Lesson Seven
Ok, in this lesson I want to go into more detail about the ethics of Witchcraft. I did cover this a little bit in other lessons, but this is a topic I want to make sure you understand that being a Witch is more then just a title, and doing Magick, or wearing neat robes during a Sabbat, or ritual. Ethics play a huge role in how Witches are perceived. For years we have been seen as baby killing. Satan worshiping evil beings. And we all know that is not true. Now I already gave you the Witches Creed, the Wiccan Reed, and all that, so I won’t put all that in this lesson.
Now one thing that I want to make sure to talk about is the Harm None rule. If it harms none, do what ye will. Now people get this confused. Some think that this means we don’t harm anybody no matter what. Wrong. This applies when we do Magick, and live our lives. We don’t go out and hurt people just for kicks. And we have the right to defend ourselves. You just got to have common sense. You wouldn’t let someone beat on you, or your loved ones would you? Of course not. We won’t harm people, but we will defend ourselves, and our loved ones.
Now the thirteen principles of beliefs are a very good way to explain to people what I Witch is. They break down how we believe, and what we don’t believe. Even though it was from the Witches council here in America, it still is a way to explain what I Witch is, and is not. A lot of people don’t conceder the 13 principles a part of Witch ethics. Some think the Witches council was really made up of Wiccans. Myself, I don’t get into titles, and words. I know that they are good principles to live by, and they make it easier to tell people what a Witch is.
Now we look at charging money for what we do. And that includes teaching the Craft, Tarot readings, healing, ETC. Is it ethical to charge money? Well, I can only answer from my personal ethical point of view. I don’t think teaching should be charged for. There is a Law of power.
The Law of Power
1. The Power shall not be used to bring harm, to injure or to control others. But if the need arises, the Power shall be used to protect your life or the lives of others.
2. The Power is used only as need dictates.
3. The Power can be used for your own gain; as long as by doing so you harm none.
4. It is unwise to accept money for the use of the Power, for it quickly controls its taker. Be not as those of other religions.
5. Use not the Power for prideful gain, for such cheapens the mysteries of Wicca and Magick.
6. Ever remember that the Power is a sacred gift of the Goddess and the God, and should never be misused or abused.
7. And this is the Law of the Power.
http://www.controverscial.com/index.htm - George Knowles
This is the link I got this from.
So you look at the law of power, and you can judge for yourself. And by all means, what I’m teaching is not set in stone as law. It is just from my family Trad, and what we believe.
Now the next thing I wish to chat about is the Three fold Law. Now this is also called the Seven fold, and also Ten fold law. The most common is Three fold Law. This is means that what ever you do, comes back to you times three. And by that I mean whatever energy you send out, you get back, times three. If you send out good energy, you will receive it back later times three. That includes when you do Magick, and mundane, (non-Magick) Things as well. If you spread hate, and Lies, you will get that back to you. If you do good things, you get that back.
So, we have talked about ethics. I hope you got a lot out of this lesson. We are moving up in the lessons, and lesson eight will go more into the Craft. And not be as basic as the first seven. Blessed be, Elder RavenFire
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