Witch Way.pdf

Wiccan philosophy and ethics are summed up in the following "traditional" poem

that, for all intent, is a Wiccan Code of Conduct:

Bide the Wiccan Law ye must, In perfect love and perfect trust, Eight words the

Wiccan Rede fulfill, An' ye harm none, do what ye will, What ye send forth, comes

back to thee, So ever mind the Rule of Three, Follow this with mind and heart,

And Merry Meet and Merry Part!

An' is an archaic form of the word "if”; and "harm none" refers to all life on all

levels: physical, spiritual, magickal, mental, emotional, etc. The Wiccan Rede is a

reminder to live consciously and responsibly.

Wicca vs. Witchcraft

Though sometimes used interchangeably, "Wicca" and "Witchcraft" are not the same

thing. The confusion comes, understandably, because both practitioners of Wicca and

practitioners of Witchcraft are called witches. All practitioners of Wicca are witches, but

not all witches are practitioners of Wicca. "Wicca" refers to a religion. The term can refer

to the initiatory tradition, where initiates are assigned a degree and generally work in

covens, or to Solitary Wicca, where practitioners’ self dedicate themselves to the tradition

and generally practice on their own. Both Initates and Solitary Wiccans worship the

Goddess and/or the God, and both celebrate the Sabbats and Esbats. "Withcraft," or "The

Craft," on the other hand, requires no belief in specific gods or goddesses and is not a

specific spiritual path. Thus there are witches who adhere to a variety of beliefs and

religious systems besides Wiccan ones. Witchcraft, the casting of spells and the practice of

magic, is considered to be a learned skill that can be seperated from religious beliefs.

Wicca vs. Neo-Paganism

Neo-Paganism or Paganism is a broad designation that refers to any nature-based or earth-

based religion, most of which pattern themselves on ancient western pagan religions, Wicca

is one form of Neo-Paganism. Thus all Wiccans are Neo-Pagans (or Pagans), but not all

Neo-Pagans are Wiccans. The main difference between Neo-Pagans who refer to themselves

as such and Wiccans is that Wiccans practice magick and witchcraft.

Altar and Ritual Tools

Altar and Ritual tools have many purposes in magick. All common altar tools are listed

here for your reference, but don't feel as though you are required to use any that you do

not wish to. You are only bound by your imagination. Feel free to learn from any and all

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traditions that appeal to you. Some traditions are very orthodox about ritual tools while

others do not focus on ceremonial magick quite so much.

Altar- A table or other flat surface that Witches and Magicians use to focus their energy

and organize their other tools during ritual. Many witches choose an altar made from wood

or stone as they contain energy rather than conducting it away too quickly as metal tends

to do. The altar can be placed to face any direction, but most prefer to face their altars

towards the North (represents the Goddess and the Earth) or to the East (the rising sun).

Athame- A double bladed knife that a witch uses to conduct and direct energy during a

ritual. The athame represents the feminine principle of nature as it is only used for non-

physical actions. Most athames are made from metal and this is especially appropriate if

the tool is to be used for banishing. However, many practitioners choose to use athames

made from wood, stone, or horn when invoking because these material do not drive energy

away as metal does. Some witches only use metal athames for banishing and designate their

wands for invoking. The athame is also compared with the boline, which is used for

physical (masculine) purposes. The athame is used for circle casting and other ritual

actions and is pronounced a variety of ways though the most common pronunciation is "a-

THAY-me'. The dual blade represents the duality in nature.

Bell- Used to call spirits during ritual, align energy to the proper frequency and to herald

the beginning and ending of a ritual. This tool symbolizes the Goddess and can be rung to

invoke her to join a ritual.

Bolline/ Boleen/ Boline- A curved knife used for cutting ritual herbs and other physical

actions as compared to the energy actions of athame. The boline represents the masculine

energies in nature while the athame represents the feminine energies.

Book of Shadows- Book holding all the rituals, spells, recipes and spiritual thoughts a witch

uses in the practice of his/ her craft. It can also hold any beliefs; principles or other

important information a witch feels should be included. This book represents a Book of

Shadows.

Broom/ Besom- Represents both sides of nature with the brush symbolizing the feminine

and the handle representing the masculine. This tool is used to sweep away negativity and

clean a ritual area prior to ritual workings.

Candles- Used as a symbolic representations of manifestation. For example, a witch can

charge a candle with an intent and then light the candle to bring his desires into being. As

the candle burns, his intention passes from his mind into the universal void where it

emerges as reality. Colors and shapes help to focus attention and energy to the will of the

caster.

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Cauldron- Representing the womb of the Goddess, this fireproof pot or kettle can be used

for a variety of purposes including divination, a censer for burning incense, parchment,

potions, etc.

Censer/ Thurible- A fire-proof container used to burn incense. Purifies the ritual area and

attunes the energy current in the environment to the proper frequency for a specific

working. Symbolizes the element of fire.

Chalice- A ceremonial cup that represents the womb of the Goddess. It is used to hold holy

water , wine or other ritual libations, Can be used as a substitute for a cauldron.

Cord- The cord is a long length of thread that is most often used to delineate the bounds of

protective circle and to bind spells once they have been cast. The cord is most often colored

red, but it can be any color the caster finds appropriate. Another use of a cord is for cord

(binding magick) and as a Cingulum or Witch' s Belt. When worn as a belt this tool is often

black, but can be any color of your choosing.

Incense- Used to help set the mood and the energy current for ritual workings. Incense not

only helps nature attune to the will of the caster, but also helps the caster achieve the

proper mind state to perform their ritual workings. For repeated or routine workings, the

type of incense used should be chosen with care, as it is easy to program one's inner mind

to open just from the scent of a certain kind of incense. This can be dangerous because if

one goes into an "open" state when outside the protection of the ritual circle, he or she is

susceptible to any number of opportunistic forces/ energies that may wish to take

advantage of his/ her vulnerable state.

Pentacle/ Pentagram- Symbol of a five pointed star enclosed inside a circle, the pentacle is

placed on the altar for protection and meditative purposes. Each of the five points of the

star represents one of the following elements: earth, air, fire and water as well as the fifth

element of spirit, which occupies the top point of the star. The pentacle with the point

facing upwards has a pretty universal meaning, that of mind over mater or the spirit of the

magician controlling the elements. This form symbolizes the body of man with the top point

being man's head and the other four points being his arms and legs. The pentacle with the

point facing downwards can represent the mind of man being controlled be the elements or

his animal passions. In this case the symbol represents the negative aspect of magick and

witchcraft, or what is known as the Left Hand Path, (such as binding rituals), as compared

to the Right Hand Path or the positive aspect of magick. However, in the realm of formal

initiative traditions, the inverted pentacle can be a symbol that an initiate wears when s/he

has attained his/ her second level of proficiency with their tradition.

Robe/ Cloak- Form of ceremonial clothing that some practitioners of magick choose to

wear when they are performing ritual workings. Robes and cloaks are often worn today in

place of going sky-clad which is a term used when the practitioner wears no clothing at all.

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Sword- Tool used to direct energy, it has similar qualities as an athame though it is used

more often in advanced ceremonial work than in everyday conjuration or ritual workings.

Wand- Used by some practitioners in place of an athame for the purpose of casting a circle

or directing energy. While many practitioners use both tools and designate different

functions to each, the wand can easily fill both functions. As most wands are made from

wood, glass, stone or horn, they are perfect for invoking circles, gods, elements, and other

spirits.

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Moon Phases and Planetary Days

The phase of moon and the days of the week are important to successful magick. You are

working with powerful but subtle energies. You want to connect with the tides of energy

most conductive to the successful outcomes of your ritual by planning to do the work at the

most opportune time. When the moon is waxing (getting larger, from the New to the Full)

it is the right time to do expansive, external workings. Love, money, fertility, career,

success and personal success are all done in the waxing time of the Moon. Rituals of

internal and/or binding nature should be done when the moon is on the wane (getting

smaller, after the Full to the next New). This includes workings to stop something from

happening, to control garden pests, to cool off passions in another, protection, to learn

about past lives and to enforce self- control.

You will also need to decide which planet rules the type of magick or workings you wish to

do and perform your rites on that day in the proper phase of the moon:

Rites for the Sun (success, prosperity) are done on Sunday

Rites of the Moon (past lives, fertility) are done on Monday

Rites of Mars (protection, vitality) are done on Tuesday

Rites of Mercury (career, communication) are done on Wednesday

Rites of Jupiter (expansion, abundance) are done on Thursday

Rites of Venus (love, creativity) are done on Friday

Rites of Saturn (protection, grounding) are done on Saturday

Rites of Neptune (mystic connections) are done on Friday

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Rites of Uranus (genius, change) are done on Wednesday

Rites of Pluto (transformation) are done on Tuesday

A Warning:

The Moon is said to be “Void of Course” when it has moved out of its last major aspect

with another planet before moving into another astrological sign (Aries, Taurus, Gemini,

etc...). This happens quite often and you should watch the calendar and be sure that you

are aware when the Moon is Void of Course (it says “V/C” on the calendar). It usually

does not last more than a few hours, but it sometimes lasts for a full day or even two.

Magickal (and Mundane) energies are very chaotic when the Moon is Void of Course.

Therefore, it is highly recommended that you NOT start any magick, cast any spells,

perform a ritual of any kind, buy a major investment (for example, a computer, a car, or a

house), or make a major decision of any kind during this period.

WAXING MOON

Let's start with a Waxing Crescent Moon, the kind that looks like a Man in a Moon

drawing or a cute Christmas tree ornament with a smiling face and a long white beard.

When the Moon is a Waxing Crescent; the dark side is to your left, more or less, and the

bright Crescent is to your right. (Sometimes the Moon is tipped a little, so it may not be

exactly right or left, but you will know what I mean if you go outside and look at it.)

The Waxing Crescent Moon

rises after sunrise and sets after sunset --

it is only seen in the night sky for a short time after the sun goes down.

Every night the Moon rises in the East a little later and the thickness of the Waxing

Crescent gets fatter, until the shape of the Moon is half a circle. This is the First Quarter,

also called by some people the Waxing Half Moon. It is dark on the left and bright on the

right

The Waxing First Quarter Moon

rises about at noon

and sets about at midnight.

After that, the Moon starts to look like it is pregnant -- it is perfectly round on the right

side, but bulged out past halfway on the left. This is the Waxing Gibbous Moon.

The Waxing Gibbous Moon

rises in the middle of the afternoon

and sets before well before sunrise.

FULL MOON

It takes about 14 days of growing bigger for the moon to grow or wax completely full --

that night you will see the Full Moon rise as a perfect circular disk.

The Full Moon

rises almost exactly at sunset

and sets almost exactly at the next sunrise.

WANING MOON

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