Manifesting Happiness: Cultivating Joy in Your Life

The magic of manifesting refers to the power we have to attract and create our desired reality through our thoughts and beliefs. It is based on the principle that our thoughts have a direct influence on our experiences and that we can consciously use this power to shape our lives. Manifesting begins with setting clear intentions and visualizing what we want to manifest. By focusing on the positive outcome we desire, we send a message to the universe that we are ready to receive it. It is important to let go of any doubts and fears that may arise and to truly believe that what we want is already on its way to us. Taking inspired action is another crucial part of manifesting.

Taking inspired action is another crucial part of manifesting. It involves actively working towards our goals and making choices that align with our desires. This can include seeking new opportunities, taking risks, and stepping outside of our comfort zones.

Mastering witchcraft

ii This thesis is an intensive, multi-layered analysis of an unpublished, English language, handwritten, mid-20th century manuscript. Originally undated, untitled and unsigned, it has now been positively identified as “Text A”, a Wiccan proto-Book of Shadows compiled by Gerald Brousseau Gardner (1884-1964) in the last half of the 1940’s. Different methodologies were applied to the document: transcription using Leiden conventions, handwriting analysis to identify the author, archival research to uncover photographs of the manuscript in use, historical and bibliographical research to situate the manuscript and its author, and finally, an in-depth and exhaustive source analysis to uncover literary and documentary influences on the text. Subsequently, the manuscript was identified as handwritten by Gerald Gardner, from 1940 to 1949, and contains almost no original material other than a handful of pages for a speech or oral presentation. The rest of the document is comprised of extracts .

This thesis is an intensive, multi-layered analysis of an unpublished, English language, handwritten, mid-20th century manuscript. Originally undated, untitled and unsigned, it has now been positively identified as "Text A", a Wiccan proto-Book of Shadows compiled by Gerald Brosseau Gardner (1884-1964) in the last half of the 1940's. Different methodologies were applied to the document: transcription using Leiden conventions, handwriting analysis to identify the author, archival research to uncover photographs of the manuscript in use, historical and bibliographical research to situate the manuscript and its author, and finally, an in-depth and exhaustive source analysis to uncover literary and documentary influences on the text. Subsequently, the manuscript was identified as handwritten by Gerald Gardner, from 1940 to 1949, and contains almost no original material other than a handful of pages for a speech or oral presentation. The rest of the document is comprised of.

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Journal of Contemporary Religion

WICCA A STUDY IN SEASONAL RITUALS (THE SABBATS) AND LIFE CYCLE CELEBRATIONS AMONG ISRAELI WICCANS Thesis for the degree of "Doctor of Philosophy"

English Abstract This dissertation aimed to research the Solitary and miscellaneous rituals, the Sabbats (seasonal holiday rituals emically referred to as the Wheel of the Year) and life cycle celebrations of a concealed community whose members are adherents of a Neo-Pagan religion named Wicca in Israeli society. The Israeli Neo-Pagans (Israeli Pagans or Eclectic Pagans as they lately prefer to collectively define themselves), were born to Jewish or partly Jewish families. These formerly Jewish, Israeli Pagans are on the one hand academics that work in diverse professions, belong to the middle class, have a good command of the English language, perform army service, raise families, pay their taxes and are productive members of Israeli secular society. While on the other hand they are polytheists who hide their beliefs and rituals zealously, because of their fear of retribution from the state supported religious establishment and various ultraorthodox extremist groups that are working diligently to eradicate Neo-Paganism in Israel. The Israeli Pagans have formed a community in the wider sense of the word that exists mostly in virtual space and physically gets together to implement a wide variety of rituals. This local community, similar to its contemporaries abroad is comprised of fluid networks of individuals and Web sites which are difficult to study because they do not possess founding texts, leaders, and are highly decentralized, antiauthoritarian and personalized. Having been a Wiccan for more than thirty-five years, I took upon myself the complex position of researcher on the one hand and representative and mouthpiece on the other, for a considerably secret and silent community that lives in the shadows of Israeli society. I conducted more than fifty interviews with the Israeli Wiccans, personally participated in more than a hundred rituals including Sabbat, life cycle and Esbat (Full Moon), healing, peace, etc. rituals as a means of meeting about two hundred Israeli Pagans whom I have spoken to and written field journals about. This reflexive interdisciplinary research was performed according to folkloristic multi-disciplinary approach. This methodology consisted of ethnographic field work in which I functioned as a participant observer, and also personal narratives which I later transcribed and analyzed. These personal narratives were based on Wiccan themes with open as well as more specific questions. The discussion drew on studies in folklore, anthropology, theology, psychology, a range of wisdom traditions and the arts. It offered an investigation into seemingly non-rational modes of knowing, exploring the cosmological sense of the sacred, the widespread practices of symbol interpretation the cultural role of the creative imagination and the implementation of magical acts for various purposes. Within the research, I related to examples of these various private and public rituals within the Israeli Pagan community, discussing their specific functions, themes related to their symbolism and presenting the interpretations, reasoning and motives of the participants. The overall purpose of this research was observing two themes. The first and main one was to elucidate how a global Neo-Pagan religion with no creed, dogma, prophets or holy books has become a localized one, in spite of the climate, sowing and reaping cycles and fauna and flora inconsistencies between Israel and northern and western Europe, the U.S.A., etc. Moreover, how the local Pagans succeeded to create complex oicotypification processes to overcome these major difficulties within the framework of a nature centered religion. While the second one was; that in spite of the fear of being outed in the local non-accepting society that frowns upon Paganism at best, or fiercely opposes it at worst, this community is growing in numbers of adherents on the whole, and is raising their offspring as Neo-Pagans too. As a result of the fact that most of the members of the Israeli Pagan community are deep within the 'broom closet’, their rituals are either solitary (private) or public in the sense that only those known to be Pagans are allowed to join. Consequently the public rituals are implemented either in remote sites in nature away from prying eyes, or at participants' homes Although the Israeli Pagan community possesses many very knowledgeable, mature and spiritually and magically powerful members, it is relatively an unseasoned one in which most of its members are fairly young as compared to other such communities in various Western countries in which Wicca is either accepted as a legal religion or Wiccans and Neo-Pagans are not persecuted for their beliefs. Compounding on the situation is also the reality that most probably Wicca has less than a minute chance of becoming a legalized religion in Israel. Being in its initial stages, it is impossible to predict what the future of this community will be in Israel. In this dissertation, I have presented: background information on Wicca with its history, beliefs, morality, traditions, the rationale of magic and witchcraft, the tools of ritual, basic information on the eight Sabbats of the Wheel of the Year, Esbats, the diverse life cycle celebrations and the Israeli adherents who employ visual and linguistic codes. I have discussed in-depth a few examples of rituals for miscellaneous purposes, Handfasting which is the Wiccan marriage rite within the framework of life cycle celebrations, and certain Sabbats that were performed among the Israeli Pagan community. Of the eight Wiccan Sabbats during the Wheel of the Year the specific Sabbats of: Beltane (Eros) – May first, Mabon/Autumn Equinox (balance) – September twenty-first and Samhain (Thanatos) – the night between October thirty-first and November first, were discussed in-depth.

This thesis is an intensive, multi-layered analysis of an unpublished, English language, handwritten, mid-20th century manuscript. Originally undated, untitled and unsigned, it has now been positively identified as "Text A", a Wiccan proto-Book of Shadows compiled by Gerald Brosseau Gardner (1884-1964) in the last half of the 1940's. Different methodologies were applied to the document: transcription using Leiden conventions, handwriting analysis to identify the author, archival research to uncover photographs of the manuscript in use, historical and bibliographical research to situate the manuscript and its author, and finally, an in-depth and exhaustive source analysis to uncover literary and documentary influences on the text. Subsequently, the manuscript was identified as handwritten by Gerald Gardner, from 1940 to 1949, and contains almost no original material other than a handful of pages for a speech or oral presentation. The rest of the document is comprised of.

By consistently taking steps towards our goals, we further reinforce our belief that what we want is within reach. Gratitude is also a powerful tool in the manifestation process. When we express gratitude for what we already have and appreciate the abundance in our lives, we attract even more blessings. Gratitude helps to shift our focus from what we lack to what we have, thus increasing our positive energy and attracting more of what we desire. Patience and trust are essential when manifesting. It is important to remember that the universe works in its own timing and that things may not always happen as quickly as we would like. By cultivating a sense of trust and surrendering the need for immediate results, we open ourselves up to even greater possibilities and opportunities. The magic of manifesting lies in our ability to align our thoughts, beliefs, and actions with what we want to create. By consciously directing our energy towards our desires, we can attract and manifest the life we truly want to live. It is a process that requires commitment, faith, and a willingness to let go of limiting beliefs. When we embrace the magic of manifesting, we unlock our true potential and create a life filled with abundance, joy, and fulfillment..

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