MAGICAL ETHICS

Living a magical life is a powerful and positive way to live.

However, it does come with a great deal of responsibility.

If you are already following a magical path, you know what I mean.

But, if you are just beginning to think about bringing magic into your life,
you must understand that there is a moral code of spiritual ethics to follow
if you wish your magical journey to be positive.

Whatever area of magic you are interested in, you will find that
your magical work will not only affect you, but also those around you.
Some of you may be interested
in the Wiccan tradition or perhaps in various forms of divination.
No matter where your magical interests and abilities may lead you,
learning the ancient Wiccan Code
will serve you well as you travel the path of positive magic.

It consists of only eight words: "If it harms none, do what you will."

This creed should be at the core of any magical work you do,
even if you don't become a Wiccan.

Over the years I've developed a more extended set of magical ethical principles.

I hope they aid you in your practice;


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Never speak a charm or spell in a language you don't understand.

Never perform any form or revenge magic; karma will even things out.

Never let anyone coerce you into joining
a magical group you don't feel comfortable about.

Never let anyone force you to do any type
of divination when you're tired or just don't feel like it.

Never perform a spell to help someone when they haven't asked you.
This is a form of manipulation.

Don't brag about your magic
- besides being rude, blabbing about your magic weakens it.

Never use magic to harm a person, animal, or plant.

During a love spell never mention a specific person;
again, this is manipulation.

Do give thanks when a spell has brought your desire into your life.

When people ask you to perform any type of divination,
don't let them become too dependent on you.

In general, negative magic has no place
in the life of a true magical practitioner.

To further understand this, may I suggest you read Raymond Buckland's
"Complete Book of Witchcraft" (Llewellyn Publications, 1986).

Also, any book by the late Scott Cunningham will give you solid advice
on practicing positive magic.

What you do in magic will come back to you.

Positive magic will bring you unexpected blessings, while negative magic
will eventually harm the practitioner.

Of course, there are times when negative magic can be used
in a positive manner, such as trying to destroy a bad habit.

Not all negative magic is evil; what's important is most cases is intent.

People sometimes ask if they can use revenge magic
when someone is trying to hurt them.
The answer is still "no."
It is better in this case to use a spell for protection, or even a blessing.

Concentrate on positive magic to heal any hurts, and get on with your life.

The one area of magic which gets people into lots of trouble is love magic.
If you're trying to attract love, you may perform a ritual to bring
the type of person you desire to you.
However, never name a specific person, as this violates a person's
free will and will have only negative results.

As you journey along the magical road, you will come into contact
with people who don't agree with your spiritual path.
That is their right.
Let them go in peace and never try to force your ideas on them.

It is your right to follow your own way.

Following a code of positive magical ethics will keep you spiritually
healthy and will serve you well in all areas of your life.

Your positive magic will come back to you threefold.