Month: May 2015

The Laws According To The Alexandrian Book of Shadows (Grimoires, Persecution, Tools)

The Laws According To The Alexandrian Book of Shadows

(Grimoires, Persecution, Tools )

GRIMOIRE

51. If you would keep a book, let it be in your own hand of write. Let brothers and sisters copy what they will, but never let the book out of your hands, and never keep the writings of another.
52. For if it be found in their hand of write, they may be taken and arraigned.
53. Let each guard his own writings and destroy them whenever danger threatens.
54. Learn as much as you may by heart and, when danger is past, rewrite your book, an it be safe.
55. For this reason, if any die, destroy their book an they have not been able to.
56. For, an it be found, ’tis clear proof against them.
57. And our oppressors know well “Ye may not be a witch alone”.
58. So all their kin and friends be in danger of torture,
59. So destroy everything not necessary.
60. If your book be found on you, ’tis clear proof against you alone, you may be arraigned.

PERSECUTION

61. Keep all thoughts of the craft from your mind.
62. If the torture be too great to bear, say “I will confess. I cannot bear this torture. What do you want me to say?”
63. If they try to make you speak of the Brotherhood, do not.
64. But if they try to make you speak of impossibilities such as flying through the air, consorting with a Christian devil or sacrificing children, or eating men’s flesh,
65. To obtain relief from torture say “I had an evil dream, I was beside myself, I was crazed.”
66. Not all magistrates are bad, if there be an excuse, they may show mercy
67. If you have confessed aught, deny it afterwards, say you babbled under torture, say you knew not what you said.
68. If you are condemned, fear not
69. The Brotherhood is powerful and will help you to escape if you stand steadfast, but if you betray aught there is no hope for you in this life or in that to come.
70. Be sure, if steadfast you go to the pyre, drugs will reach you, you will feel naught. You go to death and what lies beyond, the ecstasy of the goddess.

 

TOOLS

71.To avoid discovery, let the working tools be as ordinary things that any may have in their houses.
72. Let the pentacles be of wax so that they may be broken at once or melted.
73. Have no sword unless your rank allows it.
74. Have no names or signs on anything.
75. Write the names and signs on them in ink before consecrating them and wash it off immediately afterwards.
76. Let the colours of the hilts tell which is which.
77. Do not engrave them lest they cause discovery.

The Laws According To The Alexandrian Book of Shadows (Security & Disputes)

The Laws According To The Alexandrian Book of Shadows

(Security & Disputes)

SECURITY

In the old days, when witchdom extended far, we were free and worshipped in all the greater temples.

  1. But in these unhappy times we must celebrate our sacred mysteries in secret.
  2. So be it ordained that none but the Wicca may see our mysteries, for our enemies are many and torture loosens the tongue of man.
  3. So be it ordained that no Coven shall know where the next Coven bide.
  4. Or who its members be, save only the Priest and Priestess and messenger.
  5. And there shall be no communication between them, save by the messenger of the gods, or the summoner.
  6. And only if it be safe may the Covens meet in some safe place for the great festivals.
  7. And while there, none shall say whence they came nor give their true names
  8. To this end, that if any be tortured, in their agony, they may not tell if they do not know.
  9. So be it ordained that no one shall tell anyone not of the craft who be of the Wicca, nor give any names or where they bide, or in any way tell anything which can betray any of us to our foes.
  10. Nor may he tell where the Covendom be.
  11. Or the Covenstead.
  12. Or where the meetings be.
  13. And if any break these Laws, even under torture, THE CURSE OF THE GODDESS SHALL BE UPON THEM, so they may never be reborn on earth and may remain where they belong, in the hell of the Christians.

DISPUTES

  1. Let each High Priestess govern her Coven with justice and love, with the help and advice of the High Priest and the Elders, always heeding the advice of the Messenger of the Gods if he cometh.
  2. She will heed all complaints of all Brothers and strive to settle all differences among them.
  3. But it must be recognized that there will always be people who will ever strive to force others to do as they will.
  4. These are not necessarily evil.
  5. And they oft have good ideas and such ideas should be talked over in council.
  6. But if they will not agree with their Brothers, or if they say,
  7. “I will not work under this High Priestess,”
  8. It hath ever been the Old Law to be convenient to the Brethren and to avoid disputes.

NEW COVENS

  1. Any of the third may claim to found a new Coven because they live over a league away from the Covenstead or are about to do so.
  2. Anyone living within the Covendom and wishing to form a new Coven, shall tell the Elders of their intention, and on the instant avoid their dwelling and remove to the new Covendom.
  3. Members of the old Coven may join the new one when it is formed. But if they do, they must utterly avoid the old Coven.
  4. The Elders of the new and old Covens should meet in peace and brotherly love to decide the new boundaries.
  5. Those of the craft who dwell outside both Covendoms may join either but not both.
  6. Though all may, if the Elders agree, meet for the great festivals if it be truly in peace and brotherly love,
  7. But splitting the Coven oft means strife, so for this reason these Laws were made of old and may the CURSE OF THE GODDESS BE ON ANY WHO DISREGARD THEM. So be it ordained.

The Laws According To The Alexandrian Book of Shadows (Old Laws & Regarding HPS & HP)

The Laws

THE OLD LAW

The Law was made and ordained of old.
1. The Law was made for the Wicca, to advise and help in their troubles.
2. The Wicca should give due worship to the gods and obey their will, which they ordain, for it was made for the good of Wicca as the worship of the Wicca is good for the gods. For the gods love the brethren of Wicca.
3. As a man loveth a woman by mastering her,
4. So should the Wicca love the gods by being mastered by them.
5. And it is necessary that the Circle which is the temple of the gods, should be truly cast and purified. And that it may be a fit place for the gods to enter.
6. And the Wicca shall be properly prepared and purified to enter into the presence of the gods.
7. With love and worship in their hearts, they shall raise power from their bodies to give power to the gods.
8. As has been taught of old.
9. For in this way only may men have communion with the gods, for the gods cannot help man without the help of man.

Regarding the HPS & HP

And the High Priestess shall rule her coven as the representative of the Goddess.
11. And the High Priest shall support her as the representative of the God.
12. And the High Priestess shall choose whom she will, be he of sufficient rank, to be her High Priest.
13. For, as the God Himself kissed Her feet in the five-fold salute, laying His power at the feet of the Goddess because of Her youth and beauty, Her sweetness and kindness, Her wisdom and justice, Her humility and generosity,
14.  So He resigned all His power to Her.
15. But the High Priestess should ever mind that the power comes from Him.
16. It is only lent, to be used wisely and justly.
17. And the greatest virtue of a High Priestess be that she recognize that youth is necessary to the representative of the Goddess.
18. So she will gracefully retire in favour of a younger woman should the Coven so decide in council.
19. For a true High Priestess realizes that gracefully surrendering pride of place is one of the greatest virtues.
20. And that thereby she will return to that pride of place in another life, with greater power and beauty.

A Little Humor for Your Day – Pest Control

Pest Control

A woman was having a passionate affair with an inspector from a pest-control company. One afternoon they were carrying on in the bedroom together when her husband arrived home unexpectedly. “Quick,” said the woman to her lover, “into the closet!” and she pushed him in the closet, stark naked. The husband, however, became suspicious and after a search of the bedroom discovered the man in the closet. “Who are you?” he asked.

“I’m an inspector from Termite Busters,” said the exterminator.

“What are you doing in there?” the husband asked.

“I’m investigating a complaint about an infestation of moths,” the man replied.

“And where are your clothes?” asked the husband.

The man looked down at himself and said, “Those little bastards.”

 

Source:
Jokes Warehouse

Since It Is National Pet Month, Our Favorite Familiar For The Day!

Name: Lewy
 Age: Six years old
Gender: Male
 Kind: Tabby Shorthair
Home: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
He’s special in every way! He follows me everywhere I go, he is always there to comfort me when I’m sad, or in pain. He’s the sweetest cat ever! He’s very special to me!Lewy is a very affectionate kinds of cat. He lives attention! I have three poodles that he loves, and loves to chase them through the house playing! He will hide behind furniture, and wait until one poodle comes out and runs up behind them and gently slaps them in the tail! Another favorite thing Lewy likes to do is eat! He loves his wet food! He will run to the kitchen, then run back to me and meow, to let me know it’s time to feed him! He enjoys sitting in the windows and watching birds as any normal cat would do. He can be lazy, but he is a great companion to have!

Astronomy Pic for Tuesday, May 12th – Two Worlds, One Sun

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2015 May 12


Two Worlds, One Sun
Left Image Credit & Copyright: Damia Bouic;
Right Image Credit: NASA, JPL-Caltech, MSSS; Digital processing: Damia Bouic

Explanation: How different does sunset appear from Mars than from Earth? For comparison, two images of our common star were taken at sunset, one from Earth and one from Mars. These images were scaled to have same angular width and featured here side-by-side. A quick inspection will reveal that the Sun appears slightly smaller from Mars than from Earth. This makes sense since Mars is 50% further from the Sun than Earth. More striking, perhaps, is that the Martian sunset is noticeably bluer near the Sun than the typically orange colors near the setting Sun from Earth. The reason for the blue hues from Mars is not fully understood, but thought to be related to forward scattering properties of Martian dust. The terrestrial sunset was taken in 2012 March from Marseille, France, while the Martian sunset was captured last month by NASA’s robotic Curiosity rover from Gale crater on Mars.

Your Daily Planet Tracker: Mars in Gemini, May 11 to June 24, 2015

 

Mars in Gemini

Mental energy starts to gain traction with the Warrior planet in the sign of the Twins

Maria DeSimoneMaria DeSimone on the topics of mars, gemini, astrology

 

t’s time to use your head, walk your talk and make that bright idea happen! That’s because when Mars, the planet of assertive energy is in the cerebral sign Gemini, there is absolutely no stopping your mind.

With Mars in Gemini from May 11 to June 24, 2015, you’ll be motivated by new ideas. You’ll have all the passion necessary to pursue the execution of them. You’ll also communicate courageously and pursue a variety of intellectually stimulating projects. There’s little chance that you’ll feel bored over the next several weeks with this much activity bubbling inside your brain. Your body might also begin to feel a little bit more like an instrument. You may notice that you fidget more, pace or talk with your hands. Agility will be enhanced as well so have a go at any type of sport that combines the use of your body and mind together — you’ll definitely excel!

No dead ends

With Mars in Gemini you’ll fight for what you believe in … but not in an overly emotional way. You’ll be far more logical in your pursuit of what’s important to you now. You’ll also have a greater amount of flexibility when it comes to how you go after what you want. If Plan A doesn’t work out — it’s no problem. You’ll quickly come up with a Plan B, C and even D.

Curiosity will be your driving force now that Mars is in Gemini and this tendency is likely to extend to the bedroom. Remember, Mars is the planet of desire and sex. Now, the greatest erogenous zone becomes the brain and you simply must have stimulation in your head before it goes anywhere else. Share scintillating conversation with a potential lover and before you know it, you might end up sharing a bed!

See things to the finish line

You may feel more scattered and unfocused while Mars is in Gemini because so much will interest you. Be careful that you don’t begin tons of projects now only to leave them unfinished. This can leave you exhausted and more than a little bit frustrated at yourself so take care not to fall into this trap. Also, with Mars in Gemini, you’ll have a strengthened ability to communicate. But watch out … when you’re angry you’ll also have an indomitable capacity to use your words as a weapon. Ouch!

Mars will tour Gemini approximately once every two years, but this time around there are a couple of unique aspects that Mars will make to the rest of the sky to consider.

 

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Your Daily Influences for May 12th

Your Daily Influences
May 12, 2015 

 

The Empress
This card represents wealth, marriage, fertility and creativity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fehu
Fehu reversed represents material stagnation, possibly poverty as well as infertility.

 

 

Magic Nails
The spirit of someone you knew dearly is trying to guide you in this aspect. In a dark room light a single candle and focus upon its light. Listen carefully with your heart and you will know what to do

 

Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.

Your Charm for May 12th is Book of Charms

Your Charm for Today

Book of Charms

Today’s Meaning:
A would be intruder into your private affairs will be averted by steps you take to protect this aspect. The book of charms indicates you should take extra steps to protect information and beware of anyone asking for personal data.

General Description:
The Batak, or Bark Book of Charms, is a magical ritual implicitly believed in by the natives of Sumatra. It is consulted as a reliable guide and counsellor in their private and important affairs. In the East Indian Archipelago superstition talismans, and amulets, play a most important part in the lives of the natives. Sickness is attributed to the patient being possessed of an evil spirit, and their witch doctors profess to expel the intruder by the means of charms. Often the names of the sufferes are changed in order to deceive the evil spirits.

Your Attainment Reading Given on May 12th

Attaining Your Goals Reading

Use this reading to assist in reaching, or possibly even defining your goals for the future.

Outcome

Circles 4
Symbol: Jade
The Jade tile indicates hard work resulting in spectacular results. Jade is thought to be an “immortal stone” to many. Therefore is also denotes longevity of relationships, life and principled values.

Issues to Address

Circles 7
Symbol: Insect
The Insect tile indicates short-term gain through a short flurry of hectic work. It is important to realize that the gains the Insect tile offers are not lasting, or of long-term importance. At best they are a stopgap until more substantial goals come along.

Goal

Wan 4
Symbol: Lute
The Lute tile indicates a need for relaxation—a break from the stress of your everyday life. For people nearing the end of their career it may suggest that the time for them to retire has come.

Issues to Address

Orchid
Symbol: Refinement
The Orchid tile suggests there may be rare and refined experiences coming into your life. Enjoy them!

Primary Strength

Bamboo 9
Symbol: Willow Tree
The Willow Tree tile represents adaptability and survival in the face of harsh conditions. The Willow bends before the bitter winter winds, but does not break. The Willow tile suggests compromise. You must be willing to give some to get some.

Primary Weakness

White Dragon
Symbol: The Unknown
The White Dragon tile denotes unknown factors in your reading. Exactly what these factors are is beyond our vision, but they will have an impact on your life

Your Animal Spirit for May 12th is The Deer

Your Animal Spirit for Today
May 12, 2015 

Deer

If you can imagine Bambi, you can imagine the message Deer brings to you today—a message of sweetness, innocence, and gentle spirit. Be delicate today in your communication with other and with yourself. This is definitely not a time for being critical, mean-spirited, or sarcastic. Just as Deer’s heart can be easily wounded, so can the heart of your friends, co-workers, or family members.

Shuffling The Deck, Your Past, Present & Future Reading for May 12th

Shuffling The Deck, Your Past, Present & Future Reading for Today

 

Past Influence whose impact on your life is waning.

The Moon

Although men have stepped upon the moon and scientists have analyzed it almost endlessly, there remains in our collective unconscious a vision of the moon that shrouds it in mystery. And why wouldn’t there be? Being earth’s closest neighbor, having a clear influence on many of earth’s cycles and constantly changing in appearance, it is only fitting that our ancestors endlessly pondered and speculated on our magnificent moon’s powers. The Moon represents the pure feminine nature and the gateway to understanding the mystical world that cannot be explained by science. Its soft glow provides a gentle light in the darkness of night. Metaphorically, the powers associated with the moon supply the seeker with a light to explore the mystical aspects of our world. It empowers the sense of wonder in those open to psychic adventures.

 

Present Influence whose impact on your life is very strong

The Crow

The Crow is the trusted messenger that alerts its allies to both danger and opportunity. Although they may appear playful and too opportunistic to be trusted, Crows are in fact powerful and trustworthy. The Crow sees and hears all. When The Crow reports it is best to listen as their news is always important and presented accurately.

 

 

Future influence whose impact on your life is growing and will be very strong in the future.

The Open Door

The Open Door signifies the presence of new opportunities. However, to reap the benefits of these prospects you will have to move beyond where you are now–forsake the comforts and safety of your current life and head out in new directions. Moves like those symbolized by The Open Door require courage, because fresh opportunities signify the chance of gain, but do not guarantee they will be realized. Regardless of the benefits that may be reaped, with the transitions like those required to explore these new found opportunities, something is always lost. Before launching on a voyage down new paths it is a good idea to objectively assess your current state of being and decide whether what you have now is worth jeopardizing.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for May 12th is Mars

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

Mars



Mars represents those qualities we commonly associate with the male/yang persona. Mars traits include raw energy, ambition, aggression, confidence, passion, and a sense of adventure. The occurrence of Mars denotes the dominating presence or need of the qualities listed above. Martian influence may have a negative impact unless it is balanced with an influence that can blunt the brashness and impulsiveness of Mars.

As a daily card, Mars suggests you would be well served by allowing your more aggressive side take control for at least for a short while. Now is a time for you to act with confidence and decisiveness. However, keep in mind that the qualities associated with Mars can do more damage than good if allowed to run free for too long.

Your Witches Rune for Tuesday, May 12th is The Scythe

Your Daily Witches Rune for Today

The Scythe

Sudden changes and endings. Making a final decision. Completing something. Walking away from something or someone. Danger.

Additional information about Today’s Witches Rune, The Scythe….

The Scythe

This symbol is very familiar to most of people, often associated with harvest and death. In the runes, it is no different. The Scythe is related to endings, sudden separations, final decisions, important changes and danger.

The appearance of this symbol show that there’s something in you life you need to bring to end now, before it snowballs into something worse. Usually, the decision that the Scythe forces you to make is one you’d rather escape from… it’s a painful and difficult choice. Even though you know (or feel) it’s for the best, you’ll mourn the fact that it has to happen.

Also, the Scythe is connected to sudden, swift changes that force you to alter completely your plans, strategies and sometimes the very way you see the world. The situation is no longer what it was, your modus operandi no longer works here. Your ideas no longer correspond to the reality. The information you have is no longer accurate, or useful. You need to strain those adaptation muscles and find a way to keep standing while the rug is pulled from under your feet.

Although this rune can represent physical danger, such as accidents or surgeries, many time it refers to sense of foreboding. Something just isn’t right… the fear of loss looms large. Trust these feeling and proceed with caution. This rune can also relate to actual death and all related to it: burials, graveyards, inheritances, heirlooms, legacies and things connected to your ancestry.

In relationship readings, the Scythe suggest caution too. It can represent sudden and irresistible attractions, the kind that inspire people to do crazy things. . Obviously, this rune also represent separations, divorce and conflicts, always leaving a sour aftertaste. The strong passion can quickly transform into strong resentment. In its most positive note, this rune can symbolize relationship that completely transform the people involved.

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for May 12th is The Tower

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for Today

The Tower



The Tower is perfect card for the revolutionary or iconoclast or anyone who flourishes in rapidly changing environments. What The Tower brings to the mix is sudden, usually unexpected change. With that change there will be a period of disorder, and there may be loss. However, the loss is probably not yours, since you may well be the agent that created the change to begin with. Many positive things can occur from the change The Tower indicates: Truths will be laid bare, revelations and breakthroughs are not just possible but likely, and nothing spurs creativity like a good dose of chaos and confusion. In the end it is likely that what replaces what was lost in the fall of The Tower will be worth the loss.

 

Casting the Stones, Your Past, Present & Future Reading for May 12th

Casting the Stones, Your Past, Present & Future Reading for Today

 

bw-tiwazThe Past
Tiwaz

Tiwaz is the Warrior Rune. It represents pure, masculine power and the ability to successfully fight to meet your goals. However, you must be careful that costs of attaining your goals overshadow their values.

 

bw-isaThe Present
Isa

The Ice Rune, represents stagnation and a passionless existence. Your life’s course may seem blurry at the moment, but if you persevere you will move onto better days.

 

bw-kenazThe Future
Kenaz

Kenaz foretells the coming of clarity and knowledge. It is time for you to grow by exchanging knowledge with others. Opportunities are upon you.