Cyber Cauldron

An excerpt from Beltane Eve – by Jill M Earlam / Dragonlady © 2007

As the fires of Beltane were lit on the heath, next to the forest, there were cheers and the happy sound of people enjoying themselves, eating and drinking and waiting in breathless anticipation of the God and Goddess, who would surely come to bless this Beltane celebration.

Delphi stood smiling, watching the children dance around the maypole, screaming and laughing with delight as they held the ribbons, weaving in and out of each other making that age old pattern, beginning again the dance of creation even though none of them knew what tonight would bring.

She stood at the edge of the forest, a little way from the people, who were beginning to feel the effects of the drink and the dancing and as the youngsters were taken home by their sisters old enough to celebrate the day but not quite old enough to join in the rituals, which came later.

Delphi could feel Janus calling her and slipped between the trees. It was dark within the confines of the forest but she could still see the fires burning brightly and the full moon was just visible, her beams split by the branches of the tall trees. Her heart was pounding in her chest, she could feel his presence; he was very close. She turned around as she felt his touch. He was there, standing before her in his white robe, his face hidden. As he pulled back the hood of his robe she could see he wore the silver circlet, with the blue crystal in the centre. The stone was of the deepest blue and seemed to glow brighter, matching his eyes, as he smiled gently at her. He looked like a god standing there before her; tall, long silver blonde hair and fathomless blue eyes. She felt as if she was drowning as she gazed into the depths of those eyes; it was like looking into the deepest lake and seeing your own reflection. Janus took her hand and kissed it before drawing her gently into his arms. As she felt the strength and firmness of his body against hers, through the robe he wore, she sighed with pleasure to be back in his arms.

“How I have missed you, my love.” His whispered words made her shiver with anticipated pleasure and he held her tightly.

They stood together, arms around each other totally oblivious to all that was going on just beyond the edge of the trees. He released her and she turned her face up to look at him and as she did, his lips came down to meet hers, gently at first, a feather touch barely there until her hand touched his cheek and she felt his breathing quicken. He reluctantly took his mouth off hers and spoke into her ear, “Let us go to our place, my love. I want to love you.”

As they reached the opening in the forest, as one they dropped to the floor, lying on a bed of soft mossy grass only feet away from the edge of the pool, which sparkled in the moonlight.

“I love you so much” her whispered words were muffled as once again, his lips found hers, kissing her with such passion. His fingers started to unfasten the bodice of her dress and his hands slipped inside, caressing her back. He slipped the dress off her shoulders and his lips caressed her neck, moving down to take one of her erect nipples between his lips while he gently rolled the other one between his fingers. She arched her back as he took the dress off her; his hands were hot, gently urgent as his caresses moved between her legs to stroke that mound, covered in soft dark hair. As he gently traced those lips with his fingers, she opened her legs to allow him to touch her and as his fingers found that sensitive little place, she moaned with pleasure. “You are so beautiful” he spoke quietly to her as she implored him, “let me love you”

Her hands reached up and she undid the tie on his robe. As it fell open she saw he was naked underneath and she caressed his firm body with her hands, flicking her tongue over his nipples, dropping butterfly kisses along his chest and stomach, stopping only to take hold of his manhood, her fingers caressing up and down, feeling him grow at her touch.

He was so hard and ready for her, he could bear it no longer and he gently entered her, his erect shaft finding its way inside her, their bodies becoming one as their lips met again in the sweetest kiss. Slowly and sensually they moved together, their breathing quickening as waves of desire and love washed over them.

She heard the animal come crashing through the forest. He stopped and pawed the ground; he was so near she could almost feel his breath.

She was close, so close to reaching ecstasy and felt the hardness and strength of Janus inside her as they moved as one, his breathing fast and shallow, whispering words of love in her ear. She felt him tense, his body arching as he cried out her name releasing his seed inside her and as she held his shuddering body she felt the waves of pleasure washing over her. And at that moment, although neither of them knew it, the child was conceived. Their bodies trembled with released passion and love as they lay holding each other, neither one wanting to move lest they break the spell.

The stag still watched as if hypnotised and as they looked back at him, (wondering what he was going to do), his outline wavered and before them stood Herne, tall and powerful. Before they had a chance to get to their feet and cover their nakedness, from between the trees She appeared – beautiful in her flowing blue gown, dark hair falling down past her waist with a silver triple moon circlet on her forehead. She smiled at them and as she went to Herne, they spoke without words. By this time Delphi and Janus were on their knees, their heads bowed towards this great god and goddess.

She spoke to them in a voice full of tenderness, “stand up my dears, do not be afraid.” They stood before Herne and the Goddess heads still bowed. She was trembling in fear because as High Priestess to the Goddess she should not be with a mortal man. Yet the Goddess was smiling at her, look on her face, which seemed almost to suggest forgiveness.

Janus threw himself at Herne’s feet in such terror crying, “Please don’t hurt her; forgive her. Punish me instead. I love her so much.” He lay prostrate on the ground, his shoulders shaking as tears coursed down his cheek. Delphi wanted to run to him, but did not dare move, until she felt the Goddess give her a little push and she looked at her and smiled, “Go to him, don’t leave him to cry alone.” Even Herne was smiling down at her as she threw herself on the floor by the side of Janus and took his face in her hands and as she saw the look of such abject sorrow on his face, her tears began to fall. They held each other, just sitting waiting for the wrath of Herne to descend on them.

Then Herne spoke, “We have been watching you for some time now and know just how long you have fought against this love you feel. We know you have not deliberately sought to deceive us and for that we will not punish you.” The Goddess spoke, saying, “We see the love and devotion you have for each other and who are we to come between you? when we both have felt that utter misery of being without the one you love. You deserve each other and of course there is now the child to think of too.”

As She spoke these words, Herne closed the gap between them and put His arms around Her and gently touched Her lips with His. The forest stirred, the Moon came out from behind a cloud and a sun flared into being, high in the cosmos.

Delphi suddenly realised just what the Goddess had said – she was with child.

“You shall be released from your Priestess duties but you may remain with the other Priestesses as long you as you wish, showing them the way and deciding who shall succeed you as High Priestess. I shall make sure all know it is my decision and all will be well. It is meant to be, the child inside you has shown me that.”

At the Goddess’s words, Delphi got to her feet and kneeled before her and took her hand. “I don’t know how to thank you. I have no words but if you can see my heart you know how I am feeling right now.” She kissed the hand of the Goddess who smiled down at her. Janus stood and bowed his head before the mighty Herne, whose voice reverberated through the forest as he spoke. “Look after her and your unborn child, there are those who will attempt to destroy what you have – do not let them. Love each other the way we love and you will survive through the ages. You shall continue as Druid and sing the songs and tell the tales of the Bards but I shall speak to your master and tell him. If you ever need us, come into the forest and call and we shall come.”

As Herne spoke these words, the Goddess came to him and slipped her hand into his and they turned and walked away through the trees, leaving Delphi and Janus.

Originally posted 2011-04-30 10:59:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Preface: In my years of teaching and running a group, I have always had a dissatisfaction with the popular “Book of the Law” available to most Seekers. I felt it to be too archaic in its wording and perspective — and while it was valuable in the Burning Times, it simply does not deal with the concerns and needs of “modern-day” Witches. Over the years I became familiar with several other sets of Laws. Each of these had many good points, yet they also had their disadvantages as well.

Recently, I decided to do something daring — I took the four different versions of the Laws which I had, and combined and reworked them. I deleted what was no longer pertinent or meaningful, rewording others to make them clearer and more understandable, as well as throwing in a few new ones which I felt had been lacking. I believe that what has evolved out of this work is a set of Laws which are readable, usable, and most importantly, pertinent to the needs of today’s Witches and Neo- Pagans. It is with these thoughts and hopes that I would like to share them with you. If you should find merit or worth in them, then I will feel as though I have accomplished something. The material in this booklet has not been copyrighted, so you may reproduce the Laws for students or friends, or reprint them in your publication. It is my sincere hope that the New Book of the Law will be of use to the Craft Community.

Blessed Be,
Lady Galadriel

Part One
1. The Laws were created to give our lives form and order, that all might be balanced throughout all of the planes. In truth there are two sets of laws which govern us — one sets forth the ways of the Wiccan, and the other the ways of the Universe. Both are important, both should be observed with respect and treated with honor. The Laws were shaped and molded to teach us, to advise us, and to counsel us in our time of mortal life on earth.
2. Honor the Gods, for They are the channels and the manifestation of the Source. Honor yourself, for this force also lies within you. Love the Gods as They love you, and by loving yourself and your brothers and sisters, so the Gods shall honor you. As the love and joy of a man and a woman flowers and grows when nurtured with respect, and cultivated with understanding and honor, so should you love the Gods.
3. The Goddess is the Great Mother, and the God is the Great Father, and we are Their children; and we shall worship Them, for They are the rulers of the Universe, and all that is therein. Therefore, O Children of the Gods, try Them not, nor attempt to test Them, for They shall show you that he Ways of the Craft are not to be belittled or mocked.
4. Let the Power of the Craft flow from you only in love — or not at all. For it has always been known that the energy webs which we weave and maintain shall eventually return to encircle their creator. Thus our works become either the net which intaglios and binds us, or the web of light by which we find the Gods.
5. Let the Rites of the Wicca be a way for the children of the Gods to be as One — for Power only flows when unified. Always should you revere the Earth, and heal and tend Her, for She is our life, our Mothership, on which we navigate the dark currents of space.
6. When you reap the harvests of your lands, then you shall not reap one corner of the field, nor glean the herb gardens, or the fallen fruits of the orchards. These you shall offer to the Earth Mother, in direct return, or through offerings made to your Circle, or to sustain its Priests and Priestesses.
7. Always be proud to be of the Wicca, but do not allow your pride to become vanity — for those who are conceited are a stumbling block at the door of the Temple, and they shall be cast adrift, to swim within their own vanity.
8. Observe and listen, reserving your judgment, for until all the silver is weighed, who can know the worth thereof?
9. As like breeds like, even more so does good beget love and joy. Your life will be full of love and joy if you are joyful and happy.
10. Your teachers are the servants of the Gods, and they shall plant the seeds of knowledge within the minds of their students, and they shall use their power for the good of the Wicca. Yet it is each individual’s duty to tend the seeds which are planted, and to make the final harvest. Those who misuse the power and the trust of the teacher’s position shall have to answer to the Lords of Karma, and adjust the balance accordingly.
11. The Temples of the Gods, which are Their abode on Earth, shall belong to all Their children, and each Circle shall be as a special family. Do naught against any Temple or any family of the Wicca, lest you do that thing unto the Gods, and against yourself.
12. You must not be a teller of tales amongst the children of the Goddess, and you must hold no malice or evil thoughts towards others of the Wicca.
13. You should not lie, nor give false testimony before your Elders, or those who are of the Wicca — for liars are fools, and a menace unto themselves, and to the Wicca. Be truthful in all your works and deeds, especially within the Circle, for what you say within the presence of the Gods becomes manifest.
14. You must not put stumbling blocks in the way of those who do not follow the Path of the Wicca. You must make no unrighteous judgments of their ways, and you should aid them with an attitude of love when it is asked for. Yet ever should you keep the Counsel of the Elders, and reveal naught to others of where our Circles may be, nor may you reveal our ways without the consent of the Priestess.
15. When you make a vow to the Lord or the Lady, or you swear an oath to another of the Wicca, then you must do all that has come forth from your mouth, for a covenant with the Gods, or with the Wicca, is your Honor, and woe to those who care not for the fetters they attach to their souls by not keeping their word.
16. The Great Mother and Father would not have their children suffer the indignities of oppressors for their sake, for what is within the hearts of Their children is dear and true to Them. The Ancient and Mighty Ones shall cause the balance to be made for those who desecrate the Lord and Lady, Their temples, or Their creations.
17. Never shall you use Magick, nor the Craft, to cause harm, for this is misuse of the Power, and it is not to be condoned. To cause the death of another through the Craft is to require the death of the Self in sacrifice.
18. Never betray any of the brethren, nor the lore of our people, for you are all servants of the Gods, and must live by the virtues of love, honor and wisdom. Let truth, loyalty and honor be your creed. Let them be your guides, tempered by love and wisdom.
19. The Order of the Gods shall you keep, and within Their Circles shall you walk. You should not say “I believe” when you doubt, nor claim to obey the Lord and Lady’s word when you never enter into the Temple. You must not profess with your lips that which is not in your heart.
20. Do not use the names of the Gods in negative or evil ways, for They love and cherish Their children above all others. All others They love, even those who know them not. Yet those who hate and curse in Their name shall have the Mighty Ones take the measure of their worth.
21. In any disputes between the children of the Goddess, no one may invoke any laws but those of the Craft, or any tribunal but that of Priestess, Priest, and Elders.
22. No one of the Wicca may do anything which will endanger the Craft, nor bring any of the Wicca into conflict with the Law of the Land, or with any of our persecutors.
23. Your magickal tools are channels to that which is most precious and pure within you. Do not cheapen them by haggling their price when you acquire them.
24. Never accept money for the use of the Power. It is sorcerers and charlatans who accept money for their spells and prayers. If you accept no money, you will be free from the temptation to use the Craft for evil or unworthy causes.
25. You shall never take unduly from any human, animal or elemental that which is not yours to take — for if you steal from another, in the end you will have to sacrifice something dearer to you in order to attain the balance.
26. Show honor to all people, that they may look up to you, and respect you, and their eyes shall become a mirror for your soul.
27. Those who are of the Wicca shall not own slaves, for one person may not own the spirit of another, for only the Great Mother and Father own our souls. Nor shall you take as a pledge any person’s life, for to do so is to take upon yourself both a mill and a millstone.
28. If a stranger sojourns with you, you shall do them no wrong; they shall be as one of the Circle, born amongst ye, and you shall deal with them as you would yourself.
29. Just weights and just balances shall be given by you, and just value shall you give, and thereby receive threefold.
30. Your altars shall be kept clean, pure and holy, and all that is brought into the Temple or the Circle shall be cleansed and blessed, for the joy of the Gods, and of the Wicca.
31. A clean mind should have a clean body. You should keep your body, your clothes, and your house clean, in honor of the Mother, who gives these things to you.
32. Let none die without honor, without love, without respect, unless their actions have decreed otherwise.
33. You should not couple together if it shall cause pain, jealousy or deprivation to another by doing so. Union for malice or evil reasons such as these upsets the balance, and the Lords of the Universe shall make adjustments accordingly.
34. Let those who would love, and would be as one, and bear child, be handfasted. For the sharing of love in this manner is beauteous, and love’s union in the energy of the Gods, and the heritage of the child. It is important for children to know and to identify with those who brought them here.
35. The Law of the Goddess is that none of the Wicca shall take and wed someone who they do not love, whether it is to harm another, or for some form of material gain.
36. Remember that your children are Goddess-spawned, and are free spirits. You do not own nor control them. They are your brethren, come to visit for a while, that they may share in the vision of your love and wisdom. Let each parent realize that although they may teach and guide with love, the child shall also teach the parent, and aid them in their growth and lessons.End of Part OnePart Two
37. The etheric web and energy vortexes of the earth are in constant flux and motion to adjust to the needs of the planet. The sacred trust of the Wicca is to create and to maintain centers of light and knowledge, using the magick of the divine spark within us to focus and channel the forces of the Universal fire. And these are the channels established between the worlds of the stars and the realms of the earth, bringing in and regulating the spirit flames which energize and activate all life forms. Thus we tend and guard the threads of creation, and we weave the patterns of life and manifestation in an ever-evolving tapestry.
38. Never use your heritage or position for self-glorification or gain. Respect your magick and our ways. We must always recognize that while others may look to us to lead them, they too are our guides.
39. Keep your body strong, your mind keen, and your purpose pure, for within your being you shall channel the Power, and it needs to be strong and pure. And these are the keys to the path of Oneness, and to communication with the Gods. Yet first you must learn to speak to Them in such a manner as They can comprehend you. For the children of the Wicca must aid the Gods, and work with Them, otherwise the Gods cannot aid and work with you. Ever remember that the Priest and Priestess are the living representatives of the God and Goddess Forces, and likewise that all humans carry these forces within them, though they may lie dormant and unawakened.
40. As the Great Mother and Father come unto one another and create with the pure vibration of Love-Wisdom, so should you strive to make your Temple pure in vibration, and thus a fitting place wherein you may invite the Gods. Thus, your Circle should always be duly purified and cast, and likewise, those who would use the gateways and travel the Circle between the earth and other realms should also be duly prepared and purified.
41. The Goddess hath said, “I shall not carry thee, yet neither shall I hinder thee, nor keep thee from having the same opportunities as all of my children. Thou art free, yet thou shalt not be coddled like babes in the storm. If thou hast true devotion within thee, then all obstacles may be overcome.”
42. The laggard is but half a person — and though half is better than none, the whole is twice as good as the half. Those who do not work, or who lack the will and desire to learn the ways of the Gods, unto them is said, “The Ancient and Mighty Ones shall not keep thee within their house, if ye learneth not.”
43. A sanctuary you shall make unto the Gods, that They may dwell amongst you. And you shall fashion it to the best of your ability, according to all that your Elders shall show you, and pure energy shall you place therein.
44. An altar shall you make to unto the Lady, and you shall make due reverence unto Her, for every place where She is exalted, She will come to you and bless you. And you shall fashion your altar out of wood or stone, and burn incense and candles thereon, at the proper times, in observance of her ways.
45. You should set aside at least one day during each moon unto the Goddess, and on these days you shall do Her work; and on those days She shall renew Her children and bless them.
46. Learn to build your own Temple, and to craft your own sacred Circle, and all the tools that are used therein — for to be a person of the Craft is to be a person of consequence.
47. Let each of you inscribe your own record of our ways and teachings. For the course of each Wiccan should be charted, that the patterns of their life-web may be made known and utilized. Let each Wiccan start their Book of Light with the teachings and lore of their tradition, yet let it also contain the rites and ways of each individual, which are the harvest of each child of the Wicca, to use the wisdom of their heritage as the seeds of their own wisdom. Thus shall our lore and knowledge continue to grow and unfold, like a beautiful flower.
48. It is right to study and to understand the sigils, statues and stories of the Gods, for they shall guide your thoughts to Them, and They shall hear them. Yet you must ever remember that you worship not the sign nor the statue, but the Gods which inspired them.
49. If your Circle owns any land, let all guard it, and help to keep it clean. Let all justly guard all moneys of the Circle, as well as the rights and property of all members of the Circle.
50. If any Wiccan truly labors, then it is right that they should have their just pay. This is not considered the taking of money for the Art, but good and honest work. Yet if any Wiccan works willingly for the good of the Craft, or for their brothers and sisters without pay, then it is to their greatest honor.
51. If any Wiccan should deny themselves some pleasure or material indulgence in order to do service in the Circle, this person shall be blessed and remembered. For those who give for the greater good of all shall have their spirit uplifted.
52. Know also that if you gift the Lady’s Priests and Priestesses, or Her Circles, this is an offering made unto the Mother Herself, for a true Priest or Priestess strives always to do Her work, and to be of service to Her children, so to honor and respect them is to honor and respect the Queen of All.
53. And the offerings which are considered the most pleasing to the Gods are these:the fruits of the orchards
    the scents of the trees and herbs
    the metals of the earth
    the waters of the earth
    the flowers of the meadows
    and the milk of all mothers.

    Yet offerings of labor or money are honest too, and these will also be accepted — more so if you work with love in your heart, for always there is work to be done for the Gods, and service to be given to the children of the Wicca.

54. If your offerings are made to restore the balance, it must by of a nature that it not offensive to the Gods. It must be of value, yet given with a free heart. Thus shall the harmony be restored. If your offerings are given with a heart filled with love and devotion, or are of service to the Gods, or to the Craft, then shall you receive blessings manifold.
55. And when you make an offering unto the Gods, you should offer it thru the most proper medium, at the proper times, and in such a manner as to make it acceptable. Any and all remains of the rituals shall be consumed in the fire, or buried within the Earth, as a way of returning to the Source all that we use in the observance of our ways, thus ensuring the continuity of the cycle.
56. All may use the Craft to help and aid them, or for the advantage of their Circle, or the Craft — yet only if you are sure that you harm none. Let each Wiccan and Circle always debate these matters at length. Only if all be satisfied that none be harmed in any way, may the Art then be used. If it is not possible to achieve your ends one way, then perhaps the goal may be achieved by acting in a different way, so as to harm none.
57. Throughout the world it has been many a year since Wiccans have been burned. Yet misuse of the Power might raise the persecutions once again. So never break the Laws, however much you might be tempted, and never consent to their being broken. And if you know they are being broken, then you must work strongly against it.
58. In days of old it was decided by the Mighty Ones who came before us that the Art might be used to restrain others from harming the Craft or its children, yet only after great consultation with all members of the Circle, and only then to deflect or to constrain them.
59. And such were the ways of the Lady that She brought us forth in joy, and such were the Ways of the Lord that His reign gave all life pleasure. Offer love in your worship and all shall be joyous in beauty.End of Part TwoPart Three
60. In the dimly remembered dawn of ages past, the Wicca were truly free. Then, in Atlantis came the Age of the Misuse of Power, followed by the Ages of Persecution and Suffering. Thus the people of the Wicca hid themselves and cloaked their knowledge, and wove veils of secrecy and silence. And this is how the Ways of the Wicca have been preserved through the time of darkness. Yet much of the ways of our people were lost to the ignorance of others.
61. Yet the cycle spirals ever on — and the Age of the Earth Mother once again draws nigh. We must be strong — one with our birthright, and one with our Gods, if we are to bring forth the balance. Those who would harm us, or attempt to enslave us, we must overcome — yet only through light and love, and never through violence or the evil of chaos. And through our efforts the time of our people will come into being once more. In the times which lie ahead, there lies much work to be done, so that once more the cycles of life are drawn to the path of light, and the balance achieved through the power of love.
62. In order to bring the ways of Light and Love and Life to the peoples of the Earth, our secrets are slowly becoming secrets no more, and it is good that this is so — for the age of shadow and secrecy is passing. Yet the sharing of our ways needs always to be guided by wisdom and by love. Let our rites and our mysteries be kept sacred. Let no one defile our worship or our heritage. For the defilement of our ways is an honor loss to self, and for the Craft.
63. Let each High Priestess govern her Circle with justice and Love, and with the help and advice of the Elders and the High Priest, always heeding the messages of the Gods when they come.
64. Ever remember that although the Priest is the force with which the Circle is built, the Priestess is the ruler therein — for it is through her that the Goddess created the world, and all things therein.
65. The High Priestess will heed all complaints of all Pagans and Wiccans, and strive to settle any differences between them with reason and with justice.
66. Let each Circle of Light decide how it shall be known — whether by earthly name or magickal one. For each child of the Wicca knows best the safety or dangers of their homeland.
67. Let each Circle or Temple maintain and dedicate unto the Goddess and the God all the things that are required for Their rituals, for what is blessed in the name of the Gods rightly belongs to Them, and the Priest and Priestess shall be the caretakers thereof.
68. Anyone of the circle who is of sufficient rank, and wishes to form a new Circle, shall tell the High Priestess and the Elders of their intentions. Members of the old Circle may join the new Circle when it is formed, but if they do so they must leave the other Circle, unless otherwise instructed. online pharmacy without a prescription For it is the Old Law that each Wiccan may join the Circle of their choice, yet their energy should not be divided between two or more Temples.
69. The Elders of the old and new Circles shall meet in peace and with respect, to decide the level of interaction and connection between the Circles. Yet it is known that the splitting of a Circle often means strife. So only if it is truly in a spirit of peace and harmony should the Circles meet for the celebration of the Great Festivals.
70. None shall enter the Circle that have a sickness or an ailment which may be passed on to the Lady’s other children — for to do so causes harm to yourself, as well as to the others of the Circle. Rather should the Healers go unto the sick one, that through the love of the Gods they shall be made well and whole once more.
71. It has been judged lawful that if any of the Craft need a house, or land, and none will sell, to incline someone’s mind so as to be willing to sell, providing it harms none and the full price is paid without haggling.
72. In the matter of quarrels or disputes between the members of the Circle, the High Priestess shall convene the Council, and inquire into the matter. The Council shall hear each person privately, and then both together. And they shall decide justly, not favoring one side nor the other.
73. If an agreeable resolution cannot be reached, then that Wiccan must leave the Circle, for a Circle of Light cannot be properly formed where there is disagreement and discord. And when a Circle is not properly formed, the energy within is either dissipated, or turns ugly, festering like a hidden sore. So let them leave, but only with love in their hearts and yours, for even though your paths may diverge, you are still all children of the Wicca, and there must be no violence between us. Bear no grudges, hold no thoughts of vengeance, for this will rot away the foundation of your power.
74. It has ever been recognized that there are some people who can never agree to work under any others. At the same time there are also people who cannot rule justly. To those who must ever be chief there is but one answer: “Void this Circle, and seek another one, or if ye be of sufficient rank, then form a Circle of your own.” To those who cannot rule justly, the answer shall be “Those who cannot bear your rule will leave you.” For none may come to Circle with those with whom they are at variance, for to do so angers the Gods, and hinders the Craft.
75. Those that do wrong without knowledge shall be held innocent; those that do wrong through carelessness shall be judged lacking in wisdom, and dealt with according to the nature of the transgression. Those who do wrong with deliberation and forethought shall be thrice punished, and the Lords of Karma shall lay low their pride.
76. Each person must make a balance for their words and actions, and the judgments of the Elders should incline to try to make good come from the injustice or wrong-doing. Many are the ways to restore the balance, so let the judgments of the Elders and the Priestess be in keeping with this.
77. Do not turn aside those who seek the ways of the Wicca for the want of an offering or the lack of a robe. You are the servants of the Gods, and the servants of Their people, and those that seek for the Gods you must aid in their quest.
78. Of those who would inquire as to the ways of the Goddess, or who wish to become of the Wicca, ye shall search their hearts, and even into their spirits you shall look, as you are able. For the Wicca do not look to acquire mere numbers. Let none be turned away if their hearts are true, and their desire earnest.
79. The hidden children are like the strings of a harp: each one may give a clear note, and when gathered together in sympathy and accord, they shall give rise to a beautiful symphony. Yet when struck without reason or thought, these notes may cause discord or disharmony. Therefore the Gods decree to Their Teachers and Priests that all must be taught to master their harp, and to pluck their strings with care, that they cause no discord or imbalance.
80. Choose the Priests and Teachers of the Wicca with diligence and with care. The qualities that you should search for within them are Faith, Belief, Knowledge, Ability, Patience, Leadership, Humility, and a loving nature — for they must lead and teach the children of the Goddess, and will thereby have the power to do great good, or to cause great imbalance.
81. In practice it should be that the greatest of the Priests and Priestesses should guide the rituals within each of the Temples of the Old Gods, and truly you should be content with the advice and guidance given by them. Yet ever it should be given so that it is clear and understandable, for within the Temple each of the Wicca is free, and thus they should be able to recognize and to understand our ways and their implications. And those who cannot explain the inner workings, or give just cause and reason for their decisions, may be questioned, or the wisdom of the advice weighed.
82. Let the Priestess and Priest lead as long as they are able, and their leadership be wise and strong, and to the benefit of the Wicca. Yet if their health is ill-favored, or if the next generation needs to try their hand, then let them have the vision and the wisdom to step away from their position, and pass the duties of the Circle to another. Let them not become overly attached to the office, nor too fond of the power.
83. If a Priestess or a Priest should tire of their duties and charges, then they may step down, but only after having trained and acknowledged a successor. If a Priest or Priestess deserts their Circle, then they have lost the right to ever lead again within this life, so great a trust they have broken. If they should return to the Circle within one turn of the Wheel, and are judged to have true atonement in their hearts, new insight and growth, then they may be forgiven, and allowed to return to the Circle, yet they shall worship only, and hold no office or title. Leadership is a sacred commitment and an honor, and they have shown that they cannot be trusted with such responsibility.
84. Any Priestess, Priest, or Elder who consents to a breach of the Laws regarding the use of the Craft to cause harm to others must immediately be relieved of their office, for it is the lives of the children of the Goddess which they endanger, as well as the honor of the Craft.
85. The High Priestess may take a Sabbatical from her Circle, if her personal life and duties require it, for up to a year and a day. During that time, the Maiden shall act as High Priestess. If the High Priestess does not return at the end of a year and a day, then the Initiates of the Circle shall name a new Priestess. Unless there is good reason to the contrary, the person who has done the work of the Priestess should reap the reward. If someone else is named, then the Maiden should continue in that office.
86. Each Priestess and Priest shall choose their own consorts, yet let them be wise in the learning of our people, and thus others shall abide by the wisdom of their choice. Yet if the Circle feels the decision is ill-advised, or that they cannot abide and work in honor and trust with that consort, then they may request a gathering of all concerned to meet and to talk, and to resolve the balance with love and honor. For only those who are pure and strong, keen and wise, patient and loving, can effectively and properly carry out the duties of a Keeper of the Circle.
87. Those of the Priesthood shall not neglect their mates, or their children, or their house, nor anything which is in their possession; nor shall the sick and the needy be neglected for the sake of the Circle. Therefore let them adjust the one thing against the other, that neither should suffer, and that which is given by the Gods is treated with love and respect.
88. Long ago, at the time of Creation, it was deemed that the female should hold the power of life-giving. And such was the male force drawn to the love and beauty of the Creation of life, that he surrenders unto her keeping the force of his powers in the furtherance of life. Yet the Priestess must always remember that the fuel of the flames which light the fires within her Temple comes from the Priest. Thus she must use the force wisely, and only with love, and she must honor and respect he who is the activator of the Life Force.

Here Ends the New Book of The Law.

[sources: The Book of The Law, The Old Laws for the Old Religion, The Great Book of the Law, The Dragon Law]

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The Cyber Cauldron is about the rituals rites and daily life of a solitary gay witch Draco of the Dragon Star (that me by the way) I have been a pagan now for about 27 years and have worked in groups large and small.

As for my path i would describe myself as a sharmanic eclectic hedge witch or Wiccan’esk partly because over the years i have found things that have worked from other traditions and have blended them into my own path.

Since i am a homosexual i have fairly balanced sexual energies which helps working alone with the divine forms of the Goddess and God, working all male groups / female heavy groups i only seem to have very minor issues if i work in traditional wiccan groups (due to some prejudice) .

I hope with this site to inspire and teach as well as be taught by sharing my insights to living with Magick in your life. i will cover things like mediation techniques, spell casting, tarot reading, healing and my understanding of the Goddess and the God and their different aspects.

I will also provide rituals and spells along with jokes and musing. Over the years i have gathered many spell and rituals and I can not remember where i picked them up from but will share some with you.

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Originally posted 2010-12-09 07:29:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Even in this day and age the topic of belief is normally not a point of conversation it one of the three subject that are not mentioned in polite society. This social taboo may be the reason that we still have fears as adults to talk about our spiritual beliefs.

In schools children are taught religious education as part of the curriculum but as we grow religion has a less important. Plus the level of information in schools is really not that informative is designed to pass exams and not designed to understand a belief structure fully.

Now with this limited information on religion, which is bias toward Christianity and if paganism is mentioned it done so in passing. Many people don’t really know what paganism is and have a very limited view of the craft, its still considered as fantasy by some.

As pagan we come from a history of persecution and forced conversions. This history still remains raw to many of us and we fear that it may happen once more. Even today there are still news items where children are killed or tortured because they are witches or news stories where “witchcraft” is linked to satanic worship.

These news stories have a very negative view of what witchcraft is at the moment around the web is the story of Delaware Senate nominee Christine O’Donnell and her claims of witchcraft. I have purposely tried to avoid mention her as all I feel is that she is another stupid person as she has made a link to blood rites and satanic rites in a youtube statement which only goes to put us in a negative light once more.

These negative views affect us only in a very minor way, as we understand the truth but they do have an affect on the way other see us. So when it come time for us to tell others that we are a witch, pagan or Wiccan or any other path we have to face their ignorance.

Know my view on whether paganism / witchcraft should be open or kept secrete is still divided, on one hand I am happy to see paganism in the public eye but no disrespect I am a very logical person and everything that I have seen on TV always make us look a little loony mainly due to the editing so much so I am often embarrassed to associate myself with the media impression of witchcraft and paganism. Not because of any other reason apart from the way pagans witches and Wiccan come across. On the other hand I feel that witchcraft is a personal path and should be kept secrete and only shared with those who know!

But whatever my personal views of the path their comes a point where you do have to mention to family and friends your beliefs and explain what you believe in. With friends it quite easy as we find friends with similar interest or how understand that there is something a bit different about us they have seen the books on the shelf and noticed the signs so it comes no surprise to them. But family that can be a difficult situation since we move away from them and communicate by phone, email and meet at family gatherings and we don’t seem to have that intimacy with family as we do with friends but there is always a connection with them. Our parents are people that we wish to please and we do seek their approval our social backgrounds have a huge impact on the people we become so if you come from a Christian or Muslim or Jewish telling your parents can be a difficult conversation Buy Cialis Online to have as you may feel that in some way you have let them down and can be afraid that you will face rejection.

For myself I found it easier to tell my parents I was gay mainly because it was not a choice it was who I was, but I chose to become a witch and that was a little difficult. And in those days there was not much information available on Wicca and to be honest witchcraft had a much more negative view than it does today.

Even with the fact that my family comes from a magickal background, which was ended, when my grandfather turned his back on his heritage and became Christian facing my parents and telling them I was a witch / pagan was a difficult subject to bring up. It was when I was in my early to mid 30’s when I did tell them that I was a pagan. Shockingly my family where ok with it uncles and aunts began asking if I would cast spells for them or read for them my father was more concerned that I would be naked and wearing woad but had to explain that I don’t look great naked and blue was not a colour that suited me and that I would look like blobby smurf so their was no need to worry.    

The thing about coming out of the broom closet it about timing it when you feel confident enough that you have chosen the correct path for you. I took many years and many paths to feel confident enough in my spirituality that I was sure that I had found the correct place to be a solitary witch with an eclectic style. If I had said when I was 13 /14 that I was a Wiccan I would have been wrong and may of been discouraged from my path as I was brought up catholic and went to catholic school so I knew the view of witchcraft the Catholics have, so I new it was the wrong time.

As the years have moved on and Wicca, paganism and witchcraft have entered public life making it easier to come out of the broom closet but you still have to choose who to tell and what to tell them. Terms like white witch (a term I loath as it diminishes us as witches we are not black or white or good and evil we are just witches) became acceptable in a sense and using that to identify yourself is ok but it still has a some what negative view to some.

If asked I am a pagan or a witch depending on how I feel normally it pagan as it get people asking what that and you can explain openly and fully what you believe no matter what path you are pagan always works fine. If I declare myself as witch I do it to be militant and defiant, a way of pissing people off, it instantly puts a wall up keeping them on the other side ok I only do it to Christians. No disrespect to Christians I have worked in a few Christian environments where I have been faced with daily let save the pagan talks as they felt my soul need saving, I found that when I called my self a witch they left me alone either because they felt my soul was beyond saving or they feared the magick “curses” I would put on them.

But these are some of the issues you face when you come out of the broom closet. People’s fears and superstitions are the biggest hurdle you have to face when you choose to tell people that you believe in something different from the “norm”.

So before you choose to tell the world you need to think-

1.      Am I sure that my spiritual journey has ended and I am on the right path to the divine?

2.      Am I telling you to shock you or seek your approval?

3.      Will me explaining about my beliefs cause you distress?

4.      Is this the best time to bring the subject up?

5.      Am I confident enough to face the questions that they will ask?

6.      How do I define my spiritual path? Pagan, Wiccan, Druid, witch etc

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Lunar deities can be male or female and these deities can also change to become solar deities and vice versa. For me the moon is a visual representation of the female aspect of the Devine and not “The” or “A” goddess but all goddess’s: the total female aspect.�
There are physical representations of “woman” in the moon cycle 29.53 days (29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes) very close to a woman menstrual cycle. Also the  [wikipedia]phases of the moon [/wikipedia] resembles the life cycles with in womanhood, aging,  [wikipedia]pregnancy [/wikipedia] and  [wikipedia]menopause [/wikipedia] and all aspects of life.�
The Phase of the moon can also be attuned to the seasons and spell casting as well as your own life. It is a good idea to keep a moon diary and make note of your moods, your menstrual cycle or your own internal cycle.

Below is how I see the phases of the moon as a solitary practitioner I have to attune myself to myself for magickal working while groups attune to the group energy each group or person will have their own view of the moon and every single one is a correct view.�
The New Moon�
For me the new is the beginning and the end it contains all the hidden mysteries of woman and all the worst aspects of woman the side that when evoked is feared.�
First Quarter�
For me this aspect relates to the maiden aspect of the goddess because of the new possibilities and the sense of growth and understanding and the potential of new energy.�
There is always a sense of silliness for me around this time for me, which I enjoy.�
For me this phase of the moon relates to spring the hope of new beginnings, growing in strength, becoming fertile and this will reflect on what spell or rituals I plan to perform during the new moon.�
In the first quarter I would cast spells for strengthening will power, health or financial situations.�
Full Moon�
For me the is very much the mother aspect of the goddess, each time I look on the full moon I can feel the smile of a loving mother watching over me. For me the full moon fills me with a sense that I am protected someone is always lighting my way, and my back is always covered.�
For me this phase of the moon relates to the summer and transformations, relaxation, friendship, and taking some personal time. Personally I do not cast spells during the full moon unless there is an emergency but I do perform ritual where the focus is to gain understanding and patience and learn to accept the life that I have been given and that changes what will happens when it is right like a mother waiting to give birth it will happen when it meant to not before or after with whatever results are meant to be.�
The last quarter.�
This phase of the moon always reminds me of my mother in the last few years of her life. She had found her soul mate had a nice home and mellowed so much as a person and she had become friend and confidant but she still had a vicious side.

She was mother, stepmother and grandmother and dying with an understanding the she was passing away a crone.

This phase for me relates to autumn and the slow death of nature the weakening of the sun the whole winding down.

The rituals and spells I would perform in this phase would be spells or rituals to weaken or end things in healing ritual I would work to lessen the illness (NB; always work to weaken illness never symptoms, weaken or reducing symptoms can make the person worse as your spell will mask the illness).

The New Moon

And we are back to the new moon and in this phase I see the in a number of ways first I see the true crone stepping in to death I see the maiden and the mother I see all the contradiction, life and death, I see the eternity of unknown knowledge, the darkness of fear.

This phase to me is winter the thing that becomes hidden a time for withdrawal and darkness.

This would be the time to do protection spells; this would also be the time to perform darker magicks such as spells for personal gain, bindings or insuring that people get what is coming to them. If you do decide to work darker magicks beware the rule of three what you send out comes back threefold.

Honour the Goddess in all things and view the moon as a living photo of the mother gaze on it daily and connect with the moon as a huge power source of cosmic female energy and not as a living deity.

A short lunar chant

Luna, Lucina, Selena

Luna

Lucina

Selena

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Now running a coven or being solitary there is some point in any ritual the eating of food takes place, for Wiccan’s it cake and Ale / wine for others it may be meat and mead.

No matter what the path, biscuits always work, now most of us live very busy lives and sometimes we do not have the time to bake so store bought biscuits or a packet mix will do.

But if you add a little ritual to things you can make things fun. Now living a pagan life no matter the path is about the divine and your connection to it, some role we assign to gods and some to goddess. And although men have great skill prescription drugs in the kitchen the kitchen is assigned to the woman and in turn the goddess and creativity.

The kitchen in my house is the heart of creativity and I love to cook. But the other night I got bored so looked in the cupboard to see what was their to be honest not much end of month syndrome so with basic ingredince so decided to make some cookies I had to make some adaptation to my basic biscuit receipt I created a big batch of cookie dough and split the mix and added drinking choc to one half. I made a batch of white cookies, choc biscuits and a version of black and white cookies.

I created a huge batch of cookie playing with what was in cupboard to some I added jam; some sprinkles and others sugar ground in pestle and mortar and drip one side of cookie in egg white then ground sugar.

There were so many biscuits I gave some to my best mate and her children who raved about them so I promised to make a batch, which they could freeze so yesterday pop off to supermarket and got the bits to make a batch and some other shopping and grabbed some drink and came home unpacked and cleared a space for Ingredients. What started out as a cookie making session started to become ritualised that state that when you doing something very normal starts to have other meanings and a ritual starts to form.

It becomes an important issue and you start taking notes. The moment I started to feel my action where becoming ritualised I ran back and forth to pc jotting notes which is now forming this article.

Now this is a very informal ritual and take about an hour and music is option, as I said these cookies could be frozen so you can use when you need

So here is the ritual of the cookie. This is a fun ritual and designed to bring into understanding nothing has to be hard to do and should not difficult to perform and above all be fun. And as reminder to all the goddess should never be confined to the kitchen she has other need too.

Tools
1 large mixing bowl (white and ceramic if poss.)
Bottle of favourite drink.
Plastic knife or spatula
Cling film

Ingredients
250g butter, softened
140g sugar
1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
250g plain flour
100g ground almonds

Optional
Extract / flavour to suit ritual or path
Coco powder
Chocolate
Toppings (up to you)

NB if you double the ingredients the only thing you will need to measure is sugar

Ritual

Look around the kitchen and gather ingredients invite the goddess to join you.(create your sacred space)

Pour yourself a drink and raise a glass goddess and say,

“a task that will end in fun will be created with joy and freedom”

Pour all ingredients in to bowl leaving out egg and extract.

Using you dominant hand mix ingredince as you sip your drink. You could meditate on the goddess as you pour energy in to the bowl.

Once all the ingredients have come together take the egg and think of it symbolisation and crack the egg into the bowl (and extract if using).

Again using you dominant hand, mix the egg (and extract if using) until it completely incorporated you can focus on joy and happiness pouring it into the mix.

Scrape excess mix off hand and leave to stand for about half hour. Pour your self another drink and go watch some TV or listen to music.

After about half hour return to bowl using the plastic knife cut sigils of peace and harmony into the mix. One you have carved your sigils and have obliterated them.

Take your cling film a lay a length on a flat surface (1 cm per cookie plus 4 inch each end).

Spoon out cookie dough to required length and size (diameter of raw cookie dough will double when cooked).

Wrap cling film to produce sausage shape once wrapped and desired width is reached twist excess cling film and tie to a knot do this both ends so the cookie dough is in a tight sausage shape.

Depending on size of mix and cookie size will relate to number of sausages you get.

Once bowl is empty end the ritual by saying.

“Now the mix is made the duty of the goddess is paid” smile and raise your glass what remains is a gift to the goddess and should be poured on the ground (outside).

The grounding for this ritual is the cleaning up.

Adaptations.

For black and white cookies.

Divide the mix in two to one half add coco powder choc chips and meditate on the balance (your own personal symbolisation can be used for this.) make a sausage of white mix and make a sausage of dark mix and place next to each other on cling film and wrap the same way to produce sausage..

Flavouring

For some rituals using appropriate flavours is appropriate just add extra flavours in the form of extract or topping.

Using cookies mix

If using fresh let chill for an hour. From frozen defrost completely and slice into 1cm discs remove cling film place in oven at 200 degrees for 15 mins give or take depending on size           

Originally posted 2010-11-17 16:12:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

The main rule wiccan adhere to is An’ it harm none, do what you will
If we split this rule in it two component parts which are, “harm none” and “do what you want” This is often seen as an easy option against other belief systems which have many laws governing behaviour. But to be honest this is one of the most difficult rules to follow not just for myself but other pagans / wiccan ’s as well.
The rule states “do what you want” which is very easy to understand it is what it is it means live free with out control but the first part is the killer “an it harm none”.
When we review the harm none the most important word in none.
The word none is refering to one self and the harm we can cause to our selves by, by drinking, smoking, driving, shopping in fact everything we do just by being here causes harm not only to ourselves others and the planet.
The problem with this law is that it is impossible to life a life with causing some harm. But we should not forget the “Harm None” it is a good guide on how to live your life if we become aware of the harm we are doing we could learn to reduce the damage we done.
So how can we reduce the damage we do. We have to look at ourselves learn to live healthier and stop the things that are harming you. Look around and really see the damage that your life causes on your self and the planet.And try to find way to reduce your input what can you do to change?Over the years I have realised that I do my fair share of damage to myself and the planet, which does bother me on a spiritual level but have come to accept that I am not perfect, so I try to off set some of the damage I do.
When doing any magickal working it is extremely important to think of the harm you may cause adding “if it harm none, it shall be done” to the end of a spell is a cope out. And reduces the amount of energy required for the spell to be completed and will cause almost every spell you cast to fail.
When spell casting you need to take a holistic approach. Think about why do you need the cast the spell. Let look at a practical example;- John is in debt and he needs some luck to increase money so you decide to do a working so he get a promotion at work the result would be that he get a better job with more money and will be out of debt” The idea seems sounds it does not seem to cause any harm, does it ?….. Now lets look at the damage that could be caused:-
1. For John to get promoted, a job has to be created. So some will lose their job.
2. If John remained in debt he would of learned to budget and save up and one day would of saved enough money to put a down payment on a house where he would meet the love of his life and be happy for the rest of his life.
3. The woman that was to marry John and live a happy life never meet john and had a series of bad relationships and die alone.
If your aware of the possible damage that you could cause would you of cast the spell?
In most cases no but each case should be weighed up against the damage that might because, remember every action has an equal and opposite reaction, for every good created an equal amount of bad is also created that is balance.
So before you pick up a wand ! Think can the problem be solved / reduced or helped in any other way the answer is yes.
The rule should be rewrote to read “by minimal harm be done – do what you think is right “
And on a funny note I was explaining this to my friends sun and told him the rule An’ it harm none, Do what ye will, and he looked at me and said “Why Harm Nuns what have they done to you “ I still giggle every time I read or speak the rede as I think of harming nuns.

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Originally posted 2010-09-15 00:34:29. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

The [wikipedia]Stabenfeldt publishing house[/wikipedia] has decided it will not publish the Sweep series of books in Finland, Sweden, and Norway, following an outcry over content related to the because it contains content that relates to the Wicca religion.

The Books, which are fantasy in nature, were to have been targeted at children aged 9 to 13 in Finland, Norway, and Sweden.  The printers have all ready received the first part.

 [wikipedia]Leena Rauhala[/wikipedia] a MP for Christian Democratic Party submitted a written question to the government on Friday, stating the view that the books should not be published in Finland.

Rauhala also mentioned that the content of the book, including drug use, nudity, smoking, alcohol, and strong language.

The publisher has removed the references to tobacco and alcohol, as well as the strongest language from the translation. As for drug use, the publisher said that the books portrayed illegal drugs in a negative light.

The Wicca religion proved to be the deciding factor in the matter.

 “We do not want to promote any individual religion or political ideology in the books that we target toward children”, says the publisher’s CEO [wikipedia]Jens Otto Hansen[/wikipedia].

He said that the publisher was not familiar with [wikipedia]Wicca[/wikipedia].

 “I only learned on Monday morning that such a thing as Wicca exists.”

Hansen sees the case as an “industrial accident” for the publisher.

“Our own routines have failed in this. We have acted too quickly.”

Hansen himself learned about the [wikipedia]Wiccan[/wikipedia] content only on Monday, but admits that already last week one of the company’s employees had raised the issue of the books’ content.

 “Clearly one of our employees has raised the issue outside our company as well. It is not pleasant for our matters to come into the public eye in this manner.”

Hansen does not agree with Ms Rauhala point of but has withdrawing the book from the publishers

 “An enthusiastic politician has latched on to this and tried to turn it into something different. I cannot share her views in any way.”

 Hansen has made it very clear that he made the decision of his own back

 “We are not forced by those who want to protect their own beliefs any more by those who want to advance freedom of expression. We decide ourselves what kinds of products to produce.”

Written by [wikipedia]Cate Tiernan[/wikipedia], the Sweep series comprises 15 novels for young people. The main character is an American teenage girl by the name of Morgan Rowlands, who learns that she is a witch. In the series she is searching for her place in a new type of world. The original series was published in 2001-2003.

It has appeared in the United States, Britain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Australia, Italy, and France.

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As a witch / Wiccan you should have a good understanding of energies, in rituals we raise energy then release it but this is personal energy that we create throughout the ritual but there are many other types of energy.

In my early days I was introduced to Tree energies, which is a very simple way of connecting with energies. Connecting with tree energy is a very simple technique and you do not need to have special gifts to gain success and once learned can be applied to other substances such as crystals, elements, deities and people. It is about noticing the slightest differences in vibrations. Every substance has an energy included man-made substances although man-made substances have a dead feel to them.

To connect with tree energy find your self a big sturdy tree with a large trunk, approach the tree with honour take a moment to prepare yourself ask the tree to share it energy with you, you will sense if the tree is willing to share energy with you, if it is not find another tree, Once you have a tree that will share energy with you stand with your back pushed against the tree.

You will soon start to feel the tree energy, which is an energy that goes straight up through the trunk the out through leafs then back down to the ground then into the roots and back up through the truck just like the pattern a magnetic field.

As you stand against the tree your energy will become interchangeable with the tree energy you first will feel the energy in your spine and back you may also feel your charkas opening. The energy will continue to be interchanged until your energy becomes part of the trees.

Once you feel totally at one with the tree, meditate on how you feel, note the differences in your own energy. When your ready to stop openly say I thank you for your energy and move your back away from the trunk once the physical bond between you and the tree is broken turn and give the tree a hug and thank it for it energy and leave remembering to write up what and how you felt.

Since trees are very big their energy field is easier to detect small objects are difficult at first but with practice you can detect and share the energy of a grain of rice.

Once you know how a particular energy feels you can recreate that feeling in rituals and spells. Knowing as much about energies as you can and will help you in healing and with daily life but you will need to learn on how to project this energy out or direct it. One of the fun ways I like to play with energy came out of a spell for creating a circle in your hand and I call it an energy bomb. Energy bombs are great for changing the mood of a room. We have all walked into a room after an argument and the residual energy hangs in the air this is the perfect place to drop the energy bomb.

The Energy Bomb requires some visualisation start by visualising a palm sized crystal ball in your hand now you need to think of a particular energy I normally use love energy. Love energy is a light free flowing energy, which has a very happy vibration. You will need to visualize the crystal ball being filled up with the energy like your pouring a pinkish liquid in to the ball the crystal ball will take all the energy you can pour into it once the ball is filled it should start to glow with a pink light once the light begins to vibrate at the correct energy level your start to feel it pulse this should be rhythmic that will increase in speed (almost like a timer counting down) once you get the vibration pulsing so fast that it becomes uncomfortable to hold drop it or roll across the room once the ball hits something solid it will explode pushing other energies away. Energy Bombs are great when out with friends dropping a few positive energy bombs can really make a night go perfect or just for fun throw an energy bomb filled with luck at a friend playing pool and see how they get on.

The more you play with energy the more skilled you get at using and directing it. No one can tell what a particular energy should look or feel like but if you need a visual example of energy, look to science for the answers.

Once you know what an energy feels like you should be able to change the energy of one substance in to the energy of something else this is what true magick is the ability to transform the energy of one thing into another creating a reaction.

For example may people would say if someone is sending negative energy you should return it but by doing so you invoke the rule of three and negate the Wiccan rede it is much better to absorb and change the negative energies in to a positive goal.

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