1. We practice rites to attune ourselves
with the natural rhythm of life forces
marked by the phases of the Moon,
and the
seasonal Quarters, and Cross Quarters.
2. We recognize that our intelligence
gives us a unique responsibility toward
our environment. We seek to live in
harmony
with Nature, in ecological balance offering
fulfillment of life and consciousness within
an evolutionary concept.
3. We acknowledge a depth of power
far greater than that apparent to
the average person. Because it is far greater
than ordinary, it is sometimes called "supernatural,"
but we see it as lying within that which
is naturally potential to
all.
4. We conceive of the Creative Power in
the universe as manifesting through
polarity - as masculine and feminine -
and
that this same Creative Power lies in all people,
and functions through the
interaction of the masculine and the
feminine.
We value neither above the other, knowing each
to be supportive of the
other. We value sex as pleasure,
as the
symbol and embodiment of life, and as one of the
sources of energies used in magickal practice
and religious worship.
5. We recognize both outer worlds
and inner, or psychological, worlds
sometimes known as the Spiritual World,
the Collective Unconsciousness, Inner Planes, etc.
- and we see in the inter-action of
these two dimensions the basis for
paranormal phenomena, and magickal exercises.
We neglect neither dimension for
the other, seeing both as
necessary
for our fulfillment.
6. We do not recognize any authoritarian
hierarchy, but do honor those who
teach, respect those who share their
greater knowledge and wisdom,
and acknowledge those who have courageously
given of themselves in leadership.
7. We see religion, magick and wisdom
in living as being united in the way one
views the world and lives within it -
a world view and philosophy of life which we
identify as Witchcraft - The Wiccan Way.
8. Calling oneself "witch" does not make
a witch - but neither does heredity itself,
nor the collecting of titles,
degrees and
initiations. A witch seeks to control the forces
within her/himself that makes life possible
in order to
live wisely and well
without harm to others and in harmony with nature.
9. We believe in the affirmation and
fulfillment of life in a continuation
of evolution and development of consciousness
giving meaning to the Universe we know
and our personal role within it.
10. Our only animosity towards Christianity,
or towards any other religion or philosophy
of life, is to the extent that
its institutions
have claimed to be the "the only way," and have sought
to deny freedom to others and to suppress other
ways of religious practice and belief.
11. As Witches, we are not threatened by debates
on the history of the Craft,
the origins of various
terms, the legitimacy of
various aspects of different traditions.
We are concerned with our present and our future.
12. We do not accept the concept of absolute
evil, nor do we worship any entity known
as "Satan" or "the Devil,"
as defined by Christian
tradition. We do not seek power through the
suffering of others, nor accept that personal
benefit can be derived
only by denial to another.
13. We believe that we should seek within
Nature that which is contributory
to our health and well-being.
