People find themselves drawn to Paganism and Wicca for a variety of reasons. Some may be trying to escape some other religion. Others may be looking for a sense of personal empowerment. Still, others may realize that the beliefs they've held all along are in tune with those of a Pagan path. Regardless, once you've found your new path, there comes a time when you may ask yourself "How can I make this spiritual system part of my daily life?"

Are You a Weekend Wiccan?

Are you someone who thinks about the principles of your tradition all the time? If you honor a particular deity in your path, do you do so just only on the eight Sabbats? Are you constantly reading and learning, or do you figure everything you need to know is contained in the three books you already own? In other words, are you a "weekend Wiccan"?

Living a magical life is something one does 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Depending on the needs of your tradition, it may involve something as complex as daily rituals, or as simple as taking a moment to thank your gods each morning when you get out of bed. It means being in tune with the spiritual world around you, and staying in balance physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Does this mean you need to run around shouting "The Goddess loves you!" all day long? Not at all... in fact, the rest of us would appreciate it if you didn’t do that. It does mean is there's a difference between seeing Paganism and Wicca as something you "do" versus something you believe.

Incorporating Magic into Your Life

Try one, or more, of the following, and if something doesn't apply to your particular flavor of Paganism, don't sweat it. Use what you need, and set the rest aside.