Walking the path

 

There are many things involved in walking the path of Witchcraft/Pagan effectively.

First and foremost, we must remember the things that our parents tried to instill within us.

Things like playing nice, using good judgment, and knowing when to listen rather than speak.

BUT the most important thing is something your parents constantly impressed upon your day in and day out.

It,

Of course,

Is

Good

MANNERS.

 

Whether dealing with the deities, members of your Craft family, or just people on the street, these things are important.  Sadly enough, though, they seem to be lacking in many of those who live in our world today.

For that reason, we live by the tents listed below.

STUDY them and learn them well.

And if a situation arises that isn’t covered, just go back to the basics that your parents tried to teach you.

If it’s NOT polite,

DON’T do it!

 

 

Rede of the Wicca

 

The Wicca Rede has been around for a long time.  It not only outlines our rules, but gives a brief summary of how we live the magical life.  This is important stuff;

Memorizing this will serve you well, too.

 

 

Bide the Wicca Law you must, in perfect love and perfect trust.

Live and let live; fairly take and fairly give.

Cast the Circle thrice about, to keep all evil spirits out.

To bind the spell every time, let the spell be spoke in rhyme.

Soft of eye and light of touch, speak little and listen much.

Deosil go by the waxing Moon, sing and dance the Witches’ Rune.

Widdershins go when the Moon doth wane, and werewolf howls by the

Dread wolfsbane.

When the Lady’s Moon is new, kiss thy hand to Her times two.

When the Moon rides at Her peak, then our heart’s desire speak.

Heed the Northwind’s mighty gale, lock the door and drop the sail.

When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss thee on the mouth.

When the Westwind blows o’er thee, departed spirits restless be.

Nine woods in the cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.

Elder be the Lady’s tree – burn it not, or cursed be!

When the Wheel begins a turn, let the Beltane fires burn.

When the Wheel hath turned to Yule, light the log and let Pan rule.

Heed ye flower, bush, and tree, and by the Lady, Blessed Be!

Where the rippling waters flow, cast a stone and truth you’ll know.

Whenever ye have a need, harken not to other’s greed.

With the fool, no seasons spend, nor be counted as his friend.

Merry Merry and Merry Part, bright the cheeks and warm the heart.

Mind the Threefold Law ye should, three times bad an’ three times good.

When misfortune is enow, wear the Blue Star on your brow.

True in love ever be, unless thy love is false to thee.

Eight words the Wicca Rede fulfil: “

“An’ it harm none, do what ye will!”

 

 

The Witches’ Creed

 

“To know,

to Dare,

to Will,

to keep Silent;

these are the four words of the Magus.

In order to Dare, we must Know.

In order to Will, we must Dare.

We must Will to possess empire.

To reign, we must be Silent.”

 

To Know:  We must free our minds and clear them of useless clutter, garbage, and worn-out notions.  Only then can we open them to accept the gifts of knowledge and truth – the gifts of the Ancients – that await us.

 

To Dare:  We must dare to overcome our own personal ignorance and outdated beliefs.  Only then will we gain the personal strength necessary to walk the path of the Craft.

 

To Will:  Without personal will, our magic comes to naught.  In order for our efforts to reach success, we must want our goals so badly that we become one with them.

 

To Keep Silent:  This is a twofold matter.  First, we must acquire the trait of inner peace and quiet, and cultivate it well within ourselves.  Only then can we hear the message of the Gods, or hear the truth within.  The second matter is a mundane one.  Unfortunately, bigoted, frightened people still live in our worlds, and we must understand that those who do not wish to be educated will not be.  For that reason, silence is often necessary to protect ourselves and the ways of the Craft.