The Other Mainstream Religious Group
This article is about Paganism.
Written by Jessica Lance
Origins of Mysticism The origins of mysticism within the occult can be traced back to ancient Egyptian and Greek civilizations. In fact, the word “occult” is derived from the Latin word occultus, which means “hidden.” Mystics were known as people who had a direct connection to the divine, and they often used their knowledge and […]
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Wiccan holidays, or sabbats, are timed to the seasons and the Earth’s natural rhythms. Sabbats celebrate the Earth’s journey around the sun, called the Wheel of the Year, and Wiccans refer to commemorating the sabbats as Turning the Wheel. Most Wiccans celebrate these eight sabbats annually: Yule, Winter Solstice: December 20, 21, 22, or 23 Yule is the […]