Last week and over the weekend, I watched a series on The Witches of the Moon YouTube Channel about Pagans using the Bible in Witchcraft.
The responses, as expected, have been mostly that very few of them do but I think it’s an interesting topic and one worth adding my 2 cents on.
I, like so many other Pagans, was raised Christian. Old-school Church of God, specifically. I was raised in an environment of fire and brimstoneand speaking in tongues.
I have strong roots in Christianity, but I also have had a number of negative experiences.
Now, I’m not saying that all churches, or all pastors, are negative, but I am saying that my experience as a Christian was a negative one.
While watching these videos this weekend, I did hear of a few Witches that use, or can see a possible use for, the Bible, specifically the book of Psalms.
I have no issue with Witches that choose to use the Bible in their practice. I’m very much a “to each their own” kind of person about pretty much everything, but from a personal perspective, I don’t use it in my practice.
I thought it was interesting to hear some of the different views from Pagans on this topic and I applaud Witches of the Moon for approaching such a sensitive subject.
I also applaud the Witches who attempted to tackle this subject with tact and an open mind.
The conversation continues this week on the subject of the use of Angles in Paganism, which I feel certain I will have a BR (Blog Response) for next week.
I’m also considering a related topic of my own that I may start writing about soon that has come up in my day-to-day life multiple times recently.
Do you use the Bible in your practice?
Blessings,
WW
Not Quite Wicked 
I came across small piles of sawdust placed in a large circular arrangement in an area of Jersey that has a five thousand year old dolmen. I have been looking for a meaning for this, as they were clearly placed there recently and are of similar size. Can you help me shed any light on this. Is it significant to any practice? Thanks 🙂
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The only thing that comes to mind off-hand is that perhaps someone (or a group) perhaps held a rite or ritual there using the sawdust to mark their sacred space. We did just celebrate Mabon (the Autumn Equinox), which is a Pagan harvest festival where some celebrate a kind of Thanksgiving.
I’ve never personally heard of the use of sawdust, but that doesn’t rule it out. From a Pagan perspective, that’s all I can think of. If I find any further information that may be useful to you, I’ll let you know.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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Thanks for taking the time to look into this. I was aware of the equinox, and the significant position of the dolmen in relation to the Sun. However, I came across this two weeks before the equinox. It’s no big deal for me as I live in Jersey and we have a long occult history, but I really wanted to know what it means. I think you could be right regarding the equinox. Best wishes 🙂
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Best wishes to you, as well.
I admit, I had to go look up what a dolman was and after reading how it was used, I’m more unsure than before. It is still possible that it was used in some occult manner, but most of the practices I’m familiar with…well, out sounds a little out of place. If you DO find out what it’s about, please do come share. Now I’m curious as well and will continue to research it.
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Excellent, thanks. I trawled the internet for hours and came up with nothing except for a mention of a circle of protection, but that seems unlikely. Unless, there are rituals I’m not aware of, and believe me, there are many. Some tourists drew my attention to it. They thought I would have an explanation. So, in time honored tradition, I told them about the witches of the Middle Ages. They lapped it up. But now I think I may have been closer to the truth than I realized at the time. Who knows? Really appreciate your input. Thank-you.
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You’re very welcome, although I don’t think I helped much, lol.
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You did help. Now I know for sure that it is unusual. I will go look again soon and send you some pictures. Thanks.
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Sounds great!
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