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Coven Rules
Dear Ones:
Every Coven should have some rules that people can look at so they
know what sort of conduct is appropriate or inappropriate for
members, and knowing them being helpful to harmony and
fellowship within Coven. Here are a few that I am thinking about
instituting:
No coven member shall consume their weight in beans
before arriving for ritual.
This has happened in the past, and the results can be devastating.
It is unpleasant when 32 cubic yards of methane are unexpectedly
released into the atmosphere within Circle, and other Coven
members begin dropping to the floor unconscious, turning blue,
gasping for air and struggling to keep from being overcome by
the vapor. Add to this, the presence of the open flame of the
candles on the altar and the quarter candles. Several years ago,
the north wall of our altar room was blown clear out when the
methane expelled was detonated by the flame of a single candle
and the explosion that followed interrupted our rites. Please be
considerate of others, and make every effort not to render them
victims of a tragic episode, particularly as the Guardian of air is
called. We evoke the power of the winds, but make every effort not
to break wind.
Some people feel a need to wear something on their feet
while attending ritual.
It is suggested that slippers or socks might be acceptable. However,
showing up for a skyclad ritual wearing nothing but cowboy boots
is utterly unacceptable. This is particularly true if there should
be actual shit clinging to those shit kickers!!!! This will definitely be
frowned upon.
If the rite is to be skyclad, please remember your position in
space in relation to the candles.
While folks of another religion may appreciate the odd burning
bush, we have noted this can lead to negative effects upon a
Covener who carelessly fails to exercise due caution, and
inadvertently ignites their genitalia! Remember folks,
"Never Again the Burning Times" also applies to Witches in
our Circle.
When skyclad rites are conducted do not pluck a handful of
hair from between the cheeks of the High Priest while his
back is turned.
I would remind everyone that Rogaine is fairly expensive, and
difficult to apply to one's backside. Worse, creates the possibility
some embarrassing moments. For example: Your High Priest was
recently visiting a distant city and stayed in a motel near the
interstate. Can you imagine the awkward moment which ensued
when the maid entered the room to change the linen, only to find
your High Priest standing on a chair with his pants bunched up
in a pile around his ankles, his butt reflected in a mirror, as he tried
with questionable results to aim the spray at his derriere?
Oh, sure, we can laugh about it now... but such misfortunes
present your High Priest with great dismay!
Please use deodorant before arriving for ritual.
As we all raise our arms in welcome to the Lord and Lady,
it would be nice if they are not dropped from the sky by an assault
on their senses that leaves them crashing into the Circle by an
unexpected blast that renders them incapacitated. If this can have
that sort of effect upon the Gods themselves, how much more
likely would it be to immobilize your brothers and sisters in Circle???
When doing robed rituals, please lend some consideration
to the material of which your robes are made.
Nogahyde is right out, as are robes that faintly resemble the
battle regalia of Atilla the Hun! Similarly, while it may be cute,
a robe festooned with images of Homer Simpson, Bart, and the
rest of the Simpson family... are contrary to the atmosphere we are
attempting to establish.
Do not wear combat boots in Circle.
When doing rituals as a group outdoors, you will likely need
something on your feet, but we tend to take a dim view of combat
boots in Circle. It tends to establish the wrong ambiance.
Curb your guide dog prior to circle.
If you are visually impaired, and must be accompanied into
Circle by a guide dog, please make certain the animal has
accomplished all of its duties outdoors, rather than simply
showing up in the altar room and hoping for the best.
Keep your dog by you!
On a similar note, it is nice if the animal is neutered. While it may
be funny to see a Coven member trying to participate in a Spiral
dance with your dog affixed to his leg, the Coven member is likely
to form a resentment. Familiars are wonderful helpers to the Witch,
so long as they do not become overly familiar!!!!
Don't score the High Priest and High Priestess!
Your High Priest and High Priestess, while appreciating the
compliment, are nevertheless apt to take a dim view of their
Coveners holding signs which have 9.3, 8.6, 9.5, 7.9 and such
relating to performance and style points. Please remember this is
Witchcraft, not the ABC Wide World of Sports!!!
We will keep you apprised of any other rules which may need to be
implemented as the need arises.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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