Throughout this page you will see most of the information within quotation marks

with either a &, a + or a * at the end of them. These will correspond to the

sources for this information which can be found at the bottom of the page

“Please keep in mind these are only guide lines. The best thing is to always remember the Law

“An Ye Harm None, Do as Ye Will” and keep in mind the Rule of Three.

Use common sense when dealing with others.”&

Worship

“Sometimes lists times and dates of ritual observances; more generally, the laws state that the Goddess and God are deserving of Worship, and remind the Wiccans to be worshipful. (This makes sense. Why else would we be Wiccans? Such Words might appear in the beginning of the laws.)”+

“Wiccans are polytheists who easily incorporate various god/desses and practices into their spells, prayers and rituals.”*

Bloodshed

“Many laws state that blood is not to be shed within the circle; no ritual animal sacrifices may be made. (This is a universal Wiccan Tradition, whether or not its explicitly stated in the laws.)”+

Avoidance of Harm

“The central, unifying theme of most laws; Wiccans simply don't cause harm to others. (This law, in some form or another, should be in your Set.)”+

“Wiccans do not believe in a hell or a devil. We do not refrain from negative acts because we fear we will be punished in an afterlife. We refrain from negativity because we choose to be positive. We certainly know what evil is, but we hold the individuals who perpetrate it responsible according to their actions (or inactions) not an entity called Satan.”*

Use of Magic

“Generally states that magick is not to be worked for pay, as it could lead to performing destructive rites. Magick is also never to be used to boost one's pride or to cause harm in any way. However, some sets of laws do allow Wiccans to use the power to prevent or restrain others from causing harm.”+

Conduct

“Such laws warn Wiccans not to boast or to threaten others, and to treat others Wiccan or Non Wiccan with kindness and compassion. Additionally, some laws state that Wiccans must not use drugs within or without the circle, must not gossip about other members, and mustn't interfere with the teachings of other Wiccans.”+

“The best thing to consider in your conduct is that old proverb of “Do unto others as you would have done unto yourself” Always use good judgement and ask yourself if what you are doing will cause harm to another or to yourself.”&

Teaching

“Some Laws state that all who express interest in Wicca should be taught, unless they begin to misuse their instructions. Such laws have largely been either dropped or reinterpreted. Truly following them today could lead to each Wiccan teaching 100 or more students which would result in poor lessons and , thus, poorly instructed students. Such laws simply aren't practical in today's world when so many clamor for teachings.”+

Initiation

“Some say “Only a Wiccan can make a Wiccan” In Truth, or at least my perspective of it Only the Goddess and the God can make a Wiccan.”+ “Covens traditionally hold initiation ceremonies after the dedicant has successfully completed a required course of study. Usually this period is a year and a day at the end of which it is expected that they are able to demonstrate thorough knowledge of Wicca or expertise in some area of the craft. For solitaries, you can hold a self-initiation ceremony of your own devising.”*

Keeping the Law

“Wiccans are reminded to keep the law and not to allow it to be broken.”+

The Love of the Goddess and the God

“A gentle Reminder that we're not alone. (Generally, its best to begin and to end the law with confirmations of divine concern.)”+

* Information from “The Wicca Handbook” by Eileen Holland

+ Information From "Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner" by Scott Cunningham

& Lady Guenhwyvar SilverHawk