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Many reasons are given for this insistence on ritual nudity. * Some Wiccans state that the clothed body can’t emit personal power as effectively as can a naked body, but then go on to say that when necessary, clothed rituals performed indoors are as effective as nude outdoor rites.
If clothed,Wiccans produce magic just as effective as that produced by naked Wiccans. Clothing is no barrier to the transference of power.
A more convincing explanation of Wiccan ritual nudity is that it is used for its symbolic value: mental, spiritual, as well as physical nudity before the Goddess and God symbolize the Wiccan’s honesty and openness. Ritual nudity was practiced in many ancient religions and can be found today in scattered areas of the world, so this isn’t really a new idea, except to some westerners.
Though many covens insist on ritual nudity, you needn’t worry about that. As a solitary practitioner the choice is yours. If you don’t feel comfortable with ritual nudity, even in private, don’t use it. There are many options.
Specialized dress, such as robes and tabards, are quite popular among some Wiccans. Various reasons are given for the use of robes, one of which is that slipping into garments worn only for magic lends a mystic atmosphere to such rituals and shifts your awareness to the coming proceedings, thereby promoting ritual consciousness.
Colors are also used for their specific vibrations. The listing below is a good sampling of robe colors. If I was especially interested in herb magic or performed rituals designed to halt the proliferation of nuclear power plants and weapons, I might wear a green robe to help key my rituals into earth energies. Specific robes can also be made and worn by the industrious for certain spells or cycles of spells, according to the descriptions below.
Yellow is an excellent color for those involved with divination.
Purple is favored for those who work with pure divine power (magicians) or who wish to deepen their spiritual awareness of the Goddess and God.
Blue is suited for healers and those who work with their psychic awareness or for attuning with the Goddess in her oceanic aspect.
Green empowers herbalists and magical ecologists.
Brown is worn by those who attune with animals or who cast spells for them.
White symbolizes purification and pure spirituality, and also is perfect for meditation and cleansing rituals. It is worn for full moon celebrations, or to attune with the Goddess.
Orange or red robes can be worn to sabbats, for protective rites, or when attuning with the God in his fiery solar aspect
Black robes are quite popular. Contrary to popular misconceptions, black doesn’t symbolize evil. It is the absence of color. It is a protective hue and symbolizes the night, the universe, and a lack of falsehood. When a Wiccan wears a black robe, she or he is donning the blackness of outer space—symbolically, the ultimate source of divine energy.
If this is too complicated for you, simply make or buy one robe and wear it for every ritual.
Robes range from simple bath-type designs to fully hooded and lined monkish creations, complete with bell sleeves guaranteed to go up in flames if waved too close to candles. Some Wiccans wear robes with hoods, to shut off outside interference and to control sensory stimulation during ritual. This is a fine idea for magic or meditation but not for Wiccan religious rites, when we should be opening ourselves to nature rather than cutting off our connections with the physical world.
If you don’t wish to dress in such a garment, are unable to sew, or simply can’t find anyone to make one for you, just wear clean clothing of natural fibers such as cotton, wool, and silk. * So long as you’re comfortable with what you are (or aren’t) wearing, you’re doing fine. Why not experiment to see what “suits” you best?
Selecting and donning ritual jewelry naturally follows dressing. Many Wiccans have collections of exotic
Many reasons are given for this insistence on ritual nudity. * Some Wiccans state that the clothed body can’t emit personal power as effectively as can a naked body, but then go on to say that when necessary, clothed rituals performed indoors are as effective as nude outdoor rites.
If clothed,Wiccans produce magic just as effective as that produced by naked Wiccans. Clothing is no barrier to the transference of power.
A more convincing explanation of Wiccan ritual nudity is that it is used for its symbolic value: mental, spiritual, as well as physical nudity before the Goddess and God symbolize the Wiccan’s honesty and openness. Ritual nudity was practiced in many ancient religions and can be found today in scattered areas of the world, so this isn’t really a new idea, except to some westerners.
Though many covens insist on ritual nudity, you needn’t worry about that. As a solitary practitioner the choice is yours. If you don’t feel comfortable with ritual nudity, even in private, don’t use it. There are many options.
Specialized dress, such as robes and tabards, are quite popular among some Wiccans. Various reasons are given for the use of robes, one of which is that slipping into garments worn only for magic lends a mystic atmosphere to such rituals and shifts your awareness to the coming proceedings, thereby promoting ritual consciousness.
Colors are also used for their specific vibrations. The listing below is a good sampling of robe colors. If I was especially interested in herb magic or performed rituals designed to halt the proliferation of nuclear power plants and weapons, I might wear a green robe to help key my rituals into earth energies. Specific robes can also be made and worn by the industrious for certain spells or cycles of spells, according to the descriptions below.
Yellow is an excellent color for those involved with divination.
Purple is favored for those who work with pure divine power (magicians) or who wish to deepen their spiritual awareness of the Goddess and God.
Blue is suited for healers and those who work with their psychic awareness or for attuning with the Goddess in her oceanic aspect.
Green empowers herbalists and magical ecologists.
Brown is worn by those who attune with animals or who cast spells for them.
White symbolizes purification and pure spirituality, and also is perfect for meditation and cleansing rituals. It is worn for full moon celebrations, or to attune with the Goddess.
Orange or red robes can be worn to sabbats, for protective rites, or when attuning with the God in his fiery solar aspect
Black robes are quite popular. Contrary to popular misconceptions, black doesn’t symbolize evil. It is the absence of color. It is a protective hue and symbolizes the night, the universe, and a lack of falsehood. When a Wiccan wears a black robe, she or he is donning the blackness of outer space—symbolically, the ultimate source of divine energy.
If this is too complicated for you, simply make or buy one robe and wear it for every ritual.
Robes range from simple bath-type designs to fully hooded and lined monkish creations, complete with bell sleeves guaranteed to go up in flames if waved too close to candles. Some Wiccans wear robes with hoods, to shut off outside interference and to control sensory stimulation during ritual. This is a fine idea for magic or meditation but not for Wiccan religious rites, when we should be opening ourselves to nature rather than cutting off our connections with the physical world.
If you don’t wish to dress in such a garment, are unable to sew, or simply can’t find anyone to make one for you, just wear clean clothing of natural fibers such as cotton, wool, and silk. * So long as you’re comfortable with what you are (or aren’t) wearing, you’re doing fine. Why not experiment to see what “suits” you best?
Selecting and donning ritual jewelry naturally follows dressing. Many Wiccans have collections of exotic
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