Both. A god and/or goddess may be invoked, and circles are cast invoking the four elements/elementals.
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Both. A god and/or goddess may be invoked, and circles are cast invoking the four elements/elementals.
There isn't an official right handed interpretation. Some are more lefthanded in approach. I've literally read books about embracing sexual fantasies and getting gods to help you on it and all sorts of rituals exist to help you fulfill whatever you wish whether money or sex or combination, none of it is "bad" goals, in Wicca.
And about manipulating others against their will, some wiccans say not to, some say it's okay. You have to assess and can attack the person even if it's required in the situation or better for a reason.
I use to read books in this in chapters about this stuff all the time. Anyways, I'm going to go to chapters and find books and keep them from now so I can scan them when people deny these things.
In my experience, Wiccan rituals are effective in affecting desired change.
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Which books?
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Half the battle is semantics. Some people identify was Wiccan and lefthanded. And will argue why Wicca is supposed to be a lefthanded path.
But from the link you gave me, it says there is no such thing as sin in Wicca. There is only consequences of individual actions. This is what I mean by open ended.
There's no real rules other then that.
This is over 7 years ago. I use to read so many, I forgot them. I use to be non-Muslim, but I don't care if you believe me. I don't remember which quotes from which books now. So I will get books and scan them from now on.
It's not a question of your credibility.
There are many books out there about Wicca, and while there are great ones, there are others that would be better served as bathroom tissue.
Maybe you are right. I was not grounded back then and would read every week some book, but didn't know even the authors well.
Every Diwali I try to make laddus, with varying success. I always botch the gram flour ones, but did well with some that had coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Any recommendations for those new to making them?
And which are your favorite Janmashtami meals/treats?
Hmm I’ll have to ask my mum, honestly. Or one of the aunties. I’ll have to get back to you lol
Because I can’t cook to save me life lol
I’m always partial to Pera or (the rather unfortunately spelt) Barfi
You?
I can cook alright, but those laddus kick my butt in the kitchen every year!
It really is an unfortunate spelling, but a delicious treat indeed! That's a favorite; I may give that a go this year.
I haven't had Pera. I may have to try it. It looks good!
Yeah laddus seem awfully tricky. I think I’ve heard that deep frying them in ghee helps to strengthen them, but don’t quote me on that.
Mu mum makes a mean haluwa (sp?) gulam jamun and rice pudding. And a lot of sweets really. Her recipes are family traditions, I think.
Unfortunately I can cook just enough so I won’t starve to death (meaning I can fry an egg, some bacon and some easy cook pasta stuff lol)
Yeah I look forward to it every Diwali or any big festival we get to attend.
Unfortunately recent world health scares have made me rely on the Aunties for my sweets the past few years lol
Pera is pretty similar to Barfi, just tends to be more “hard.” Or chewy I suppose, depends on who makes them.
Yeah laddus seem awfully tricky. I think I’ve heard that deep frying them in ghee helps to strengthen them, but don’t quote me on that.
Mu mum makes a mean haluwa (sp?) gulam jamun and rice pudding. And a lot of sweets really. Her recipes are family traditions, I think.
Unfortunately I can cook just enough so I won’t starve to death (meaning I can fry an egg, some bacon and some easy cook pasta stuff lol)
Yeah I look forward to it every Diwali or any big festival we get to attend.
Unfortunately recent world health scares have made me rely on the Aunties for my sweets the past few years lol
Pera is pretty similar to Barfi, just tends to be more “hard.” Or chewy I suppose, depends on who makes them.
Now I am starving...
Honestly, me too lolNow I am starving...
But seriously. Imagine what you would know if you could actually be someone else for a day. The religions in which I lack insight are many, so it would be hard to choose. I would want to know what it was like to be various Muslims for sure. To actually be in, not merely a visitor, would give me insights unequaled. Instead of guessing you could know things.
For me, it would be Chinese folk religion with Laozi’s philosophy. This is because the Traditional Chinese Calendar is easier to keep up with than the Vikrami Calendar, and I find many similarities between Laozi’s teachings and some of those in Hindu śāstras.
I'd be a scientologist for a day, to freak everyone out.
According to one famous Scientologist, you would also know that you are the only person who could help another human being who is having trouble with something.
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nirvana is samsara
That won't end well then, especially if it's a problem with a car.