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Magick and Witchcraft
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Principles of Wiccan Beliefs
- 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 Quarter.
- We recognize that our intelligence gives us a unique
responsibility toward our environment. We seek to live in harmony with Nature, in
ecological balance offering fulfillment to life and consciousness within an evolutionary
concept.
- We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than that
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.
- 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 to 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.
- We recognize both outer worlds and inner, or
psychological, worlds sometimes known as the Spiritual World, the Collective Unconscious,
Inner Planes, etc. -- and we see in the inter-action 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Calling oneself "Witch" does not make a
Witch -- but neither does heredity itself, not 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.
- We believe in the affirmation and fulfillment of life
in a continuation of evolution and development of consciousness giving meaning to the
Universe we know and our personal role within it.
- Our only animosity towards Christianity, or towards
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.
- As Witches, we are not threatened by debates on the
history of the Craft, the origins of various terms, the legitimacy of various aspects of
different traditions. We are concerned with our present and our future.
- We do not accept the concept of absolute evil, nor do
we worship any entity known as "Satan" or "the Devil", as defined by
the Christian traditions. We do not seek power through the suffering of others, nor accept
that personal benefit can be derived only by denial to another.
- And it harm none, do as you will.
What Is
Wicca?
WICCA (sometimes called Wicce, The Craft, or The Old Religion by its
practitioners) is an ancient religion of love for life and nature.
In prehistoric times, people respected the great forces of Nature
and celebrated the cycles of the seasons and the moon. They saw divinity in the sun and
moon, in the Earth Herself, and in all life. The creative energies of the universe were
personified: feminine and masculine principles became Goddesses and Gods. These were not
semi-abstract, superhuman figures set apart from Nature: they were embodied in earth and
sky, women and men, and even plants and animals. This viewpoint is still central to
present-day Wicca.
To most Wiccans, everything in Natures -- and all Goddesses and Gods -- are true
aspects of Deity. The aspects most often celebrated in the Craft, however, are thr Triple
Goddess of the Moon (Who is Maiden, Mother, and Crone) and the Horned God of the wilds.
These have many names in various cultures.
Wicca had its organized beginnings in Paleolithic times, co-existed with
other Pagan ("country") religions in Europe, and had a profound influence on
early Christianity. But in the medieval period, tremendous persecution was directed
against the Nature religions by the Roman Church. Over a span of 300 years, millions of
men and women and many children were hanged, drowned or burned as accused
"Witches." The Church indicted them for black magic and Satan worship, though in
fact these were never a part of the Old Religion. The Wiccan faith went underground, to be
practiced in small, secret groups called "covens." For the most part, it stayed
hidden until very recent times. Now scholars such as Margaret Murray and Gerald Gardner
have shed some light on the origins of the Craft, and new attitudes of religious freedom
have allowed covens in some areas to risk becoming more open.
How do Wiccan folk practice their faith today? There is no central authority or
doctrine, and individual covens vary a great deal. But most meet to celebrate on nights of
the Full Moon, and at eight great festivals or Sabbats throughout the year.
Links On Beliefs
- Athena the Wiccan
- Feast of the
Unicorn - areas include: About Wicca, the Sabbats, holidays, astrological readings,
herbal remedies, the Wiccan Rede, moon cycles, incense, Pagan rituals, and Wiccan tools.
- Francesca Dubie's Wiccan & Faerie Grimoire - wiccan articles, poems,
announcements, resources, love spells, and rituals.
- Janus
Gate, The - Wiccan rituals, teaching material, structure and history of Spawn Far
Coven.
- Lucretia's Reflections - find thoughts on Wicca and Paganism, and some
hints for others practising Wicca in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Mystical
Cauldron - information about Wicca and pre-Gardnerian witchcraft.
- Open Sesame -
place for witchcraft, white magic, occult lore, herbs, poetry, mythology, spells and
incantations.
- Sabbats
of Wicca - witches have eight festivals, or Sabbats, that honor nature and mark the
year as it turns through its seasons.
- Stardancer's
Wheel of the Year
- Sun Dragon Wicca Page
- dedicated the positive public awareness of Wicca, Witches and Magick.
- Volute's Witchy
Site
- Wicca: What it is and What it is not
- Wiccan's
World of Witchcraft - information angled toward the beginner of wicca, witchcraft, and
paganism.
- Witchcraft:
The Facts - synopsis of Wicca. FAQs, links, and sound files.
Historical Links
Wiccan Resources
- Alexcia's
Web - resource of all things Wiccan.
- Allegra Brillante's Western Slope Wiccan Welcome Wagon - information
about Wicca and Celtic practices.
- AutumnCrystal
Greywing's Pagan and Wiccan Resources
- Calitha's
Corner
- Cleome's
Wiccan Resources
- Deamon
Child's Witch Resource - offers an interactive forum, a live JAVA chat room, a herbal
database and much more.
- Fyrie Skies - a resorce for Wiccan, containing information regarding
religious harrassment, family issues, as well as online selections from the Fyrie Skies
Book of Shadows.
- Hawk's
Nest - info on Wicca, Little College Of Witches and Articles written for Hole In The
Stone.
- Introduction
to Wicca - Basic tenets and sound clips as well as information concerning magickal
energy, phases of transformation, astrological information and book reviews.
- Karma-Net
- Mama
Rose's Kitchen - Basic information, training information, and some philosophical
goodies for Kitchen Witches.
- Marmys
Broom Closet
- Moondaughter's Mystical Musings - pagan page for information and ideas
concerning Wicca.
- Moonshae
& Stargazer's Covenstead - info on practicing in Australia.
- Selene's
Wicca Page
- Sherwood Forest - visit Sherwood Forest and see where its many trails
may lead.
- SilverMoon's Broomcloset - includes an encyclopedia, online zine, and
webweaving.
- St.
Louis Wiccan
- We Are
A Circle - a collection of Wiccan poems, stories, songs, rituals. Also info on the
Unitarian's "Cakes for the Queen of Heaven" workshop.
- Wisteria's
Realm - a place of magick & enchantment.
- Witches
of Coventry Greens - astrology, tarot, herbs, the Wiccan way: in our grove you can
relax to the sounds of wind and chimes while browsing for information on the occult arts.
- Witching Well - links to books, supplies, and FAQs.
- World
of Witchcraft
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