At any time feel free to sign
our guest book. Let us know how you feel about our site.
Give us your rating and let
us know what you think.
| |
Virtually
all religious organizations give their adherents a set of guidelines or rules of
conduct. In such laws we often fins the true nature of the faith, which
can be difficult to determine from the actual behavior of most of its
representatives.
Wicca possesses not one but several sets of such rules. The most
famous of these, which has been published in several different forms, originally
stemmed from what is now known as *
Gardnerian
Wicca.*
|
WORSHIP:
Sometimes lists times and dates of ritual observances; more generally, the
laws state that the Goddess and God are deserving of worship, and remid the
Wiccans to be worshipful. (This makes sense. Why else would we
be Wiccans? Such words might appear in the beginning of the law.) |
| BLOODSHED:
Many laws state that blood is not to be shed within the circle; no ritual
animal sacrifices may be made. (This is a universal Wiccan tradition,
whether or not it's explicitly stated in the laws.) |
| AVOIDANCE
OF HARM:
The central, unifying theme of most laws: Wiccans simply don't cause
harm to others. (This law, in some form or another , should be in your
set. |
| USE
OF MAGIC:
Generally states that magic is not to be worked for pay, as it could lead to
performing destructive rites. Magic is also never to be used to boost
one's pride or to cause harm in any way. However, some sets of laws do
allow Wiccans to use 'the power' (i.e., magic) to 'prevent or restrain'
others from causing harm (this is generally known as binding). |
| CONDUCT:
Such laws warn Wiccans not to boast or to threaten others, and to treat
others -- Wiccans and non-Wiccans -- with kindness and compassion.
Additionally, some laws state that Wiccans must not use drugs within or
without the circle; must not gossip about other members, and mustn't
interfere with the teachings of other Wiccans. (It never hurts to
include such messages in your laws. Though you may be the only one to
read these reminders of the importance of kindness, the message may, at
times, be necessary.) |
| TEACHING:
Some
laws state that all who express interest in Wicca should be taught, unless
they begin to misuse their instructions. Such laws have largely been
either dropped or reinterpreted. Truly following them today could lead
to each Wiccan teaching 100 or more students, which would result in poor
lessons and , thus, poorly-instructed students. Such laws simply
aren't practical in today's world when so many clamor for teachings. |
| KEEPING
THE LAW:
Wiccans are reminded to keep the law and not to allow it to be broken.
(Sound advice. This usually appears near the end of the laws.) |
| THE
LOVE OF THE GODDESS AND THE GOD:
A gentle reminder that we're not alone. (Generally, it's best to begin
and to end the law with confirmations of divine concern.) |
BLESSING
TO YOU ALL!
TOP
OF THE PAGE NEXT
If
you have any comments or question on this section, feel free to email WGMorrigan
|