Many magickal spiritual paths include some form of divination. There are many reasons for using this form of communication: to get glimpses of the future, past, or present; to communicate directly with invisible beings; to look for fresh ways of interpreting a particular question or situation. Regardless why you choose to use divination, it can provide all sorts of helpful insight into our lives and the world around us.
Divination takes all sorts of forms. Some systems are highly structured with clear-cut rules for how to do it …

Like with many categories of modern occultism, particularly among spiritual or religious groups, there is a lot of debate about what makes someone a part of the group and what excludes someone from that group. The category of traditional witchcraft sees its fair share of this type of debate – if you ask a group of thirteen witches to define traditional witchcraft you’re very likely to get fifteen or more different and often conflicting answers.

by Ben Gruagach

Many modern Pagans, whether Reconstructionists, conscious modernists, or eclectics, seek to connect with and revive or preserve ancient ideas and practices. Religion is about reconnecting in ways that go beyond a once-a-week meeting or ritual. Immersing yourself in the culture of your particular spiritual path enriches the rituals with a depth of meaning. When added to your daily life, folklore and folk practices can provide the background on which the rituals depend for context. And even without intellectual justifications, folk practices can be a fun way to practice …