Connecting with the Wiccan God: A Guide to Developing a Personal Relationship

Wicca is a modern Pagan religion with roots in ancient European traditions. Central to Wicca is the worship and veneration of various gods and goddesses, with the belief in a divine masculine and divine feminine being an integral part of the religion. These deities are often represented by specific gods and goddesses from different traditions, as well as by generic archetypes such as the Horned God and the Triple Goddess. The Wiccan god and goddess are seen as equal and complementary forces, representing the various energies of the natural world and the cycles of life. The god, often associated with the Sun and the masculine principle, embodies strength, power, and protection. He is seen as the provider and guardian, the force of growth, and the protector of the earth.

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There s no easier way to break the ice with a toddler, but what could possibly be the point of succumbing to uncontrollable laughter while getting poked in the ribs or underarms. Respect boundaries and stop if requested If at any point during the tickling, the person expresses discomfort, asks you to stop, or signals non-consent, immediately cease the tickling and respect their wishes.

He is seen as the provider and guardian, the force of growth, and the protector of the earth. The goddess, on the other hand, is associated with the Moon and the feminine principle. She embodies nurturing, wisdom, and intuition.

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Fellow mages: I saw a used zig zag for sale that has no tickle box. Would it be complicated to add a tickle box? I have a friend who works with wood, but knows little about illusion-building. Thanks to all!

Well If it was built right in the first place the middle box should actually have a metal sliding sh**L on the front side. So you will need to be able to cut metal and add a door with rivits/hinges etc, as well as make a cut in the wood portion. This is how the tickle box works, but not the main reason for the metal sliding sh**l. If that makes any sense to you. lol.

Personally I hate the tickle box. don't feel it adds anything to the illusion but that is just my opinion

Our Zig Zag does not have a tickle box. I never thought it added to the illusion.
However to answer your question it would not be difficult to add.

I would respectfully disagree with those who don't think the tickle box adds anything to the illusion. It does. It helps "sell" the illusion. Not as much as sliding the middle box over, but it is a part that helps create the illusion. As it has been said many times before, the devil is in the details. And the details are what turns a trick into a miracle. Don't ever forget them.

Sorry Steve, Usually I agree with you but in this case I too think the tickle box screams "not real". It is very difficult to make something inanimate actually look alive. I don't know what it is, the life force vibes we pick up or what but if it ain't real it is seldom (not always but seldom) very convincing.

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I think it really depends on how the tickle box is used.

If it is used to tickle the assistant, then I agree, a waste of time.

However if used properly and this will depend on the design of your Zig Zag, it can be a powerful convincer.

You see, if the Zig Zag was built properly it would have a latch on the inside of the middle box which is accessed through this Tickle Box at the begining and the end. The audience sees your hand pass in and out of this box-giving it a reason for being there in the first place. If there is no latch on the inside, then yep I agree doesn't do much good.

However by using this Tickle box to access the latch to open and close the middle section at the begining, to open it, then to lock in the assistant, and ofcoarse to let her out again, it is serving a purpose. Your audience becomes very aware that there is a door there that lets them see inside this middle box, and ofcourse if built properly(and I use this term loosely since there are so many badly built Zig Zags out there in the world it is disgusting)that when the assistant is zigzaged and that door is open, as Steven points out, now a part of her midsection can be seen here and it DOES help sell the illusion. It should simply be opened so that they can once again see inside that middle box to see a part of her torso, and then closed. And that's it.

But again, this depends on the Design of the prop and the use of it, this has to be used properly and is no doubt a subtle convincer. A well built Zig Zag and a good performer will also make sure that every time this door is opened that this middle door is opened wide enough so that the back of it and the hole can be seen proving that no extra body parts are hidden. You never point this stuff out, this is all a subtle part of the performance.

Thank-you, Peter, for the building tips. It turns out that the zig zag I saw is apparently not of good quality, so I'm going to pass on it. My elusive quest continues.
As far as the tickle box, it seems to me that seeing the assistant's stomach in the middle box after it is slid out to the side makes the illusion seem a little more impossible, because with just a hand in the middle box, people might think the assistant is just contorting her body.

I use the Zig Zag frequently, and I don't have a TB. I don't think it adds anything. Was it in Harbin's original? I'm gonna take a look and report back .

Yep. I just checked the original. He calls it a "dummy tummy." Still, I see little advantage.

It's not going to make or break the illusion, it is simply an added convincer. But don't forget, Harbin used to talk during his whole presentation of the Zig Zag, where as todays magicians usually do it to music.

This is just my 2 cents, but I've been told by an older magic "purist" that
"If it ain't got the tickle box, it ain't a Zig-Zag!"
I tend to agree. As someone stated earlier, the devil's in the details and that detail was there for a reason. Why do men have nipples would fall into the same category.

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But if the detail doesn't add to the effect, why bother? Detil for detail's sake isn't of value.

If men didn't have nipples, where would the attention-starved freaks hang their rings?

The orginial Harbin plans do have the tickle box, and it a MAJOR piece of his presentation of the illusion.

Is someone out there still doing the Zig Zag??

One reason feet are ticklish is that they have more densely packed nerve receptors than most other places on the body. Upwards of 8,000 nerve endings can be found in your foot. This huge amount of nerves makes your feet more sensitive than other body parts, and more ticklish, too.

She is seen as the source of life, the giver of fertility, and the embodiment of cycles and change. She is often depicted as a maiden, mother, and crone, representing the different stages of a woman's life. Wiccans believe that by connecting with and honoring the god and goddess, they can tap into the divine energies and gain personal transformation and spiritual growth. They often worship and celebrate these deities through rituals, prayers, and offerings, seeking guidance, protection, and blessings. It is important to note that, due to the diverse nature of Wicca, there is no standardized pantheon of gods and goddesses. Each Wiccan may have their own personal deities or choose to work with specific gods and goddesses that resonate with their individual beliefs and spiritual path. In conclusion, the Wiccan god and goddess are central figures in the religion, representing the divine masculine and divine feminine energies, and reflecting the cyclical nature of life and the natural world. Through the worship and veneration of these deities, Wiccans seek connection, guidance, and transformation..

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