THE DO'S & DON'TS OF WITCHCRAFT
WITCHES DON'T DO EVIL
We believe that doing evil and harm is against all ethical and moral
laws. Further, Witchcraft tells us "An ye harm none (not
even yourself), do what ye will".
WITCHES DON'T WORSHIP THE DEVIL
We do not have a Satan/Devil or any all-evil deity in our religious
structure. Witchcraft is a religion that underscores polarity and views
the God and the Goddess as equal entities.
A MALE WITCH IS NOT A WARLOCK
The word Warlock is a Scottish word meaning "oath breaker", and became
a term designating a male Witch during the "burning times".
A male Witch is called a Witch.
WITCHES WEAR CLOTHES OF EVERY COLOR & STYLE
Many Witches do choose to wear black clothing or ritual robes. The
color black is the culmination of all vibrational rates of
light on the material plane. Black absorbs light information and helps
Witches be more receptive to psychic impressions and energies.
WITCHES COME FROM EVERY SOCIAL OR ETHNIC BACKGROUND
Many Witches are professional people holding positions of
responsibility such as Doctors, Nurses, Police Officers, Teachers, etc.
Witchcraft does not discriminate against color or ethnic origin and
does view everything as equal in the eyes of the Goddess and the God.
WITCHES DO USE SPELLS
A spell is a thought, a projection, or a prayer. Other religions use
prayer, meditation, protection and ritual to produce an intended
result. The word "spell" does not imply doing evil or harm.
WITCHES DO USE MAGICK WANDS
Often you see the use of magic wands in children's cartoons and movies
making the idea seem frivolous. In actuality they are used
in healing for directing energy.
WITCHES DO USE WITCHCRAFT AS A SCIENCE, ART & RELIGION
We use our knowledge and magick in harmony with the Universe and Nature
around us.
THE WORD "WITCH" MEANS
As defined by the English Oxford dictionary, ”Witchcraft" is a Celtic
(pronounced Kell-tick) word meaning the wise, good people. "Wicce"
(Wick-kay) designates a female Witch where as "Wicca"
wick-kah) designates a male Witch.
IN WITCHCRAFT WE VIEW THE PENTACLE AS AN AMULET AND SYMBOL OF
PROTECTION
The five-pointed star represents the human body and the earth. In
combination, the star surrounded by the circle represents the human
body encompassed by the protection of the Goddess/God force. The
pentacle is the symbol for Universal Wisdom.
WITCHES DO CONCERN THEMSELVES WITH ECOLOGY
We have never forgotten this basic fact: the world is not our enemy.
Neither is it inert, dumb matter. The earth and all living
things share the same life-force. They are composed of patterns of
intelligence, of knowledge, and of divinity, all life is a web. We are
woven into it as sisters and brothers of All. Witches need to be
grounded in both worlds and awake to their responsibilities for both
worlds. It is only by being responsible human beings that we can be
responsible Witches and only responsible Witches will survive.
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