...On the
Witch's personal standards and spirituality
- An ye harm none, do as ye will.
- If you know the Rede is being broken, you must work
strongly against it.
- Watch, listen, and withhold judgement; in debate let your
silences be long, your thoughts clear, and your words
carefully chosen.
- Never boast, or threaten, or speak evil of anyone.
- Be truthful always, save when speaking would lead to a
great harm.
- Keep clean your body, your clothes, and your house.
- Should you take a task upon yourself, work hard and well
to accomplish it properly and in good time. Always do the best
you can.
- Do not haggle over the price of your ritual tools.
- Witches know that there no absolute truths.
- Witches understand that the universe consist of perfect
balance; therefore, everything has an opposite.
- Witches realize that for every action there is a reaction.
(The Law of Three)
- Witches know that we are all one; we are all connected.
- Never lie to yourself for this is the ultimate act of
deceit.
- Witches understand that the ultimate act of spirituality
is the act of positive creation through love.
- Witches realize that the energy created through worship
and rituals manifests as a circular stream of positive energy.
- Witches should never close their minds to knowledge.
- Never practice a magickal system that you don't fully
understand.
- Do not set a price on your magickal work.
- A witch uses the magickal circle as a physical and
non-physical representation of a temple on the earth plane.
- Witches use the energies around them to assist in raising
power.
- Witches use common sense and do not share their mysteries
with fools.
- A Witch who knowingly breaks the Law (Ordains) will not be
permitted to incarnate on Earth again.
...Concerning the
relationship of the Witch with others
- Revere, honor, tend, and heal the Earth
- Of that which you grow, make or use, let as much as
possible return to the Earth as an offering to Her, as a way
to nourish the cycle of life.
- Do not judge those of other paths, but offer them love and
aid.
- Do not steal from human, animal, or spirit; if you have
needs you can't meet, turn to your community.
- Offer friendship and hospitality to strangers who visit
among you.
- You shall never handfast or wed someone you don't love.
- Honor the relationships and commitments of others, and
don't couple together if it will cause harm to another.
- Raise your children with kindness, feed, clothe, and house
them as well as you can. Show them love and affection, teach
them strength and wisdom.
- Deal fairly and honestly in all your transactions with
others, following the letter and spirit of any contract you
agree.
...Concerning the
relationship within the Craft
- Witches do not point out the identity of other witches to
the general public or give addresses, or anything that can
betray any of us.
- Do nothing that will endanger anyone in the Craft, or
which will bring them into conflict with the law of the land
or any of your persecutors.
- Do not gossip or speak evil of other witches.
- Never lie to any of the Wicca.
- Never use your magickal skills for show, pride or
vainglory.
- Keep within your Book of Shadows a record of your own
rites and learnings.
- Do not lend your Book of Shadows to anyone. You may allow
someone to copy it though.
- Property owned by Crafters should be guarded both
mundanely and spiritually by the Witch.
- Never use your personal power for evil purposes or
attacks. If someone attacks you, you can defend yourself by
asking the Goddess for justice.
- Magickal bindings can cost you dearly. Learn to banish
negativity instead.
- Know that thoughts are things; and what you create in
thought may manifest in reality.
- A Witch's power grows in direct relation with his or her
level of wisdom.
- As long as you are acting in accordance with a positive
belief system, don't worry what others think of you and say
about it.
- Injuries, accidents, sickness, and poverty are often
manifestations of low self-esteem or negative programming, not
hexes.
- Magick use should be viewed as sacred.
- Witches may teach others about the Craft if the place is
safe, the teacher is knowledgeable, the student is willing,
and the information is available publicly or is not secret to
the organization to which he or she belongs.
- Never do anything to disgrace the Goddess and the Craft.
Reference books:
Amber K's Covencraft, Lady Galadriel's The New Wiccan
Book of the Law, and Silver RavenWolf's To Light a Sacred
Flame
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