Swati Prakash

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  • A New Birth: (going from Muggle to Witch)

    A New Birth: (going from Muggle to Witch)

    Your ego believes that you are just the way you are and will always be the same person.
    Your ego makes you think you have just this one life to live fully and enjoy.
    And you fill up this life with all kinds of things, to satisfy all your desires…
    Running the rat race all the time
    You fill your days with meetings and appointments, and tasks to do,
    You fill your home with things to look at and feel proud of your gadgets…
    You do all this everyday…. and sometimes you take a holiday
    Once, twice or thrice a year, you will relax
    You join a meditation program or yoga class to find some peace
    You join clubs, associations, even spiritual ones, to find friends, and possible lovers,
    And once a year on your Birthday you cut a cake and call friends over…
    That’s celebration!
    of the muggle life…

    But for a Witch life is different!

    To be a Witch is to really LIVE
    For you cannot live till you know the meaning of life
    You see the purpose, the higher truth
    In all things, in all people, and in all of nature
    You connect with the sky and the earth
    You see the universe as your own expansion
    You cast a spell and see your own manifestation
    You see that nothing, absolutely nothing is beyond you
    You know that you can change and shape-shift into anything you want, you are flexible and mutable
    You see how everything is fine tuned into each other
    How the universe rearranges itself for you
    You make things happen… you really do
    When you are a witch you wizen up
    You have friends who truly care for you and not just show they do
    You know how to use your intuition
    You know there is always one kind of decision: the right decision
    And you are always in perfect balance
    Even when you think you are not
    For everything is so meaningful, even your temporary going out of balance has a meaning
    Your dreams are meaningful and you know how to interpret them
    You can read the future, not just in the cards, or stars, or teacups, but in your own reflection which is everywhere
    You see the Divine in everything, especially yourself
    You love being alone, you are never tired or bored of your own company
    You do not need a lover to complete you
    You study the properties of herbs, stones and oils and you know how to use them for the creation of everyday miracles
    Even the color of your curtains is wisely chosen, for its potential energetic impact
    You are NEVER superstitious, you only believe in that you KNOW to be true and scientific
    You know that science is not only things that you know but also things that you are constantly discovering, and spirituality is one of them
    You train your third eye, your second sight and your sixth sense as much as you can all the time, for you know that is the way you can observe the hidden realms
    You do not rely only on gadgets and machines; you try to use your entire brain
    You are really organized, efficient and you have fun doing your work impeccably
    You channel the energy of Love and Light
    You can guide, heal, inspire and lead
    You know how to stay away from trouble and negativity, not only that created by others but that created by yourself
    You can banish all evil, especially the ones lurking behind your own shadow of subconscious
    You can purify yourself and your intentions
    You can create and maintain goodness, first and foremost in your heart
    You are a person of integrity and you know that you always have a CHOICE
    You make the choice of that which is best for not only you but also for the Universe as a whole
    You realize that what is best for the universe as a whole will be best for you
    You include plants, animals, the natural elements, sun, moon and stars in your worship as you regard everything in nature as equally worship-able
    You have no problem worshipping the universal self as the ‘Goddess’ instead of always referring to it as the ‘God’
    You are aware that nature is the true expression of god and you have no shame in being your raw, natural self
    You love your body, your mind, your spirit
    You see no sin in lovemaking
    You smile a lot and you cry too, you explode with anger sometimes, but it is all because you are true to yourself
    You do not feel guilty in asking for the universe for what you want, because you know you deserve it
    You have self worth, self esteem and self love
    You forgive easily and fully, but you do not forget the lesson learnt
    You are honest in your dealings; you always settle your accounts
    You are original and creative in your ideas and work
    You say no when you know you should
    You are not desperate for anything, you know that time is your creation,
    You know you have infinite births and deaths and rebirths
    You are unafraid of anything, death being the least of them
    You do not play robot to anyone
    You are not a slave to any person, idea or belief system
    You are free, as you truly should be
    And your birthday is yet another day to celebrate, as you know you are born each day, by the power of your consciousness
    You hear the music of the spheres and you feel amazed by the synchronicities of life
    Your life is blessed with the awareness of who you are
    For you are a Witch and it is indeed a SUPER thing to be!

    CONGRATULATIONS on being one, and in case you feel you aren’t one yet, trust me you are not very far!

    Blessed Be!
    Swati Praksh (Astra Wishkap)
    http://www.swatiprakash.com

    Head Priestess – Earth Healing Temple
    GLOBAL WICCA TRADITION
    http://www.globalwicca.com
    Visit the above link regularly for courses and programs!

  • Destiny, Free Will and your Witch Power!

    Who creates your destiny?

    If not you then who?

    When was your destiny written?

    If not NOW, then when?

    Your future is chosen by you, right NOW!

    Anything and everything is possible or probable. Those probabilities that you choose – consciously and subconsciously, create your destiny.

    So far people were not very aware of how to consciously create their future.

    Ask yourself:

    – Are you constantly thinking positive or negative thoughts without any idea of the fact that you are creating your future with them?

    – How aware are you of the techniques of how to control your own mind?

    – Are you aware of your deep beliefs and notions carried from early childhood and past lives, beleifs that were so strongly set, that you were so far unable to shape or modify them easily?

    If yes, then your most probable future has been created very unconsciously by you.

    An expert can see or peek into your probable futures based on various tools that connect with your subconscious mind. I call this process ‘energy reading’ and not future reading or prediction, because what we are actually reading is your present energy patterns based on your past conditioning, assuming that you are most likely to manifest the same thing in future as you were so far programmed to manifest.

    The accuracy of the reading and therefore the extent to which an expert can peek into your future depends on three things;

    a) the experts skills,

    b) the extent to which your sub-conscious mind is programmed or conditioned by your past, and

    c) your own openness and trust in the process and the reader.

    If you are blocked, negative, fearful or un-trusting, it may be difficult for others to help you and you will need more healing to open yourself up.

    There is no need to fear a Divination session. Do not say – I don’t wish to see my future,  ‘coz what if my reading is a sad one…”

    Do not ask, “Will I ever be successful?” or “Will I ever marry?”

    Do not worry if you get a reading that is disheartening at first. You have the power to change everything. If you can see it, you can heal it – with the correct guidance and efforts. You are afterall The Creator!

    You can heal the patterns of your life. If you make conscious positive choices for your future through spells, affirmations, hypnotherapy, right visualizations and healing techniques, you can alter your energy patterns to change your future or luck. Your energy reading will then be different, as your subconscious mind was reprogrammed as a result of the healing. 

    The extent to and speed at which a healing session, crystal, herb, spell or any other energy healing technique works for your depends also upon three things:

    a) The amount of your negative energy blockage that requires cleansing (negative conditioning to be released)

    b) The amount of energy or focus held in the spell, crystal, healing session or therapy that you take

    c) Openness and trust in recieving this healing, knowing that you are indeed manifesting the change you seek

    If you are blocked and keep thinking – “Will it work?”, “When will it work?”, How will it work”, “Let us see if it works…”  you are creating hurdles by not truly trusting yourself.

    The powers to look into our future (that we are manifesting so far) lie dormant in all of us until we start using them consciously. Meditation and third-eye exercises help develop the ESP or extended sensory perceptions that are used in future gazing. A trance like state is utilized to connect with alternate future or past by astral travel into the past or alternate futures or through clairvoyant vision or intuitive sensations. You need the right psychic training and practice in Divination and Psychic Skills. You also need training in Energy Healing Skills that should comprise use of healing tools and basic spells and then you can graduate to learning advanced healing spells, from incantations to magickal potions, and from talismans to sympathetic magick.

    Open your eyes and your mind to knowng who you are – not a mere puppet in the hands of destiny, but the creator of your destiny, and take charge of your life NOW!

    A good witch is an expert healer in addition to an expert ‘seer’.

    This witch power is withing you NOW, waiting to be unleashed!

    You can find the syllabus of the courses Divination, Magick and Psychic Skills and Energy Healing Spells on http://www.globalwicca.com

    Blessed Be!

    Swati Prakash

  • Wicca – The Modern Global Religion of Magick and Witchcraft

    Wicca – The Modern Global Religion of Magick and Witchcraft

    What is Wicca:

    Wicca is a new wave of Magick spreading all over the world as a modern religion that helps you connect and project your inner powers for the benefit of yourself and the universe.

    Wicca is different from ordinary witchcraft and must not be used as
    another term for any witch.

    Sure Wiccans consider themselves to be at the basic level…witches or
    wizards or magickal people, but there are a lot of witches out there
    who practice some kinds of magick or witchcraft but who do not qualify
    as Wiccans.

    To be a Wiccan is to be part of the religion called Wicca. Wicca is a
    modern religion inspired by ancient nature based beliefs and practices
    that include magick. It has developed in the 21st century itself.

    Read More on Wicca on:
    http://www.globalwicca.com/wicca.htm

    WITCHCRAFT AND WICCA:

    A witch can be any kind of magickal practitioner such as a Reiki witch, a Feng Shui witch, a Candle magic witch, a Shaman witch and so on. Any human with magickal powers is arguably a witch and I must declare that we ALL HAVE magickal powers…its just that not all of USE it. With the rise in global consciousness more and more of us are realizing that we create our reality and this is leading to the popularity of Wicca as a modern religious belief system.

    Wicca is a totally specific religious system.

    History of Wicca:

    Religion is shared or organized spirituality.
    The Wiccan religion began as a group based practice of spirituality
    when Gerald Gardner wrote rituals and initiated witches into what is
    known as Gardenerian Wiccan Tradition. Similarly other traditions came
    up over the world to initiate more individuals into various forms of
    Wicca. Each Wiccan tradition is based on their own unique ways of
    practicing the Wiccan faith.

    About the Burning Times:

    About the notorious practice of witch persecutions and the Burning Times, I do not think Wiccans were burnt at all (the religion of Wicca is
    more modern in timeline while the burning time was medieval. The
    classical period of witchhunts in Europe falls into the Early Modern
    period or about 1480 to 1700 while Wiccan religion is coming up in the 21st century itself). Alleged witches are said to have been burnt
    ….though it may have included random people who were believed by the inquisitors to have used magickal powers were punished. Wicca is popular at a fabulous period of human evolution, where we are all accepting that we have free will and can affect our future with harm to none and for the best interest of all concerned. There is no longer a fear of our own inner
    self. We have begun to love and accept the witch we all are.

    Solitary Wicca?

    You can be a Solitary Witch…but can you be a Solitary Wiccan? There is confusion or doubt about whether you can still be called a
    Wiccan if you are not a member of any tradition. In the absence of awareness or access to a Wiccan tradition that resonates with them, some people do fashion themselves as ‘Solitary Wiccans’ inspired by the writings of authors such as Scott Cunningham and may not be initiates of any tradition though they pick up knowledge from here and there and this
    is what was happening so far in India.

    Being a part of a coherent tradition helps you gain clarity and focus on  as your spiritual path and the Global Wicca Tradition headquartered in Mumbai helps you in this with free membership to anyone who wishes to follow the Wiccan faith as well as official initiations for Qualified Wiccan healers on offer.

    Wiccan Traditions:

    Wiccan Traditions can have one of more temples of Wicca and the Global
    Wicca Tradition has started a few temples such as the Online Temple which is free for public (for Online Rituals), Earth Healing Temple (for rituals held in physical location) and a Children’s Temple of Wicca too has just begun. Members who choose to study and learn Wicca need to pass from one to three degrees of Wicca and can choose to be initiated as a priest or priestess of the Tradition (addressed as Clergy) enabling them to take up Wicca as a career offering ritual services to the public with support and backing of our tradition.

    The Global Wicca Tradition (www.globalwicca.com) is newly launched and is the first of its kind to originate in India. We believe in the scientific basis and practical applications of Magick for the benefit of nature (humans seen as part of nature). Global Wicca incorporates deities, gods, goddesses from all over the Globe from several cultures and religious beliefs into their rituals…. in a Wiccan way, making it suitable for people regardless of religious backgrounds and belief systems. You can study the Global Wicca path online as well as offline – refer to the syllabus given on the website.

    The Correllian Tradition headquartered in USA has its own unique philosophy and is a leading organization growing rapidly. I support them as their Clergy member. More on www.correllian.com. Correllian Wicca can be studied through Witchschool International and I am presently in-charge of all their students and mentors in India and also available as mentor on www.witchschool.com

    Remember if you are a student of Wicca you may want to study under at least one tradition or another else you may not get a clear understanding and may remain a dabbler as most solitary ‘Wiccans’ remain.

    To be initiated into one tradition you may be required to study under their system and being a student of one may not automatically make you eligible to join the rituals, practices and to take up initiation of and into another Wiccan Tradition.

    You will find that each tradition is different in ideas, philosophy, leadership, structure, ritual systems and beliefs and you may be a part of one or more tradition if they so allow. In the case that you are associated with more than one tradition, you will have to switch between two differing practices of Wicca as you go from one tradition’s events to another.

    Most Wiccan traditions do however share some common beliefs and practices.

    Basic Wiccan Beliefs:

    • Belief in magick, i.e. we all create our reality and can choose our future consciously.
    • Belief in the five elements of nature: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Spirit as the five building blocks of creation aid in magick
    • Belief in Deity being both Gods and Goddesses as well as a universal deity that is all encompassing
    • Belief in Karma, or Law of Three (All energy you send comes back to you multiple times of three till you learn the lesson). The core code of conduct in Wicca is a simple and rational one: “Do as You Will as Long as You Harm None” – referred to as The Wiccan Rede that protects you from doing harm to others and yourself. (Just following the Wiccan Rede does not make you Wiccan as Wicca includes several philosophies and practices that need to be learned)

    Wiccan Practices:
    The practice of Wicca includes Rituals (ceremonic rites) celebrating
    the wheel of nature (Seasonal Sabbats and Esbats), and spells
    incorporated within Wiccan Ritual format for various positive purposes
    such as abundance, healing, removing negativity and so on. Here
    different traditions have their own Ritual and you may follow your
    tradition’s format.

    Wiccan Healing as a Professional Service:

    Wicca is not just a method or technique. It is a religious belief
    system. To be a Wiccan is just like being a Hindu, or Christian and so on…it is a religion. (Media, to whom being a Wiccan comes across as a unique thing, sometimes mentions me as simply as ‘Swati Prakash – a Wiccan’ when truly I am a Wiccan Healer, a leader, an expert)

    As a qualified Wiccan Healer, one can surely use the energy and skills for the benefit of the rest of nature.

    You can ask our tradition’s Clergy members to perform ritual services for you (for individuals and for groups). These can be performed by a single clergy member or a group of clergy for greater energy.

    Some more information of the kinds of healing and services provided by
    our tradition is on the following link:
    http://www.globalwicca.com/services.htm

    More about the Global Wicca Tradition here:
    http://www.globalwicca.com/globalwicca.htm

    How to join:
    http://www.globalwicca.com/joinus.htm

    Bright Blessings on your Path

    (*)

    Swati Prakash

    Excerpt from the speech on 14April 2010 – Wicca Seminar at National College Conference Hall, Bandra West, Mumbai.

  • Initation and Guidelines for Initates

    Initation and Guidelines for Initates

    What is Initiation?

    Initiation is a way of accessing a part of our higher self, which is that part of us which is all powerful and connected to the divinity within us – the source of our magickal – our true spiritual self. Initiation can happen quite naturally to a person, through meditation, in dreams, through a master or guide (astral or physical). There can be several initiations.

    In this note I am talking of a Wiccan Initiation specifically pertaining to the Global Wicca Tradition. The way we work here can be quite different from other religious, spiritual groups or traditions and it is advised that you read through the pages of www.globalwicca.com to know more about Wicca, Global Wicca Tradition and then go through this note in detail in order to gain clarity on this important topic. You are most welcome to go through the photos and videos on the Global Wicca network pages to to get a clearer picture of our initiation ceremonies or better still attend an initiation rite as a guest member of the temple.

    Call us Tel 022-65250328 or email swati@swatiprakash.com for more information over and above what is mentioned on our sites and blogs)

    If you do not wish to be initatited as a Clergy of the Global Wicca Tradition’s temples you may simply choose to join one of our temples as a member of Global Wicca (presently there is free membership for Online temple and a small fees for the offline temple). More details on www.globalwicca.com

    You can also study our courses for the sake of knowledge without choosing to be initiated. Initiation is not mandatory but your choice.

    In Global Wicca Tradition, an initiation is an energy transfer that allows a member of a temple access to the inner circle of the Global Wicca Tradition. An initiate gets priviliged membership to the tradition’s Clergy as a recognised priest or priestess authorised to conduct ritual services in the name of / on behalf of the temple (presently Earth Healing Temple or Online Temple of the Global Wicca Traditon). This is an official entry into the priesthood of the tradition as you take up Global Wicca as a serious career for you.

    What Can You DO as an Initiate?

    The Services page of www.globalwicca.com will tell you what all rituals and services initiates are authorised to perform in the name of the Global Wicca Tradition and under the aegis of the Earth Healing Temple. Clergy may charge a reasonable fees for the ritual services they perform and make a small contribution to the temple fund out of the same. This is applicable to the rituals you conduct for the Earth Healing Temple and not for any other services you perfom. Please make a distinction between your personal services and the services you perform as a Clergy member of Global Wicca and Earth Healing Temple and of course accurately report the same.

    We can also offer group ritual service to those members of public who need our help and stronger group energy for healing or any 0ther ritual.

    Clergy is respected and rewarded for their energy and services as much as possible. There will always be a reasonable energy exchange that benefits us mutually if you should conduct any kind of service through us so that no clergy member is drained out. You will never be asked to conduct free rituals, mentor our students for free or to donate to us unless it benefits you and the tradition clearly except if it is a one-off promotional or educational work that you and the tradition agree to perform together.

    Initiation criteria:

    You will need to study directly under the Temple head Rev. Swati Prakash (Lady Astra Wishkap) or another authorised third degree Clergy member / temple head of the tradition and complete the course requirements as mentioned in the site http://www.globalwicca.com Join Us page.

    The first year’s temple joining fees is waived off at present for all initiates who have complete the full course applicable for first degree.

    Every tradition has their own way of teaching and first degree of Global Wicca includes a lot of higher level skills of Energy Work (Three degrees of Reiki, Past Life Therapy, Wand work and Thoughtforms being just the first few topics in course one of the first degree). This is why you may need to study our courses thoroughly if you want to be recognised as first degree in our tradition and doing a first degree Wicca course from another source may not be sufficient on its own. You also need to be tuned into the philosophy and spiritual orientation, beliefs and practices of our tradition which is why studying directly under us is highly recommended and will soon be mandatory.

    The study for first degree can be completed in a period of one year and one day during which you must attend at least three rituals conducted by the temples of Global Wicca (Online or Earth Healing). After this you can begin with second and consequently third degree studies.

    You can also complete any of our courses through online study (notes,chats, online rituals are made available to online students)

    For a short duration our temple is at present offering initations to those students of First Degree Wicca who have completed their studies through witchschool or other noteworthy source. You will in this case have to pay the temple joining fees and submit all certificates and documentation as well as a no objection letter or recommendation from your mentor or teacher. You may have to undergo an interview so that we can access your readiness as a professional who can conducts our rituals and services. You may be asked to complete certain topics or courses through us if required.You must for this have attanded and participated in at least three rituals onlne or offline conducted by our temples so that you are well versed with our rituals and are prepared on how to perform the same yourself.

    Forms, Certificates, ID cards:

    All candidates who wish to be initiated may please submit duly filled and signed forms, two recent passport sized photographs and a valid legally accepted ID card and address proof so that you can be given a certificate and membership card.

    Ritual decorum:

    All initates are presented embellished stoles with patches and must wear the same to every ritual. It is preferred that you wear a robe to the ceremonies (a simple black robe of a comfortable fabric with or without hood is the norm). You may get these stiched, made to order or purchased readymade (recommendations available).

    SOME DOS AND DON’TS

    Please Do:

     – Please do bring your own wands to the rituals, wear your robes and vestments, carry your IDs.

    – Please refer to your magickal name given during your initiation in our circle and rituals and address other members of Clergy with their magickal name.

    – Please do volunteer often to perform part or whole of the ritual ceremony as temple Clergy for your own practice and for the benefit of other members as well. Please do this under the aegis of our tradition and distinguish it from any other personal ritual or service. 

    – Please do volunteer to organise events, venues, causes, drives and take other leading roles in the temple under the temple’s name that you belong to.

    – Please do volunteer to raise awareness about our temples (Onlne Temple, Earth Healing Temple) and tradition and to bring more members into our circles.

    – Please do promote the tradition and temples actively as we need all your support so as to grow bigger and to be able to offer more services to the public as a recognised coherent group. We also wish to expalnd our physical location and to create a larger Wiccan temple for which we need space and support.

    – Please do wait till you go further in your course and gain third degree status so that you can begin and head a new temple and conduct courses, rituals etc in the name of our Tradition in your area or location or online.

    – Please do ask for help in your career in the Wiccan path. The Tradition head can guide you on how to set up your professional services and our businesses can agree to offer you bulk discounts on products, wholesale orders and offer you supplier opportunities if you wish to sell your own products or services through our stores. We can also offer you franchise opportunities (through our brand Magick) if you wish to set up store and many other resources to set up your career or business so that we can grow together.

    – Please do adhere to the ethics and norms of rituals, services, ceremonies as set by the tradition

    Please Do Not:

    – Please do not use this tradition, group or events as a platform to further your services, own groups, networks and products or by gaining access to and contact with our members. (If you wish to copromote or advertise here please send an official proposal)

    – Pleae do not attempt to use your degree or Clergy status to make false claims or to offer services or rituals that you are not yet competent to offer. (Any member of the public can always come to our website and find out the list of services you are allowed to offer as a first degree and so on.)

    – Please do not gossip, spread rumours or negative energy regarding any member, group, temple, person related to the tradition or otherwise. (Keep energy positive). If something needs to be highlighted or reported please do so officially to the authorised leaders so the same can be dealt with in a balanced way.

    – Please do not bring your own tools, crytsals, amulets etc. to the ritual to keep on our altar to energise them during our rituals. As a Clergy member you should be able to energise your own products. If you need additional energy for your crystals and tools from the temple head or ritual leader or someone else please perform an energy exchange and request for an energising service or else you will end up draining the ritual’s and circle’s energy which is never good.

    – Please do not attempt to copy our original work, notes, ritual patterns, spells, products, store format, phish our members, etc to set up your own network or business ori ndulge in any other unethical or irresponsible behavior. You can always ask for co-promotional, franchise and other opportunities and be a partner if you wish to use our technology. Misusing anyone’s  copyrighted work or systems without permission can be seen as a punishable offence.

    Let us spread the Light together as One.

    Brightest Blessings

    (*)

    Rev. Swati Prakash (Lady Astra)

    Head – Global Wicca Traditon

    www.globalwicca.com