Dear friends,
I have many people ask me what it means to be Wiccan and I must admit that I spend a good amount of time thinking about those things myself. Although there isn’t much in the way of universality when it comes to Wicca, there are some principles that we do try to adhere to. I thought now was as good of a time as any to talk about some of those.
1. Harmony
The world is made up of sounds and vibrations, creating a musical harmony. At the very heart of Wicca is the idea that we must have harmony with the natural world as well as with the rhythm of life, since harmony is one of the Truths.
2. The One Divine
Although we might talk about the Goddess (yin) and the fathergod (yang), The Great Mystery is truly genderless and even somewhat incomprehensible to our 3-dimensional brains. Within the universe, we might separate powers into feminine and masculine forms in order to understand them, but the actual truths don’t really add up to our own concepts of man and woman. They are omnipresent.
3. The Equality of All Beings
The Great Mystery is present within everything that exists. This means that the Divine is in every rock, tree, creek, and person. This means that everything should be treated with respect and equality.
4. All Is Sacred
Because the Divine exists in all things, this also means that everything is sacred and should be treated as such. Even our bodies should be treated as temples, since the Divine lives within them.
5. Nothing is Gone Forever
You can never really lose anything for good since everything is a part of the circle of life. Matter can change and energy can alter, but it can’t truly be destroyed. When the timing is right, everything will emerge again in a new form. This is one way of looking at death as well.
6. Bring No Harm to Others
Because we are all part of the same mystery, it is important not to bring any harm to others since by doing this we are also harming ourselves. Instead of harming others, we should try to serve our Purpose instead. All of our actions eventually come back to us again so living a life that does not bring pain to others is ideal.
7. Listen to the Heart
Since the heart acts as the voice of the Divine, we consider it our highest authority. (It’s difficult to rely on the brain.) When you follow your heart, you are following a guide that is true.
8. False Power is Not Real Power
If you gain power and use it for force, then it’s not real power that you possess. You risk violating the philosophies behind Wiccan beliefs if you try to accumulate power into your hands and use it for something that is detrimental to those around you.
9. Serving The Divine
Like most things, the Divine is ever-changing. In order to thrive, the Divine depends on us for balance. Living our dreams and fulfilling our potential is just one way of giving thanks and returning gratitude for all that we have received. It is important to use your talents to the best of your ability. You were given them for a reason.
10. Having Personal Responsibility
Each person is responsible for their own actions, words, and decisions. You are also responsible for your inactions. There is power contained in everything that you do, including your thoughts, and it’s important to take personal responsibility for the things that you do.
There are many more important principles to consider, of course, but there are certainly some of my favorites. I especially try to adhere to the personal responsibility and try to instill that within my own children. For awhile, when my oldest child was first learning to walk, whenever he would fall down or run into something we would slap that object and say, “Bad table!†However, I soon learned the folly of my ways. This was not teaching my child to be careful-it was blaming the table! That was not helpful at all.
As a parent, it can be especially difficult to try to follow your own path when you really just want what’s best for your children. It is important, however, to try to maintain some balance in that-to use your talents as well as provide food and shelter and stability for them.
I do hope that everyone is having a productive and peaceful week and that you are able to stop, take some time, and appreciate those that are in your life and the many blessings that you have. Sometimes, we get so busy and overwhelmed with the little things that we forget to stop and see the big picture.
Brightest blessings,
Rose Ariadne
Your Warm and Caring “Resident Witch In Chargeâ€
:cry:hello friend. I enjoy reading your blogs, they give me some hope. can you tell me how to make my ex husband stop being so ugly with me. he caused the divorce not me. I want to move back home but wont leave without our kids. life without my family here is so difficult. he wont allow me to move the kids out but I cant make end meet here all alone. desperately need your help!
I like the blogs i need more of this,to learn about life we all live thank’s you a million time as alwayyou make my day
I am not so lucky as some I have an alcoholic that come home every and verbley abuses me put down my daughter and everyone els I know. Can you help me somehow. Thank you Rose blessed be.
I had come across the term “Wiccan’, but did not know what it meant. But thanks to Roses’s enlightening blog, i now know a lot about it and i think the principles are altruistic and admirable. Thank you so much , Rose for the perfume you gave us.
Rose, you are a wise and beautiful person. You have helped me through the darkest time of my live. I am so glad I found you. Thank you for being who you are. May the goddess bless you always.
rose, first, i would like to thank you for comming into my life. it was purely by chance, and i do believe things happen for a reason. i just started your free 7 day course and i am looking forward to the next lesson. i am a cancer serveior, i don’t have alot of money, but i make due with what i have, and i am gratefull for all of it. i am looking forward to seeing where this will take me, and hanging on till i hear from you again. with all my love, john..
God Bless us. Hello, i have a question for Spet. 12, 2011, is its going to be special day to give thanks to our blessings? if so i would to do to be prepare for it,please tell me how? thanks
I have suddenly seen that I no longer get your posts. I have only gotten up to the last post sent on Aug 26 2011. So if there is any problems please let me know.
Don
That was beautiful! I have to admit, I have never heard it explained so eloquently!
hi rose,
I enjoy your blog, I am a very new solitary wiccan student,come from along line of witches,but just recently have been free to follow my family roots and just be me,and to truely enjoy all that life has to offer.
I wish this for everyone,
I look forward to reading more of you blog and perhaps oned starting my own.
Blessed Be
Hi it’s been a while sense I have commented but in glad I’m here now I enjoy reading all if ur blogs bc their insightful and the emails r helpful I have read printed and added to my very own book of shadows and I preform them as well daily on most thank u for all and I’m always looking forward to ur emails
Blessed be
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it’s be positive for me!