{"id":8620,"date":"2013-08-01T01:10:45","date_gmt":"2013-08-01T06:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=8919"},"modified":"2013-07-23T00:47:22","modified_gmt":"2013-07-23T05:47:22","slug":"a-year-and-a-day-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2013\/08\/01\/a-year-and-a-day-3\/","title":{"rendered":"A Year And A Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wiccan Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are very few \u2018rules\u2019 in Wicca.\u00a0 In fact, a lot of people like the fact that there is no rulebook, dogma or strict hierarchy in Wicca.\u00a0 Of course, this varies between traditions, as some groups have more guidelines then others.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rulebook or not, there are a few key tenets that most Wiccans follow, such as the Wiccan Rede, the Rule of Three, and even the Thirteen Principles of Wiccan Belief as set out by the American Council of Witches in 1974.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Wiccan Rede<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Wiccan Rede provides a common moral system for those practicing Wicca and other pagan religions.\u00a0 Doreen Valiente first published the famous \u2018eight word\u2019 couplet in 1964, \u201cEight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill, An it harm none do what ye will<\/em>\u201d.\u00a0 The long Rede below came from Earth Religion News in 1974.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust. <\/em><\/p>\n

Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out. <\/em><\/p>\n

To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much. <\/em><\/p>\n

Honor the Old Ones in deed and name, let love and light be our guides again.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune. <\/em><\/p>\n

Widdershins go when the moon doth wane, and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

When the Lady\u2019s moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two. <\/em><\/p>\n

When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart\u2019s desire seek.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail. <\/em><\/p>\n

When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth. <\/em><\/p>\n

When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow. <\/em><\/p>\n

Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God\u2019s insight. <\/em><\/p>\n

Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland. <\/em><\/p>\n

Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning. <\/em><\/p>\n

White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine. <\/em><\/p>\n

Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Elder is the Lady\u2019s tree burn it not or cursed you\u2019ll be. <\/em><\/p>\n

Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it\u2019s now Samhain. <\/em><\/p>\n

When the time for Imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

When the wheel begins to turn soon the Beltane fires will burn. <\/em><\/p>\n

As the wheel turns to Lammas night power is brought to magick rite.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Four times the Minor Sabbats fall use the Sun to mark them all. <\/em><\/p>\n

When the wheel has turned to Yule light the log the Horned One rules.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

In the spring, when night equals day time for Ostara to come our way. <\/em><\/p>\n

When the Sun has reached its height time for Oak and Holly to fight.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Harvesting comes to one and all when the Autumn Equinox does fall. <\/em><\/p>\n

Heed the flower, bush, and tree by the Lady blessed you\u2019ll be.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Where the rippling waters go cast a stone, the truth you\u2019ll know. <\/em><\/p>\n

When you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

With a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend. <\/em><\/p>\n

Merry Meet and Merry Part bright the cheeks and warm the heart.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Mind the Three-fold Laws you should three times bad and three times good. <\/em><\/p>\n

When misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you.<\/em><\/p>\n

These Eight words the Rede fulfill: \u201cAn Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rule of Three<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Some Wiccan groups follow the Rule of Three, also known as the Threefold Law or the Law of Return.\u00a0 The Rule of Three states that any energy you put out into the universe (negative or positive) will be returned to you threefold, like a system of \u2018cause and effect\u2019.\u00a0 Some liken this to the Buddhist view of Karma, or even the Christian \u2018Golden Rule\u2019.\u00a0 There are many variations of the Rule of Three, with one being taken from the Wiccan Rede:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Mind the Three-fold Laws you should, three times bad and three times good. <\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Thirteen Goals of a Witch<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Scott Cunningham included these \u2018Thirteen Goals of a Witch\u2019 in his very popular book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner<\/em>.\u00a0 Although written more recently then the Rede, many Wiccans try to stay true to these guidelines, in both their mundane and magical lives.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

I. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Know Yourself<\/p>\n

II. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Know your Craft<\/p>\n

III. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Learn<\/p>\n

IV. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apply knowledge with wisdom<\/p>\n

V. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Achieve balance<\/p>\n

VI. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep your words in good order<\/p>\n

VII. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep your thoughts in good order<\/p>\n

VIII. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celebrate life<\/p>\n

IX. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Attune with the cycles of the Earth<\/p>\n

X. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Breath and eat correctly<\/p>\n

XI. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exercise the body<\/p>\n

XII. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meditate<\/p>\n

XIII. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honor the God and Goddess<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

As there is no central authority figure, dogma, or \u2018Bible\u2019 in Wicca, it promotes independence and personal responsibility.\u00a0 It allows each person to determine their own ethical balance as opposed to being told how to live their lives.\u00a0 And although this can sometimes be hard, it is very empowering!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wiccan_Rede<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rule_of_Three_(Wicca)<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.religioustolerance.org\/wicrede.htm<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wiccan Basics \u00a0 There are very few \u2018rules\u2019 in Wicca.\u00a0 In fact, a lot of people like the fact that there is no rulebook, dogma or strict hierarchy in Wicca.\u00a0 Of course, this varies between traditions, as some groups have more guidelines then others.   Rulebook or not, there are a few key tenets that most Wiccans follow, such as the Wiccan Rede, the Rule of Three, and even the Thirteen Principles of Wiccan Belief as set out by the American Council of Witches in 1974.   Wiccan Rede The Wiccan Rede provides a common moral system for those practicing Wicca and other pagan religions.\u00a0 Doreen Valiente first published the famous \u2018eight word\u2019 couplet in 1964, \u201cEight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill, An it harm none do what ye will\u201d.\u00a0 The long Rede below came from Earth Religion News in 1974.   Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust. Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give. \u00a0 For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out. To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme. \u00a0 Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much. Honor the Old Ones in deed and name, let love and light be our guides again. \u00a0 Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune. Widdershins go when the moon doth wane, and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane. \u00a0 When the Lady\u2019s moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two. When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart\u2019s desire seek. \u00a0 Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail. When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast. \u00a0 When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth. When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest. \u00a0 Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow. Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows. \u00a0 Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God\u2019s insight. Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower. \u00a0 Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland. Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye. \u00a0 Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning. White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility. \u00a0 Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine. Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen. \u00a0 Elder is the Lady\u2019s tree burn it not or cursed you\u2019ll be. Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark. \u00a0 As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it\u2019s now Samhain. When the time for Imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows. \u00a0 When the wheel begins to turn soon the Beltane fires will burn. As the wheel turns to Lammas night power is brought to magick rite. \u00a0 Four times the Minor Sabbats fall use the Sun to mark them all. When the wheel has turned to Yule light the log the Horned One rules. \u00a0 In the spring, when night equals day time for Ostara to come our way. When the Sun has reached its height time for Oak and Holly to fight. \u00a0 Harvesting comes to one and all when the Autumn Equinox does fall. Heed the flower, bush, and tree by the Lady blessed you\u2019ll be. \u00a0 Where the rippling waters go cast a stone, the truth you\u2019ll know. When you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed. \u00a0 With a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend. Merry Meet and Merry Part bright the cheeks and warm the heart. \u00a0 Mind the Three-fold Laws you should three times bad and three times good. When misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow. \u00a0 Be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you. These Eight words the Rede fulfill: \u201cAn Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will\u201d\u00a0\u00a0   Rule of Three Some Wiccan groups follow the Rule of Three, also known as the Threefold Law or the Law of Return.\u00a0 The Rule of Three states that any energy you put out into the universe (negative or positive) will be returned to you threefold, like a system of \u2018cause and effect\u2019.\u00a0 Some liken this to the Buddhist view of Karma, or even the Christian \u2018Golden Rule\u2019.\u00a0 There are many variations of the Rule of Three, with one being taken from the Wiccan Rede:   Mind the Three-fold Laws you should, three times bad and three times good.   Thirteen Goals of a Witch Scott Cunningham included these \u2018Thirteen Goals of a Witch\u2019 in his very popular book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner.\u00a0 Although written more recently then the Rede, many Wiccans try to stay true to these guidelines, in both their mundane and magical lives.   I. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Know Yourself II. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Know your Craft III. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Learn IV. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apply knowledge with wisdom V. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Achieve balance VI. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep your words in good order VII. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep your thoughts in good order VIII. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celebrate life IX. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Attune with the cycles of the Earth X. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Breath and eat correctly XI. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exercise the body XII. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meditate XIII. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honor the God and Goddess   As there is no central authority figure, dogma, or \u2018Bible\u2019 in Wicca, it promotes independence and personal responsibility.\u00a0 It allows each person to determine their own ethical balance as opposed to being told how to live their lives.\u00a0 And although this can sometimes be hard, it is very empowering!   Sources: http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wiccan_Rede http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rule_of_Three_(Wicca) http:\/\/www.religioustolerance.org\/wicrede.htm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":184,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8620","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/184"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8620"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8620\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8332,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8620\/revisions\/8332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}