Charge of the Goddess

Listen to the words of the Great Mother, who was of old called amongst men: Isis, Artemis, Astarte, Dione Melusine, Aphrodite, Diana and by many other names. Whenever you have need of anything, once in the month and better it be when the Moon is full, then shall ye assemble in some secret place and adore the spirit of Me, Queen of all Witches. To these I shall teach that which is yet unknown. Ye shall be free from all slavery, and as a sign that you be free, ye shall be naked in your rites. You shall sing, feast, make music and love all in my name for Mine is the ecstasy of the spirit, and mine is also joy upon earth. My law is love unto all beings. Mine is the Secret that opens upon the door of youth and mine is the cup of wine of life, the cauldron of Cerridwen, which is the Holy Grail of Immortality. I am the Gracious Goddess who gives the gift of youth unto the heart of mankind. I give knowledge of the Spirit Eternal and beyond death, I give peace and freedom and reunion with those who have gone before. Nor do I demand ought of sacrifice, for behold, I am the Mother of all things and love is poured out upon the Earth. Hear ye the words of the Star Goddess. She in the dust of whose feet are the hosts of heaven, whose body encircles the universe. I am the beauty of the Green Earth and the White Moon among the stars and the mystery of the Waters. I call unto thy soul, Arise and come unto me, for I am the Soul of Nature who gives life to the universe, from me all things proceed and untome all things return. Beloved of all the Gods and men, let my worship be in the heart. Rejoice, for behold all acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. Therefore, let there be beauty and strength - power and compassion - honor and humility - mirth and reverence within you. And you who think to seek me know that your seeking and yearning will avail you not unless you know the Mystery, that if that which you seek you find not within yourself, you will never find it without. For behold, I have been with you from the beginning and
I am that which is attained at the end of desire.


Charge of the Dark Goddess


Listen to the words of the Dark Goddess who speaks to us, through the mouths of Lilith, Kali, Tiamet, Hekate, Nemesis, Morgaine and by many other names. Whenever you have desire to, ye shall come to Me and better it be at the time of the dark moon, then shall I show you that which only ye may see, the terror that is yours alone. Call to me, Queen of all Witches, and yours will be the power to forbear. Ye shall be free from all repression, and as a sign that you be free, ye shall be naked in your rites. You shall dance and chant to my wondrous rhythms, for mine is the ecstasy and the passion of the soul. My law is my mite. Mine is the Secret that opens upon the door of knowledge and mine is the pentacle of life, the web of the Spider Queen, which is Womb of the Earth. I am the Fierce Mother who rains vengeance upon those who would think to harm my children. I give passage to the nether worlds for I am the Darkness behind and beneath the shadows. I am the absence of air that awaits at the bottom of every breath. I am the ending before life begins again, the decay that fertilizes the living. I am the bottomless pit, the never-ending struggle to reclaim that which is denied. I am the key that unlocks every door. I am the glory of discovery, for I am that which is hidden, secluded and forbidden. Hear ye the words of the Earth Goddess, she whose pulse moves the tides. Swim to Me through the blackest oceans to the source of your greatest fears and I will keep you safe. Desired of all the Gods and men, let my worship be without hesitation. Know this that all acts of justice and passion are my rituals. Therefore, let there be beauty and strength - power and compassion - honor and humility - mirth and reverence within you. Think of Me when you feel pleasure, and I will intensify it, until the time when We shall travel once again to the Crossroads between the worlds. Behold, I have been with you from the beginning and you shall not deny me without denying your desire.


Charge of the Hunter

Listen to the words of the Horned God, who was of old called amongst men:
Pan, Dispater, Hores, Cernunnos, Hades, Set, Odin, Charon, and by many other names.
I, Keeper of the Gates of Death, whose call all must answer, am the Gentle Hunter, the Stag Horned Lord of the woodlands, guardian of all things wild and free. I am the protector of all which has been created by the Beautiful Lady. Look upon the earth, and in the sky and behold the stages of My life. Come unto me and learn the secrets of death and peace. I am He who leads you home. Scourge and Flame, Blade and Blood, these are Mine and my gifts to thee. Call unto Me in the forest wild and on hilltop bare and seek me in the darkness bright. Worship Me in the songs upon your tongues, and in your hearts, as you listen to the wind of My pipes. Worship Me in all acts of love, acts of the heart, and acts of flesh. For in this way, did I first bestow worship unto the Lady. Look upon Me and behold the viral consort. I am He who gives strength to Her creatures. I am the fire within your heart, the yearning of your Soul. I am the Lord of Death, of transformation, who gives new opportunity by cutting away the old. In My worship, understand that death is not final, for death is for Me, a rebirth. And thus am I the Sacrificial King, giving of Myself that I may grow anew. Yet be ever mindful, that to embrace me in love, to gain of my strength, to dance to my music, is to embrace change. Mine is the voice in the winds, and in the sounds of creatures. Mine is the passion in the hearts of humans. Seek for Me in your hearts. Thou who thinks to seek Me, know that I am the untamed wind, the fury of storm and passion in your Soul. Seek me with pride and humility, but seek me best with love and strength. For this is my path, and I love not the weak and fearful. Behold, in Me is found the desire which leads to the Gentle Mother.


Charge of the God

Listen to the words of the Great Father, who has of old been called: Herne, Lug, Apollo, Ammon, Osiris, Zeus, and by many other names. I am the Consort and Mate of Her we adore, call forth to thee, heed my call beloved ones. I am the fertile sun above the clouds, the seed implanted deep within Her womb, and the joyful songs within the hearts of humans. For I am the Oak King, conceived upon the eve of Winter's shortest day. And I am the new born sun at Spring, and the first sprouts of Summer crops. I am the growing warmth which brings flowers, and the rush of animation which moves the animals of the woodlands to play, and to bear young. I am the Oak King, slain in My glory upon the longest of Summer's days. I am Also the Holly King, who takes His throne upon the shortest night, and wields His power to bring the dark night to victory over the daylight of Summer. See My face in the grains of wheat, and the ears of corn. For I am the crops which are cut down upon the Summer's end. I am the corn at harvest and the fruit on the trees. I am the Holly Lord of the waning year, whose light grows weak as the Winter grows nigh. Come dance and sing, come live and smile, for behold this is My worship. Listen to my words and I shall teach you wisdom. So that in the fullness of time, you may count yourselves among those who serve the ancients. You are My children and I am thy Father. Know that in seeking for Me you shall seek for balance. For in balance is My music clearest, and most plentiful. On swift night wings it is I who lay you at the Mother's feet to be reborn and to return again. Hear my call and we shall stand together guarding Her Earth as she sleeps.



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