What we Do and DON’T Do!!
Witches do not do evil... They believe that doing evil and harm is against all ethical and moral laws. Witches simply do not do harm (even to themselves) our law is “AN IT HARM NONE, DO AS YE WILL”
Witches DO NOT worship Satan... Witches do not have a Satan/Devil or any all-evil deity in their religious structure. Witchcraft is a religion that underscores polarity and views the God and the Goddess as equal entities.
Witches , Wicca, Paganism is a religion...
The word "Witch" has a deep and rich history... 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 whereas "Wicca" (wick-kah) designates a male Witch.
In the religion of Witchcraft we view the pentacle as an amulet and a symbol for 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.
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 simply that.
Witches wear clothing of every color and every style... Many Witches do choose to wear black clothing or ritual robes. The color black is the culmination of all vibrational of light on the material plane. Black absorbs light information and helps Witches be more receptive to psychic impressions and energies.
Witches do use Spells... A spell is a thought, a projection, or a prayer. Other religions use prayer, meditation, projection and ritual to produce an intended result. The word "spell" does not imply doing evil or harm.

We are not evil. We don't harm or seduce people. We are not dangerous. We are ordinary people like you. We have families, jobs, hopes, and dreams. This is a religion and it is not a joke. We are not what you think we are from looking at T.V. We are real. We are serious. We have a sense of humor. You don't have to be afraid of us. We don't want to convert you. And please don't try to convert us. Just give us the same right we give you--to live in peace.

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What Wicca Is!!

10-28-2004

Do Wiccans have rituals like communion, baptism, etc?

Yes. However, it generally involves a direct encounter with the God and Goddess, rather than an indirect experience routed through a priest, minister or other clergyperson.
Many Wiccans observe a Wiccaning service for infants which is vaguely like a Christian baptism. It welcomes the newborn into the community. However, it does not obligate the infant in any way. Wiccans feel that a person must mature before they can make their own decision about religion; an infant cannot make such a choice.
There are initiation rituals where a person becomes a Wiccan. Some are self-initiation rituals where a person declares themselves to be a Wiccan. There are other initiation rituals performed in a Wiccan group, often called a Coven.
Many Wiccans write rituals for themselves or their coven to recognize life passages, like the onset of puberty, graduation, marriage, purchase of a house, divorce, healing, death, menopause, etc.
Many Wiccans observe Esbat rituals at the thirteen or so full moons each year, and occasionally on the new moons as well. There are eight Sabbats: four minor Sabbats at the solstices and equinoxes, and four major Sabbats.

Magic Cauldron Coven

Love Spells: Yes or No
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What does being a Wiccan involve?
2
Wicca differ from Christianity?
2
Principles of the Wiccan Belief
3
Should I become a Wiccan?
3
Classes on what is Wicca/Paganism
4
Ask A Witch
4

Inside this issue:

Special points of interest:
“An it harm none, do as ye will”
Ask A Witch!!
Get Out There And VOTE For YOUR PRESENDENT!!!
Questions come ask!!
There are no stupid questions!!!
Love and Light!!!!!!!

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There are many "Witchcraft" web sites and booklets that lists spells of all types. However, many of these are forbidden to Wiccans because they involve an attempt to control, dominate or manipulate another person. Using such a spell would conflict with the Wiccan Rede. However, a Wiccan could cast a spell to help make themselves more open to love. They could cast a spell to help make another person more open to love, if that person specifically asked for it.

In many ways, the two are similar. For example, the have similar ethics of reciprocity. The Wiccan Rede and Christianity's Golden Rule both emphasize kindness to and consideration of others. But there are many differences:
Wicca has generally accepted the equality of men and women. Christianity has historically reserved positions of power in the church, the rest of society and the family for males.
Wicca regards responsible sexual behavior as a gift of the Goddess. Some committed Wiccan couples engage in private sexual rituals. Christianity has tended to have a negative and restrictive view of sexual behavior.
Wicca generally accepts all sexual orientations as normal and natural: heterosexual, homosexual and bisexual.
Wicca is largely an oral tradition, and has no holy text that corresponds to the Christian Bible. Wiccans stress the cycles of life and look upon time largely as cyclical. Christianity largely views time as linear. Most Wiccans reject the concept of Heaven and Hell, and embrace reincarnation. The concept that a person must believe certain things or behave in a certain way to achieve salvation and avoid being tortured in Hell for all eternity is foreign to Wicca. Wiccans feel close to nature and are highly concerned about its preservation. Wiccans do not proselytize. In particular, they do not usually dedicate, teach, or initiate potential converts unless they are 18 years or older. Where possible, and where safe, Wiccans prefer to perform their rituals out-of-doors.

How does Wicca differ from Christianity?

Freedom for all
Religions!!!

How can I do a spell to make someone love me?

Common to almost all Wiccans is the recognition of the existence of the Goddess, and her consort the horned God. These may be viewed as real living personal entities, or as symbols.
Wiccans follow the Wiccan Rede "A'in it harm none, do what thou wilt." 2 This means that as long as it harms no one, including yourself, one is free to do what they wish. A Wiccan carefully reviews the implications of each action or non-action in her/his life. Domination, manipulation and control are particularly prohibited by the Rede.
Wiccans typically go through a dedication ritual at the start of their training, where they declare their intent to study Wicca. If they choose, they experience an initiation ritual when they complete their initial study of the religion -- often a period of a year and a day.
Wiccans engage in rituals, either alone or within a coven of other Wiccans. They are committed to personal spiritual growth.

What does being a Wiccan involve?

“An It harm None, Do as Ye Will”

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This is an intensely personal decision. We cannot recommend whether a person should or should not adopt a specific religion. Such a decision has to come from the heart.
Becoming a Wiccan is not a simple path. Parents and friends might be very distressed when they learn that you are not accepting their religion. If you live in some areas of world, you have to be quite secretive about being a Wiccan because of danger of physical assault. People's reaction depends a lot on how tolerant they feel towards other religions, and on what they believe about Wicca. As you may know, there is a lot of misinformation being circulated about Wicca and other Neopagan religions. Fortunately, an increasing number of Neopagans are coming out of the closet and openly discussing their religions. Increasing numbers of non-Pagan web sites which accurately discuss Neopagan religions are becoming available. Over time, the hatred and misinformation should largely disappear.

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Should I become a Wiccan?

Seventy three Witches founded the Council of American Witches in 1974. In April of that year, at the Spring Witchmeet in Minneapolis, MN, (1974-APR-11 to 14), they adopted the following document. At the time, Wicca and other Neopagan religions were greatly misunderstood in North America. This document helped to set the record straight.
The thirteen statements are necessarily vague. They do not precisely and completely match any one Witchcraft tradition. But they do provide an introduction to the full range of belief systems called "Wicca."
Principles of the Wiccan Belief:
1. 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 Quarters.
2. We recognize that our intelligence gives us a unique responsibility towards our environment. We seek to live in harmony with Nature, in ecological balance offering fulfillment to life and consciousness within an evolutionary concept.
3. 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.
4. 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 of 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. 2
5. We recognize both outer and inner, or psychological, worlds -- sometimes known as the Spiritual World, the Collective Unconscious, Inner Planes, etc. -- and we see in the interaction of these two dimensions the basis for paranormal phenomena and magical exercises. We neglect neither dimension for the other, seeing both as necessary for our fulfillment.
6. 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.
7. We see religion, magic 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.
8. Calling oneself "Witch" does not make a Witch -- but neither does heredity itself, nor 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. 3
9. We believe in the affirmation and fulfillment of life in a continuation of evolution and development of consciousness, that gives meaning to the Universe we know, and our personal role within it.
10. Our only animosity towards Christianity, or toward 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.
11. As American Witches, we are not threatened by debates on the history of the Craft, the origins of various terms, the origins of various aspects of different traditions. We are concerned with our present and our future.
12. We do not accept the concept of absolute evil, nor do we worship any entity known as "Satan" or "the Devil", as defined by Christian tradition. We do not seek power through the suffering of others, nor do we accept that personal benefit can be derived only by denial to another.
13. We believe that we should seek within Nature that which is contributory to our health and well-being.

"Principles of Wiccan Belief" (1974)

Learn the history and ethic of Wicca/Paganism/Witchcraft!!

Hello!!
May name is Memirne. I am the High Priestess Of Magic Cauldron Coven and also am the owner of Wiccan Spirituality in Newcomerstown. I heard that this church was doing this seminar on Witchcraft without any real knowledge of what it is. (As in not having a witch present to answer questions.) An as I a a witch and a pagan can only speak for me and my coven. I hope that this newsletter helps you all to see what Witchcraft/Paganism/Wicca really is. And if you have any questions you can come to my store.

I will be conducting a daily FREE class on what Wicca is. Everyone is welcome!!!
I would suggest to bring a pen and paper if you wish to take notes. This class will be daily at 5pm-6pm M-F.
If you have questions you can come to the store:
Wiccan Spirituality
153 C W. Main St.
Newcomerstown, Ohio 43832
Open M-F 2pm-6pm
With classes running from 6pm-9pm
Ask A Witch!!!
I have been a witch for the past 11 years. And as I have stated before can only speak for myself and my coven. I can answer any questions you may have. So don’t hesitate to come or call or email me and ask any questions you might have.
And remember there are no stupid questions.

Teaching Wicca to the people through trust and truth!!

Phone: 740-498-7196 ext. 3
Email: coven_of_magic_cauldron@yahoo.com

PO Box 209
Newcomerstown, Ohio 43832

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What Wicca Is!!