Witchology, n., the study of Witches & Witchcraftby Dr Leo Ruickbie Study and learn the history of Witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, Magic and the Occult with our courses and resources |
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What is Witchcraft? That's what this website is here to find out. Witchology.com is the website of WICA - the Witchcraft Information Centre and Archive - founded in 1999 by Dr Leo Ruickbie as a research and education provider specialising in the areas of Witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, Magic (Magick) and the Occult. We have been online continuously since 2000. WICA Recommended by: Presumably Buffy was born with her powers, but we are not all that lucky. Study for your diploma in witchcraft at http://www.wica.org.uk. (The Guardian, 2001) From Witchology.com Visitors: The website is excellent and well worth visiting... Pagan themed web pages are so hard to come by and this one is fantastic please visit it if you can. (Nancy Rowina, 12th Sept, 2005) About Leo Ruickbie's Books: Those truly interested in witchcraft [will] find Witchcraft out of the Shadows appealing. (Library Journal, 2005)
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Hallowe'en (Halloween)Known as Hallowe'en (UK spelling), Halloween (US spelling), or Samhain, the 31st of October is a traditional Pagan holy day and Witches' Sabbath. Explore the following links to find out more about this magical time of year. What is Hallowe'en (Halloween)?Origins of Hallowe'enHallowe'en, All Hallows, or All Hallows' Eve, this is an ancient Pagan holy day, corrupted by Christians. Find out how they did it and why. [Origins] What is Samhain?Samhain is the Celtic New Year. It means "Summer's End". Traditions differ, but it is usually pronounced... [Samhain] Hallowe'en SpellsHallowe'en is undoubtedly the most magical time of the year in many people's minds, but do you know what special, seasonal spells are traditionally cast? This time of year requires a certain sort of magic. [Spells] A Wiccan Hallowe'en"Eko, eko, Azarak... Dread Lord of the Shadows..." How do Wiccans celebrate Hallowe'en? Do they even call it Hallowe'en? [Wiccan] Hallowe'en MisinformationSamhain is not the Celtic God of Death. Hallowe'en is not a festival of evil. These and other common misunderstandings explained, and misinformation refuted. [Misinformation] Hallowe'en TraditionsWhat are the origins of "Trick or Treat"? Dressing up, love oracles, pumpkins, Jack-O-Lanterns and footsteps of the dead... Find out more about the old folk traditions of Hallowe'en. [Traditions] Hallowe'en Near YouWant to go to a Hallowe'en party or a Samhain ritual? The Witchology event guide brings together the spookiest destinations across the world. Find out where the nearest magical Hallowe'en event to you is with one click here. [Events] Hallowe'en Gift IdeasIt's Hallowe'en and I don't have a thing to wear? Need some seasonal gift ideas? You won't find these unique designs in the shops. [Gifts] On the Rest of Witchology.com
History of Witchcraft RewrittenIf you knew that there was one book that would change the history of witchcraft would you want to read it? Rated Five Stars on Amazon. Highly recommended by author Alan Richardson, Marty Dodge of Blogcritics.com and Merry Meet magazine.
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