Living The Magickal Life
I do a lot of internet research for my metaphysical classes and I recently ran across the following on line . It was written by Heather, Priestess of The Covenant of The Crystal Hearth. I felt that it was beautifully written and expressed very eloquently the ways of The Magickal Life. I have reprinted this for your knowledge and enlightenment. Her excerpts are from WICCA for The Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham. If you need further clarification or have questions email me or post a comment. I am here to assist all who seek guidance in their Magickal journey.
Blessed Be.
Living the Magickal Life…….
From the moment you become a Witch, you feel different, the world feels different. Things appear to look more Magical & new wonders are abound, the trees come alive and speak, the birds seem to know your name & when you walk among the forests it is like walking into a realm of Faries, Elves, Elementals & other spirits & deities. You begin to see their world & the delicate Magic they weave to make ours beautiful. The mundane is gone and you see the beauty or our planet, of Mother Earth & all she has to give. The winds seem to speak to you with answers to questions & gentle Hellos. When you are a witch you become one with all these, you are aware of them & they of you, a rainstorm does not have the same meaning anymore, you can here the Elementals voice, you know their names & yes they know yours, life just becomes more “Magical”.
You see what can not be seen, you know what most do not, you share of the Elements & become one with all creatures great & small. The life you live through Magic is like no other. When you go outside to look at the moon you see the Goddess’s Face, the stars seem to tell a story, in the morning sunlight you feel the God’s warmth & glow as some plants & creatures begin to awake. Being a Witch means much more than a name to call yourself, it is a path, a never ending circle of love, life & learning. Witches are like anyone else, some many choose to dress the part & others may wear clothes from the gap, your personal style is just that, personal. Dressing in cloaks & Magical attire helps us to connect to the Magic, to embrace the Witch within us, it helps to feel more “Witchy” so to speak. I am not saying you have to do this, as I said do what you feel is right for you, not what others tell you to do. Magic is all around us, all the time all we have to do is connect with it.
Below you will find several informative things to add to your own book of shadows… All have been adapted from Scott Cunningham’s Books and are well worth reading if you are serious about the Wiccan
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The Thirteen Goals of a Witch…..
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Know Yourself
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Know your Craft
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Learn
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Apply Knowledge with Wisdom
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Achieve Balance
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Keep your words in good order
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Keep your thoughts in good order
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Celebrate Life
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Attune with the cycles of the Earth
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Breather & eat Correctly
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Exercise the body
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Meditate
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Honor the Goddess & God
The Law of Our Ways….
Adapted also from Mr. Cunningham’s book
We are of the old ways, among those who walk with the Goddess & God.
Keep the Sabbats & Esbats to the best of your abilities
Harm None, this is the oldest law & is not open to discussion or change
Shed Not blood in ritual, the Goddess & God need not blood to be worshiped, those of our way are kind to all creatures for hurtful thoughts are draining. Misery is self created so to is jealousy.
Teach only what you know to those you choose. Teach not to those who would use your instruction for destruction or control, also teach not to boost pride, for ever remember that she who teaches for vain/ glory shall take little pride in her own workings.
The Law of Power………….
The Power should not be used to bring harm, injure or control others, the power shall be used to protect life & the lives of others
The power is used only as need dictates
The power can be used for your own gain as long as in doing so you harm none
Use not the power for prideful gain for such cheapens the mysteries of Magick
Ever remember the power is a gift from the Goddess & God & should not be misused or abused
Do not use the power against someone else who has the Power.
The Nature of our Way……..
Scott Cunningham
As often as possible hold rites in forests, by the seashore, on deserted mountain tops, or by tranquil lakes & streams. If this is not possible they may be held in a garden or chamber prepared with fumes.
Seek out wisdom in books, rare manuscripts & Cryptical poems, but also seek it out in simple stones & fragile Herbs as well as in the circles of wild birds, listen to the whispers of the wind & the root of water if you would discover Magick, for it is here that the old secrets are preserved.
Ever remember that the old ways are constantly revealing themselves. Therefore be as the Willow that bends & sways, that which remains changeless shall outlive it’s spirit but that which evolves & grows shall shine for centuries.
Mock not the spells & rituals of another for who is to say yours are greater in power or wisdom
Ensure that your actions are honorable for all that you do shall return to you three fold, good or bad. Be wary of one who would dominate you or who would control or manipulate your power, look with suspicion on those who would twist worship from you for their own gain and glory, but welcome those who are sufficed with love.
