* The Power shall not be used to bring harm, to injure or control others. But, if the need arises, the Power shall be used to protect your life or the lives of others.
* The Power is used only as need dictates.
* The Power can be used for your own gain, as long as by doing so you harm none.
* It is unwise to accept money for use of the Power, for it quickly controls its taker. Be not as those of other religions
* Use not the Power for prideful gain, for such cheapens the mysteries of Wicca and magick.
* Ever remember that the Power is the sacred gift of the Goddess and God, and should never be misused or abused.
* And this is the law of the Power.
Scott Cunningham, Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practione
The Pentacle
If you wear a Pentacle, or plan to wear one, you should know what it means. A Pentacle is a five pointed star. All of the sides are the same size which makes the Pentacle balanced. Each of these points is very important our lives. Let's look at them one at a time.
Pentacle and MeaningsSpirit is the top point. It represents the creators of all life, the God and the Goddess together. The God and Goddess are very important to us because they give us life and help us work the magick that we do. They love us and care for us every day of our lives. The God and Goddess have given us the four elements and these elements are the other four points.
Air is important to all of us. We breathe it all the time. If we did not have air we would die. Take a deep breath, feel the air.
Water: We also need water to survive. If we didn't have water we would shrivel up and die. We have water in our mouth and eyes; the blood in our bodies is wet. Move your tongue around your mouth, feel the water.
Fire is warm, even hot sometimes. Feel your body it is warm. Every person has fire in their body. Sometimes when you have too much fire in your body you have a fever.
Earth: From the earth we get our food which keeps us alive. Our body is also made up of earth, it is solid; touch your arm and feel it.
So the next time someone asks, "What does that star mean?" you can say: "It is a Pentacle. It represents the four elements Air, Fire, Water, and Earth, that's the four points of the star. The fifth point is the Spirit the God and Goddess who we love."
Thirteen Goals of a Wiccan
+ Know your Craft
+ Learn
+ Apply knowledge with wisdom
+ Achieve balance
+ Keep your words in good order
+ Keep your thoughts in good order
+ Celebrate life
+ Attune with the cycles of the Earth
+ Breathe and eat correctly
+ Exercise the body
+ Meditate
+ Honor the Goddess and God
Scott Cunningham, Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner |
