Begin by placing candles that represent the elements in the directions they are associated with, North (earth), gets a green candle, East (air) gets a yellow, South (fire) gets red and West (water) gets blue. Set up your altar within and place a chalice of water and a bowl of salt there also. Light the candles, light the incense of your choice and bless the water with your wand, saying:
"I consecrate and cleanse this water that it be purified and fit to dwell within the sacred circle. In the name of the Mother Goddess and the Father God, I consecrate this water."
Bless the salt with the wand:
"I bless this salt so it may be fit to dwell within the sacred circle. In the name of the Mother Goddess and the Father God I bless this salt."
Face the north with wand, sword or athame at waist level and walk around the circle's perimeter either deosil (clockwise, for spells of invitation or increase) or widdershins (counterclockwise, for spells of banishment or uncrossing, dark moon rituals). As you do this, repeat:
"Here is the boundary of the circle. Naught but love shall enter in, naught but love shall emerge from within. Charge this by your power, old ones."
When circle is complete, sprinkle salt around it (deosil or widdershins) beginning in the north. Repeat with water, then lit incense, then hand (while envisioning a white hot fire emerging from your fingertips) so that the circle is sealed with representation of earth, water, air and fire.
Calling Elemental Spirits
Hold wand above head and petition the directions:
"O Watcher of the North, Guardian of all earth, I call upon you to join my circle tonight and join in my magickal workings and spiritual endeavors."
"O Watcher of the East, Guardian of the air and all that inhabits the skies, I call upon you to join my circle tonight and join in my magickal workings and spiritual endeavors."
"O Watcher of the South, Guardian of heat and fire, I call upon you to join my circle tonight and join in my magickal workings and spiritual endeavors."
"O Watcher of the West, Guardian of the waters, lakes and oceans, I call upon you to join my circle tonight and join in my magickal workings and spiritual endeavors."
Face each direction as you call it and visualize the energy of each element in it's candle color. You are now ready to invoke deities and perform your ritual or spell.
Leaving The Circle
To leave the circle for any reason requires a doorway. Visualize a door being cut with the athame and the energies absorbed in the handle. Exit and reseal around the same cut.
To Disperse The Circle
Face North with wand as in the calling and recite:
"Farewell, Spirit of the North. Thank you for your presence this night. Go in power.
Farewell, Spirit of the East. Thank you for your presence this night. Go in power.
Farewell, Spirit of the South. Thank you for your presence this night. Go in power.
Farewell, Spirit of the West. Thank you for your presence this night. Go in power."
Pierce the circle at waist level with the athame and move deosil or widdershins around the circle (whatever is the opposite direction you cast in). The energy will return to the knife.
"Circle open, but unbroken. Power down, to the ground".
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Thursday, 29 June 2006
About Chakras
CROWN CHAKRA
Located on top of the head.
Color- violet
Stones – diamond or quartz crystal
For – inspiration, wisdom and spirituality
When unbalanced, may feel depression or lack of grounding and inspiration. To
balance, meditate and let energy work.
ROOT CHAKRA
Located at base of spine.
Color – red
Stones – ruby, red jasper or garnet
For – good health, survival instincts, vitality and male sexuality
When unbalanced, one may feel violence, anger, constipation, and have survival
fears. To balance, spend some time each day sitting on the ground, and dance.
SACRAL CHAKRA
Located in lower belly
Color – orange
Stones – amber and citrine
For – creativity, female sexuality, desire and pleasure
When unbalanced, one feels jealousy and possessiveness and may experience sexual
problems. To balance, try sexual healing, creative dance or yoga.
PLEXUS CHAKRA
Located between chest and naval
Color – yellow
Stones – gold and tiger's eye
For – will, determination, assertion, power and laughter.
When unbalanced, one feels a lack of will, anger, poor digestion, fear and hate.
To balance, rub belly and breathe through the diaphragm.
HEART CHAKRA
Located in area of center chest
Color – green
Stones – emerald, malachite, green jade
For – unconditional love, compassion, forgiveness, group consciousness, peace
and tolerance. When unbalanced, you feel anger, heart problems, rigidity or lack
of love. To balance, serve others and not yourself.
THROAT CHAKRA
Located – at throat
Color – sky blue
Stones – lapis lazuli, sodalite, blue quartz
When unbalanced, you may feel difficulty communicating and feel all your
emotions in your throat. To balance, sing, chant, hum and breathe consciously.
THIRD EYE CHAKRA
Located between eyebrows
Color – indigo
Stones – indigo blue or amethyst
For – intuition, imagination and visualization
When unbalanced, one may experience headaches or lack of meditative abilities.
To balance, meditate.
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Located on top of the head.
Color- violet
Stones – diamond or quartz crystal
For – inspiration, wisdom and spirituality
When unbalanced, may feel depression or lack of grounding and inspiration. To
balance, meditate and let energy work.
ROOT CHAKRA
Located at base of spine.
Color – red
Stones – ruby, red jasper or garnet
For – good health, survival instincts, vitality and male sexuality
When unbalanced, one may feel violence, anger, constipation, and have survival
fears. To balance, spend some time each day sitting on the ground, and dance.
SACRAL CHAKRA
Located in lower belly
Color – orange
Stones – amber and citrine
For – creativity, female sexuality, desire and pleasure
When unbalanced, one feels jealousy and possessiveness and may experience sexual
problems. To balance, try sexual healing, creative dance or yoga.
PLEXUS CHAKRA
Located between chest and naval
Color – yellow
Stones – gold and tiger's eye
For – will, determination, assertion, power and laughter.
When unbalanced, one feels a lack of will, anger, poor digestion, fear and hate.
To balance, rub belly and breathe through the diaphragm.
HEART CHAKRA
Located in area of center chest
Color – green
Stones – emerald, malachite, green jade
For – unconditional love, compassion, forgiveness, group consciousness, peace
and tolerance. When unbalanced, you feel anger, heart problems, rigidity or lack
of love. To balance, serve others and not yourself.
THROAT CHAKRA
Located – at throat
Color – sky blue
Stones – lapis lazuli, sodalite, blue quartz
When unbalanced, you may feel difficulty communicating and feel all your
emotions in your throat. To balance, sing, chant, hum and breathe consciously.
THIRD EYE CHAKRA
Located between eyebrows
Color – indigo
Stones – indigo blue or amethyst
For – intuition, imagination and visualization
When unbalanced, one may experience headaches or lack of meditative abilities.
To balance, meditate.
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Wednesday, 28 June 2006
Lost Books List
(The Lost Books of the Bible)
..
1. The Gospel of the Birth of Mary
2. Protoevangelion
3. 1 The first Gospel of the INFANCY of Jesus Christ
4. 2 Thomas's Gospel of the INFANCY of Jesus Christ
5. Epistle of Christ & Abgarus
6. Gospel of Nicodemus (formerly Acts of Pontius Pilate
7. The Apostles' Creed
8. Epistle of Paul to Laodiceans
9. Epistles of Paul & Seneca
10.Acts of Paul & Thecla
11.1 Epistle of Clement to Corinthians
12.2 Epistle of Clement to Corinthians
13.Epistle of Barnabus
14.Epistle of Ignatius to Ephesians
15.Epistle of Ignatius to Magnesians
16.Epistle of Ignatius to Trallians
17.Epistle of Ignatius to Romans
18.Epistle of Ignatius to Philadelphians
19.Epistle of Ignatius to Smyrnaeans
20.Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp
21.Epistle of Polycarp to Philippians
22.1 Hermas Visions
23.2 Hermas Commands
24.3 Hermas Similitudes
25.Letters of Herod & Pilate
26.The Lost Gospel of Peter
..
(Forgotten Books of Eden).
...
27.The conflict of ADAM & EVE w/Satan
28.2 The 2nd book of ADAM & EVE
29.The Book of the Secrets of Enoch
30.The Psalms of Solomon
31.Odes of Solomon
32.Letter of Aristeas
33.4th book of MACCABEES
34.Story of Ahikar
35.Testament of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulum, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Joseph, and Benjamin
THE NAG HAMMADI LIBRARY
Total of 52 Works
..
1. The Prayer of the Apostle Paul
2. The Apocryphon (secret book) of James
3. The Gospel of Truth
4. The Treatise on Resurrection
5. The Tripartite Tractate
6. The Apocryphon of John
7. The Gospel of Thomas
8. The Gospel of Phillip
9. The Hypostasis of the Archons
10.On the Origin of the World
11.The Exegesis on the Soul
12.The Book of Thomas the Contender
13.The Gospel of the Egyptians
14.Eugnostos of the Blessed
15.The Sophia of Jesus Christ
16.The Dialogue of the Savior
17.The Apocalypse of Paul
18.The First Apocalypse of James
19.The Second Apocalypse of James
20.The Apocalypse of Adam
21.The Acts of Peter and the Twelve Apostles
22.The Thunder, Perfect Mind
23.Authoritative Teaching
24.The Concept of Our Great Power
25.The Discourse on the Eighth and Ninth
26.The Prayer of Thanksgiving (+ scribal note)
27.Asclepius
28.The Paraphrase of Shem
29.The Second Treatise of the Great Seth
30.Apocalypse of Peter
31.The Teachings of Silvanus
32.The Three Steles of Seth
33.Zostrianos
34.The Letter of Peter to Phillip
35.Melchizedek
36.The Thought of Norea
37.The Testimony of Truth
38.Marsanes
39.The Interpretation of Knowledge
40.A Valentinian Exposition
41.On the Anointing
42.On Baptism A
43.On Baptism B
44.On the Eucharist A
45.On the Eucharist B
46.Allogenes
47.Hypsiphrone
48.The Sentences of Sextus
49.The Gospel of Truth
50.Trimorphic Protennoia
51.The Gospel of Mary
52.The Act of Peter
**.A section of Plato's "Republic" was also found together with the
above works.
THE BOOKS OF THE APOCRYPHA
Total of 15 works
..
1. 1 Esdras
2. 2 Esdras
3. Tobit
4. Judith
5. Remaining Chapters of the Book of Esther
6. Wisdom of Solomon
7. Ecclesiasticus (Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach)
8. Baruch
9. A Letter of Jeremiah
10.The Song of Three
11.Daniel and Susanna
12.Daniel, Bel, and the Snake (or Dragon)
13.Prayer of Manasseh
14.1 Maccabees
15.2 Maccabees
Total of 102 non-canonical works in three collections. There are still other works than these! It should be noted here that some of the Apocrypha are recognized as canon by some and are contained in some translations of Bible, usually included between the Old and New Testaments.
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Monday, 19 June 2006
Ways To Attract Faeries Into Your Home
(Be Warned!, Once they are invited in, they may never leave)
1.Spend time in nature.
2.Meditate while sitting under trees, around lakes, etc.
3.Have plants and flowers inside your house or apartment.
4.Be cognizant of the abuses of nature and do your part to clean it up and reverence it.
5.Involve yourself in some creative activity on a regular basis. You don't have to be expert in it, but enjoyment of any creative activity will draw those of the faerie realm.
6.Leave an area in your yard to grow wild so that the faeries can play freely.
7.Be generous in your dealings with others.
8.Keep the child in you alive.
9.Place an echinite (fossil sea urchin) on your mantelpiece. They were called faerie loaves, made by the faeries. Those who had them would never want for food and always had faerie assistance.
10.Sing often. Nature spirits gather wherever there is song and music.
11.Keep your house relatively clean. Unless you are trying to attract a brownie, most faeires shy away from mess.
12.Once you have a faerie in your home, never leave it monatary gifts. A thimble of milk and a little bread with honey will do just fine.
Ways to Attract Fairies to your Garden
Do you want to design a garden that is an absolute haven for fairies? More and more people are awakening to the knowledge that fairies, like angels, are very real indeed. Although we cannot usually see them with the physical eye, they are there in elemental form, and it is possible to train your mind to connect with them. There is more information on how to do this at one of the links at the bottom of this page (just don't forget to come back and learn how to make your beautiful garden!)
There are lots of things to consider when designing your fairy garden and becoming an instant magnet for fairies!
* Flowers
* Trees
* Colours
* Sounds
* Scents
* Hiding places
* Provisions for wildlife
* Being eco-friendly
* Your native soil and weather conditions
And much more!
Offerings to Attract Fairies to your garden
Once your garden is ready for fairies, there are a few extra enticements to help bring them out of their hiding places.
* Put out offerings, such as bread, milk, honey, cream, milk, mead or sweet treats
* Leave gifts, such as home baked cakes, handmade crafts or natural objects like crystals and shells
* Put out little houses and shelters for the fairies to play in. You can learn how to make one here or, if you're not creative, use small birdhouses
* Play enchanting music, or hang musical objects like windchimes. Fairies love sound and song!
Finally, laugh and play in your garden. After all, more than anything else, fairies love to have fun!
Plants to Attract Fairies to your Garden
Sacred trees, native wildflowers and magical scented herbs are a great starting point for your garden. If a plant is attractive to wildlife then it will be attractive to fairies too! At makeafairygarden.com you will learn about using different flowers for different themes, seasons and areas of your garden.
Remember to tend your plants regularly, and make sure you use eco-friendly methods, preferably organic! Don't just throw weeds and fallen leaves away, make use of them in compost or mulch, and if you have to get rid of some pests, either use organic pesticides or even better, unleash an army of predators via biological control!
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Saturday, 10 June 2006
Bedtime Prayers
Bedtime Prayer I
Written by: Druidh and CricketmouseThis is a little bed-time poem me and my husband wrote...actually I use to sing the first line when driving down dark country roads at night to calm my nerves, then my husband added more.
Faerie bless, and Faerie keep
Faeire watch me while I sleep.
Protect my hearth. Protect my home.
Protect my spirit as I roam.
Faerie guide me through the night
And keep away the shapeless fright.
Faerie bless and Faerie keep
Faerie watch me as I sleep.
Bedtime Prayer II
Written by: Tanney
Bright light, White light
Take away my fright
Don't let the darkness scare me.
There's nothing here to fear
Let me sleep the whole night long,
For I am safe in here.
White Light, Bright Light
Protect me throughout the night.
This should be done cupping hands as if holding a ball of white light. Toss ball into the air and imagine it bursting to fill the whole room with protection.
Bedtime Prayer III
Written by: Lady Skylark
Day is done, it's time for bed
Goddess bless my sleepy head
Earth and Water, Air and Fire
Bring gentle dreams as I retire
When the morning sun does rise
The God will bless my open eyes
Bedtime Prayer IV
Copyright 1992 K.Dyer
Now I lay me down to sleep
In the twilight dark sae deep
Lord and Lady in thy Light
Keep me safe and well this night
Bedtime Prayer V
By: Megan
Now I lay me down to sleep
Through the twilight, and dark so deep
Earth and Water, Fire and Air
Stay with me while Mom's not there
Elements guide me through the night
And leave with thanks at mornings light
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Friday, 9 June 2006
Casting A Sacred Circle
Many times we are asked "how do you cast a circle?" There are so many different was that this can be done. Differs from each Tradition to the next. Even within our own Avaloian Tradition we make improvisions on this.
The main factor is to cast a sacred space. A space that separates this world from the other. A space that we ourselves make holy. And that is what is important. A space that you set aside from all else, to glorify and exalt. For you are the one casting, cleansing, purifying, and setting it aside from all else.
Before you cast, one should make sure of the intent of casting. Ask yourself why you are doing it. Once you have this the gathering is made easier. If you are doing this with a group of people One must be chosen to be the Lord or Lady. The Lord or Lady usually has one person who waits them. This is not to say the Lord or Lady is higher than they, but the fact that they shall be the God/dess incarnate. You may also do this solitary. Depending on the amount tending.
The Lord/Lady has the sword brought to them. All else are standing outside where the circle is to be cast. The Lord/Lady takes the sword and walk deosil (clockwise) around the space to be cast. The wait has a small bell with them. Beginning at the East, the sword, in a non-threatening manner, is raised. The wait rings the bell. All fill fall silent. Moving clockwise the Lord/Lady salute each direction. If there are four novices present each will stand to the directions as the Lord/Lady passes.
Lord/Lady: Let all those that wish to partake enter ye now ! (the bell is rung)
Everyone enters by stepping forward (no actual circle has been cast yet)
Wait: My Lord/Lady all those that wish to partake in this Magickal Rite are now present. I pray you, cast the Sacred Circle.
Lord/Lady: What thou doth sees makes here this night, shall be forever within this circle. So Mote It Be !
(When anyone speaks the So Mote It Be or Blessed Be, all shall repeat it)
Again at the East, the Lord/Lady takes the sword and draws within the ground or upon the floor the circle saying as the pass...
"I draw this magick circle let no evil or ill will cross its mark."
Once the Lord/Lady has reached the East again, They take the sword and place it upon the shoulders of the novice, and says...
"be thou the guardian of this gate... I call I summon I stir oh ye spirits of Air, come forth now I pray thee and witness our Rite. So Mote It Be!"
The Guardian answers: I am he/she the guardian, no evil or ill will shall pass by me, My Lord/Lady.
the Wait rings the bell
The Lord/Lady goes to each quarter and perform the same, on each guardian. The Wait will ring the bell as each guardian answers.
Once the quarters are called the Lord/Lady goes to the center of the circle as the Wait performs the cleansing of the circle with salt and water.
Incense can be used instead of salt and water mixture. The Lord/Lady summons the spirit of the Great Lady and the Great Lord by saying....
Great Lady witness now your children who stand before you in Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.
Standing East, with the censer the Lord/Lady says....
Great Maiden Come To Us.....
All repeat....
Standing South, with the torch or candle the Lord/Lady says....
Great Mother Come To Us....
All repeat...
Standing West, with chalice of wine or water, the Lord/Lady says...
Ancient Queen of Wisdom Come To Us....
All repeat...
Standing North, with the salt, the Lord/Lady says....
Brother Come To Us...
All Repeat...
Drumming, rattles, any form of music making can be added to this. As you can take note there really isn't any particular God or Goddess called, this is the Avaloian Tradition. All Gods are one God, all Goddesses are one Goddess.
So there is the very basic beginnings of Magical Workings... you can take it from here..... Do What Thou Wilt, Save Harm None, Shall Be the Whole.
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The main factor is to cast a sacred space. A space that separates this world from the other. A space that we ourselves make holy. And that is what is important. A space that you set aside from all else, to glorify and exalt. For you are the one casting, cleansing, purifying, and setting it aside from all else.
Before you cast, one should make sure of the intent of casting. Ask yourself why you are doing it. Once you have this the gathering is made easier. If you are doing this with a group of people One must be chosen to be the Lord or Lady. The Lord or Lady usually has one person who waits them. This is not to say the Lord or Lady is higher than they, but the fact that they shall be the God/dess incarnate. You may also do this solitary. Depending on the amount tending.
The Lord/Lady has the sword brought to them. All else are standing outside where the circle is to be cast. The Lord/Lady takes the sword and walk deosil (clockwise) around the space to be cast. The wait has a small bell with them. Beginning at the East, the sword, in a non-threatening manner, is raised. The wait rings the bell. All fill fall silent. Moving clockwise the Lord/Lady salute each direction. If there are four novices present each will stand to the directions as the Lord/Lady passes.
Lord/Lady: Let all those that wish to partake enter ye now ! (the bell is rung)
Everyone enters by stepping forward (no actual circle has been cast yet)
Wait: My Lord/Lady all those that wish to partake in this Magickal Rite are now present. I pray you, cast the Sacred Circle.
Lord/Lady: What thou doth sees makes here this night, shall be forever within this circle. So Mote It Be !
(When anyone speaks the So Mote It Be or Blessed Be, all shall repeat it)
Again at the East, the Lord/Lady takes the sword and draws within the ground or upon the floor the circle saying as the pass...
"I draw this magick circle let no evil or ill will cross its mark."
Once the Lord/Lady has reached the East again, They take the sword and place it upon the shoulders of the novice, and says...
"be thou the guardian of this gate... I call I summon I stir oh ye spirits of Air, come forth now I pray thee and witness our Rite. So Mote It Be!"
The Guardian answers: I am he/she the guardian, no evil or ill will shall pass by me, My Lord/Lady.
the Wait rings the bell
The Lord/Lady goes to each quarter and perform the same, on each guardian. The Wait will ring the bell as each guardian answers.
Once the quarters are called the Lord/Lady goes to the center of the circle as the Wait performs the cleansing of the circle with salt and water.
Incense can be used instead of salt and water mixture. The Lord/Lady summons the spirit of the Great Lady and the Great Lord by saying....
Great Lady witness now your children who stand before you in Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.
Standing East, with the censer the Lord/Lady says....
Great Maiden Come To Us.....
All repeat....
Standing South, with the torch or candle the Lord/Lady says....
Great Mother Come To Us....
All repeat...
Standing West, with chalice of wine or water, the Lord/Lady says...
Ancient Queen of Wisdom Come To Us....
All repeat...
Standing North, with the salt, the Lord/Lady says....
Brother Come To Us...
All Repeat...
Drumming, rattles, any form of music making can be added to this. As you can take note there really isn't any particular God or Goddess called, this is the Avaloian Tradition. All Gods are one God, all Goddesses are one Goddess.
So there is the very basic beginnings of Magical Workings... you can take it from here..... Do What Thou Wilt, Save Harm None, Shall Be the Whole.
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Monday, 5 June 2006
Principles Of Wiccan Belief
The thirteen statements are necessarily vague. They do not precisely and completely match any one Witchcraft tradition. But they do provide an introduction to the full range of belief systems found within "Wicca."
Its policy of including all persons, regardless of "sexual preference" -- now referred to as sexual orientation -- was almost unheard of back in 1974.
The Council disbanded later in 1974.
INTRODUCTION:
In seeking to be inclusive, we do not wish to open ourselves to the destruction of our group by those on self-serving power trips, or to philosophies and practices contradictory to those principles. In seeking to exclude those whose ways are contradictory to ours, we do not want to deny participation with us to any who are sincerely interested in our knowledge and beliefs, regardless of race, color, sex, age, national or cultural origins, or sexual preference.
Principles of the Wiccan Belief:
1. We practice rites to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of life forces marked by the phases of the Moon and the seasonal Quarters and Cross Quarters.
2. We recognize that our intelligence gives us a unique responsibility towards our environment. We seek to live in harmony with Nature, in ecological balance offering fulfillment to life and consciousness within an evolutionary concept.
3. We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than that is apparent to the average person. Because it is far greater than ordinary it is sometimes called "supernatural", but we see it as lying within that which is naturally potential to all.
4. We conceive of the Creative Power in the universe as manifesting through polarity - as masculine and feminine - and that this same Creative Power lies in all people, and functions through the interaction of the masculine and feminine. We value neither above the other, knowing each to be supportive of the other. We value sex as pleasure, as the symbol and embodiment of life, and as one of the sources of energies used in magickal practice and religious worship.
5. We recognize both outer and inner, or psychological, worlds - sometimes known as the Spiritual World, the Collective Unconscious, Inner Planes, etc. - and we see in the interaction of these two dimensions the basis for paranormal phenomena and magickal exercises. We neglect neither dimension for the other, seeing both as necessary for our fulfillment.
6. We do not recognize any authoritarian hierarchy, but do honor those who teach, respect those who share their greater knowledge and wisdom, and acknowledge those who have courageously given of themselves in leadership.
7. We see religion, magick and wisdom-in-living as being united in the way one views the world and lives within it - a world view and philosophy of life which we identify as Witchcraft, the Wiccan Way.
8. Calling oneself "Witch" does not make a Witch - but neither does heredity itself, nor the collecting of titles, degrees and initiations. A Witch seeks to control the forces within her/himself that make life possible in order to live wisely and well without harm to others and in harmony with Nature.
9. We believe in the affirmation and fulfillment of life in a continuation of evolution and development of consciousness, that gives meaning to the Universe we know, and our personal role within it.
10. Our only animosity towards Christianity, or toward any other religion or philosophy of life, is to the extent that its institutions have claimed to be "the only way," and have sought to deny freedom to others and to suppress other ways of religious practice and belief.
11. As American Witches, we are not threatened by debates on the history of the Craft, the origins of various terms, the origins of various aspects of different traditions. We are concerned with our present and our future.
12. We do not accept the concept of absolute evil, nor do we worship any entity known as "Satan" or "the Devil", as defined by Christian tradition. We do not seek power through the suffering of others, nor do we accept that personal benefit can be derived only by denial to another.
13. We believe that we should seek within Nature that which is contributory to our health and well-being.
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Friday, 2 June 2006
Asking For A Blessing
The last day of the month is the sacred day of the triple goddess of crossroads and the patroness of Witches, Hecate. Hecate had many names and titles: Hecate Trevia, "of the three ways"; Hecate Phosphoros, "the light bringer"; Hecate Nykterian "of the night"; and Hecate Basileia, "Hecate Queen." On this night of the waning Moon we have a perfect opportunity to work with this goddess and ask for her blessing to illuminate our darkest times, and grant us her protection.
Hecate, goddess of the crossroads, hear my cry,
Protect and guard me under your midnight sky.
Hecate Phosphoros "she who brings the light,"
Hecate Trevia bless me with your wisdom tonight.
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Hecate, goddess of the crossroads, hear my cry,
Protect and guard me under your midnight sky.
Hecate Phosphoros "she who brings the light,"
Hecate Trevia bless me with your wisdom tonight.
By: Ellen Dugan
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