The Ritual Bath

The ritual bath is not really a bath at all; rather, it’s a personal anointment and blessing of sorts that is always performed before formal ritual.  Preparing the bath, itself, is easy. Just add some herbs or oils that are appropriate to your purpose to a bowl of warm water. Then set it just outside the area where you intend to cast your Circle.

    Begin by taking a few deep breaths and relaxing your body. Next, stand in front of the bath with your palms facing upward and say:

O Goddess Mother, gentle and mild

Look down and bless me, for I am Your child.

  Dip your finger in the bath and close your eyes. Anoint your eyelids by drawing a small pentagram on each with your finger. Say:

Please bless my eyes that I might see

Your ways and Your path, and how things should be.

  Dip your finger into the bath again, anointing your lips in the same fashion. Say;

Please bless my lips so that they may carry

Your words to all people with a voice light and merry

Anoint your breast, saying:

Bless my breast, too – let it be formed in strength

And conviction and courage without bounds or length

Anoint your loins, saying:

My loins, bless as well, for they carry the force

Of all life and creation that flows from Your source

Anoint both knees, saying:

So that I may kneel at Your altar, please bless

My knees; keep them free of all pain and duress

  Finally, anoint the tops or ankles of both feet, saying:

 And please bless my feet as Your steps they now trace

  For your convenience, I've devide it into two sections: laws that once applied to all Pagans (Wiccans), and those that applied more to the Craft when practiced in a group or coven LOVE the Gods and honor Them, for They are the matrix from which the Life Force springs. Remember that this Force courses throught the veins of all living beings. For that reason, treat yourself and those around you as well as you treat the Gods, and the Gods, in turn, will love  and honour you.

1. LOVE  the Gods and honor THEM, for They are the matrix from which the LIFE Force springs. Remember that this Force courses throught the veins of all living beings. For that reason, treat yourself and those around you as well as you treat the Gods, and the Gods, in turn, will love  and honour you.
2. We are the children of the Lord and the Lady, Who rule the Universe and all that is held within its boundaries. Treat Them with parental respect and do not test Them, for They are not to be trifled with.
3. Only use the Craft in LOVE , so that the energy you create becomes a beacon of light by which to find the Gods. When the Craft is used otherwise, it becomes the net by which you are eventually snared and entangled.
4. Let the Craft unite the children of the Gods to tend the earth and care for its beings.
5. Do not glean the land when working it. Give the fallen fruits, instead, back to the Earth Mother.
6. Be proud of the Pagan / Wicca ways, but be ever-mindful not to slip into a pool of vanity. Once you fall in, it's difficult to find your way back into the portal.
7. Speak little and listen much. Reserve judgment until all the facts are in.
8. Be joyful  and happy ; only then will your life be filled with love.
9. While your teachers serve the Gods by giving the seeds of knowledge, it is up to you to sow them and tend them throught harvest. Thus, you reap what you sow. Remember that deceit and misuse of power is cause for karmic retribution.
10. Do not gossip about fellow members of the Craft or hold any malice against them.
11. Do not lie, for what you say in the presence of the Gods becomes manifest in reality.
12. Bo nonjudgmental of those who do not embrace the Craft; likewise, do not disclose the identity of anyone who has.
13. Keep your word to fellow members of the Craft, for such is an OATH to the GODS.
14. Because the Lord and Lady do not want Their children to suffer oppression or indignity on Their account They will seek recourse to rectify the matter.
15. Never use the Craft to do harm; in doing so, you bring harm to yourself.
16. Never betray your siblings in the Craft; rather, embrace the virtues of LOVE , HONOR, and WISDOM.
17. Never speak with your mouth that which is not in your HEART.
18. Never speak ill of the Gods, for doing so will incur Their anger.
19. Because no one must endanger the Craft, all members must follow the law of the land.
20. Do not haggle over price when obtaining magical tools. To do so cheapens them in the eyes of the Gods.
21. Never accept money for performing spells for others.
22. Never steal. Doing so will cause you to sacrifice something dear to regain Universal Balance.
23. Honor all people and respect them; let their eyes reflect your soul.
24. Never accept the pledge of anyone's life, no matter how deeply she or he is indebted to you. To do so is personally burdensome. and will hinder your progress in the Craft.
25. Remember the Law of Karma, and that everything returns to you threefold.
26. Cleanse and bless everything that is brought into the Circle or temple area. This gives honor to the Gods.
27. Honor the Goddess by keeping your house, body, and clothing clean.
28. Remember that no One Should Die Without Dignity, Love , and Respect. Act accordingly.
29. No Man or Woman should come together in SEXUAL UNION if it causes pain to another to do so.
30. Let those who would LOVE and BEAR children be HANDFASTED.
31. Only MARRY or HANDFAST for LOVE . It is an ABOMINATION against the Goddess to do otherwise.
32. Teach and guide your children with LOVE , and remember that they are spawned of the Goddess.
33. It is up to the children of the Gods to maintain their personal strands in the Cosmic Web; in doing so, they allow the Universe to flux and fex when necessary.
34. RESPECT your power, your magic, and the ways of Pagan/Wicca. Know that everyone who crosses your pather-even if only for a moment-is there to teach you something.
35. Stay physically and mentally fit, for only then will the power in you remain pure.
36. The Circle should always be a fitting place to invite the Gods. For that reason, always purify it as well as those who choose to enter.
37. Remember the message of the Goddess: "I shall not carry you nor hinder you, nor keep you from having the same opportunities as My other children. You are free, and shall not coddled like babes in a storm, If you have true devotion and desire within you, then any obstacle shall be overcome."
38. Make a sanctuary to the Gods, and only place the purest of energy within.
39. To gain the blessings of the Goddess, make an altar from stone or wood, and light candles and incense in Her honor.
40. Set aside one day during each Moon to do the Lady's work; She shall renew and bless you in return.
41. Study the arts of Circle-casting and ritual with a pure heart and learn them well. Only then will you be a person of power.
42. Each member of the Craft should keep a personal Book of Shadows, detailing the Old Ways and recording their progress.
43. Study the legends of the Gods. They will honor you with Their blessings.
44. If any member of the Craft works within his or her Craft (performs readings or such for others), it is only right that they have just financial compensation.
45. Those Who Sacrifice Some Personal Pleasure for the Good Of All shall be remembered and blessed by the Gods.
46. Make offerings of labor and natural gifts to the Gods. Know that you will be blessed accordingly.
47. When you make offerings to restore balance, make sure that your gifts are not offensive to the Gods.
48. Offerings to the Gods made during ritual shall be buried in the earth or burned, in order to return them to the Source from which they sprang.
49. Use the Craft to help yourself, but only in such a way that harm comes to no one.
50. Protect the Craft and all who embrace it, so we may never again fear the BURNING TIMES.
51. The LADY brings us JOY and the LORD gifts us with PLEASURE. Worship in LOVE and enjoy the gifts of both.
52. To preserve the way of the Craft, silence and secrecy are necessary when dealing with those who may wish to harm it.
53. For the continuance of the Craft and its ways, we must work toward achieving both mundane and spiritual balance, and do so with the power of love.
54. Educate those who want to learn, but let Love and Wisdom be your guide. In this way, the rites of the Craft are kept sacred.
55. No one may enter the Circle if they are physically ill.
56. If a member of the Craft is in need of a house or land, the Craft may be used to expedite such matters provided that it harms none; however, the full price must be paid without haggling.
57. Do not turn any away who seek the Gods. Help them, instead, in their quest.
58. Educate those whose hearts are true and their intentions honest.
59. All students of the Craft must strive to achieve harmony within themselves.

Section 2: Working within a Caven

1. The Circle is the dwelling of the Gods on earth, belongs to their children, and each Circle cast forms a special family, Take care not to cause harm to any Circle family; in doing so, you insult the Gods and do harm to yourself.
2. In disputes involving Circle families, only a tribunal of the Elders may pass judgment.
3. Guests in Circle are to be treated as part of the Craft community.
4. Members of the Craft who do not wish to work toward learning the ancient ways shall be turned away from the temple.
5. Secure and guard any land, money, or property that belongs to the Circle family.
6. A gift given to the Circle or to the Priest/ess is a gift given to honor the Goddess.
7. The Craft may be used to prevent others from harming the Craft or its children, but only after consultation with members of the Circle and an agreement made between them.
8. The Priestess shall rule the Circle with justice and love .
9. Although the Priest is the Force that builds the Circle, remember that the Prestess rules its realm.
10. The Priestess shall settle all differences within the Circle family, and do so using common sense and justice.
11. Each Circle family may decide whether it should workship in secret or hold open rituals, for only they truly know what dangers lurk in their area.
12. All rituals items should be blessed and dedicate to the Gods, and the Priest and Priestess shallmaintain them.
13. Members of the Craft are at liberty to join any Circle family they wish-or form a new one-but only after sharing their intentions with the Priestess and Elders.
14. Circle families may meet to celebrate joint rituals, but must do so in absolute peace and harmony.
15. The Priestess shall mediate quarrels between members of the Circle family, hearing both sides privately, and then together. She shall settle the matter with fairness and love.  If no agreement can be reached, however, then one member must leave the Circle family.
16. Those guilty of wrongdoing withou knowledge are held innocent; those guilty of wrongdoing by reckless behavior will be dealt with according to the nature of the offense; those guilty of intentional wrongdoing shall be punished threefold by the Priestess and the Elders.
17. Teachers of the Craft must possess the birtues of ability, belief, faith, humility, knowledge, leadership, and patience, and possess a loving nature.
18. Accept the advice of the Priest and Priestess, question wisely, then weigh their wisdom
19. Should ill health strike the Priest or Priestess, let them step aside until physical vitality is restored.
20. Should a Priest or Priestess grow weary of their duties, they may step down-but only after training someone to fill their position.
21. Any Priest, Priestess, or Elder who condones a breach of the Laws must step down from their position.
22. The Priestess may take a leave of absence from office for a year and a day. The Maiden shall resume her duties during that time. Should the Priestess not return within that time limit, then the Maiden shall become Priestess of the Circle family.
23. Priests and Priestesses shall set priorities so as not to neglect their mates or families, nor the sick or needy of the Circle family.
24. The Priestess must remember to give the Priest due respect, for even though the Life Force springs from her, he is the catalyst of that force.

I know a Lady

 I know me a lady she has so many names That you can call her anything and it won’t get in the way

Just pray…….

I follow the lady we both walk hand in hand...

She teaches me the wisdom of and the power of her domain

She helps me learn about myself and shows me how to fly

I don’t need me no broomstick just the power of my mind

She calls to her a consort who helps to lead the way They invite me to call upon them each and every day

The Lord so kind and gentle he smiles on us today As we gather in their names and celebrate this special day