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Chado2423 · 10-12-2007, 01:57 PM

Oct. 12th... "Wiccan Name", "magickal name" (I know I missed a day.)

The ceremonial bestowing of such a name upon the initiate is a part of many initiation ceremonies. Afterward, the new Wiccan is usually exclusively called by this name within the circle. Solitaires may have a self initiated Wiccan (magickal name), used wheen associating with other groups or during ritual only. Magickal names are quite popular among Wiccans; so popular, in fact, that many Wiccans have two or even three such names: a public Craft name (used at Wiccan gatherings, when writing articles, and so on), a secret name (The one bestowed during initiation), and perhaps even a third name which is used only when addressing the Goddess and the God, and more than one tradition may have different names for each group. For many Wiccans, taking a new name is an outward symbol of her or his devotion to Wicca. It's seen as a part of the process of rebirth into the religion. Taking on a Wiccan name is not a necessary component of the overall religion. Some Covens or Traditions may make it necessary (but again it is not necessary to join such a tradition.)

Even if you are not Wiccan it could still be fun to find out what your Wiccan would have been? So, how do you find your magickal name? There are many approaches. Some Wiccans adopt the names of a Goddess or God, in honor of them. Others look into their family's cultural history and choose a name from the associated folklore: a person with British ancestry may opt for a name culled from British folklore. Many contemporary American Wiccans incorporate an animal in their name, such as "Howling Wolf" or "Sweeping Eagle". Flower and plant names (such as Rose, Oak Keeper, Grove, Fir, Ash) are other possibilities. You may also simply make up a name. Many Wiccan names consist of two words that have been put together. Such names are usually quite descriptive. Some famous Wiccan names have been published. Gerald Gardner (one of the people who formed Wicca into the religion as we know it today) publicly used the name Scire. At least one of Doreen Valiente's magickal names was Ameth. A well-known High Priest adopted a public Craft name of Phoenix. Still other popular names include: Morgan, Morgana, Morgaine, Morgraine, Lugh and Arthur (all associated with Celtic mythology);Ariadne, Diana, Hermes, Poseidon, Cassandra, and Triton (Greek and Roman mythology); Selket, Ma'at, Osiris, and other Egyptian names. (Among the most commonly used names are Amber, Phoenix, and Merlin. Calling out one of these names at a Pagan gathering will usually cause many heads to turn.) So there are plenty of possibilities for which to choose. If you decide to use a Wiccan name in ritual, always use it. Use it in prayer. Use it in rituals. Write it, in runes or in English, on your tools. You may even wish to perform some sort of name-adoption ritual. This could consist of casting a circle and invoking the Goddess and God to be present and asking Them to recognize your new name. Use of a Craft name may not give you any additional power, but it's a traditional practice, and many enjoy it. If you want a system to follow you may use the system that Crimson Peaceful Wolf adopted. In his words it is simply a relfection of magick in his heart... the first name, Crimson is the color of the setting sun, secondarily it would be quite magickal to see a Crimson colored wolf. The second word is what his heart seeks, to be a peaceful and at peace. The third word is his spirit guide. Combining these elements together we get Crimson Peaceful Wolf. People choose their craft names for all sorts of different reasons. As long as you are happy with the name that you choose it really doesn't matter whast it is. There is no such thing as a "wrong" craft name, as long as the name you choose is the one that feels right to you. If it is in one adopted to you in Tradition or Coven, you could also choose a Solitary name, if you like. If you are not Wiccan, then just simply see what it might be for fun, if you want to. There are Pagan name generators on the web, but please don't take them too seriously. And as with all things Life itself is as continuing process of growth and change. At some point in time you may feel you have outgrown your choosen craft name. Then you will know it is time to choose a new name and start the next leg of your journey through life. If you are Wiccan, don’t choose your name lightly! Remember it isn’t a race and you don’t need a magical name to be legitimate. Only take on a name when it feels right to do so. Also, it is more important how you live your life and relate to others on this plane, that it is to have any name.

Wiccan Ettiquette: Many Wiccans do not share their Wiccan name with outsiders. Some reserver their magickal name for rituals and as a way of identifying themselves to other Wiccans in the coven. Some Wiccans do not share their names at all, reserving them for direct communication with the deities. It should be made clear that a Wiccan will tell you their wiccan name if they want you to know it. If they don't want you to know it, they won't. It's as simple as that. Its just not very respectful since many Wiccans prefer to keep their name secret and privately use them in certain settings. For instance Silver Raven Wolf uses her Wiccan name publicly. Raymond Buckland is also a public figure in the Wiccan community but does not use his wiccan and magickal name(s) in public. Some people take an entirely different approach: they legally adopt their Wiccan name. Thus, Sally Thompson becomes Amber; Frank Jones, Greywolf. This name may even appear on driver's licenses, leases, and other documents. This legal avenue is inadvisable unless you're completely open about your religion, since such a name will naturally draw attention to its bearer. Though many state that they've chosen to use their new name to the exclusion of the old one purely for spiritual reasons, most are also making a public statement regarding their religion-and not all Wiccans are ready for such a step. Some Wiccans believe you can sometimes receive your name(s) through dreams, visions or special occurrences. By being open to the possibility, it is more likely that you won't miss the sign when it comes. Some Wiccans may adopt a name of a God or Goddess as part of their Wiccan name, such as Lady Astarte Twilight. (Idk if that's a real name, its just an example.) The terms Lord and Lady... Wiccan High Priests and Priestesses are commonly called Lord and Lady. Some covens merely use the archaic version of these terms to mean Sir and Misses, Mr. and Miss. The reverence of such a name is not usually very apparent, and one must not make any assumptions. In other words, don't assume that Lord Jasper Midnight Moon is a High Priest by the name alone.

Wiccan humor for the day (Thought for the day

"I think my Higher Self is smarter than I am. I know I should listen to him, but he gets on my nerves, because he always has to be right."

10-12-2007, 01:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chado2423 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 388	Oct. 12th... "Wiccan Name", "magickal name" (I know I missed a day.) The ceremonial bestowing of such a name upon the initiate is a part of many initiation ceremonies. Afterward, the new Wiccan is usually exclusively called by this name within the circle. Solitaires may have a self initiated Wiccan (magickal name), used wheen associating with other groups or during ritual only. Magickal names are quite popular among Wiccans; so popular, in fact, that many Wiccans have two or even three such names: a public Craft name (used at Wiccan gatherings, when writing articles, and so on), a secret name (The one bestowed during initiation), and perhaps even a third name which is used only when addressing the Goddess and the God, and more than one tradition may have different names for each group. For many Wiccans, taking a new name is an outward symbol of her or his devotion to Wicca. It's seen as a part of the process of rebirth into the religion. Taking on a Wiccan name is not a necessary component of the overall religion. Some Covens or Traditions may make it necessary (but again it is not necessary to join such a tradition.) Even if you are not Wiccan it could still be fun to find out what your Wiccan would have been? So, how do you find your magickal name? There are many approaches. Some Wiccans adopt the names of a Goddess or God, in honor of them. Others look into their family's cultural history and choose a name from the associated folklore: a person with British ancestry may opt for a name culled from British folklore. Many contemporary American Wiccans incorporate an animal in their name, such as "Howling Wolf" or "Sweeping Eagle". Flower and plant names (such as Rose, Oak Keeper, Grove, Fir, Ash) are other possibilities. You may also simply make up a name. Many Wiccan names consist of two words that have been put together. Such names are usually quite descriptive. Some famous Wiccan names have been published. Gerald Gardner (one of the people who formed Wicca into the religion as we know it today) publicly used the name Scire. At least one of Doreen Valiente's magickal names was Ameth. A well-known High Priest adopted a public Craft name of Phoenix. Still other popular names include: Morgan, Morgana, Morgaine, Morgraine, Lugh and Arthur (all associated with Celtic mythology);Ariadne, Diana, Hermes, Poseidon, Cassandra, and Triton (Greek and Roman mythology); Selket, Ma'at, Osiris, and other Egyptian names. (Among the most commonly used names are Amber, Phoenix, and Merlin. Calling out one of these names at a Pagan gathering will usually cause many heads to turn.) So there are plenty of possibilities for which to choose. If you decide to use a Wiccan name in ritual, always use it. Use it in prayer. Use it in rituals. Write it, in runes or in English, on your tools. You may even wish to perform some sort of name-adoption ritual. This could consist of casting a circle and invoking the Goddess and God to be present and asking Them to recognize your new name. Use of a Craft name may not give you any additional power, but it's a traditional practice, and many enjoy it. If you want a system to follow you may use the system that Crimson Peaceful Wolf adopted. In his words it is simply a relfection of magick in his heart... the first name, Crimson is the color of the setting sun, secondarily it would be quite magickal to see a Crimson colored wolf. The second word is what his heart seeks, to be a peaceful and at peace. The third word is his spirit guide. Combining these elements together we get Crimson Peaceful Wolf. People choose their craft names for all sorts of different reasons. As long as you are happy with the name that you choose it really doesn't matter whast it is. There is no such thing as a "wrong" craft name, as long as the name you choose is the one that feels right to you. If it is in one adopted to you in Tradition or Coven, you could also choose a Solitary name, if you like. If you are not Wiccan, then just simply see what it might be for fun, if you want to. There are Pagan name generators on the web, but please don't take them too seriously. And as with all things Life itself is as continuing process of growth and change. At some point in time you may feel you have outgrown your choosen craft name. Then you will know it is time to choose a new name and start the next leg of your journey through life. If you are Wiccan, don’t choose your name lightly! Remember it isn’t a race and you don’t need a magical name to be legitimate. Only take on a name when it feels right to do so. Also, it is more important how you live your life and relate to others on this plane, that it is to have any name. Wiccan Ettiquette: Many Wiccans do not share their Wiccan name with outsiders. Some reserver their magickal name for rituals and as a way of identifying themselves to other Wiccans in the coven. Some Wiccans do not share their names at all, reserving them for direct communication with the deities. It should be made clear that a Wiccan will tell you their wiccan name if they want you to know it. If they don't want you to know it, they won't. It's as simple as that. Its just not very respectful since many Wiccans prefer to keep their name secret and privately use them in certain settings. For instance Silver Raven Wolf uses her Wiccan name publicly. Raymond Buckland is also a public figure in the Wiccan community but does not use his wiccan and magickal name(s) in public. Some people take an entirely different approach: they legally adopt their Wiccan name. Thus, Sally Thompson becomes Amber; Frank Jones, Greywolf. This name may even appear on driver's licenses, leases, and other documents. This legal avenue is inadvisable unless you're completely open about your religion, since such a name will naturally draw attention to its bearer. Though many state that they've chosen to use their new name to the exclusion of the old one purely for spiritual reasons, most are also making a public statement regarding their religion-and not all Wiccans are ready for such a step. Some Wiccans believe you can sometimes receive your name(s) through dreams, visions or special occurrences. By being open to the possibility, it is more likely that you won't miss the sign when it comes. Some Wiccans may adopt a name of a God or Goddess as part of their Wiccan name, such as Lady Astarte Twilight. (Idk if that's a real name, its just an example.) The terms Lord and Lady... Wiccan High Priests and Priestesses are commonly called Lord and Lady. Some covens merely use the archaic version of these terms to mean Sir and Misses, Mr. and Miss. The reverence of such a name is not usually very apparent, and one must not make any assumptions. In other words, don't assume that Lord Jasper Midnight Moon is a High Priest by the name alone. Wiccan humor for the day (Thought for the day "I think my Higher Self is smarter than I am. I know I should listen to him, but he gets on my nerves, because he always has to be right." Last edited by Chado2423; 10-12-2007 at 06:04 PM.