Category Archives: Writing

These are pieces of poetry and prose that are important in Wicca or that I particularly like.

A Tale Of Two Witches

Once upon a time, there were two Witches. One was a Feminist Witch and the other was a Traditionalist Witch. And, although both of them were deeply religious, they had rather different ideas about what their religion meant. The Feminist … Continue reading

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Chants

Goddess Chant Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Inanna.

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Charge of the Dark Goddess

The Dark Goddess speaks to us through the mouths of Lilith, Kali, Tiamet, Hekate, Nix, the Black Madonna, Nemesis and Morgaine. “I am the Darkness behind and beneath the shadows. I am the absence of air that awaits at the … Continue reading

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Charge of the God

Listen to the words of the God, who is son, brother, lover and consort of the Lady: “I am the fleet deer in the forest, I am the beach which receives the waves, I am the sun which warms the … Continue reading

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Charge of the Goddess

Listen to the words of the Great Mother who was of old also called among men, Artemis, Astarte, Diana, Melusine, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Arianrhod, Bride and by many other names. “At mine altars the youth of Lacedemon in Sparta made due … Continue reading

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Gardnerian Old Laws

[A] The Law was made and Ardane of old. The law was made for the Wicca, to advise and help in their troubles. The Wicca should give due worship to the Gods and obey their will, which they Ardane, for … Continue reading

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Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau

My grandmother was a fiercely patriotic lady from the South Wales valleys, and she instilled in me a great sense of pride in my heritage, and a love for and interest in Celtic culture and history. I would be doing … Continue reading

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Taffy Is A Welshman

This is another somewhat patriotic inclusion in my collection of poetry and prose, in the same vein as the Welsh national anthem. My grandmother had a large copy of this poem stuck to her kitchen door for years, before giving … Continue reading

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The Alexandrian Old Laws

The Old Law 1. The Law was made and ordained of old. 2. The Law was made for the Wicca, to advise and help in their troubles. 3. The Wicca should give due worship to the gods and obey their … Continue reading

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The Cautioning Rede

Listen all and blessed be, A new rede has come to me. The rule of three may bring deeds ’round, But to that trinity we are not bound. Listen well and use your thoughts, You may have swallowed more than … Continue reading

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