Recently I attended a Christian (non denominational) service as part of my ongoing belief that perhaps we should be tolerant of other religions. I’m not suggesting we have to agree with them or always attend everyone else’s services but now and again I like to spread my wings and experience the spiritual rituals of other religions. Why you ask?

Anthropology and Sociology have traditionally defined ritual (including Wiccan ritual) as a function of religion and a function of society. Hmmm... All very well and good until we look a little further at ritual and its purpose and see the context in which Wiccans actually use it.

So what are you supposed to wear when you cast your circle? Good question!

It’s often wonderful to get a group of people together (or even for the solitary) to conduct a ritual or three in a beautiful public area like a forest, the beach or even the local park. Sabbats in particular a wonderful occasions to get out and about and share the ritual with friends and loved ones at a park close to everyone or a peaceful patch of farmland or whatever.

The answer to this might seem obvious but it’s a little fuzzier when you really examine the question. Let’s take a look at why.