Eclectisism and Wicca
Eclectic Wicca is the practice of adopting whatever works for an individual from any of the Wiccan traditions. The word "eclectic" means to select from a variety of sources. A person who holds to Eclectic Wicca can adopt rituals and ideas out of Dianic, Gardnerian, Druidic, or Alexandrian forms, combine them, and then use them to accomplish whatever is desired.
Furthermore, this means that they can adopt any deity or any religious system whether it be Zeus, Athena, Horus, Quetzalcoatl, Stirculius, Hermes, Brahman, Krishna, The Lord and/or Lady, Elementals, Ishtar, Thor, Apollo, etc.
Eclectic Wicca is that form where an individual adopts a mix of various Wiccan principles that he or she thinks are valid for his/her path.
Eclectic Wiccans affirm personal responsibility, communion with nature, and are generally not into structured Wiccan traditions. They want to know what works and how they can use it for their benefit.
Goddess Vesta
Roman goddess Vesta (her Greek name Hestia translates literally to "fire") was the Keeper of the Hearth and domestic life. In ancient times, she was the Goddess of the Vestal Virgins, a powerful group of noble women who tended her temple every day. To become a Vestal Virgin was the highest standard a woman could aspire to, the role representing wholesomeness, purity and health.
Her symbol of fire compliments the mesmerizing, enlightening and warming properties of fire that let us break free from the hustle and bustle of daily life for at least a short time.
Our Goal
Goals of the Coven of Her Sacred Flame
- To provide a path of enlightenment which includes the guidance of and service to the old gods and the responsible use of magick.
- To continue to earn the respect within Wiccan and Pagan community.
- To continue to be a good example of traditional and eclectic Wicca and paganism to the community at large.
- To emphasize and re-establish the importance of tradition and respect within families and communities.
- To provide a structure of advancement for those who understand and support the goals of the Tradition and wish to be a part of it.
- To provide education on traditional Wicca to those who seek the Path and to the general public, through classes and literature.
- To be preservers of the path of the Wise..
Personal Goals of members of the Coven of Her Sacred Flame
- Understanding ourselves, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Appreciating our own strengths and abilities.
- Being aware of our weaknesses and actively working to accept or eliminate them where appropriate.
- Learning to trust our intuition and psychic abilities.
- Developing personal relationships with the gods and elementals.
- Gaining self-confidence in all that we do and especially in our magical work.
- Understanding and working the Tenets of Faith.
- Living according to the Wiccan Rede..
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