| A Traditional Witch | ||||
| Guidelines for a Magickal Life It is not sufficient to say you are a "Witch" or to practice magick . You must live as a witch . Do not look for excuses for why you cannot follow the path. Accept responsibility for your failures as well as your success Celebrate the phases of the moom and the changing of the seasons. Do so not because is is part of a ritual calender , but rather because these acts keep you intune with nature and spirit Honor Spirit ot the Goddess , but recognize that the spirits of all entites in the universe are equal After Life is sacred , all acts are ritual . Your actions should reflect your own divinity and that of all beings Achieving balance with the earth is essential for a magickal life. Responsibility towards the enviroment and the earths inhabits should be evident in the activities of your daily life Do not take more from earth then you need to live. We are mere vistitors there , the earth is eternal Wealth and fame are not necessary ingredients for a magickal life. Know that the joy of life is a gift. Know it as a Cat knows it , in his bones and blood Power is a sacred gift and must be used wisly and with humulity. Pride in ones power will ultimately cause failure. Power should never be used to prove your ability or in any form of competition with others Power should be used to create happiness not sorrow. Be certain of your intentions when performing any act of magick. Magick is neither good nor evil , positive or negitive, the intentions of the magician determinds the path it will take Act always with honore and accept responsibility for your actions. It is honorable to protect ytour loved ones, but be willing to acept the consequences of your actions with honor as well . Words are sacred use them wisely There is honor in truth Your words are sacred , others must now they can depend on you . Learn to forgive yourself and others . Knowledge is the fountain of the craft Never believe you know enough Teach those who truly wish to learn, but take care that you do not teach those who only wish to serve themselves or harm others Teach the craft with pride, but not to enchance your pride Recognize that even the the least knowledgable students may offer you lessons you need Live your life in away that is above the reproach to the rest of the world. In doing so , you will bring honor to all witches Do not be drawn into the feelings of hate and anger expressed by others . Be able to look in the mirror and be truly unafraid !! |
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