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Want to be a witch? Here’s a frothy brew of tools, spells, rituals and recipes you’ll need. Plus other occult subjects.

Pagan/Wiccan Religion
This About.com site, hosted by Guide Terri Paajanen, features everything you need or want to know about the subject, including insightful articles.

1944: England's Last Witch Trial
Think witch trials were just episodes in the 16th century? In 1944, medium Helen Duncan was tried under the Witchcraft Act of 1735.

Alchemy Virtual Library
Over 90 megabytes of information on alchemy and all its facets, including nearly 200 complete alchemical texts.

The Art of Casting Spells
To cast a spell is to project energy through a symbol, this site says. The most powerful spells are often improvised from materials that feel right or that simply happen to come to hand.

Candle Magick
How to perform candle magick, including preparation, choosing your candle, colors and properties, and creating candle magick.

Chants, Prayers and Invocations
A selection of incantations you can use daily to invoke spiritual deities.

Choosing an Esoteric Group
The idea of joining an esoteric order or group used to be the Holy Grail for many would-be occultists or Wiccans. But is it your path? Nick Farrell explores the myths, benefits, and pitfalls of Esoteric Groups.

Creative Visualization and Wicca
Properly honed, creative visualization, your own imagination, is perhaps the greatest Craft tool at your disposal.

Curses!
Fate magazine asks: The only question is, does the curse have any effect, or is it merely a satisfying way of letting off steam?

Curses
Here's a pretty good article on the history of curses throughout the world, and the current uses of curses and hexes, just in case you need a good one.

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