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Surgida na Inglaterra no final da primeira metade do século XX a Wicca foi amplamente difundida nos Estados Unidos a partir da década de 60, e no Brasil a partir do final da década de 90. Partindo da análise das obras do fundador, Gerald... more

Surgida na Inglaterra no final da primeira metade do século XX a Wicca foi amplamente difundida nos Estados Unidos a partir da década de 60, e no Brasil a partir do final da década de 90. Partindo da análise das obras do fundador, Gerald B. Gardner, das produções de grupos estadunidenses e brasileiros, bem como observações de campo no Brasil e nos Estados Unidos, esta pesquisa buscou identificar os elementos e ideias que contribuíram para a desterritorialização da religião e sua recepção em diferentes contextos. Nossa tese é a de que através da articulação de duas identidades de projeto a Wicca antes restrita a uma interpretação nacionalista foi reorientada para um contexto global.

The early 2000s saw a sharp rise in the popularity of Wicca, most obviously in the number of teenagers practising Witchcraft. This period similarly saw the introduction of a new era, in which identity formation underwent dramatic changes... more

The early 2000s saw a sharp rise in the popularity of Wicca, most obviously in the number of teenagers practising Witchcraft. This period similarly saw the introduction of a new era, in which identity formation underwent dramatic changes and the world became increasingly connected, with new forms of media playing a large role in both aspects. In this thesis, I show that teenage Witchcraft can and should be seen within the context of these postmodern developments. Witchcraft offers teenagers an attractive alternative to conventional lifestyle by placing an emphasis on nature and the environment and by providing a possibility for identity formation, yet while still leaving teenagers with a lot of options regarding the practise of their religion.

Comment devenir un sorcier ou une sorcière confirmé ? Ne devient pas sorcière qui veut. Il ne suffit pas de ressentir l'appel et de lire ensuite quelques bons livres sur la magie. Il s'agit avant tout d'une véritable démarche de vie... more

Comment devenir un sorcier ou une sorcière confirmé ? Ne devient pas sorcière qui veut. Il ne suffit pas de ressentir l'appel et de lire ensuite quelques bons livres sur la magie. Il s'agit avant tout d'une véritable démarche de vie spirituelle qui, au fil du temps, vous guidera : à la connaissance de soi, à vaincre son Ego, à découvrir le petit jardin secret de la nature, à comprendre la notion du féminin et du masculin sacré, à s'initier aux arts secrets et magiques de la nature, …

Embodiment issues in contemporary Pagan traditions

When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth? The difference between a secular mindset and a sacred mindset is that in the secular life, one engages in daily life disconnected and without awareness of God. In the sacred... more

When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?
The difference between a secular mindset and a sacred mindset is that in the secular life, one engages in daily life disconnected and without awareness of God. In the sacred life, one engages in daily life with a strong awareness of God. In the sacred life, the child of God sees everything and every moment in the context of the spiritual and says, “The God of the universe who holds everything together is fully and personally present right here, right now.”

Chapter from "Ascendant" (Neos Alexandrina, 2019)

In contrast to emic claims that modern Paganism and Satanism are inherently distinct phenomena with little or no common ground, this article demonstrates that there is an area of clear intersection between the two. To do so, it presents... more

In contrast to emic claims that modern Paganism and Satanism are inherently distinct phenomena with little or no common ground, this article demonstrates that there is an area of clear intersection between the two. To do so, it presents them both as different milieus within the wider framework of occultism, occulture, and the cultic milieu. To make the argument, three case studies are presented. The first concerns Satanic elements within the modern Pagan religion of Wicca, while the second two consider the Pagan aspects of two groups usually regarded as Satanic: the Temple of Set and the Order of Nine Angles. The aim is to illustrate the various ways in which the two milieus interact, thus shedding further light on these new, alternative religions.

Drawing on a theoretical sample from my on-going fieldwork on religious creativity, I will offer a psychological perspective on the issue of secrecy in contemporary initiatory Wicca. Secrecy is understood here to exist in those... more

Drawing on a theoretical sample from my on-going fieldwork on religious creativity, I will offer a psychological perspective on the issue of secrecy in contemporary initiatory Wicca. Secrecy is understood here to exist in those relationships where a supposed inequality of knowledge is actively maintained by managing access to the surplus of that knowledge. First, a descriptive account of the various etic narratives of secrecy is offered, successively relating the topic to mythistory, oath keeping, magical practice, and mysteries. Second, moving from the manifest level to the latent level of these narratives, I will then offer an explanation and interpretation of the functions secrecy in terms of the maintenance of ownership, appeal, and association. The latter is explained as ritual hygiene and shown to be the functional opposite of secrecy. In the concluding chapter two implications of the institutionalization of secrecy are discussed: misrepresentation of knowledge and religious development are shown to be detrimental side-effects of upholding secrecy in contemporary Paganism.

A short piece on the folklore surrounding bees - both honeybees and bumblebees

Pagans have long been linked to environmentalism in multiple studies and practicing Pagans generally believe that environmentalism is inherent in Pagan paths. Further projects deduced that the motives for environmentalism by Pagan... more

Pagans have long been linked to environmentalism in multiple studies and practicing Pagans generally believe that environmentalism is inherent in Pagan paths. Further projects deduced that the motives for environmentalism by Pagan individuals are altruistic in motivation. My research highlights the slightly paradoxical individualistic nature of the various Pagan paths which argues that environmentalism is only inherent by proxy of the people that practice the various paths and that when utilizing ecological practices within rituals, motivations become more self-serving. This research also uniquely gains insight into path specific attitudes towards environmental policies and participation in advocacy by the naming of specific organizations.

Работа посвящена одной из наиболее динамично развивающихся языческих религий современности – викке. Будучи созданной в середине ХХ века, она быстро обрела широкую популярность в США, Европе и Австралии, а в настоящее время становится все... more

Работа посвящена одной из наиболее динамично развивающихся языческих религий современности – викке. Будучи созданной в середине ХХ века, она быстро обрела широкую популярность в США, Европе и Австралии, а в настоящее время становится все более известной в других регионах мира. Влияние викки на современную западную культуру огромно: следы ее воздействия можно обнаружить в кинематографе, музыке, популярных комиксах и художественных книгах. Занимая активную позицию по многим вопросам общественной жизни, виккане и викканские организации стремятся изменить в соответствии со своими ценностями само западное общество. С другой стороны, появление викки следует рассматривать как результат некоторых основополагающих тенденций западной культуры середины ХХ века. История викки – важная часть новейшей истории, без которой она не может быть полностью понята, ведь викка оказалась непосредственно связана, например, с историей феминизма, с историей движения «зеленых» и общественными выступлениями против ядерного оружия. В данной работе предпринята попытка обобщить большой объем накопленных к настоящему времени знаний о викке и представить их в удобной для восприятия форме. Главной идеей книги стало стремление собрать и проанализировать информацию о современном состоянии исследования самых различных аспектов викки: биографии ее основателя, разработанного им учения, истории развития движения в целом и отдельных его ветвей, социологии викки, взаимоотношений викки с другими религиозными движениями.

"Libro de cabecera para despertar el poderoso femenino acercando la sabiduría antigua al mundo moderno y aportando herramientas para mejorar la intuición de las lectoras" Una bruja es una mujer sabia, una sanadora. Sin embargo, durante... more

"Libro de cabecera para despertar el poderoso femenino acercando la sabiduría antigua al mundo moderno y aportando herramientas para mejorar la intuición de las lectoras"
Una bruja es una mujer sabia, una sanadora. Sin embargo, durante demasiado tiempo, esta palabra ha tenido connotaciones negativas. En este libro, Lisa Lister, tercera generación de una estirpe de brujas, revela la historia oculta tras este movimiento, por qué tantas fueron quemadas y, sobre todo, por qué la bruja está despertando hoy en las mujeres de todo el mundo. Todas las mujeres son brujas, y cuando se conectan con sus orígenes, confían en su intuición y usan su magia, pueden crear medicina para sanarse a sí mismas y al mundo.
Este libro es un relato con voz femenina, que acerca la sabiduría antigua al mundo moderno, un repaso por las diferentes escuelas de brujería y sus prácticas. Descubrirás entre, las diferentes propuestas de la autora, la rueda del año, los sabbats y los ciclos de la luna; herramientas para mejorar tu intuición, incluidas las cartas y la radiestesia... Porque no lo olvides: somos las nietas de las brujas que no pudieron quemar.

Witch potions and recipes for love, healing, blessing and more. These Wiccan love potions are meant to only use White Magic and easy to find kitchen ingredients. Brewing potions in real life is a way to charge your day with Magic and... more

Witch potions and recipes for love, healing, blessing and more. These Wiccan love potions are meant to only use White Magic and easy to find kitchen ingredients. Brewing potions in real life is a way to charge your day with Magic and positive intentions. Herbal teas, coffee consecrations and essential oils are all used to make magic potions in real life.