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Jun 1, 2010, Mine is turquoise and quartz together.

I bought this smudge fan from a native American witch. She told me the turquoise was for protection and the quartz makes it stronger. It's on white feathers

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May 30, 2010, About Spells, Amulets, and Potions

The techniques of spells can be very important. Combining rituals and objects directs your mind in the correct direction

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May 29, 2010, Revenge Spells

Revenge Spells exist. You can use magic to seek revenge, and sometimes, for some people, nothing else will do.

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May 29, 2010, Love Spells

Love spells are one of the most sought-after types of magic. There are many different types of love spells

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May 29, 2010, The Pagan Religion: An Overview for the Curious and the Urban Pagan

What does Pagan Religion mean? It means different things to different people, and has different meanings in different contexts.

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May 29, 2010, Pagan Ethics

Pagan Ethics are not just obeying rules, but also the spirit of those rules. Each Pagan must determine what if right and wrong on their own. Learn how

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May 24, 2010, Obsidian - Crystal of the Week 5/22/2010

Obsidian is one of the strongest grounding and protecting stones I know of. Black volcanic glass, obsidian is created by the union of all four elements.

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May 23, 2010, Q&A: I'm worried about the Karma of a find work spell

Q: I really need work, but I'm worried about casting a spell to help because it would be for personal gain. What should I do? Well, the first thing to

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May 21, 2010, Traffic Light Spell

A spell to make traffic lights change faster when you are in a hurry. Just use this chant: Evil Eye and Ruptured Spleen Turn This Light From Red To Green!

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May 21, 2010, Safe indoor balefires

I have discovered two method for indoor fires. One method is using a FirePot™ by Bird Brain Inc. This is a gel fuel burner, made with a small fuel

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May 20, 2010, How important is Being Skyclad?

Many Pagan traditions have the belief that being skyclad, or nude, during rituals is required. Find out the truth behind this belief.

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May 16, 2010, Candle Spells: To Liberate Yourself from Unhealthy Love

When a lover leaves, first you think How can I get them back? Then, you think how can I get over it? Candle spells can help!

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May 16, 2010, Site Feedback

Your Feedback is important. What's YOUR Opinion about this site?

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May 16, 2010, Urban Pagan Rituals

Traditional Wiccan rituals are performed in privacy and in the wilderness. These two things are both in short supply in urban settings.

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May 16, 2010, Urban Pagan Questions and Answers

Pagan in need of connections to like minded people, online or off? Have questions about paganism that are not being addressed? Ask Here!

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May 16, 2010, Urban Pagan Sabbats

The Pagan Sabbats are a major part of the Pagan Religion. Living and working in the city,it can be difficult remember and find time for these Holidays

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May 16, 2010, The Urban Pagan Community Grimoire

Like the Wolf and Raven Grimoire, the spell included here have been used effectivly by members of our community.

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May 15, 2010, Pagan Holidays: Sabbats, Esbats and Other Rituals

A Brief Overview of the Pagan Holidays: Sabbats, Esbats and Other Rituals, with links to more detailed information

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May 15, 2010, Pagan Traditions - the Churches of Paganism

From catch-all Eclectic Pagans to strict Reconstructionism, Pagan Traditions are widely varied. These are just a few of the Pagan Traditions.

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May 15, 2010, Whats Wrong With Wicca

Wicca is a beautiful religion with thousands of followers. Unfortunately, there are also many things I believe are wrong with it.

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May 15, 2010, Rose Quartz - Crystal of the Week 5/13/2010

My favorite crystal is a tumbled Rose Quartz. I have one and my lover has the other. We kept them together for a while near our bed, so that the stones

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May 15, 2010, Quartz - Crystal of the Week 5/8/2010

This all purpose crystal is by far the most versatile in any witch's arsenal. It will enhance the power of any crystals it comes in contact with, and can

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May 15, 2010, Professional Psychics, Readers and Intuitives

There are many valid reasons for seeking out professional psychics. Whatever the reason you seek out a Psychic, you should know certain things before you begin.

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May 15, 2010, Divination, Intuition, Fortune Telling and Psychic Ability

Divination and magic are two sides of the same coin. In magic, you will the universe to change. Divination allows the universe to impart truth to you.

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May 13, 2010, Pagan Ritual Tools

Ritual tools vary between traditions. They can range from a huge collection of specially consecrated devices to a single tool temporarily blessed.

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May 9, 2010, The Athame or Magical Knife

The Athame, or magical knife, is a ritual tool common to most Pagan Traditions. This magical knife is used in almost every spell or ritual.

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May 9, 2010, Magic Wand

The Magic Wand is used to focus energies gathered in a spell or ritual toward a specific purpose. There are many commercially available wand variates.

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May 9, 2010, Book of Shadows - the Wiccan and Pagan Grimoires

The what, how and why of a Pagan Book of Shadows. This grimoire, or book of spells and rituals, is vital for, and unique to, every serious pagan

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May 9, 2010, The Boline

The Boline is a working knife, used by Pagans whose Athame is spiritually or mechanically unsuited to cutting or carving.

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May 8, 2010, How to Cleanse and Consecrate Ritual Tools

You should personalize, cleanse and consecrate your ritual tools before they are used in any spells or rituals.

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May 3, 2010, Ask Me A Question

Ask A Question about the site, paganism, or anything else

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May 3, 2010, The Wolf and Raven Grimoire: A Book of Shadows

The Grimoire is simply the section of our Book of Shadows that contains spells. The spells on this page are directly from The Wolf and Raven Grimoire.

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May 3, 2010, TheUrbanPagan.com Privacy Policy

TheUrbanPagan.com Privacy Policy and legal disclaimers

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May 3, 2010, Easy Spells for Wealth and Protection

I have used all of these easy spells to good effect; many I still use from time to time. I hope that you will find them as useful as I do.

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May 2, 2010, Folk Magic: To Protect Your Home

Keeping unwanted influences out of your home is important. This Folk Magic spell can keep out undesirable spiritual energies.

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May 2, 2010, Wicca Spells: For Reconciliation With Your Lover

Wicca Spells for love can occasionally seem coercive. This one, however, is meant to enhance, not coerce.

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May 2, 2010, Gypsy Magic: For Wealth

The Trinka Charm is based on Gypsy Magic. It is a very easy spell for increasing your wealth.

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May 2, 2010, Candle Spells: To Increase Business and Wealth

Candle Spells are a great way to attract more prosperity into your life. They work equally well for personal wealth and for business.

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May 2, 2010, Make Amulets For Almost Any Purpose

Amulets are small items that are magically charged with power. Learn how to make simple amulets, and tips for more advanced uses.

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May 2, 2010, My Journey to Paganism - About Me

You probably know that my faith is Paganism. Generally, I'm not comfortable talking about myself, but it seems some people really what to know, so...

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May 2, 2010, Persephone (Proserpina, Kore)

Persephone is a Goddess who stradles the world and the Underworld. She is a Goddess of rebirth and the seasons.

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May 2, 2010, Demeter (Ceres)

Demeter (or Ceres) was one of the most widely regarded Goddesses in Ancient Greece. She is the goddess of harvest, marriage and the cycle of life.

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May 2, 2010, Eris - Goddess of Chaos

Eris is the Goddess of Chaos. Thanks largely to the Discordian movement, the Eris of today is vastly different from the one of ancient Greece.

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May 2, 2010, Hecate - Goddess of Witchcraft

Hecate is one of the most confusing Goddesses in the Greek Pantheon. She is also one of the most powerful, the Goddess of Justice, Knowledge and More.

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May 2, 2010, Gaia - Mother Earth

In Greek mythology, Gaia was the Earth, the mother of all gods and a great goddess. Today, Gaia is worshiped as the Spirit or the Earth.

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May 2, 2010, Tapping into Crystal Power

Every gemstone has its own unique crystal power that can be used in magic. This is also true for metals and other minerals.

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May 2, 2010, Basic Color Magic and Color Correspondences

Color Magic is the effect of color on magical spells. Magicians and alchemists have known of the power of color for centuries.

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May 2, 2010, Magical Herbs and Their Use

The power of magical herbs has been know for centuries. Herbs are the basis of many medicines, but they are at least as useful for magical purposes.

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May 2, 2010, Witchcraft - The Craft of the Wise

Witchcraft is a collection of skills used to create magic. This page is a good starting point for those who would like to learn about witchcraft.

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