A quick guide to dream interpretation
Some say dreams are not just a way to make sense of what happened during the day but the means for important messages to reach us. So here is a quick dream guide for night journeys.
The magickal arte of beauty
Everyone knows that true beauty comes from within. Well, at least that's we say but how far do we really understand it? Here's a way to try it out for yourself... magickally.
Practical magic: Make a magical sigil
Working real magic turns your life into a limitless adventure. Learn to make a sigil - a form of magic that brings you your heart's desire. And all you need is a pencil and paper...
Guide to ghost hunting
Whether it be at a spooky old hotel, a hotel bathroom, or an ancient cemetery, Wendy Withers shows you some tips and tricks to survive your first haunted adventure.
The iPod Oracle
The tarot was just an innocent pack of playing cards until it started to be used as a means of divination. Turn your iPod or mp3 player into a divinatory tool you'll love and use forever.
A beginner's guide to dream interpretation
Keep a dream diary and learn about your own personal dream meanings. Some realisation about your true nature might start to dawn, all through a dream diary...
Improve your mooky memory with mnemonics and the roman room
Why bother improving your memory? Cell phones and the internet remember numbers and facts for us, but it's better not to be too reliant on anything that isn't yourself. Mnemonics are mind-tricks that can help creative people with untidy minds to, you know, actually remember things!
Psychogeography for beginners
Ever felt drawn to strange old warehouses? Psychogeography is finding out how your environment shapes the way you think. Psychogeography is as easy as studying graffiti and poking your nose where it doesn't belong...
Magical ritual: Toast more often
Caroline X wonders why pagan cultures toast the gods before they eat or drink themselves, and decides to give it a try...
GETTING INTO... HINDU PHILOSOPHY
We talk to Shakti, a bhakti-girl who's been on her path since she was 8, when her physics teacher let slip a secret of the universe...
MEDITATION FOR LAZY LADIES
Think meditation involves too much ommmming and you can't dedicate a whole 20 minutes a day to mental health? Don't worry! There are meditationy things we can do every day that are easy and won't draw too many stares...
HOW TO HAVE A SPIRITUAL BATH
Bathe your way to becoming a perfect spiritually-sound goddess with this how-to guide (props for the bathroom, things to do before, during and after the bath)... for busy, grubby girls who can only afford to be glamorously spiritual once a week.
How to become a witch
Mookychick talks to Caroline, a sassy young miss who lays it down about her scene, how she became a witch, and what you can and can't get away with in the world of wicca...
Getting into TANTRA
Mookychick talks to Maria, a tantric practitioner, to get the lowdown on tantra, what tantra means... and what it doesn't. (IE it's NOT sacred sex, ladies.)
Palmistry
Palmistry is the process of foretelling the future through marks on the palm. Find out more about palmistry (did you know, fr'instance, that your least-used hand is your past and your most-used hand is how your future is progressing according to the steps you're taking now?).
North/South Nodes:
The astrological concept of north/south nodes could genuinely change your life. Have you ever read a description of your sun sign and it just didn't sound like you? North and South nodes tell you where you feel too comfortable in your life and where you need to grow.
How to be a mooky magickal Christian
Alternative Christian: Can a practising Christian also practise magick? Let's consider prayer, spells, magic and earth worship in a happy Christian context. Food for thought.
Samhain rituals for the urban jungle
Pagan: Samhain (Halloween) can be celebrated by pagans anywhere, but we come up with Samhain ideas for rituals that can take place in the urban jungle, not the lovely old forest one would prefer...
How to make a wand
Pagans often use wands for their magical workings. You can buy beautiful wands online, but it's a good experience to choose the wood and designs and make one on your own. The more energy you put into your wand, the more powerful it will become...
The Morrigan: Goddess of Battle
These days, war and battle are most commonly seen as male traits and when we think of war gods we imagine a bloke like Ares, the mighty greek god of war. But the Morrigan was a celtic goddess of battle and valour, with some powerful messages for us today on how to handle our relationships and our lives.
Let the Morrigan show you strength, valour and not letting people push you around
A rough guide to modern druids
Druidry is one of the most popular pagan religions because of its reverence for the land, but it isn't all robes and standing stones. Druidry is a spiritual path that takes a combination of hard work, respect for the land and a sense of style...
Aphrodite, Goddess of Love!
Just who is Aphrodite, the enticingly beautiful Love Goddess who steals our hearts? And how can she help us today? (Clue: Mookychick has a spell to entice her into your life.) Love is for always, not just Valentine's Day...
What is Wicca?
Wicca has been confused with witchcraft but the truth is that magical rituals are an essential part of being a practising Wiccan. From the law of 'an ye harm none do as ye will' (which applies to not harming yourself as well as others) to the law of threefold return, find out more about wicca.
Pagan calendar
Want to find out how pagans celebrate your birthday? From roman fertility orgies on December 24th to druid blood rituals on October 31st, we've got all the hellenic, northern tradition and euro-pagan festivals and celebrations for 2008 in one package. We're talking massively comprehensive. Bring it!
Creating a Pagan Ritual
Ritual is belief in action. Luthaneal tells you how to create a magical ritual - from choosing the perfect day to welcoming spirits into your sacred space and sending them away again...
What is magic?
Here at Mookychick we separate pracitising magic (because, yeah, we're bang into that) from paganism, which is a religion. Our resident magic dude Luthaneal explains what magic is and what different forms of magic you can practise, so you can use the right tool for the job.
A guide to pagan gods
Do you want to be as wise as Isis? As brave as Achilles? As joyful as Aphrodite? "Which Gods are right for me?" can be a more complex question than you think when becoming a pagan, covering not only the Gods available but how you relate to them. Which in turn becomes an examination of yourself...
Spooky Samhain!
Whether you're a witchy-witch, or learned and morbid, or just curious as to why you get a knife to gash gnashy teeth into a Jack O'Lantern pumpkin every year, find out more about Samhain - the pagan blood 'n' death festival that the Xtians cleaned up and turned into Halloween...
Solitary Witch? Or Coven?
As a fresh, newbie pagan you're soon going to have the delightful choice of deciding whether to be solitary in your beliefs or flirt with joining a coven. Luthaneal helps you look at the ins-and-outs of pagan solitary and group work...
Pagan beginnings: Creating a Dedication Ritual
What is a dedication ritual? It's a way for pagans who've recently chosen their spiritual path to mark their beginning. Luthaneal shows you how to design your own pagan dedication ritual...
Pagan tools - tools of the craft
Now that's magic! A witch can practise his or her rituals wherever they want, but an altar stocked with the right magical tools can make a witch focused, disciplined and aware when they conduct their ritual or magical working. Luthaneal gives you a full guide to magical tools for your altar, from athames and pentacles to that most stereotypical of tools, the broomstick.
The magickal arte of beauty
Everyone knows that true beauty comes from within. Well, at least that's we say but how far do we really understand it? Here's a way to try it out for yourself... magickally.
Beginner's guide to paganism
Paganism is quite possibly one the fastest growing religious movements in the world, especially among teenagers. But what exactly does it mean to be 'Pagan'? Reuben Adams gives you the run-down, from explaining varying pagan religions and forms of practice to covering basic rules of pagan safety...
7 Ways to survive being a young pagan
There are so many obstacles to deciding to become pagan, even today... from telling (or not telling) your parents to explaining to annoying people that no, you don't actually believe you can fly. Roswell Ivory suggests some pitfalls that young pagans might fall into - and offers solutions on how to climb back out again.
Simple magic you can do on the train
Caroline X tells you how to practise some simple and fairly non-offensive magic in public so that you can decided for yourself whether or not magic works...
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