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The roots of Paganism burrow deep into ancestral memories of Elder Ages when it was natural to venerate Nature. Paganism celebrates the passage of the seasons. Paganism honors the goddess and god in their many aspects and guises. Paganism proactively seeks personal spiritual growth. Paganism is global in its antiquity and historical significance because of its expression rather than suppression of the feminine aspect of divinity. In Paganism the female aspect conjoins with the male aspect, hand in hand, in empowered partnership. Together they journey through the days and ways of life. Paganism also has respect for the wisdom of women as healers and teachers. Paganism is a spiritual path that honors the Old Ways of the Triple Goddess and her consort the Triple God who have many names and visages that vary from culture to culture. Paganism honors the blessings of Gaia, the Earth Mother; as well as, the Moon Mysteries. Paganism honors the transcendent wonder of the human body as a reflective vessel of immanent divinity.
Prior Pagan cultures had
many noteworthy historical highlights including the cultivation of modern
day arts and sciences. Democracy was pioneered by the Athenians in ancient
Greece.
The Renaissance ideals of cultural refinement were inspired by and culled from the writings of Cicero. Parliamentary proceedings were derived from the world's oldest Parliament in Iceland. European parks and gardens inspired by the Greek and Roman Classical traditions. The vast majority of modern day Holidays (Holy Days) are based on ancient Pagan ritual templates for seasonal festivals. Although the names have been changed like Saturnalia to Christmas, Midsummer Eve to Saint John's Day, and Imbolc to Candlemas, the traditional practice remained the same Today's tapestry of Pagan and Wiccan practices is woven from some common threads of past beliefs. Pagans and Wiccans believe that life is a journey to gain knowledge and wisdom. Pagans and Wiccans believe that the Earth and all the animals, nature spirits, trees, plants, rocks, and the land are sacred and worthy of respect. Pagans and Wiccans believe that the individual is responsible for personal thoughts and actions. Pagans and Wiccans believe that the body is a precious gift worthy of wholeness and wellness. Pagans and Wiccans believe that and the practice of Magic can alter reality and your life for the better.
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well as, from centuries past. Many people have misconceptions about Paganism and
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