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• Many modern pagans have adopted Inanna as a symbol of female empowerment, in no small part due to her role as a goddess of sexual freedom and agency. This is what she represents and how to honor her.

  

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  Inanna, Goddess War, Sex, and Justice

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  In the ancient Mesopotamian kingdom of Sumer, Inanna was known as a powerful goddess of war, sex, and the dispensation of justice. Associated with …

• November is a great month to set aside the baggage of your past and do workings that focus on developing new skills and mindsets. Here's how.

  

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  November Full Moon: Mourning Moon Magic

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  In some of the early Celtic societies, November was considered the beginning of the new year, since it followed Samhain. Why not use this month to …

• The pentagram is one of the most common Wiccan tattoos, but these other symbols can also help represent your spiritual belief system and principles by which you live.

  

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  Wiccan Tattoos: Meanings and What You Need to Know

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  Are you thinking about getting a Wiccan tattoo soon, or one that reflects some other form of your pagan spirituality? Here's what you need to know …

• While ceremonies performed today are quite varied, some of the following elements are common when communicating and dealing with the dead.

  

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  What Is Necromancy? Definition, Origins, and Examples

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  Necromancy, sometimes referred to as a form of "black" magic, is a term used to describe communication and dealings with the dead performed by …

• The Akashic records are a compendium of all human knowledge in the astral plane. Some believe they can be accessed by anyone following these steps.

  

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  Understanding the Akashic Records and How to Access Them

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  The Akashic records are a compendium of all human knowledge that can be accessed on the astral plane. According to Theosophist philosophy, the …

• The best way to incorporate Rune casting into divination is to ask specific questions based upon the current situation.

  

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  What Is Rune Casting? Origins and Techniques

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  In some modern Pagan traditions, divination is done by casting runes. Much like reading Tarot cards, rune casting isn't fortune-telling or predicting …