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How To Know Your True Wiccan Name If choosing a Wiccan name is not a journey of imagination so much as one of self-discovery, then how can you know when you find the name that is right for you? There are several criteria to use . . .
Symbolic Meaning of your NameThe name's meaning is of primary importance. A magickal name is inherently symbolic. It evokes images, qualities, sensations. So the first thing to think about is how the name's meaning both suits you and reflects on you. The name's meaning needs to suit who you are as a divine being, more than who you are in your "personality." In other words, you may be going through a time of rage against the cruelty of the world, and find yourself attracted to names like Death's Great Hand or Bloodmoon or some such. At times like this, it's helpful to remember that your Wiccan name will bring its energy into your life. So if you want to bring anger into your life on a long-term basis, you might want to use those names. If you hope for more happiness in your future, though, you might choose a name that holds happier potential. Your name also reflects what you value and how you see the world. This reveals something about yourself to everyone who knows your Wiccan name. Let it be something that shows your inner beauty. Numerology of your NameIt's a good idea to run your proposed magickal name through a numerology analysis. But it can be useful, if only to help you clarify what kind of energy you want your name to carry. And it allows you to develop a deeper understanding of the name you would choose. TimelessnessIn her book, The Spiral Dance, Starhawk offers this advice for choosing a Wiccan name: Make Sure It Is A Name You Can Grow Into. This is the best advice I've ever found on choosing a magickal name. . . or any other kind. What makes a name one you can grow into, rather than outgrow? Things that evokes timeless qualities, such as a beauty, love, peace, joy, community, Divinity, and so on are magickal names that anyone can grow into. A name that suggests force, anger, grief, or other low-calibrating states of consciousness, is something you will grow out of, in time. At the very least, it will hold you back from potential spiritual development. Choose a magickal name that inspires you to be all that you dream you could be. That is a name that will be a joy to you all your life. Does It Seem Predestined?Often your true name has been hinted at by the God/dess for years. When a Wiccan finds her craft name, there is a usually sense that it was right in front of you all along. Once again, listening within yourself is your best guide. Try It Out With Your Soul FriendsThey may not be able to tell you when you've found the right name , but they will certainly know when you're considering a wrong one. You need to be the final judge of your Wiccan name, of course, but if they know you, they will have useful insight to share. Sometimes when you're choosing you are too close to things to see clearly. I wish you fun in finding your true name. Next Article: Wiccan Name Change
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