The Naturalist Approach
The Naturalist Approach
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By living through naturality, one can live an honest life.
By living through naturality, one can live an honest life.
The importance of natural and earthly practices in Wicca stems from the open religion's fundamental beliefs and principles. Below are some reasons why implementing the Earth’s elements into one’s life is crucial to one’s Wiccan journey.
Wiccans often perceive nature as sacred, and believe that everything is interconnected through the divine. Engaging in our natural world is a method of honoring this connection and recognizing the divine feminine and masculine in all things. Elements like herbs, stones, and other materials carry specific energies and meanings that aid in our intentional practices. Working with these elements in their natural form is essential for effective magick work as well as for maintaining the balance and purity of the energies involved.
It's about living in harmony with the Earth rather than dominating or poisoning it. Wicca often includes a strong emphasis on environmental support. Practicing with the Earth’s abundance is a form of expressing respect and care for more than just ourselves. Living sustainably and taking action to protect the environment also aligns with the Wiccan Rede's advice to harm none (view the Wiccan Rede below).
Most Wiccans celebrate the cycles of life, including its seasons, phases of the moon, and the life stages we as a species share. These cycles are natural processes that occur on Earth. Observing, participating, and reflecting in these cycles through rituals and practices helps Wiccans feel a deeper connection to the world around them as well as the ebb and flow of life. Additionally, most Wiccan practices are derived from ancient pagan traditions that were deeply interconnected to the natural world. Performing these rituals and living as Wiccans is a means of honoring and preserving the traditions of our ancestors.
Engaging in practices that are in tune with nature can lead to personal and spiritual development. Many of our ancestors utilized natural herbs and remedies to heal our external and internal wounds. It is believed that by understanding these substantial laws and living in accordance with them, one can grow wiser and more in tune with the inner self and the divine. By living through naturality, one can achieve an honest life. Blessed Be ~
“The Goddess is everywhere, immanent. She is the creatrix of the universe and is found at the beginning of all life and at its close. The Great Mother gives birth to all living things, and they return to her as they die. From the Goddess radiates all the power and beauty of the natural world. And it is this power and this beauty that witches embody.”
“The Goddess is everywhere, immanent. She is the creatrix of the universe and is found at the beginning of all life and at its close. The Great Mother gives birth to all living things, and they return to her as they die. From the Goddess radiates all the power and beauty of the natural world. And it is this power and this beauty that witches embody.”
~ Elisabeth Brooke
(A Wisewoman's Guide to Spells, Rituals, and Goddess Lore, 1995)
~ Elisabeth Brooke
(A Wisewoman's Guide to Spells, Rituals, and Goddess Lore, 1995)
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