Ritual Working

Life As The Witch – Creating Your Own Sacred Space

Posted on May 8, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

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Creating Your Own Sacred Space

Visiting famous sacred sites can be a profound and illuminating experience. Not everyone can travel the world to experience such magickal energy, however. Moreover, it is important for the witch or Wiccan to be able to find sacred sites near where she lives, where she can commune with nature and the Divine on a regular basis. By paying close attention to the world around you and developing a rapport with the earth, you contribute to the overall healing of the planet.

Finding sacred sites is not as difficult as you might think. Look back on your childhood, for example. Where did you go when you needed private time or when you were upset? Perhaps a creek, a tree, a cave, or a nearby park? That’s a great place to start looking, if you still live in the area. Or seek out spots that remind you of those youthful sanctuaries.

Here are ten steps to follow to improve your connection with sacred space.

1.  Relax, sit quietly, and take a few deep breaths to quiet your mind.

2.  Release any expectations.

3.  Remain alert in body, mind, and spirit.

4.  Try to look beyond fears or barriers, if they appear.

5.  Tune in; wake up to the potential around you.

6.  Align yourself with that energy and experience it as fully as you can.

7.  Meditate on what you experience, and what rises into consciousness.

8. Internalize and integrate the experience.

9.  Make notes in a spiritual journal.

10.  Visit this sacred spot regularly.

Although a witch’s journey to a sacred space is a physical one, the intention behind it affects the whole of being—body, mind, and spirit. This is as much an inward quest as one that’s upward and outward. The sacred site is a catalyst for that quest.

Reference:

The Everything Wicca and Witchcraft Book (Everything®)
Author:  Alexander, Skye
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Need To Know – Do You Know the Signs of Psychic Attack?

Posted on May 4, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

Signs Of Psychic Attack

First of all, how can you tell that you are under attack? How can you discover who is attacking you, and most of all, how can you defend yourself?

Not all magical attacks are intentional. In fact, the “evil eye” which appears in many different cultures, can be cast completely unintentionally, and without a spell, just by using the sheer force of envy, hatred, or ill-wishing.

Another magical attack can come from people I like to call “energy vampires,” who feed on other people’s positive energy, literally sucking the life force out of them.

Maybe you know someone like this—you can recognize an energy vampire because you always feel tired and drained after talking to them, you feel like they take and take without giving back, and they always seem to be radiating negative energy.

The best thing to do if you come in contact with an energy vampire is to stay away. Simply have as little to do with that person as possible.

And then there are the intentional attacks—someone who is performing a spell or other magic in order to take revenge or otherwise cause you harm. In this situation, drastic defensive measures must be taken.

How can you identify an attack? Well, you may begin to notice things “going wrong” or you may have a string of what you’d call “bad luck.” But don’t be so quick to write it off as bad luck, because a number of unfortunate incidents in a row could be a sign of magical assault. If you are getting the feeling that everything in your life is going wrong these days, it is definitely time to suspect magical attack as the cause.

And the sooner you do this, the better. Because if you leave the problem alone, things will go from bad to worse. Don’t let it go on! Take defensive action as soon as things start “going wrong” for no reason.

Another sign of potential attack is mental disturbance, like vivid nightmares that keep coming back, a feeling of oppressive anxiety, or being confused, disoriented, and forgetful for no apparent reason. You may also just have a “bad feeling,” you may feel like you are being followed, or that there is a shadow hanging over you. Don’t dismiss these signs and say, “I must be going crazy!”

Take them seriously. It can’t hurt to do a protective spell, and it can actually do a lot of good.

A side note: The mental signs listed above are also signs of a psychological disorder, such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety and ADD. Magic is NOT a substitute for proper treatment and therapy, so if you suspect that you have any of these things, do a protective spell, AND see your doctor.

There can also be physical symptoms of an attack. Headaches and fatigue are the most common. If you are having headaches and fatigue and cannot discover the cause, first see your doctor, and then consider your magical defenses.

You can also sense an attack based on the reaction of the plants and animals around you. Finding more snakes, spiders, and other pests in your yard or home is a suspicious sign.

Magical attacks will almost always affect plants and animals first. And actually, many Wiccans set up an “early warning system” by keeping a plant or two in the house. At the first sign of an attack, the plants will suffer first. Your house plants can actually be very effective “guard dogs” against dark forces, so make sure you water them!

Now, experiencing one or two of these signs can often have a perfectly logical explanation. Everyone gets headaches once in a while, after all, and depending on the season, bugs and spiders may infest your house. Same thing goes for bad dreams, or even a string of bad luck.

So don’t be too quick to attribute these things to the work of dark forces. But do keep your eyes open and be aware. I generally find that you will get a “feeling” when the signs cross the line from normal bad luck to “suspicious.” Stay aware, and stay vigilant, and you should be able to tell a real attack from plain old bad luck.

So how do you protect yourself if you are experiencing any of the signs of attack? Well, the best offense is a good defense. That means doing regular protection and banishing rituals, like the ones I will share with you here.

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The Seven Beliefs for Manifesting Real Magick

Posted on April 14, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

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RITUAL, TYPES AND PROCESS

Posted on March 31, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

                RITUAL, TYPES AND PROCESS
By Don Wildgrube

Rituals are the formalized actions used to produce certain results. Within Witchcraft, the rituals take on a specific form and are shaped by the Coven or individual traditions and the purpose for which the ritual is being done.

TYPES OF RITUALS:

There are four types of rituals:
1- Esbats
2- Sabbats
3- Rites of Passage
4- Specific Magic rituals
a. healing
b. love
c. protection
d. binding
e. divination
f. others
(Note: the rituals in #4 may be part of others)

ESBATS (F. <s’esbattre = frolic and amuse oneself)

According to Margaret Murray, in “God of the Witches”, her research led her to the conclusion that the Esbats were weekly meetings used for both religious and business purposes and attendance was compulsory for the Coven and held in private. I do not believe that Esbats were weekly meetings. It is my belief that the Esbats were monthly.

According to present tradition, Esbats are celebrated on or about the time of the full Moon as is stated in the Charge of the Goddess. This is when Witches re-purify themselves, charge their psychic batteries, do the necessary magical work for others, share knowledge and just swap stories. There are 13 Esbats per year.

SABBATS (Babylonian <Sabbatu = celebration of the full moon < Sa-Bat = Heart rest [the menses of Ishtar]).

Ms. Murray states that Sabbats were held publicly in an open space, a moor, a hill top, or other traditionally common place to gather. I agree that the Sabbats were indeed public celebrations, intended to indicate the changes of the seasons to the general public.

There are eight Sabbats a year. There is usually some form of psycho-drama to indicate these changes. The Sabbats are Oimelc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lugnassadh, Mabon, Samhain and Yule and occur on the Solstices and Equinoxes and the Cross-Quarters (half way between). More accurately, the Solstices and Equinoxes occur when the Sun enters 0 degrees of the Cardinal Signs. The Cross-Quarters occur when the Sun enters 15 degrees of the Fixed signs.

RITES OF PASSAGE

This is a term coined by Arnold van Gnepp, and commemorate changes of seasons in a persons life. In each case of a Rite of Passage, the individual has a change in status in the greater community, there is a change in the persons title and there is an inner personal change.

The Rites of Passage celebrated by Pagans and Witches are:

1- Birth, naming of an infant, recognition of the parents.
2- Puberty rites.
3- Handfasting or marriage.
4- Initiation.
5- End of Bleeding (menopause) for women.
6- Croning (for women)
7- Death.

Other rites may be added later. There is work being done to recognize the menopausal and other aging changes of men.

SPECIFIC MAGIC

These are rituals that may or may not be a part of a regular Esbat. The specific magick may be the main focus of the Esbat or it may be a part of the “work” done by the Coven when asking their “boons”.

ELEMENTS OF RITUAL

In any effective ritual, there is preparation for the ritual, then three main parts of the ritual itself, erecting the temple, the work, and “cleaning up”.

PREPARATION

1- Choices have to be made, such as, who is to do the different parts or the whole of the ritual; what type, color, etc. of altar equipment, tools, place, music, etc.

2- Making yourself ready; “properly prepared” – ritual bathing, centering and grounding.
3- Set up the altar and the surrounding area. Making sure of privacy. Block out extraneous light and noise.

4- Light candles, charcoal blocks, extinguish other lights.

ERECTING THE TEMPLE

1- Exorcise water, bless salt, etc. (optional)

2- Dedicate sword or Athame (optional)

3- Cast the circle (thrice about)

4- Call the quarters or elements

5- HP, HPS purify each other in the Circle, then other Coveners

6- Drawing down of the Moon, or God/Goddess called

THE WORK

The work is in two parts, the first is asking of the ‘boons’ and/or training. The second part is blessing of wine and cakes and partaking, also known as hiatus.

Make sure that if any energy is raised, that it is sent to the proper place and has gone, also make sure that all within the Circle completely ‘ground’ before leaving.

CLEANING UP

Whatever was done in erecting the temple must be returned.

1- Dismiss any and all entities called.
2- Dismiss the Quarters or Elements.
3- Take up the Circle.

After the Circle is taken up, the traditional saying is “The Rite is ended. Blessed Be! Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again!”

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RITUAL CONSTRUCTION

Posted on March 31, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

RITUAL CONSTRUCTION
By: Keitha (FireWind)

Okay… let’s talk about rituals. First, the basic question: what is the point of doing a ritual? Well, first of all, the point is not for spells. True, spells can be a part of ritual, but it’s not the main point. A ritual is done to converse with the Deities, deep meditation, celebration, or other personal reasons. Celebrating the return of the Full Moon, the coming of Spring, the turning of the leaves: these are reasons for ritual.

By it’s very nature, a ritual is done in a specific way, in a specific order, repeatedly. That doesn’t mean that every ritual will be the same as every other ritual. Your full moon rituals will probably not be at all like your Samhain rituals. But your Samhain ritual this year will probably at least resemble your Samhain ritual next year. Your full moon rituals will be very similar to last full moon, and next full moon. There is a certain satisfaction in doing the same movements every time, in the same way, with the same words in the same order. That’s not to say that ritual should be boring, by any means. It is the spiritual meaning behind the words and the actions that speak to us.

This is the basic outline for most personal rituals.

1. Decide why you are doing the ritual, what your point is, and what you hope to accomplish.
2. Get your tools, space, and everything you need for ritual together.
3. Ensure you will not be disturbed for the duration of the ritual.
4. Have a ritual bath.
5. Take some time to gather and focus and prepare yourself.
6. Cleanse and bless the space.
7. Cast the circle.
8. Call the elements.
9. Call the Deities.
10. Do whatever you have planned.
11. Thank the Deities.
12. Thank the elements.
13. Take down the circle.
14. Ground.
15. Clean up.

1. Decide why you are doing the ritual, what your point is, and what you hope to accomplish. It’s important to know why you are dong the ritual. If you are celebrating the full moon, which mythology are you basing the celebration on? Is this the return of the Mother Goddess, or is this Sky Father smiling down? Are you trying to contact and speak with a particular Deity? Will you be petitioning for something, and why are you choosing this particular time? How will you accomplish this? Is what you are attempting completely ethical? These are questions you will have to ask before you begin the ritual. Understand also, that from the moment you begin to plan the ritual, you are actually beginning to do it. As you think about what you will do, and how, you are communicating your intent to the spirit world; you are participating in spirituality.

2. Get your tools, space, and everything you need for ritual togetherI don’t think this needs much explanation. Needless to say, it is distracting to have forgotten something in another room after you begin ritual (matches tend to be the #1 culprit).

3. Ensure you will not be disturbed for the duration of the ritual It is
extremely distracting to be disturbed halfway through ritual. But that’s nothing compared to being nervous the entire time. If you feel too nervous to speak out loud, make a noise, or really enter meditation because someone may hear you, then perhaps it is time to find another time and place for ritual. Try to come to an agreement with family, roommates, etc, where they will understand that this really is sacred time, and unless the house is burning down, you are not to be disturbed. Also, unplug the phone, turn off the TV and radio, shut down the computer, cover the clocks, take off your watch, get rid of your beeper. Some people will say that this is to prevent EM energy from interfering with your ritual, and this may or may not be true. In a practical sense, these are potential distractions, and should be avoided.

4. Have a ritual bath
A ritual bath serves many purposes. It will clean your body so you feel refreshed, it will clean your mind as you allow daily distractions to slip away, it will clean your emotional state as you become relaxed and begin to enter a ritual frame of mind. Yes, a ritual shower will serve the same effect. The important thing is to imagine all your problems, worries, distractions and fears washing down the drain while you wash. See your troubles as dust on your skin, and wash them away. This is purification in it’s most basic, and useful, form.

5. Take some time to gather and focus and prepare yourself Alright… you are relaxed, you are alone, you have everything gathered, you know what you are going to do. Take a moment to breathe deeply, bringing yourself to focus on the moment: there is no yesterday, there is no tomorrow.. there is only now. You are the center of the universe, and the universe is as powerful as it is beautiful. You are strong, you are unashamed, you are independent, you are connected, you are in love with the force of creation. And you are ready.

6. Cleanse and bless the space
You wouldn’t invite guests into your home if it was piled high with pizza boxes and unwashed dishes, would you? It is equally so with the Gods. The first step to encountering divinity, apart from self-purification, is to clear out all the ‘ickies’ that are normally present in a room. All the leftover thoughts that we regularly leave lying around behind us. There are many ways of doing this, but the standard one is to sweep with a broom. Head around the circle in the direction that makes most sense to you, and sweep from the inside of the circle out. Any store-bought broom is fine, but will be better if you consecrate it for that purpose. Chanting while you sweep may help, but remember that you are sweeping as much in your mind as you are with the broom. Telling jokes and laughing hard at this time is especially useful; laughter is cleansing by its very nature, and adds positive energy to the mix. While you are sweeping, imagine negative energy as clouds of black gooey dust, and sweep it away from the space to be cleansed.

7. Cast the circle
Casting the circle creates a space that is neither of this world, or of the spirit world. It is a place that exists between the worlds, but in which both you and the spirits can interact. It keeps the space clean, and will hold in energy until you release it; it is a focused manifestation of your desire to communicate with the Gods.

8. Call the elements
There are different reasons to call the elements, and the reason may define how you call them. If you are calling for their attention, to attend your ritual, then calling the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water themselves is fine. If you are looking for protection for any reason, then calling the elementals: Gnomes, Sylphs, Salamanders and Undines may be best. (For more information on the elementals try our page on the Elementals). You may also have your own totems for each of the directions. The Elements can bless you, the space, and your ritual with their respective qualities, can lend power and mystery to your rituals, and can guard against energy that may conflict with your plans. It is a personal choice as to what order to call the elements in; the popular choice seems to be to start in the East and work around to the North, although personally I prefer starting in the North and ending in the West. It’s a personal choice that’s up to you.

9. Call the Deities
Calling the Deities is something like calling the Elements. It increases the power and mystery of the ritual, but much more. You can converse with the Deities and get to know them, you can find out their personality quirks, and let them get to know about you. If you would like to know more about Calling the Deities, try here.

10. Do whatever you have planned
I don’t think this needs much explanation, either. Think of it as an ‘insert here’ tag. :)

11. Thank the Deities
It would be extremely rude to say to a guest, ‘okay, that was fun, get out’. The Deities were good enough to come to your ritual when you asked, so treat them with the same respect. Thank them for coming, and be polite.

12. Thank the elements
See above.

13. Take down the circle
If you leave the circle up, you will have all this energy just hanging around for Goddess knows how long, doing nothing but get in the way. When you are finished ritual, send the circle back to where it came from, preferably as something useful like healing energy.

14. Ground
Grounding means to return yourself to a ‘normal’, everyday state of mind. Doing ritual increases your perceptions, and it’s unpractical to go about everyday activities in this state. You can ground by using a grounding meditation, where you can imagine all the excess energy returning to the Earth. If you opened your chakras during the preparation step, this would be the time to close them. But by far the most popular way of grounding is to eat and drink. Because hey, what can be a more enjoyable way of relaxing? :)

15. Clean up
This is a purely practical step. If you leave your stuff around it could get damaged. Not to mention that you’ll get sick of seeing it lying around all the time. Finally, ritual is a time you take away from the regular world. If you leave your tools lying around it becomes less special.

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Living Life As The Witch – To See Spirits

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

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Being a witch, you never know when you might need assistances from the other side. You might also just want to consult your Ancestors in regards to a problem. Whatever your need might be, this is an excellent way to see and consult with Spirits.

To See Spirits

 

To see spirits, Old European Grimoires recommend mixing together aloe, pepper, musk, Vervain, and saffron and burning this in a cemetery. We can adapt this for other locations (like those in which the spirit lived) by adding a bit of sweet grass or tobacco to a specially prepared incense. Create the incense on the anniversary of the death of the individual you wish to contact. This is then burned at 11 am, in the safety of magick circle that also holds symbolic items to connect you to the entity. An incantation to encourage the spirit’s presence is “Guardian of the Spirit realm, hear and guide my plea. When the witching hour rings true, bring my friend (loved one, etc.) ___________to me. Other souls who hear my call are not welcome in this place. Only the one known as ___________may enter sacred space.”

Repeat the request three times, twenty minutes apart, then wait quietly for indications of a presence. Signs include the scent of flowers or a favored cologne, a cool wind, movement of curtains, and candles going out or twitching erratically. Once you feel sure the Spirit is with you, do not make it tarry overly long. Take care of your business, say farewell, and thank the guardians for their assistance

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Living As The Witch – Times Of Power We Don’t Usually Consider

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

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Times Of Power We Don’t Usually Consider

 

Apart from the usual days of solar and lunar power, there are general times of the day that possess more power than others.

Twilight

Also known by their separate names Dusk and Dawn, twilight refers to the times of the rising and setting of the sun. Using the time of rising and the time of s setting as the central point, twilight would stretch for approximately thirty minutes before and after the rising and setting. In total, you have one hour for Dusk and one hour for Dawn.

Noon and Midnight  

Two other very powerful times in the average day are Noon (also called High Noon) and Midnight. However, these do not refer to 12: 00 pm and 12: 00 am respectively; rather, they refer to mid-point between the rising and setting of the sun for Noon, and between the setting and rising of the sun for Midnight. For thirty minutes on either side of these points, just like for twilight, the power remains and so you have one hour each to make use of it.

Eclipses  

A Solar Eclipse occurs when the sun, the moon and the earth align such that the moon is between the earth and the sun and casts a shadow upon the latter as seen from earth. A Solar Eclipse can only occur when the moon is new.

A Lunar Eclipse occurs with the same alignment but different positions. In this one, the earth is placed in between the sun and the moon, such that the shadow of the earth can be seen upon the moon. A Lunar Eclipse can only occur when the moon is full.

There are three kinds of eclipses, solar or lunar. They are: Partial, Annular or Total, in order from the weakest to the most powerful. Nonetheless, the time of an eclipse is a very potent one. Some cultures hold that a Total Solar Eclipse is a Time when all power in nullified.

 

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Something We Hardly Ever Discuss Around Here – A Look At Working Skyclad

Posted on March 8, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

A Look At Working Skyclad

Reviewing the question of ceremonial nudity is like looking into a cats cradle of interrelated opinions, contradictions and prejudices.  Fact and fantasy, uses and abuses interweave and overlap.  The first justification you were giving for stripping off may have made good sense at the time; but few of us who do, or have worked ‘skyclad’ have not questioned our motives for doing so.
In fact there are many good reasons for nudity within the Craft.  Just as there are many ways of abusing the situation.  Later on in this essay I will deal in depth with what I consider as the major issue in the question of nudity, that of the difference between Witch and Magician.  But before we
plumb the depths, let us look at the ripples.

1.   Witches traditionally work nude – Nonsense.  Nudity formed little part of the Witch tradition until very recently.  Unless of course you accept the middle aged, Christian body horror that was imposed upon the unchristian populous through the efforts of assorted artists.

2.   It is usually easier to seduce thy neighbour if you have got them out of their clothing first – True.  But not necessarily so, nor necessary.

3.   You can feel the Earth power better without your clothes on – Marginally True.  You can also feel the splinters, gnats, stinging nettles, thistles and cow pats much better.  The Earth current is powerful. If you feel that cloths prevent it then this is more a matter of your perception or  receptivity.  Feeling all of natures stimuli on your naked body can be a beautiful form of communion.  Try it, Say at the Cove of Avebury at around three on an bank holiday afternoon.  Be practical.

4.   Wiccan Priests like looking at naked maidens – True.  But it soon looses its sense of novelty in the sexual sense.  All women are manifestations of the Goddess, all bodies are beautiful.  Again it comes back to a question of perception.  Remember that this reasoning can be applied just as well to the Priestess.

5.   Overcoming body consciousness can be used as a trial, a test to see whether you have the determination to progress – True.  But so can many other circumstances.  To a naturist stripping off would not be much of a test.

6.   Nudity prevents showing off with expensive robes, that is it acts as a social equaliser – True.  But this is more a matter of discipline.  The same effect can be achieved by the use of standardised robes which reflect the nature of the group and its financial abilities.

7.   Communional nudity creates a distinctly out of the ordinary ambience - True.  However most people adapt to it quickly and it soon loses its novelty.  But it does remain different, otherworldly.

Let me digress for a moment to note peoples reactions into coming into a skyclad group.  This depends on two things, the nature of the person and the nature of the group.  To deal with the later first I will recognize four artificial and by no means mutually exclusive types of group.  Those who consider physical sex Taboo, those who use physical sex as an essential component in their workings, those who use the Craft as an opportunity for a bit of communal bonking.  And lastly those that use the Craft simply for an excuse for licentious behaviour.  Each has its merits and uses.

The anti-sexuals are the respectable fronts.  But if they sincerely believe and practice what they say, then perhaps they have lost touch with the fact that the Craft is a fertility religion, a celebration of sexuality.  To deny sexuality a physical outlet is going to create tensions that will have to be dealt with elsewhere.

The second grouping the ceremonial sexualists, if sincere have my sympathies they will be dealing with energies that other groups only talk about.  This type of group must be discrete and above all disciplined.

The opportunists groups can be the most attractive to newcomers.  A touch of the forbidden within a joyous religious framework.  If managed skilfully this type of group can be wonderful, Until you catch aids or your partner walks out on you.  Play with fire and you will be lucky if only your fingers get burnt.

The last of my four categories are the news of the world groups.  These are a real pain, they bring the Craft into disrepute.  However think of the damage that could be done to more serious groups by individuals wanting only this type of thing could do if there were no places to put them.  Do not totally despise these groups, even they in their way serve a function.

Now people.  By enlarge women stand up better with communal nudity than men do, whilst retaining self consciousness women tend to assess self worth less on physical proportions women adapt to nudity quicker and with far less fuss than men.

Men are either ashamed of their self assessed inadequacy, or even worse, know that they are Gods gift to women.  Few simply except and are happy with the way they are.  A neutral response to wicked Willie first public appearance is what most people get.  The presumed inadequacy does not get laughed at and Gods gift does not get worshipped you are accepted for what you are, how it
goes on from there will depend on what type of group you find yourself in.

How you will fell will depend on you.  If you equate nudity only with sex then your first encounter with lots of nudity without lots of sex will result in lots of short lived frustrations.  If you produce the standard male response nobody will be surprised or particularly bothered, seen it all before.  If themale does not respond it will not be taken as an insult or as a token of inadequacy.  As the novice will soon find out even the most macho of males cannot keep it up forever.

For women the most usual problem is embarrassment due to periods.  This is usually overcome by tucking the tail in.  But like the male erection this is not a matter for shame and can be dealt with as she wishes.

I have digressed far enough we have looked at seven reasons for nudity let us consider one more.

8.   Honesty – It is harder to pretend to be what you are not if everybody can see what you are, at least on the physical level.  This brings us to consider the difference between a Witch and a Magician.

A Magician puts on a robe to limit himself to that which he desires to become. A Witch takes off her clothing to deny her limitations, to become all that she is.  A Magician robes, masks, stands and becomes his God.  A Witch strips away the illusions that she is not her Goddess.  One remembers to remember the other forgets to forget.

Here is hidden the heart of the Witchcraft.  The recognition that divinity is inherent in its totality in each and every one of us.  As we have all been told so many times ‘If that which you seek you find not within you, thou shalt never find it without you, for behold I have been with you from the beginning.

Look again at the difference between the Magician and the Witch.  The Magician externalizes and becomes, the Witch internalises and becomes.  Remember the magical maxim, that which is above is as that which is below, and that which is below is unto that which is above.  Or more simply that which is below is that which is above, there is not difference.  From one starting point, with one intent their flows two paths, externalisation or internalisation.  Equally valid, equally useful and both with the same endpoint, divinity.  Or at least the best representation thereof that are illusionary human limitations permit,but that another story.  The difference between a Magician and a Witch is only one of technique and goose pimples.

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