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The Old Religion: Mother Nature and her Witches
The Old Religion is a pre-Christian European Religion, which is founded upon reverence for Mother
Nature, and the worship of Deity through ritual observation of the Seasons, and the phases
of the Moon. It is not a worship of these things, but a worship of Deity through these things.
It is believed that through a continuous participation in the rituals of the year, that a person
becomes attuned to the energies of Mother Nature, and merges with the Goddess (so that Her Ways,
become our Ways). It is through this merge with the Goddess that one gains certain abilities, such as
Divination skills, psychic awareness, etc.. People who practice this religion refer to
themselves as Witches, Wiccans, or Pagans.
It is through the growing awareness of Mother Nature, as one practices the Old Ways, that a special
communication begins to develop between the practitioner, and his or her own understanding
of Deity. For Witches, this Deity is conceived of as a Goddess and a God (the Feminine and
Masculine aspects of the Source of All Things).
The ritual celebrations consist of 8 yearly Festivals, as well as monthly gatherings at the
time of the Full Moon. These 8 rituals are often referred to as the Wheel of the Year. A common term
for each of the 8 ritual rites in a year is the - 8 Spokes of the Wheel. It is thought of as a
Spinning-wheel, turning and weaving the patterns of Life. On the physical level it is
symbolism of the changing seasons. On the spiritual level it is symbolic of the seasons
of the soul.
Wheel of the Year Altar
with Shelf And Drawer
The theology of the Religion is to teach the soul how to evolve to a higher realm, by revealing
the Ways of Mother Nature. Since Mother Nature is a reflection of the Spiritual Laws
which established it, a study of its secrets can enlighten the soul, and thus prepare it
for a higher existence (freeing it from the cycle of reincarnation). This is recognized as
transcendence in many religions. The purpose of the Old Religion is also to give due worship
to the Great Spirit, to ensure the Fertility of the Earth, and to create & maintain Balance
and Harmony, within the bound Ether of this physical dimension.
The Old Religion teaches personal power and personal impowerment. It also teaches personal
responsibility, and reveals that everything is connected together. It is like a web, the threads
of which are joined together. Any vibration causes a reaction, felt by every other thread.
It is from this Law of Cause and Effect, Action and Reaction, that the code of Ethics for
witches arise. A Witch lives by a code of ethics which is built upon the Laws of Nature.
Behavior is not regulated by a fear of what awaits in the Afterlife, but a respect
for what awaits one in this Life. Everything, and everyone, is connected. What we do to one
another, and to our World, we do to ourselves.
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Due to our personalization process or themes on many products, please allow sufficient time for item
to ship. Most items* require time for stains and finish coats (varnish/danish oil/hand rubbed wax).
Personalized items may not be refunded or returned, Please specify name accurately.
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No return or refund on personalized or custom items Please contact us before returning any item.
Return must be shipped (at buyers cost) insured with delivery confirmation added. Delivery confirmation number or other
verified shipping number must be supplied to us within 24 hours of shipment.
Refunds are issued for purchase price only, no refund on shipping/handling.
Customer must contact us and notify a request for return, then ship the item back insured with delivery confirmation to us at customers cost.
We will repair or replace the item and return it to the customer.
Delivery confirmation # must be supplied to us within 24 hours of return shipment.
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Products are handcrafted to order. Please allow sufficient time for your order to be completed.
An order may take from 10 days to 6 weeks (custom built altars may take up to 10 weeks) depending on the order, how many other orders we have in front of you, etc.
DragonOak and Gypsy Beth have no other employees, we do all the work ourselves.
This prevents the hands of too many on your magical tool.
However, if we have a bad day, to avoid putting any of that negative energy into your product,
we may have to take the day off once in a while.
(We work 7 days a week 10-16 hours a day).
CREATING TRULY MAGICKAL ITEMS
We build and design each product with love and positive intent.
DragonOak creates each item to be a "magickal" tool and this intent is most important.
Most commercial products cannot make this claim.
For a definition of the process of creating real magickal items please visit The Process of Creating Truly Magickal Ritual Tools web page.
NO METAL USED IN MANY OF OUR PRODUCTS
Most of our altars and boxes are built with no metal, as it is believed by some that metal may interfere with the transfer of energy.
We do add brass candle holders to many of the altars and will gladly leave the candle hole off if you prefer.
YOUR ITEM IS CRAFTED TO BE TRULY UNIQUE
Your DragonOak original piece is made especially for you after you have placed your order!
All designs are wood burned by hand and each is truly unique.
DragonOak has studied divination and ritual for many years and brings forth products fitting for your ritual and sacred space.
OUR ITEMS ARE MADE TO BE RUSTIC
Products are made to look rustic, if you feel there is a defect we would be happy to remake or repair your item.
SPECIAL REQUESTS AND/OR FREE PERSONALIZATION
Our site is not set up to add special instructions to your order, like change of design, custom sizing or directions.
If you use PayPal you will have a place to include your personalized name choice.
Please Specify Name Accurately.
If you have other requests for customizing your purchase or you use Google Shopping Cart just drop us an email indicating your preferences, after your payment is made.
DragonOak Custom Request
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You may also mail your order, with complete information including your ship to address, and pay by cashiers check/money order.
To Pay by mail please follow the link for our order form, print out, and complete for items you are ordering.
DragonOak's Wood Shop Order Form
Personal checks will be accepted if they are on US banks only and orders will not be processed until the check has cleared our bank.
(If paying by check, please include your state drivers license and birth-date.).
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