symbolize connection with beast. In earlier times, hunting was one of the activities thought to be ruled by the God. The yearly cycle of greening, maturation and harvest has long been associated with the Sun, hence so is the God. Modern Wicca in America 3MagickIt’s common knowledge even among the masses that Witches practice magick. They may have misguided ideas concerning the type of magick performed, but the Witch is firmly linked in popular though with the magical arts. Wicca is a religion that embraces magick as one of its basic concepts. “Magick plays a special role in Wicca .It allows us to improve our lives and return energy to our ravaged planet. Wiccans also develop special relationships with the Goddess and the God through magick” (p.19). As Dunwich (1997) discusses “There are three main sources of this energy (magick)-personal power, Earth power and divine power” (p. 22). Personal power is the life that sustains earthly existences. Energy absorbed from the Moon and the Sun, from water and food. Released during movement, exercise, sex and childbirth. “In magick, personal power is aroused, infused with a specific purpose, released and directed toward its goal” (p.23). Earth power is that which resides within the planet and its nature products. Stones, trees, wind, flames, water, crystals and scents all possess unique, specific-powers which can be used during magickal ritual. “Both personal power and Earth power are manifestations of Divine power. This is the energy that exist within the Goddess and God-the life force, the source of universal power which created everything in existence” (p.23). Wiccans invoke the Goddess and the God to bless their Magick with power. During ritual the may direct personal power to the deities, asking that a specific need be met. Magick is a process, in which Wiccans work in harmony with the unive...
