I found this chant in the book The Goddess Companion, by Patricia Monaghan. With the fall equinox approaching many Pagans will be celebrating harvest festivals. Traditions intended to honour all that sustains us are common at this time of the year and we give thanks for the many blessings bestowed upon us. This Russian harvest chant is lovely for this time of the year.
Where she walks,
The wheat springs up.
Where she turns,
The wheat grows thick.
Where her foot touches,
The wheat is ready.
Where she lifts her horn,
The wheat is harvested.
~ author unkown
May your harvest feasts be bountiful, and may your festivals be joyous,
Goddess Bless
Friday, September 17, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Thirteen Goals of a Witch
Not every woman at Women of the Wheel considers herself a Witch, and not every woman who does consider herself a Witch follows the same path as that of her sister Witch. There are many ways by which one can travel the road to spiritual fulfilment, each path valid in its own right. I mention this because recently I came across a post on a Facebook group called Ravensgrove Coven titled “Thirteen Goals of A Witch,” that I would like to share with readers. As the poster comments the thirteen goals were written by Scott Cunningham but, since I appreciate the wisdom of the comments this poster has attached to the Thirteen Goals of a Witch I thought I would share the post with you in its entirety. Whether a woman believes herself a Witch or not, these goals are worth considering as part of our own practices.
Goddess Bless,
Avalon
The Thirteen Goals of a Witch
These goals were written by Scott Cunningham. I find them very important and significant. What I love about them is that they are not a bunch of lofty, unattainable goals. They are a way of life, and realistic things that can be achieved through work and dedication. I think that we should remind ourselves of them daily. Have them written somewhere in your home. Know them by heart and say them out loud to yourself every day.
Know yourself
Who are you? Do you really know all there is to know about yourself? Getting to know who we are is a life time journey. We are always growing and changing. The exploration of the soul is the most important journey you will ever make...and the longest one too.
Know your Craft
The Craft. So many different ways of worship. So many traditions! Knowing your chosen Craft path doesn't end when you have read all the 'right' books or after initiation. That is, in a sense the beginning of knowing your Craft
To achieve any of these goals, you must be on a constant quest to learn more. More about yourself, your Craft and the world around you.
Apply knowledge with wisdom
Some people seem to think that these 2 words are interchangeable. They are not. Knowledge is what you know. You gain knowledge through various forms of study. Wisdom is something else entirely. It is something that can not be taught. It is that which you gain through experience and intuition.
Combine your knowledge with your wisdom.
This seems to be something of a challenge as many of us have busy lives. We have many responsibilities and it can be difficult at times to just stop..take a deep breath , and put your personal priorities into perspective. This means creating balance in your life. Spiritual, emotional and physical. If you don't have balance, you're unbalanced. It's as simple as that. Make time to achieve balance...you won't regret it
Keep your thoughts in good order
Self explanatory.
Keep your words in good order
Self explanatory but the quotes "Speak little, listen much" come to mind, along with "Think before you speak".
Celebrate life
Enjoy your life! Celebrate it and all of the wonders it brings you. There is cause for celebration every day. From the simple things like waking up, enjoying a nice cup of tea or a warm bath to the more obvious ones. In Pagan books of days, you see that everyday is cause for celebration
Attune with the cycles of the Earth
This can be a tough thing to do if your schedule seems destined to keep you indoors. Working long hours in a concrete building with no window, driving in grid lock traffic and then rushing to take care of your house hold tasks. Our ways worship the Earth and there are ways (no matter how busy you are) to attune with the cycles of the Earth.. It just takes some creativity and imagination
Breathe and eat correctly
The importance of eating correctly is fairly obvious. You are what you eat. Unfortunately, since healthy living has come in to major focus, many have become confused about just what is and is not good for you. There are, however some foods that never come into question. Fresh fruits/ vegetables and grains. A balanced diet that includes these every day is essential. Breathing is something that is not discussed very much. There are yoga and meditation books and web pages that do discuss the importance of adopting a calm, slow and deep breathing pattern
Exercise the body
Self explanatory
Meditate
Meditation is (in my opinion) as important to your health as a proper diet and regular exercise. It is also imperative, along with visualization for successful rituals, spells and divination
Honor the Goddess and God
Self explanatory
Retrieved, September 1, 2010, from Ravensgrove Coven Facebook group
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ravensgrove-Coven/172419479791?v=wall#!/pages/Ravensgrove-Coven/172419479791
posted by Lady Abigail
Goddess Bless,
Avalon
The Thirteen Goals of a Witch
These goals were written by Scott Cunningham. I find them very important and significant. What I love about them is that they are not a bunch of lofty, unattainable goals. They are a way of life, and realistic things that can be achieved through work and dedication. I think that we should remind ourselves of them daily. Have them written somewhere in your home. Know them by heart and say them out loud to yourself every day.
Know yourself
Who are you? Do you really know all there is to know about yourself? Getting to know who we are is a life time journey. We are always growing and changing. The exploration of the soul is the most important journey you will ever make...and the longest one too.
Know your Craft
The Craft. So many different ways of worship. So many traditions! Knowing your chosen Craft path doesn't end when you have read all the 'right' books or after initiation. That is, in a sense the beginning of knowing your Craft
To achieve any of these goals, you must be on a constant quest to learn more. More about yourself, your Craft and the world around you.
Apply knowledge with wisdom
Some people seem to think that these 2 words are interchangeable. They are not. Knowledge is what you know. You gain knowledge through various forms of study. Wisdom is something else entirely. It is something that can not be taught. It is that which you gain through experience and intuition.
Combine your knowledge with your wisdom.
This seems to be something of a challenge as many of us have busy lives. We have many responsibilities and it can be difficult at times to just stop..take a deep breath , and put your personal priorities into perspective. This means creating balance in your life. Spiritual, emotional and physical. If you don't have balance, you're unbalanced. It's as simple as that. Make time to achieve balance...you won't regret it
Keep your thoughts in good order
Self explanatory.
Keep your words in good order
Self explanatory but the quotes "Speak little, listen much" come to mind, along with "Think before you speak".
Celebrate life
Enjoy your life! Celebrate it and all of the wonders it brings you. There is cause for celebration every day. From the simple things like waking up, enjoying a nice cup of tea or a warm bath to the more obvious ones. In Pagan books of days, you see that everyday is cause for celebration
Attune with the cycles of the Earth
This can be a tough thing to do if your schedule seems destined to keep you indoors. Working long hours in a concrete building with no window, driving in grid lock traffic and then rushing to take care of your house hold tasks. Our ways worship the Earth and there are ways (no matter how busy you are) to attune with the cycles of the Earth.. It just takes some creativity and imagination
Breathe and eat correctly
The importance of eating correctly is fairly obvious. You are what you eat. Unfortunately, since healthy living has come in to major focus, many have become confused about just what is and is not good for you. There are, however some foods that never come into question. Fresh fruits/ vegetables and grains. A balanced diet that includes these every day is essential. Breathing is something that is not discussed very much. There are yoga and meditation books and web pages that do discuss the importance of adopting a calm, slow and deep breathing pattern
Exercise the body
Self explanatory
Meditate
Meditation is (in my opinion) as important to your health as a proper diet and regular exercise. It is also imperative, along with visualization for successful rituals, spells and divination
Honor the Goddess and God
Self explanatory
Retrieved, September 1, 2010, from Ravensgrove Coven Facebook group
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ravensgrove-Coven/172419479791?v=wall#!/pages/Ravensgrove-Coven/172419479791
posted by Lady Abigail
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