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{\*\generator Msftedit 5.41.15.1507;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\sb100\sa100\f0\fs24 Public Contents of the Book of Shadows\par
Gardnerian Traditional Witchcraft\par
There is really no such thing as the text of the Book of Shadows, because Gardner never bothered to word things the same way twice; whenever he copied something, he simultaneously rewrote it. But\par
this, of course, is the way that an author treats his own original material; it is not how anyone treats authoritative texts preserved from an earlier generation.\par
I have grouped the documents according to the dates when they were written; these dates are accurate to within a year or so, and the point to providing them, of course, is to emphasize that these\par
documents are modern creations, NOT anything preserved from ancient or medieval tradition. \par
Material or comments added to these documents later on I have enclosed in square brackets [these things].\par
A.1. Casting the Circle (1949)\par
It is most convenient to mark the circle with chalk, paint or otherwise, to show where it is; but marks on the carpet may be utilized. Furniture may be placed to indicate the bounds. The only circle that matters is the one drawn before every ceremony with either a duly consecrated Magic Sword or an\par
Athame. The circle is usually nine feet in diameter, unless made for some very special purpose. \par
There are two outer circles, each six inches apart, so the third circle has a diameter of eleven feet.\par
[1] Having chosen a place proper, take the sickle or scimitar of Art or a Witch\rquote s Athame, if thou mayest obtain it, and stick it into the center, then take a cord, and \lquote twere well to use the Cable Tow\par
for this, and loop it over the Instrument, four and one half feet, and so trace out the circumference of the circle, which must be traced either with the Sword, or the knife with the black hilt, or it be of little avail, but ever leave open a door towards the North. Make in all 3 circles, one within the other, and write names of power between these.\par
[2] First draw circle with Magic Sword or Athame.\par
[3] Consecrate Salt and Water: Touch water with Athame, saying, \ldblquote I exorcise thee, O creature of Water, that thou cast out from Thee all the impurities and uncleannesses of the Spirits of the World\par
of Phantasm, so they may harm me not, in the names of Aradia and Cernunnos.\rdblquote\par
[4] Touching Salt with Athame, say, \ldblquote The Blessings of Aradia and Cernunnos be upon this creature of Salt, and let all malignity and hindrance be cast forth hencefrom, and let all good enter herein, for\par
without Thee man cannot live, wherefore I bless thee and invoke thee, that thou mayest aid me.\rdblquote\par
[5] Then put the Salt into the water.\par
[6] Sprinkle with exorcised water.\par
[7] Light candles; say, \ldblquote I exorcise thee, O Creature of Fire, that every kind of Phantasm may retire from thee, and be unable to harm or deceive in any way, in the names of Aradia and Cernunnos.\rdblquote\par
[8] Caution initiate (if any); warn companions; enter circle and close doors with 3 pentagrams.\par
[9] Proclaim object of working\par
[10] Circumambulate 3 times or more before commencing work.\par
[11] Summon: \ldblquote I summon, stir, and Call thee up, thou Mighty Ones of the East, South, West, and North.\rdblquote  Salute and draw pentacle with Magic Sword or Athame, the first stroke being from the top down to the left.\par
A.2. Drawing Down the Moon (1949)\par
High Priestess stands in front of Altar, assumes Goddess position (arms crossed).\par
Magus, kneeling in front of her, draws pentacle on her body with Phallus-headed Wand, invokes, \ldblquote I Invoke and beseech Thee, O mighty Mother of all life and fertility. By seed and root, by stem and\par
bud, by leaf and flower and fruit, by Life and Love, do I invoke Thee to descend into the body of thy servant and High Priestess [name].\rdblquote\par
The Moon having been drawn down, i.e., link established, Magus and other men give Fivefold Kiss:\par
(kissing feet) \ldblquote Blessed be thy feet, that have brought thee in these ways\rdblquote ;\par
(kissing knees) \ldblquote Blessed be thy knees, that shall kneel at the sacred altar\rdblquote ;\par
(kissing womb) \ldblquote Blessed be thy womb, without which we would not be\rdblquote ;\par
(kissing breasts) \ldblquote Blessed be thy breasts, formed in beauty and in strength\rdblquote ;\par
(kissing lips) \ldblquote Blessed be thy lips, that shall speak the sacred names.\rdblquote\par
Women all bow.\par
If there be an initiation, then at this time the Magus and the High Priestess in Goddess position (Arms Crossed) says the Charge while the Initiate stands outside the circle.\par
A.3. \ldblquote Lift Up the Veil\rdblquote  [The Charge] (1949)\par
Magus: \ldblquote Listen to the words of the Great mother, who of old was also called among men Artemis, Astarte, Dione, Melusine, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Diana, Arianrhod, Bride, and by many other names.\rdblquote\par
High Priestess: \ldblquote At mine Altars the youth of Lacedaemon in Sparta made due sacrifice.\par
\ldblquote Whenever ye have need of anything, once in the month, and better it be when the moon is full, ye shall assemble in some secret place and adore the spirit of Me who am Queen of all Witcheries and magics.\par
\ldblquote There ye shall assemble, ye who are fain to learn all sorcery, yet have not won its deepest secrets. \par
To these will I teach things that are yet unknown.\par
\ldblquote And ye shall be free from slavery, and as a sign that ye be really free, ye shall be naked in your rites, both men and women, and ye shall dance, sing, feast, make music, and love, all in my praise.\par
\ldblquote There is a Secret Door that I have made to establish the way to taste even on earth the elixir of immortality. Say, \lquote Let ecstasy be mine, and joy on earth even to me, To Me,\rquote  For I am a gracious Goddess. I give unimaginable joys on earth, certainty, not faith, while in life! And upon death, peace unutterable, rest, and ecstasy, nor do I demand aught in sacrifice.\rdblquote\par
Magus: \ldblquote Hear ye the words of the Star Goddess.\rdblquote\par
High Priestess: \ldblquote I love you: I yearn for you: pale or purple, veiled or voluptuous.\par
\ldblquote I who am all pleasure, and purple and drunkenness of the innermost senses, desire you. Put on the wings, arouse the coiled splendor within you.\par
\ldblquote Come unto me, for I am the flame that burns in the heart of every man, and the core of every Star.\par
\ldblquote Let it be your inmost divine self who art lost in the constant rapture of infinite joy.\par
\ldblquote Let the rituals be rightly performed with joy and beauty. Remember that all acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. So let there be beauty and strength, leaping laughter, force and fire by within you.\par
\ldblquote And if thou sayest, \lquote I have journeyed unto thee, and it availed me not,\rquote  rather shalt thou say, \lquote I called upon thee, and I waited patiently, and Lo, thou wast with me from the beginning,\rquote  for they that ever desired me shall ever attain me, even to the end of all desire.\rdblquote\par
This much of the rites must ever be performed to prepare for any initiation, whether of one degree or of all three.\par
A.4. The Initiation (1949)\par
[First Degree]\par
Magus leaves circle by the doorway, goes to Postulant, and says, \ldblquote Since there is no other brother here,\par
I must be thy sponsor, as well as priest. I am about to give you a warning. If you are still of the same mind, answer it with these words: \lquote Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.\rquote\rdblquote\par
Placing the point of the sword to the Postulant\rquote s breast, he says, \ldblquote O thou who standeth on the threshold between the pleasant world of men and the domains of the Dread Lords of the Outer Spaces, hast thou the courage to make the Assay? For I tell thee verily, it were better to rush on my weapon and perish miserably than to make the attempt with fear in thy heart.\rdblquote\par
Postulant: \ldblquote I have two Passwords: Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.\rdblquote\par
Magus drops the sword point, saying, \ldblquote All who approach with perfect love and perfect trust are doubly welcome.\rdblquote  \par
Going around behind her, he blindfolds her, then putting his left arm around her waist and his right arm around her neck, he pulls her head back, says, \ldblquote I give you the 3\super rd\nosupersub  password, a Kiss to pass through this dread Door,\rdblquote  and pushes her forward with his body, through the doorway and into the circle. Once inside, he releases her saying, \ldblquote This is the way all are first brought into the circle.\rdblquote\par
Magus closes the doorway by drawing the point of the sword across it three times, joining all three circles, saying, \ldblquote Agla, Azoth, Adonai,\rdblquote  then drawing three pentacles to seal it.\par
Magus guides Postulant to south of altar, and whispers, \ldblquote Now there is the Ordeal.\rdblquote  Taking a short piece of cord from the altar, he ties it around her right ankle, saying, \ldblquote Feet neither bound nor free.\rdblquote  \par
Taking a longer cord, he ties her hands together behind her back, then pulls them up, so that the arms form a triangle, and ties the cord around her neck, leaving the end dangling down in front as a Cable Tow.\par
With the Cable Tow in his left hand and the sword in his right hand, the Magus leads her sunwise around the circle to the east, where he salutes with the sword and proclaims, \ldblquote Take heed, O Lords of the Watchtowers of the East, (name), properly prepared, will be made a Priestess and a Witch.\rdblquote\par
Magus leads her similarly to the south, west, and north, making the proclamation at each quarter.\par
Next, clasping Postulant around the waist with his left arm, and holding the sword erect in his right hand, he makes her circumambulate three times around the circle with a half-running, half-dancing step.\par
He halts her at the south of the altar, and strikes eleven knells on the bell. He then kneels at her feet, saying, \ldblquote In other religions the postulant kneels, as the Priests claim supreme power, but in the Art Magical, we are taught to be humble, so we kneel to welcome them and say:\par
\ldblquote Blessed be thy feet that have brought thee in these ways.\rdblquote  (He kisses her feet.)\par
\ldblquote Blessed be thy knees that shall kneel at the sacred altar.\rdblquote  (He kisses her knees.)\par
\ldblquote Blessed be thy womb, without which we would not be.\rdblquote  (He kisses her Organ of Generation.)\par
\ldblquote Blessed by thy breasts, formed in beauty and in strength.\rdblquote  (He kisses her breasts.)\par
\ldblquote Blessed be thy lips, which shall utter the sacred names.\rdblquote  (He kisses her lips.)\par
Take measure thus: height, around forehead, across the heart, and across the genitals.\par
Magus says, \ldblquote Be pleased to kneel,\rdblquote  and helps her kneel before the altar. He ties the end of the Cable Tow to a ring in the altar, so that the postulant is bent sharply forward, with her head almost touching the floor. He also ties her feet together with the short cord.\par
Magus strikes three knells on the bell and says, \ldblquote Art ready to swear that thou wilt always be true to the Art?\rdblquote\par
Witch: \ldblquote I am.\rdblquote  \par
Magus strikes seven knells on the bell and says, \ldblquote Before ye are sworn, art willing to pass the ordeal and be purified?\rdblquote\par
Witch: \ldblquote I am.\rdblquote\par
Magus strikes eleven knells on the bell, takes the scourge from the altar, and gives a series of three, seven, nine, and 21 strokes with the scourge across the postulant\rquote s buttocks.\par
Magus says, \ldblquote Ye have bravely passed the test. Art always ready to help, protect, and defend thy Brothers and Sisters of the Art?\rdblquote\par
Witch: \ldblquote I am.\rdblquote\par
Magus: \ldblquote Art armed?\rdblquote\par
Witch: \ldblquote With a knife in my hair.\rdblquote\par
Magus: \ldblquote Then on that knife wilt thou swear absolute secrecy?\rdblquote\par
Witch: \ldblquote I will.\rdblquote\par
Magus: \ldblquote Then say after me. \lquote I, (name), in the presence of the Mighty Ones, do of my own will and accord, most solemnly swear that I will ever keep secret and never reveal the secrets of the Art, except it be to a proper person, properly prepared, within a circle such as I am now in. All this I swear by my hopes of a future life, mindful that my measure has been taken, and may my weapons turn against me if I break this my solemn oath.\rquote\rdblquote\par
Magus now unbinds her feet, unties the Cable Tow from the altar, removes the blindfold, and helps her up to her feet.\par
Magus says, \ldblquote I hereby sign thee with the triple sign.\par
\ldblquote I consecrate thee with oil.\rdblquote  (He anoints her with oil on the womb, the right breast, the left breast, and the womb again.)\par
\ldblquote I consecrate thee with wine.\rdblquote  (He anoints her with wine in the same pattern.)\par
\ldblquote I consecrate thee with my lips\rdblquote  (he kisses her in the same pattern), \ldblquote Priestess and Witch.\rdblquote\par
Magus now unbinds her hands and removes the last cord, saying, \ldblquote Now I Present to thee the Working Tools of a Witch.\par
\ldblquote First the Magic Sword. With this, as with the Athame, thou canst form all Magic Circles, dominate, subdue, and punish all rebellious Spirits and Demons, and even persuade the Angels and Geniuses. \par
With this in your hand you are the ruler of the Circle. [Here \ldblquote kiss\rdblquote  means that the initiate kisses the tool, and the Magus then kisses the Witch being initiated.]\par
\ldblquote Next I present the Athame. This is the true Witch\rquote s weapon and has all the powers of the Magic Sword [kiss].\par
\ldblquote Next I present the White-Handled Knife. Its use is to form all instruments used in the Art. It can only be properly used within a Magic Circle [Kiss].\par
\ldblquote Next I present the Wand. Its use is to call up and control certain Angels and geniuses, to whom it would not be mete to use the Magic Sword [Kiss].\par
\ldblquote Next I present the pentacles. These are for the purpose of calling up appropriate Spirits [Kiss].\par
\ldblquote Next I present the Censer of Incense. This is used to encourage and welcome Good Spirits and to banish Evil Spirits.[kiss]\par
\ldblquote Next I present the scourge. This is a sign of power and domination. It is also to cause suffering and purification, for it is written, to learn you must suffer and be purified. Art willing to suffer to learn?\rdblquote\par
Witch: \ldblquote I am.\rdblquote [Kiss]\par
Magus: \ldblquote Next, and lastly I present the Cords. They are of use to bind the sigils in the Art, the material basis, and to enforce thy will. Also they are necessary in the oath. I Salute thee in the name of Aradia and Cernunnos, Newly made Priestess and Witch.\rdblquote\par
Magus strikes seven knells on the bell and kisses Witch again, then circumambulates with her, proclaiming to the four quarters, \ldblquote Hear, ye Mighty Ones, (name) hath been consecrated Priestess and Witch of the Gods.\rdblquote\par
(Note, if ceremony ends here, close circle with \ldblquote I thank ye for attending, and I dismiss ye to your pleasant abodes. Hail and farewell.\rdblquote  If not, go to next degree.)\par
[Second Degree]\par
Magus binds Witch as before, but does not blindfold her, and circumambulates with her, proclaims to the four quarters, \ldblquote Hear, ye Mighty Ones, (name), a duly consecrated Priestess and Witch, is now properly prepared to be made a High Priestess and Witch Queen.\rdblquote\par
Magus now leads her thrice around the circle with the half-running, half-dancing step, halts south of the altar, has the Witch kneel, and ties her down to the altar as before.\par
Magus: \ldblquote To attain this sublime degree, it is necessary to suffer and be purified. Art ready to suffer to Learn?\rdblquote\par
Priestess Witch: \ldblquote I am.\rdblquote\par
Magus: \ldblquote I prepare thee to take the great oath.\rdblquote  \par
He strikes three knells on the bell, and again gives the series of three, seven, nine, and 21 strokes with the scourge as before.\par
Magus: \ldblquote I now give thee a new name: _______. [kiss]\par
Magus: \ldblquote Repeat thy new name after me, <saying> I, (name), swear upon my mother\rquote s womb and by mine Honor among men and among my brothers and sisters of the Art, that I will never reveal to any at all any of the secrets of the Art, except it be to a worthy person, properly prepared, in the center of a Magic Circle, such as I am now in. This I swear by my hopes of Salvation, my past lives, and my hopes of future ones to come, and I devote myself to utter destruction if I break this my solemn oath.\rdblquote\par
Magus kneels, placing left hand under her knees and right hand on her head, thus forming magic link.\par
Magus: \ldblquote I hereby will all my power into you.\rdblquote  Wills.\par
Magus now unties her feet, unties the Cable Tow from the altar, and helps the Witch to her feet.\par
Magus: \ldblquote I hereby sign and consecrate you with the great Magic Sign. Remember how it is formed and you will always recognize it. \par
\ldblquote I consecrate thee with oil.\rdblquote  (He anoints her with oil on her womb, right breast, left hip, right hip, left breast, and womb again, thus tracing a point-down pentacle.)\par
\ldblquote I consecrate thee with wine.\rdblquote  (He anoints her with wine in the same pattern.)\par
\ldblquote I consecrate thee with my lips\rdblquote  (he kisses her in the same pattern), \ldblquote High Priestess and Witch Queen.\rdblquote\par
Magus now unbinds Witch\rquote s hands and removes the cord, saying, \ldblquote Newly made High Priestess and Witch Queen\rdblquote  [kiss] \ldblquote you will now use the working tools in turn. First, the Magic Sword; with it you will scribe the Magic Circle [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Secondly, the Athame\rdblquote  (Form Circle) [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Thirdly, the White Handled Knife\rdblquote  (use) [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Fourthly, the Wand\rdblquote  (Wave to 4 Quarters) [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Fifthly, the Pentacle\rdblquote  (Show to 4 Quarters) [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Sixthly, the Censer of Incense\rdblquote  (Circle, cense) [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Seventhly, the cords; bind me as I bound you.\rdblquote  \par
Witch binds Magus and ties him to Altar.\par
Magus: \ldblquote Learn, in Witchcraft, thou must ever return triple. As I scourged thee, so thou must scourge me, but triple. So where you received 3, return 9; where you received 7, return 21; where you received 9, return 27; where you received 21, return 63.\rdblquote\par
Witch scourges Magus as instructed, 120 strokes total.\par
Magus: \ldblquote Thou hast obeyed the Law. But mark well, when thou receivest good, so equally art bound to return good threefold.\rdblquote\par
Witch now unbinds Magus and helps him to his feet.\par
Magus, taking the new Initiate by the hand and holding the Athame in the other, passes once round the Circle, proclaiming at the Four Quarters, \ldblquote Hear, Ye Mighty Ones, (name) hath been duly consecrated High Priestess and Witch Queen.\rdblquote\par
(Note, if ceremony ends here, close circle with \ldblquote Hail and farewell.\rdblquote  If not go to next degree.)\par
[Third Degree]\par
Magus: \ldblquote Ere we proceed with this sublime degree, I must beg purification at thy hands.\rdblquote\par
High Priestess binds Magus and ties him down to the altar. She circumambulates three times, and scourges Magus with three, seven, nine, and 21 strokes. She then unbinds him and helps him to his feet.\par
Magus now binds the High Priestess and ties her down to the altar. He circumambulates, proclaiming to the four quarters, \ldblquote Hear, ye mighty Ones, the twice consecrate and Holy (name), High Priestess and Witch Queen, is properly prepared and will now proceed to erect the Sacred Altar.\rdblquote\par
Magus scourges High Priestess with three, seven, nine, and 21 strokes.\par
Cakes and wine may now be taken [see section A.5].\par
Magus: \ldblquote Now I must reveal to you a great Mystery.\rdblquote  [kiss].\par
Note: if High Priestess has performed this rite before, omit these words.\par
High Priestess assumes Osiris position.\par
Magus: \ldblquote Assist me to erect the Ancient Altar, at which in days past all worshipped, the Great Altar of all things. For in the old times a woman was the Altar. Thus was the altar made and so placed [Priestess lies down in such a way that her vagina is approximately at the center of the circle], and the sacred place was the point within the center of the circle, as we of old times have been taught, that the point within the center is the origin of all things. Therefore should we adore it.\rdblquote  [kiss] \par
\ldblquote Therefore, whom we adore, we also invoke, by the power of the lifted lance.\rdblquote  Invokes.\par
\ldblquote O circle of stars [kiss], whereof our Father is but the younger brother [kiss], \ldblquote Marvel beyond imagination, soul of infinite space, before whom time is ashamed, the mind bewildered and understanding dark, not unto thee may we attain unless thine image be of love [kiss].\par
\ldblquote Therefore, by seed and root, and stem and bud and leaf and flower and fruit do we invoke thee, O, Queen of space, O dew of light, O continuous one of the Heavens [kiss].\par
\ldblquote Let it be ever thus, that men speak not of Thee as one, but as none, and let them not speak of thee at all, since thou art continuous, for thou art the point within the circle [kiss], which we adore [kiss], the fount of life without which we would not be [kiss].\par
\ldblquote And in this way truly are erected the Holy Twin Pillars Boaz and Jachin [kisses breasts]. In beauty and strength were they erected, to the wonder and glory of all men.\rdblquote\par
(Eightfold Kiss: 3 points, Lips, 2 Breasts and back to lips; 5 points)\par
\ldblquote O Secrets of secrets that art hidden in the being of all lives. Not thee do we adore, for that which adoreth is also thou. Thou art that and That am I [kiss].\par
\ldblquote I am the flame that burns in every man, and in the core of every star [kiss].\par
\ldblquote I am Life and the giver of Life, yet therefore is the knowledge of me the Knowledge of Death [kiss].\par
\ldblquote I am alone, the Lord within ourselves whose name is Mystery of Mysteries [kiss].\par
\ldblquote Make open the path of intelligence between us. For these truly are the 5 points of fellowship [on the right appears an illuminated diagram of the point-up triangle above the pentacle, the symbol for the third degree], feet to feet, knee to knee, groin to groin, breast to breast, arms around back, lips to lips, by the Great and Holy Names Abracadabra, Aradia, and Cernunnos.\par
Magus and High Priestess: \ldblquote Encourage our hearts, Let thy Light crystallize itself in our blood, fulfilling us of Resurrection, for there is no part of us that is not of the Gods.\rdblquote\par
(Exchange Names.)\par
\pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\kerning36\b\fs48 Closing the Circle\par
\pard\sb100\sa100\kerning0\b0\fs24 High Priestess Circumambulates, proclaiming, \ldblquote The twice consecrate High Priestess greets ye Mighty Ones, and dismisseth ye to your pleasant abodes. Hail and Farewell.\rdblquote  She draws the banishing pentacle at each quarter.\par
A.5. Cakes and Wine (1949)\par
Magus kneels, fills Cup, offers to Witch [she is seated on the altar, holding her athame; Priest kneels before her, holding up the cup].\par
Witch, holding Athame between palms, places point in cup.\par
Magus: \ldblquote As the Athame is the Male, so the Cup is the female; so, conjoined, they bring blessedness.\rdblquote\par
Witch lays aside Athame, takes Cup in both hands, drinks and gives drink.\par
Magus Holds Paten to Witch, who blesses with Athame, then eats and gives to Eat.\par
It is said that in olden days ale or mead was often used instead of wine. It is said that spirits or anything can be used so long as it has life.\par
A.6. The Sabbat Rituals (1949)\par
November Eve\par
Walk or slow dance, Magus leading High Priestess, both carrying Phallic wand or broom, people with torches or candles. Witch chant or song: \par
\ldblquote Eko, eko, Azarak Eko, eko, Zomelak Bazabi lacha bachabe Lamac cahi achababe Karrellyos Lamac lamac Bachalyas cabahagy sabalyos Baryolos Lagoz atha cabyolas Samahac atha famolas Hurrahya!\rdblquote\par
Form circle.\par
High Priestess assumes Goddess position.\par
Magus gives her Fivefold Kiss and is scourged.\par
All are purified [that is, bound and scourged with forty strokes, as in the initiation rituals].\par
Magus assumes God position.\par
High Priestess invokes with Athame: \ldblquote Dread Lord of the shadows, god of life and the giver of life.\par
Yet is the knowledge of thee the knowledge of death. Open wide, I pray thee, thy gates through which all must pass. Let our dear ones who have gone before, return this night to make merry with us. And when our time comes, as it must, O thou the comforter, the consoler, the giver of peace and rest, we will enter thy realms gladly and unafraid, for we know that when rested and refreshed among our dear ones, we shall be born again by thy grace and the grace of the Great Mother. Let it be in the same place and the same time as our beloved ones, and may we meet and know, and love them again. \par
Descend, we pray thee, upon thy servant and Priest (name).\rdblquote  \par
High Priestess gives Fivefold Kiss to Magus.\par
Initiations if any; all others are purified.\par
(Note: Couples may purify each other if they will.)\par
Cakes and Wine.\par
The Great Rite if possible, either in token or truly.\par
Dismiss [the guardians, and close down the magic circle; the people then stay to] feast and dance.\par
\pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\kerning36\b\fs48 February Eve\par
\pard\sb100\sa100\kerning0\b0\fs24 After usual opening, all are doubly purified [that is, with eighty strokes].\par
Dance round outside circle, High Priestess with sword girded on and drawn, Phallic wand in left hand.\par
Enter circle.\par
Magus assumes God position.\par
High Priestess gives Fivefold Kiss, invokes: \ldblquote Dread Lord of death and Resurrection, life and the giver of life, Lord within ourselves, whose name is Mystery of Mysteries, encourage our hearts. Let the light crystalize in our blood, fulfilling us of resurrection, for there is no part of us that is not of the gods.\par
Descend, we pray thee, upon this thy servant and Priest (name).\rdblquote\par
All should be purified in sacrifice before him. He then purifies the High Priestess with his own hands, and others if he will.\par
Cakes and wine.\par
Great Rite if possible, in token or real.\par
Games and dance as the people will.\par
Dismiss [the guardians, and close down the magic circle; the people then stay to] feast and dance.\par
May Eve\par
If possible ride poles, brooms, etc. High Priestess leading, quick dance step, singing\par
\ldblquote O do not tell the priests of our arts.For they would call it sin, For we will be in the woods all nightA conjuring summer in.\par
And we bring you good news by word of mouthFor women, cattle, and corn:\par
The sun is coming up from the south,With oak and ash, and thorn.\rdblquote\par
Meeting dance if possible.\par
Form circle as usual, and purify.\par
High Priestess assumes Goddess position; officers all give her the fivefold kiss. \par
She purifies all.\par
High Priestess again assumes Goddess position.\par
Magus invokes, draws down moon, \ldblquote I invoke thee and call upon thee, O mighty Mother of us all, bringer of all fruitfulness, By seed and root, by stem and bud, by leaf and flower and fruit, by life and love, do we invoke thee, to descend upon the body of thy servant and Priestess here.\rdblquote  \par
Magus gives Fivefold Kiss to High Priestess.\par
All should be purified in sacrifice before her, and she should purify Magus and some others with her own hands.\par
Cakes and wine.\par
Games.\par
Great Rite if possible, in token or truly.\par
Dismiss [the guardians, and close down the magic circle; the people then stay to] feast and dance.\par
August Eve\par
If possible, ride poles, broomsticks, etc.\par
Meeting Dance if possible [the double-spiral dance described in Witchcraft Today, p. 167].\par
Form circle.\par
Purify.\par
High Priestess stands in pentacle position.\par
Magus invokes her: \ldblquote O mighty Mother of us all, Mother of all fruitfulness, give us fruit and grain, flocks and herds and children to the tribe that we be mighty, by thy rosy love, do thou descend upon thy servant and Priestess (name) here.\rdblquote  \par
Magus gives Fivefold Kiss to High Priestess.\par
Candle game: Seated, the men form a circle, passing a lighted candle from hand to hand \ldblquote deosil\rdblquote . \par
The women form circle outside, trying to blow it out over their shoulders. Whoever\rquote s hand it is in when it is blown out is 3 times purified by whoever blew it out, giving fivefold Kiss in return. This game may go on as long as the people like.\par
Cakes and wine, and any other games you like.\par
Dismiss [the guardians, and close down the magic circle; the people then stay to] feast and dance.\par
B.1. On Chants (1953)\par
Of old there were many chants and songs used especially in the Dances. Many of these have been forgotten by us here, but we know that they used cries of IAU which seems muchly like the cries EVO or EVOHE of the ancients. Much dependeth on the pronunciation if this be so. In my youth, when I heard IAU it seemed to be AEIOU, or rather, AAAEEIOOOOUU. This may be but the natural way to prolong it to make it fit for a call, but it suggests that these be possibly the initials of an invocation as Agla is said to be, and of sooth \lquote tis said that the whole Hebrew alphabet is said to be such, and for this reason is recited as a most powerful charm, but at least this is certain, these cries during the dances\par
do have profound effect, as I myself have seen.\par
Other calls are IEHOUA and EHEIE; also Ho Ho Ho Ise Ise Ise.\par
IEO VEO VEO VEO VEOV OROV OV OVOVO may be a spell but is more likely to be a call. \lquote Tis like the EVOE EVOE of the Greeks and the \ldblquote Heave ho!\rdblquote  of sailors. \ldblquote Emen hetan\rdblquote  and \ldblquote Ab hur, ab hus\rdblquote  seem calls; as \ldblquote Horse and hattock, horse and go, horse and Pellatis, ho, ho, ho!\rdblquote\par
\ldblquote Thout, tout a tout tout, throughout and about\rdblquote  and \ldblquote Rentum tormentum\rdblquote  are probably\par
mispronounced attempts at a forgotten formula, though they may have been invented by some unfortunate being tortured, to evade telling the real formula.\par
B.2. To Help the Sick (1953)\par
[1] Ever remember the promise of the goddess, \ldblquote For ecstasy is mine and joy on earth\rdblquote  so let there ever be joy in your heart. Greet people with joy, be glad to see them. If times be hard, think, \ldblquote It might have been worse. I at least have known the joys of the Sabbath, and I will know them again.\rdblquote  \par
Think of the grandeur, beauty, and Poetry of the rites, of the loved ones you meet through them. If you dwell on this inner joy, your health will be better. You must try to banish all fear, for it will really touch you. It may hurt your body, but your soul is beyond it all.\par
[2] And ever remember, that if you help others it makes you forget your own woes. And if another be in pain, do what you may to distract his attention from it. Do not say \ldblquote You have no pain,\rdblquote  but if you may, administer the drugs which sooth as well as those that cure. But ever strive to make them believe they are getting better. Install into them happy thoughts. If you can only get this into his inner mind so that it be always believed.\par
[3] To this end it is not wrong to let people think that we of the cult have more power than we have. \par
For the truth is that if they believe we have more power than we really possess, we do really possess these powers, insomuch we can do good to them.\par
[4] You must try to find out about people. If you tell a slightly sick man, \ldblquote You are looking better. \par
You will soon be well,\rdblquote  he will feel better, but if he is really ill, or in pain, his Knowledge that he is\par
in pain will cause him to doubt your words in future. But if you give him one of the drugs and then say, \ldblquote The pain is growing less. Soon it will be gone,\rdblquote  because the pain goes, the next time you say, \ldblquote The pain is going,\rdblquote  he will believe you and the pain will really get less. But you must ever say so with conviction, and this conviction must come from your believing it yourself, because you yourself know that if you can fix his mind so that he believes you, it is true.\par
[5] \lquote Tis often better to look exactly between their eyes, looking as if your eyes pierced their heads, opening your eyes as wide as you may and never blink. This continued gazing oft causes the patient to grow sleepy. If they show signs of this, say \ldblquote You are growing sleepy. You will sleep, you are tired. \par
Sleep. Your eyes grow tired. Sleep.\rdblquote  If they close their eyes, say \ldblquote Your eyes close, you are tired, you cannot open your eyes.\rdblquote  If they cannot, say \ldblquote Your arms are tired, you cannot raise them.\rdblquote  If they cannot, say \ldblquote I am master of your mind. You must ever believe what I tell you. When I look like this into your eyes you will sleep and be subject to my will,\rdblquote  then tell them they will sleep and wake up refreshed, feeling better. Continue this with soothing and healing drugs, and try to infuse into them the feeling of ecstasy that you feel at the Sabbath. They cannot feel it in full, but you can command them to feel what is in your own mind, and try to concentrate on this ecstasy. If you may safely tell that you are of the Cult, your task may be easier. And it were well to command them to know it only with their sleeping mind, and forget it, or to be at least unable to tell anyone about it when awake. A good way is to command them that, if they are ever questioned about Witchcraft or Witches, to\par
immediately fall asleep.\par
[6] Ever remember if tempted to admit or boast of belonging to the cult you be endangering your brothers, for though now the fires of persecution may have died down, who knows when they may be revived? Many priests have knowledge of our secrets, and they well know that, though much religious bigotry has calmed down, many people would wish to join our cult. And if the truth were known of its joys, the Churches would lose power, so if we take many recruits, we may loose the fires of persecution against us again. So ever keep the secrets.\par
[7] Think joy, think love, try to help others and bring joy into their lives. Children are naturally easier\par
to influence than grown people. Ever strive to work through people\rquote s existing beliefs. For instance, more than half of the world believe in amulets. An ordinary stone is not an amulet but if it hath a natural hole in it, it must be something unusual, so if the patient hath this belief give him one. But first carry it next your skin for a few days, forcing your will into it, to cure pain, to feel safe, or against their particular fear, and this amulet may keep imposing your will when you are absent. The masters of talismans knew this full well when they say they must be made in a circle, to avoid distraction, by someone whose mind is on the subject of the work.\par
[8] But keep your own mind happy. Remember the Words of the Goddess: \ldblquote I give unimaginable joys on Earth, certainty, not faith, while in life, and upon death, peace unutterable, rest, and ecstasy, and the promise that you will return again.\rdblquote  In the old days many of us went to the flames laughing and singing, and so we may again. We may have joy in life and beauty, and peace and Death and the promise of return.\par
[9] The Bible speaks sooth, \ldblquote A merry heart doeth good like a medicine but a broken spirit breaketh the bones.\rdblquote  But you may not have a merry heart. Perchance you were born under an evil star. I think that the effects of the stars are overestimated, but you cannot make a merry heart to order, you say. \par
But you can, in the Cult; there be secret processes by which your will and imagination may be influenced. This process also affects the body, and brings it to joy. Your body is happy, so your mind is happy. You are well because you are happy, and you are happy because you are well.\par
[10] Prayer may be used with good result if the patient believes it can and will work. Many believe it can, but do not believe their God or saint will help. Prayers to the Goddess help, especially the Amalthean Horn Prayer, as it causes stimulation to the body as well as to the mind.\par
B.3. The Scourge and the Kiss. (1953)\par
[1] Invocation\par
(Feet, knees, and wrists should be tightly bound to retard blood.) Scourge 40 or more, to make skin\par
tingle, then say, invoking Goddess,\par
Hail, Aradia, from the Amalthean horn\par
Pour forth thy store of Love. I lowly bend\par
Before Thee! I invoke thee at the end\par
When other Gods are fallen and put to scorn.\par
\pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\kerning36\b\fs48 Thy foot is to my lips! My sighs inborn\par
\pard\sb100\sa100\kerning0\b0\fs24 Rise, touch, curl about thy heart. Then spend,\par
Pitiful Love, loveliest Pity, descend\par
And bring me luck who am lonely and forlorn.\par
Ask the Goddess to help you to obtain your desires, then Scourge again to bind the spell. This be\par
powerful in ill luck and for sickness. It must be said in a Circle, and you must be properly prepared\par
and well purified, both before and after saying, to bind the spell.\par
Before starting you must make a very clear picture in your mind of what you wish. Make yourself see\par
the wish obtained. Be sure in your own mind exactly what it is and how it is to be fulfilled.\par
This spell is the one that was taught to me long ago and I have found it works, but I don\rquote t think there\par
is any special virtue in these words. Any others can be substituted provided they ask the goddess\rquote s (or\par
gods\rquote ) help, and say clearly what you wish and you form the clear mental image; and if it doesn\rquote t work\par
at first, keep on trying till it works. Your helper, who wields the scourge, must know what you wish,\par
and also form the mental image. And at first at any rate, it will be better for you to work the spell,\par
then for the girl to take your place and work it also; you scourge her. Don\rquote t try anything difficult at\par
first, and do it at least once a week till it works. You have to get into sympathy with each other, before\par
anything happens, and regular working helps this.\par
Of spells, the exact words matter little if the intent be clear and you raise the true power, and sufficient\par
thereof. Always in rhyme they are. There is something queer about rhyme. I have tried, and the same\par
seem to lose their power if you miss the rhyme. Also in rhyme, the words seem to say themselves. \par
You do not have to pause and think: \ldblquote What comes next?\rdblquote  Doing this takes away much of your intent.\par
[2] Order and discipline must be kept. A High Priest or Priestess may and should punish all faults to\par
this end, and all of the Cult must accept such corrections willingly. All are brothers and sisters, for\par
this reason: that even the High Priestess must submit to the scourge. Each fault should be corrected\par
separately. The Priest or Priestess must be properly prepared and call the culprit to trial. They must\par
be prepared as for initiation and kneel, be told their fault and sentence pronounced. Punishment\par
should be the scourge, followed by a forfeit such as several fivefold kisses or something of this nature. \par
The culprit must acknowledge the justice of the punishment by kissing hands and scourge on receiving\par
sentence and again when thanking for punishment received.*\par
[3] The scourgings are 3, 7, 9 (thrice three), and 21 (thrice seven) 40 in all. It is not meet to make\par
offerings [scourgings] of less than two score to the Goddess, for here be a mystery. The fortunate\par
numbers be: 3 and 5. For three added to two (the Perfect Couple) be five. And three and five be\par
eight; eight and five be thirteen; thirteen and eight be twenty-one.\par
The Fivefold Kiss is called 5, but there are 8 kisses, for there be 2 feet and 2 knees and genitals and\par
2 breasts and the lips. And 5 times 8 be two score. Also, fortunate numbers be 3, 7, 8, and 21, which\par
total 40, or two score. For each man and woman hath ten fingers and ten toes, so each totals a score. \par
And a perfect couple be two score.\par
So a lesser number would not be perfect prayer. If more are required make it a perfect number, as\par
four score or six score.\par
Also there be Eight Elemental Weapons.\par
[4] To make the anointing ointment, take some glazed pans filled half full with grease or olive oil. Put\par
in one sweet mint, marjoram in another, ground thyme in a 3\super rd\nosupersub , and it you may have it, patchouli,\par
dried leaves pounded. Place pans in hot water bath. Stir and cook for several hours, then pout into\par
linen bags, and squeeze grease through into pans again, and fill up with fresh leaves. After doing this\par
several times, the grease will be highly perfumed. Then mix all together and store in a well-corked\par
jar.\par
Anoint behind ears, throat, armpits, breasts, and womb. Also, for all ceremonies where the feet are\par
kissed, they should also be anointed.\par
B.4. The Priestess and the Sword (1953)\par
It is said, \ldblquote When a woman takes the main part in worship of the Male God, she must be girt with a\par
sword.\rdblquote\par
Note. This hath been explained as meaning that a man should be Magus representing the God, but\par
if no one of sufficient rank and knowledge be present, a woman armed as a man may take his place. \par
The sheath should be worn in a belt. She should carry the sword in hand, but if she has to use her\par
hands, she should sheath the sword. Any other woman in the circle while this worship is performed\par
shall be sword in hand. Those outside the circle only have the athame.\par
A woman may impersonate either the God or the Goddess, but a man may only impersonate the God.\par
B.5. The Warning (1953)\par
Keep this book in your own hand of write. Let brothers and Sisters copy what they will, but never\par
let this book out of your hands, and never keep the writings of another, for if it be found in their hand\par
of write, they may well be taken and tortured. Each should guard his own writings and destroy them\par
whenever danger threatens. Learn as much as you may by heart, and when the danger is past, rewrite\par
your book. For this reason, if any die, destroy their book if they have not been able to, for, if it be\par
found, \lquote tis clear proof against them. \ldblquote Ye may not be a Witch alone\rdblquote ; so all their friends be in danger\par
of the torture. So destroy everything not necessary.\par
If your book be found on you, \lquote tis clear proof against you. You may be tortured. Keep all thought\par
of the cult from your mind. Say you had bad dreams, that a Devil caused you to write this without\par
your knowledge. Think to yourself, \ldblquote I Know Nothing. I Remember nothing. I have forgotten all.\rdblquote  \par
Drive this into your mind. If the torture be too great to bear, say, \ldblquote I will confess. I cannot bear this\par
torment. What do you want me to say? Tell me and I will say it.\rdblquote  If they try to make you talk of the\par
brotherhood, do not, but if they try to make you speak of impossibilities, such as flying through the\par
air, consorting with the Devis, sacrificing children, or eating men\rquote s flesh, say, \ldblquote I had an evil dream. \par
I was not myself. I was crazed.\rdblquote\par
Not all Magistrates are bad. If there be an excuse, they may show you mercy. If you have confessed\par
aught, deny it afterwards. Say you babbled under the torture; you knew not what you did or said. \par
If you be condemned, fear not. The Brotherhood is powerful. They may help you to escape if you\par
are steadfast. If you betray aught, there is no hope for you, in this life, or in that which is to come.\par
But, \lquote tis sure, that if steadfast you go to the pyre, drugs will reach you. You will feel naught, and you\par
go but to Death and what lies beyond, the ecstasy of the Goddess.\par
The same with the working Tools. Let them be as ordinary things that anyone may have in their\par
homes. The Pentacles shall be of wax that they may be melted or broken at once. Have no sword\par
unless your rank allows you one. Have no names or signs on anything. Write them on in ink before\par
consecrating them and wash it off at once when finished.\par
Never boast, never threaten, never say you wish ill to anyone. If any speak of the craft, say, \ldblquote Speak\par
not to me of such, it frightens me, \lquote tis evil luck to speak of it.\rdblquote\par
B.6. Of the Ordeal of the Art Magical (1953)\par
Learn of the spirit that goeth with burdens that have not honour, for \lquote tis the spirit that stoopeth the\par
shoulders and not the weight. Armour is heavy, yet it is a proud burden and a man standeth upright\par
in it. Limiting and constraining any of the senses serves to increase the concentration of another. \par
Shutting the eyes aids the hearing. So the binding of the initiate\rquote s hands increases the mental\par
perception, while the scourge increaseth the inner vision. So the initiate goeth through it proudly, like\par
a princess, knowing it but serves to increase her glory.\par
But this can only be done by the aid of another intelligence and in a circle, to prevent the power thus\par
generated being lost. Priests attempt to do the same with their scourgings and mortifications of the\par
flesh. But lacking the aid of bonds and their attention being distracted by their scourging themselves\par
and what little power they do produce being dissipated, as they do not usually work within a circle,\par
it is little wonder that they oft fail. Monks and hermits do better, as they are apt to work in tiny cells\par
and coves, which in some way act as circles. The Knights of the Temple, who used mutually to\par
scourge each other in an octagon, did better still; but they apparently did not know the virtue of bonds\par
and did evil, man to man.\par
But perhaps some did know? What of the Church\rquote s charge that they wore girdles or cords?\par
B.7. The Eightfold Way. (1953)\par
Eightfold Path or Ways to the Centre.\par
1 Meditation or Concentration. This in practice means forming a mental image of what is desired, and\par
forcing yourself to see that it is fulfilled, with the fierce belief and knowledge that it can and will be\par
fulfilled, and that you will go on willing till you force it to be fulfilled. Called for short, \ldblquote Intent\rdblquote\par
2 Trance, projection of the Astral.\par
3 Rites, Chants, Spells, Runes, Charms, etc.\par
4 Incense, Drugs, Wine, etc., whatever is used to release the Spirit. (Note. One must be very careful\par
about this. Incense is usually harmless, but you must be careful. If it has bad aftereffects, reduce the\par
amount used, or the duration of the time it is inhaled. Drugs are very dangerous if taken to excess,\par
but it must be remembered that there are drugs that are absolutely harmless, though people talk of\par
them with bated breath, but Hemp is especially dangerous, because it unlocks the inner eye swiftly and\par
easily, so one is tempted to use it more and more. If it is used at all, it must be with the strictest\par
precautions, to see that the person who uses it has no control over the supply. This should be doled\par
out by some responsible person, and the supply strictly limited.)\par
5 The Dance, and kindred practices.\par
6 Blood control (the Cords), Breath Control, and kindred practices.\par
7 The Scourge.\par
8 The Great Rite.\par
These are all the ways. You may combine many of them into the one experiment, the more the better. \par
The Five Essentials:\par
1. The most important is \ldblquote Intention\rdblquote : you must know that you can and will succeed; it is essential in\par
every operation.\par
2. Preparation. (You must be properly prepared according to the rules of the Art; otherwise you will\par
never succeed.)\par
3. The Circle must be properly formed and purified.\par
4. You all must be properly purified, several times if necessary, and this purification should be\par
repeated several times during the rite.\par
5. You must have properly consecrated tools.\par
These five essentials and Eight Paths or Ways cannot all be combined in one rite. Meditation and\par
dancing do not combine well, but forming the mental image and the dance may be well combined with\par
Chants. Spells, etc., combined with scourging and No. 6, followed by No. 8, form a splendid\par
combination. Meditation, following scourging, combined with Nos. 3 and 4 and 5, are also very\par
Good. For short cuts concentration, Nos. 5, 6, 7, and 8 are excellent.\par
B.8. To Gain the Sight (1953)\par
[1] This cometh to different people in diverse ways. \lquote Tis seldom it cometh naturally, but it can be\par
induced in many ways. Deep and prolonged meditation may do it, but only if you be a natural, and\par
usually prolonged fasting was also necessary. Of old monks and nuns obtained visions by long vigils,\par
combined with fasting, flagellation till the blood came, and other mortifications of the flesh, and so\par
undoubtedly had visions. In the East it is tried with various tortures, at the same time sitting in\par
cramped postures, which retard the flow of blood, and these torments, long and continued, give good\par
results. But in the Art we are taught an easier way to intensify the imagination, at the same time\par
controlling the blood supply, and this may best be done by using the ritual.\par
[2] Incense is also good to propitiate the Spirits, but also to induce relaxation and to help to build up\par
the atmosphere which is neces-sary to suggestibility. (For our human eyes are so blind to what really\par
is, that it is often necessary to suggest that it is there, before we may see it, as we may point out to\par
another something at a distance before they may see it themselves. Gum mastic, aromatic rush roots,\par
cinnamon bark, musk, juniper, sandalwood, and ambergris in combination are all good, but patchouli\par
is best of all. And if you may have hemp, \lquote tis better still, but be very careful of this.\par
[3] The circle being formed, all properly prepared, and the Rites done, and all purified, the aspirant\par
should warlock and take his tutor round the circle, saluting the Mighty Ones, and invoke them to aid\par
the operation. Then both dance round till giddy, invoking or using chants. Scourge. Then the Tutor\par
should warlock very tightly, but not so to cause discomfort, but enough to retard the blood slightly. \par
Again they should dance round, chanting, then scourge with light, steady, monotonous, slow strokes. \par
lt is very good that the pupil may see them coming (this may be arranged from position, or if a big\par
mirror is available, this can be used with excellent effect) as this has the effect of passes, and helps\par
greatly to stimulate the imagination, and it is important that they be not hard, the object being not to\par
do more than draw the blood to that part and so away from the brain. This with the tight warlocking,\par
which should be warricked, slows down the circulation of the blood, and the passes soon induce a\par
drowsiness and a stupor. The tutor should watch for this. As soon as the aspirant sleeps, the\par
scourging should cease. The tutor should also watch that the pupil become not cold, and if they\par
struggle or become distressed, they should be at once awakened. (Note: if it cannot be arranged for\par
the pupil to see, the wand may be used, for a time, then return to scourging.)\par
[4] Do not be discouraged if no results come after two or three attempts. It will come, when both are\par
in the right state. When you get some result, then results will come more quickly. Soon some of the\par
ritual may be shortened, but never neglect to invoke the Goddess, and the Mighty Ones, or to form\par
the Circle and do everything rightly. And for good and clear results, it is ever better to do too much\par
ritual than too little.\par
[5] It hath been found that this practice doth often cause a fondness between aspirant and tutor, and\par
\lquote tis a cause of better results if this be so. If for any reason it is undesirable that there be any great\par
fondness between aspirant and tutor, this may be easily avoided, by both parties from the onset firmly\par
resolving in their minds that if any doth ensue, it shall be that of brother and sister or parent and child. \par
And it is for this reason that a man may only be taught by a woman and a woman by a man, and that\par
man and man, and woman and woman, should never attempt these practices together. And may all\par
the Curses of the Mighty Ones be on any who make the attempt.*\par
[6] Remember, the Circle, properly constructed, is ever necessary to prevent the power released from\par
being dissipated. It is also a barrier against any disturbances of mischievous forces, for to obtain good\par
results you must be free from all disturbances. Remember that darkness, points of light gleaming amid\par
the surrounding dark, incense, and the steady passes by a white arm are not stage effects. They are\par
the mechanical implements which start the suggestions, which later unlocks the knowledge that it is\par
possible to obtain the divine ecstasy, and so attain knowledge and communion with the Divine\par
Goddess. When once you have attained this, Ritual is not needed, as you may attain the state of\par
ecstasy at will, but till then, or if you having attained this yourself, and wish to bring a companion to\par
this state of joy, ritual is best.\par
B.9. Power (1953)\par
Power is latent in the body and may be drawn out and used in various ways by the skilled. But unless\par
confined in a circle it will be swiftly dissipated. Hence the importance of a properly constructed circle. \par
Power seems to exude from the body via the skin and possibly from the orifices of the body; hence\par
you should be properly prepared. The slightest dirt spoils everything, which shows the importance\par
of thorough cleanliness.\par
The attitude of mind has great effect, so only work with a spirit of reverence. A little wine taken and\par
repeated during the ceremony, if necessary, helps to produce power. Other strong drinks or drugs\par
may be used, but it is necessary to be very moderate, for if you are confused, even slightly, you cannot\par
control the power you evoke.\par
The simplest way is by dancing and singing monotonous chants, slowly at first and gradually\par
quickening the tempo until giddiness ensues. Then the calls may be used, or even wild and\par
meaningless shrieking produces power. But this method inflames the mind and renders it difficult to\par
control the power, though control may be gained through practice. The scourge is a far better way,\par
for it stimulates and excites both body and soul, yet one easily retains control.\par
The Great Rite is far the best. It releases enormous power, but the conditions and circumstances make\par
it difficult for the mind to maintain control at first. It is again a matter of practice and the natural\par
strength of the operator\rquote s will and, in a lesser degree, of those of his assistants. If, as of old, there were\par
many trained assistants present and all wills properly attuned, wonders occurred.\par
Sorcerors chiefly used the blood sacrifice; and while we hold this to be evil, we cannot deny that this\par
method is very efficient. Power flashes forth from newly shed blood, instead of exuding slowly as by\par
our method. The victim\rquote s terror and anguish add keenness, and even quite a small animal can yield\par
enormous power. The great difficulty is in the human mind controlling the power of the lower animal\par
mind. But sorcerers claim they have methods for effecting this and that the difficulty disappears the\par
higher the animal used, and when the victim is human disappears entirely. (The practice is an\par
abomination but it is so.)\par
Priests know this well; and by their auto-da-fs, with the victims\rquote  pain and terror (the fires acting much\par
the same as circles), obtained much power.\par
Of old the Flagellants certainly evoked power, but through not being confined in a circle much was\par
lost. The amount of power raised was so great and continuous that anyone with knowledge could\par
direct and use it; and it is most probable that the classical and heathen sacrifices were used in the same\par
way. There are whispers that when the human victim was a willing sacrifice, with his mind directed\par
on the Great Work and with highly skilled assistants, wonders ensued but of this I would not speak.\par
B.10. Properly Prepared. (1953)\par
Naked, but sandals (not shoes) may be worn. For initiation, tie hands behind back, pull up to small\par
of back, and tie ends in front of throat, leaving a cable-tow to lead by, hanging down in front. (Arms\par
thus form a triangle at back.) When initiate is kneeling at altar, the cable-tow is tied to a ring in the\par
altar. A short cord is tied like a garter round the initiate\rquote s left leg above the knee, with ends tucked in. \par
Another is tied round right ankle and ends tucked in so as to be out of the way while moving about. \par
These cords are used to tie feet together while initiate is kneeling at the altar and must be long enough\par
to do this firmly. Knees must also be firmly tied. This must be carefully done. If the aspirant\par
complains of pain, the bonds must be loosened slightly; always remember the object is to retard the\par
blood flow enough to induce a trance state. This involves slight discomfort, but great discomfort\par
prevents the trance state; so it is best to spend some little time loosening and tightening the bonds until\par
they are just right. The aspirant alone can tell you when this is so. This, of course, does not apply\par
to the initiation, as then no trance is desired; but for the purpose of ritual it is good that the initiates\par
be bound firmly enough to feel they are absolutely helpless but without discomfort.\par
B.11. The Meeting Dance. (1953)\par
The Maiden should lead. A man should place both hands on her waist, standing behind her, and\par
alternate men and women should do the same, the Maiden leading and they dance following her. She\par
at last leads them into a right-hand spiral. When the center is reached (and this had better be marked\par
by a stone), she suddenly turns and dances back, kissing each man as she comes to him. All men and\par
women turn likewise and dance back, men kissing girls and girls kissing men. All in time to music,\par
it is a merry game, but must be practices to be done well. Note, the musicians should watch the\par
dancers and make the music fast or slow as is best. For the beginners it should be slow, or there will\par
be confusion. It is most excellent to get people to know each other at big gatherings.\par
B.12. To Leave the Body. (1953)\par
\lquote Tis not wise to strive to get out of your body until you have thoroughly gained the Sight. The same\par
ritual as to gain the Sight may be used, but have a comfortable couch. Kneel so that you have your\par
thigh, belly, and chest well supported, the arms strained forward and bound one on each side, so that\par
there is a decided feeling of being pulled forward. As the trance is induced, you should feel a striving\par
to push yourself out of the top of your head. The scourge should be given a dragging action, as if to\par
drive or drag you out. Both wills should be thoroughly in tune, keeping a constant and equal strain. \par
When trance comes, your tutor may help you by softly calling your name. You will probably feel\par
yourself drawn out of your body as if through a narrow opening, and find yourself standing beside\par
your tutor, looking at the body on the couch. Strive to communicate with your tutor first; if they have\par
the Sight they will probably see you. Go not far afield at first, and \lquote tis better to have one who is used\par
to leaving the body with you.\par
A note: When, having succeeded in leaving the body, you desire to return, in order to cause the spirit\par
body and the material body to coincide, THINK OF YOUR FEET. This will cause the return to take\par
place.\par
B.13. The Working Tools (1953)\par
There are no magical supply shops, so unless you are lucky enough to be given or sold tools, a poor\par
witch must extemporize. But when made you should be able to borrow or obtain an Athame. So\par
having made your circle, erect an altar. Any small table or chest will do. There must be fire on it (a\par
candle will suffice) and your book. For good results incense is best if you can get it, but coals in a\par
chafing dish burning sweet-smelling herbs will do. A cup if you would have cakes and wine, and a\par
platter with the signs drawn into the same in ink, showing a pentacle. A scourge is easily made (note,\par
the scourge has eight tails and five knots in each tail). Get a white-hilted knife and a wand (a sword\par
is not necessary). Cut the marks with Athame. Purify everything, then consecrate your tools in proper\par
form and ever be properly prepared. But ever remember, magical operations are useless unless the\par
mind can be brought to the proper attitude, keyed to the utmost pitch.\par
Affirmations must be made clearly, and the mind should be inflamed with desire. With this frenzy of\par
will, you may do as much with simple tools as with the most complete set. But good and especially\par
ancient tools have their own aura. They do help to bring about that reverential spirit, the desire to\par
learn and develop your powers. For this reason witches ever try to obtain tools from sorcerers, who,\par
being skilled men, make good tools and consecrate them well, giving them mighty power. But a great\par
witch\rquote s tools also gain much power; and you should ever strive to make any tools you manufacture of\par
the finest materials you can obtain, to the end that they may absorb your power the more easily. And\par
of course if you may inherit or obtain another witch\rquote s tools, power will flow from them.\par
It is an old belief that the best substances for making tools are those that have once had life in them,\par
as opposed to artificial substances. Thus wood or ivory is better for a wand than metal, which is more\par
appropriate for knives or swords. Virgin parchment is better than manufactured paper for talismans,\par
etc. And things which have been made by hand are good, because there is life in them.\par
B.14. Skyclad (1953)\par
It is important to work naked from the start, so it becometh as second nature, and no thought of \ldblquote I\par
have no clothes\rdblquote  shall ever intrude and take your attention from the work. Also, your skin being so\par
accustomed to unconfinement, when power is given off the flow is more easy and regular. Also, when\par
dancing you are free and unconfined. . . .\par
And the greatest of all, the touch of the body of your beloved thrills your inmost soul, and so your\par
body gives out its utmost power; and then it is most important of all that there is not the slightest thing\par
to divert the attention, for then the mind must seize and mold the power generated, and redirect it to\par
the desired end with all the force and frenzy of the imagination.\par
It has been said that no real knowledge may be gained our way, that our practices are such that they\par
can only lead to lust; but this is not really so. Our aim is to gain the inner sight, and we do it the most\par
natural and easy way. Our opponents\rquote  aim is ever to prevent man and woman from loving, thinking\par
that everything that helps or even permits them to love is wicked and vile. To us it is natural, and if\par
it aids the Great Work it is good.\par
\lquote Tis true that a couple burning with a frenzy for knowledge may go straight to their goal, but the\par
average couple have not this fire. We show them the way, our system of props and aids (i.e., magic\par
ritual). A couple working with nothing but lust will never attain in any case; but a couple who love\par
each other dearly should already be sleeping together, and the first frenzy of love will have passed,\par
and their souls will already be in sympathy. If the first time or two they do stay a while to worship\par
Aphrodite, \lquote tis only a day or two lost, and the intense pleasure they obtain only leads them again to the\par
mysteries of Hermes, their souls more attuned to the great search. Once they have pierced the veil\par
they will not look back.\par
This rite may be used as the greatest of magics if it be done with both partners firmly fixing their\par
minds on the object and not thinking of sex at all. That is, you must so firmly fix your mind on your\par
object that sex and all else are naught. You inflame your will to such an extent that you may create\par
a strain on the astral such that events happen.\par
C.1. A Revision of the Casting Procedure (1957)\par
\pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs36 ALL ARE PURIFIED\par
\pard\sb100\sa100\b0\fs24 [1] Magus consecrates salt and water.\par
[2] High Priestess kneels at Altar, takes up Sword, says, \ldblquote I conjure thee, O Sword of Steel, to serve\par
me as a defence in all Magical Operations. Guard me at all times against mine enemies, both visible\par
and invisible. Grant that I may obtain what I desire in all things wherein I may use Thee, Wherefore\par
do I bless Thee and invoke Thee in the names of Aradia and Cernunnos.\rdblquote  Gives Sword to Magus.\par
[3] Magus kneeling hands her vessel of consecrated Water and Aspergillum. He Casts the Circle,\par
three circles, on the lines marked out, starting at the East and returning to the East. High Priestess\par
follows, Asperging Circle (sprinkling it to purify it) and all present and finally herself. Then she goes\par
round again censing it. (Everyone in the circle must be sprinkled and censed.) She returns vessel,\par
etc., to Magus, who places them on altar, or convenient place, and hands her Sword [handwritten].\par
[4] She walks slowly round Circle, saying, \ldblquote I conjure Thee, O Circle of Space, that thou be a\par
Boundary and a Protection and a meeting place between the world of Men and that of the Dread\par
Lords of the OUTER SPACES, that Thou be cleansed, Purified, and strengthened to be a Guardian\par
and a Protection that shall preserve and contain THAT POWER which we so earnestly desire to raise\par
within thy bounds this night, wherefore do I bless thee and entreat thee to aid me in the endeavor, in\par
the names of Aradia and Cernunnos.\rdblquote  Hands sword to Magus [handwritten].\par
[5] Magus then summons the Mighty Ones as usual.\par
[6] High Priestess stands in front of Altar (which may be pushed back for this). High Priestess\par
assumes Goddess position (arms crossed). Magus kneeling in front of her, draws pentacle on her\par
body with Phallus-headed Wand, Invokes (Drawing down the Moon), \ldblquote I Invoke and beseech Thee,\par
O mighty MOTHER of all life and fertility. \lquote By seed and root, by stem and bud, by leaf and flower\par
and fruit, by Life and Love, do I invoke Thee\rquote  to descend into the body of thy servant and High\par
Priestess (name).\rdblquote  (The Moon having been drawn down, i.e., link established, Magus and all male\par
officers give fivefold kiss; all others bow.)\par
[7] High Priestess in Goddess position says Arms Crossed\par
\ldblquote Mother, Darksome and Divine,Mine the Scourge and Mine the Kiss,The Five-point Star of Love and\par
Bliss;\par
Here I charge ye in this Sign.\par
(Opens out Arms to pentacle position)\par
Bow before my Spirit bright (All bow)Aphrodite, Arianrhod,Lover of the Horned God, Queen of Witchery and Night.\par
Diana, Brigid, Melusine,\par
Am I named of old by men,\par
Artemis and Cerridwen,\par
Hell\rquote s dark mistress, Heaven\rquote s Queen.\par
Ye who ask of me a boon,\par
Meet ye in some hidden shade,\par
Lead my dance in greenwood glade\par
By the light of the full moon.\par
Dance about mine altar stone,\par
Work my holy magistry,\par
Ye who are fain of sorcery,\par
I bring ye secrets yet unknown.\par
No more shall ye know slavery\par
who tread my round the Sabbat night.\par
Come ye all naked to the rite\par
In sign that ye are truly free.\par
Keep ye my mysteries in mirth,\par
Heart joined to heart and lip to lip.\par
Five are the points of fellowship\par
That bring ye ecstasy on Earth.\par
No other law but love I know;\par
By naught but love may I be known,\par
And all that liveth is my own:\par
From me they come, to me they go.\par
C.2. The Prose Charge (1957)\par
THE CHARGE, to be read while the initiate stands, properly prepared before the Circle.\par
[Magus]: Listen to the words of the Great mother, who was of old also called among men, Artemis,\par
Astarte, Dione, Melusine, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Diana, Arianrhod, Bride, and by many other names.\par
[High Priestess]: \ldblquote At mine Altars the youth of Lacedaemon in Sparta made due sacrifice. Whenever\par
ye have need of anything, once in the month, and better it be when the moon is full. Then ye shall\par
assemble in some secret place and adore the spirit of Me who am Queen of all Witcheries. There ye\par
shall assemble, ye who are fain to learn all sorcery, yet who have not won its deepest secrets. To these\par
will I teach things that are yet unknown. And ye shall be free from slavery, and as a sign that ye be\par
really free, ye shall be naked in your rites, and ye shall dance, sing, feast, make music, and love, all\par
in my praise.\rquote\par
\ldblquote For mine is the ecstasy of the Spirit, and mine is also joy on earth. For my Law is Love unto all\par
beings.\par
\ldblquote Keep pure your highest ideals. Strive ever towards it. Let naught stop you or turn you aside.\par
\ldblquote For mine is the secret which opens upon the door of youth; and mine is the cup of the Wine of Life:\par
and the Cauldron of Cerridwen, which is the Holy Grail of Immortality.\par
\ldblquote I am the Gracious Goddess who gives the gift of Joy unto the heart of Man.\par
\ldblquote Upon Earth I give the knowledge of the Spirit Eternal, and beyond death I give peace and freedom,\par
and reunion with those who have gone before. Nor do I demand aught in sacrifice, for behold, I am\par
the Mother of all things, and my love is poured out upon earth.\rdblquote\par
[Magus]: Hear ye the words of the Star Goddess, She in the dust of whose feet are the hosts of\par
Heaven, whose body encircleth the universe.\par
[High Priestess]: \ldblquote I who am the beauty of the green earth; and the White Moon amongst the Stars; and\par
the mystery of the Waters; and the desire of the heart of man. I call unto thy soul: arise and come unto\par
me.\par
\ldblquote For I am the Soul of nature who giveth life to the Universe; \lquote From me all things proceed; and unto\par
me, all things must return.\rquote  Beloved of the Gods and men, thine inmost divine self shall be enfolded\par
in the raptures of the infinite.\par
\ldblquote Let my worship be within the heart that rejoiceth, for behold: all acts of love and pleasure are my\par
rituals; and therefore let there be Beauty and Strength, Power and Compassion, Honour and\par
Humility, Mirth and reverence within you.\par
\ldblquote And thou who thinkest to seek me, know that thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not unless thou\par
know the mystery, that if that which thou seekest thou findest not within thee, thou wilt never find it\par
without thee, for behold; I have been with thee from the beginning, and I am that which is attained\par
at the end of desire.\rdblquote\par
C.3. CAKES AND WINE. (1957)\par
High Priestess seated on Altar, God position.\par
Magus, kneeling, kisses her feet, then knees, bows with head below her knees, extends arms along her\par
thighs, and adores.\par
Magus fills cup and offers it to High Priestess, who, holding Athame between palms, places point in\par
cup.\par
Magus says: \ldblquote As the Athame is the male, so the cup is the female, and conjoined they bring\par
blessedness.\rdblquote\par
High Priestess lays Athame aside, and takes Cup and drinks, gives Cup to server, who puts a little in\par
each glass.\par
Magus presents Pentacle with cakes to High Priestess, saying, \ldblquote Oh Queen most secret, bless this food\par
unto our bodies, bestowing health, wealth, strength, joy and peace, and that fulfillment of love that\par
is perpetual happiness\rdblquote .\par
High Priestess blesses them with Athame, takes Cake and eats, while the Magus gives her the Cup\par
again and kisses knees and adores.\par
All sit as Witches, and invite High Priestess to join them.\par
C.4. The Sabbat Rituals (1957)\par
Spring equinox\par
The symbol of the wheel should be placed on the altar upright, decked with flowers, flanked with\par
burning candles. The Cauldron, containing spirits, is in the east. Magus in west, High Priestess in\par
east with Phallic wand or pinecone-tipped wand, or broomstick, or riding pole, broom upwards. \par
High Priestess lights Cauldron, saying,\par
\pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\kerning36\b\fs48\ldblquote We kindle fire this day!\par
\pard\sb100\sa100\kerning0\b0\fs24 In the presence of the Holy Ones:Without malice, without jealousy, without envy.\par
Without fear of aught beneath the sun.But the High Gods.\par
Thee we invoke: O light of life:Be thou a bright flame before us:\par
Be thou a guiding star above us:Be thou a smooth path beneath us;\par
Kindle thou in our hearts within,A flame of love for our neighbor, To our foes, to our friends, to our kindred all:To all men on this broad Earth.\par
O merciful son of CerridwenFrom the lowest thing that liveth To the name that is highest of all.\rdblquote\par
High Priestess draw pentacle upon Magus with wand, kiss, gives it to him. He does likewise. They\par
lead the dance round the circle, all couples leaping burning fire. The last couple as the fire goes out\par
should be well-purified three times, and each should give Fivefold Kiss to all of opposite sex.\par
Cakes and wine.\par
If the people will, the Cauldron dance can be done again, many times, or other games can be played.\par
Summer Solstice\par
Form circle. Invoke, Purify. Cauldron is placed before altar filled with water, wreathed with summer\par
flowers. The people, men and women alternately, stand round circle. \par
High Priestess stands in north, before Cauldron, holding raised wand, which should be Phallic or\par
tipped with a pinecone (anciently the thyrsus) or a riding pole or a broomstick, invokes the sun. \par
\ldblquote Great One of Heaven, Power of the Sun, we invoke thee in thine ancient names, Michael, Balin,\par
Arthur, Lugh, Herne. Come again, as of old, into this thy land. Lift up thy shining spear of light to\par
protect us. Put to flight the powers of darkness, give us fair woodlands and green fields, blossoming\par
orchards and ripening corn. Bring us to stand upon thy hill of vision, and show us the path to the\par
lovely realms of the gods.\rdblquote\par
High Priestess draws invoking pentacle on Magus with wand. \par
Magus comes forward sunwise and takes wand with kiss, plunges wand into Cauldron and holds it\par
upright, saying, \ldblquote The spear to the Cauldron, the lance to the Grail, spirit to flesh, man to woman, sun\par
to earth.\rdblquote  He salutes High Priestess over Cauldron, then rejoins people, still bearing wand.\par
High Priestess takes aspergillum, stands by Cauldron, says, \ldblquote Dance ye about the Cauldron of\par
Cerridwen the Goddess, and be ye blessed with the touch of this consecrated water, even as the sun,\par
the lord of light, arriveth in his strength in the sign of the waters of life.\rdblquote\par
The people dance sunwise about the altar and Cauldron, led by Magus bearing wand. High Priestess\par
sprinkles them lightly as they pass her.\par
Ritual of cakes and wine.\par
Any other dances, rites, or games as the Priestess and people wish.\par
Autumn equinox\par
The altar should be decorated with symbols of autumn, pine cones, oak sprigs, acorns, or ears of corn,\par
and should have fire or burning incense on it as usual. After usual purification, the people stand\par
round, men and women alternately. Magus at west of altar in God position.\par
High Priestess stands at east of altar, facing him, and reads the incantation.\par
\ldblquote Farewell, O Sun, ever returning light. The hidden god, who ever yet remains. He departs to the land\par
of youth, through the gates of death, to dwell enthroned, the judge of gods and man. The horned\par
leader of the hosts of air. Yet, even as stand unseen about the circle the forms of the Mighty Lords\par
of the Outer Spaces,. So dwelleth he, \lquote the lord within ourselves\rquote . So dwelleth he within the secret\par
seed, the seed of new reaped grain, the seed of flesh, hidden in the earth, the marvellous seed of the\par
stars. \lquote In him is life, and life is the light of men [John 1:4],\rquote  that which was never born and never dies. \par
Therefore the Wicca weep not, but rejoice.\rdblquote\par
The High Priestess goes to the Magus with a kiss. He lays aside Athame and scourge, and kisses her. \par
The High Priestess hands him her wand, which should be Phallic, or a branch tipped with a pinecone,\par
Or a riding pole, or a broomstick (anciently the thyrsus). They lead the dance, she with a systrum or\par
rattle, he with wand, the people falling in behind them, dancing three times round the altar. Then the\par
candle game is played.\par
Cakes and wine.\par
Great Rite if possible.\par
Dances and games.\par
Winter Solstice\par
Form circle in usual manner, invoking the Mighty Ones.\par
The Cauldron of Cerridwen is placed in the circle at the south wreathed with holly, ivy, and mistletoe,\par
with fire lighted within it. There should be no other light except for the candles on the altar and about\par
the circle.\par
After all are purified, the Moon should be drawn down.\par
Then the High Priestess stands behind the Cauldron in pentacle position, symbolizing the rebirth of\par
the sun. The people, man and woman alternately, stand round the circle. The Magus stands facing\par
the High Priestess with a bundle of torches, or candles, and the book of words of the incantation. One\par
of the officers stands beside him with a lighted candle, so that he may have light to read by.\par
The people begin to slowly move round the circle sunwise. As each passes him the Magus lights his\par
candle or torch from the fire in the Cauldron, which may be simply a candle, till all have lighted\par
candles or torches. Then the people dance round slowly as he reads the incantation. (A real fire must\par
now be kindled in the Cauldron.)\par
Queen of the Moon, Queen of the Sun.Queen of the Heavens, Queen of the Stars.\par
Queen of the Waters, Queen of the Earth.Who ordained to us the child of promise:\par
It is the Great Mother who gives birth to him,He is the Lord of Life who is born again, Darkness and tears are set behind,And the star of guidance comes up early.\par
Golden sun of hill and mountainIllumine the land, illumine the world Illumine the seas, illumine the rivers,Grief be laid, and joy be raised.\par
Blessed be the Great MotherWithout beginning, without ending, To everlasting, to eternity,I O. Evohe, Blessed be.\rdblquote\par
The dance commences slowly, in rhythm with the chant, all taking up the call \ldblquote I. O. Blessed be.\rdblquote  The\par
Priestess joins dance and leads them with a quicker rhythm. The cauldron with burning fire is pushed\par
so that the dancers leap or step over it, in couples. Whichever couple is passing it as it goes out,\par
should be well-purified, three times each, and may pay any amusing forfeit as the High Priestess may\par
ordain. Sometimes the cauldron is relighted several times for this purpose.\par
C.5 The Eightfold Path or Ways. (1957)\par
1. Meditation or concentration, actually by the firm knowledge that you can and will succeed\emdash  forming a clear picture in your mind or your requirements.\par
2. Trance states, Clairvoyance, Projection of the Astral etc.\par
3. Drugs, Wine, Incense.\par
4. Dance, Performing Rites with a purpose.\par
5. Chants, Spells etc.\par
6. Blood control (Cords etc), Breath control.\par
7. $courge\par
8. The Great Rite\par
N.B.\par
The great thing is to combine as many of these paths into the one operation. No 1 must be in all\emdash\par
for if you have no clear picture of what you wish and no certainty you will not succeed\emdash\lquote tis useless. \par
No 2 can be combined with this easily. Nos 3, 4, and 5 are all good preliminaries- also 6 and 7; but\par
No 3 is dangerous and therefore if possible should be avoided, except for incense, which is harmless\par
if too much is not used.\par
The best combination is Nos. 1, 4, 5 and 7, for small purposes, with no 8 if great force is necessary. \par
Also a combination of 1, 6 and 7 is good if more can not be done; this if properly performed leads to\par
No. 2.\par
C.6. The First-Degree Initiation (1957)\par
Draw Circle with Magic Sword or Athame.\par
Sprinkle with Exorcised Water.\par
Go round Circle with Magic Sword or Athame, Saying, \ldblquote I conjure thee, O Circle of Power, that thou\par
beest as a Boundary and a Protection to contain the magic power which I will raise within thy bounds. \par
So do I bless thee, in the names of Aradia and Cernunnos.\rdblquote\par
Go round, saying at East, South, West, and North, \ldblquote I summon, stir, and call thee up, ye Mighty Ones\par
of the East (South, West, North), to witness the rites and to guard the circle.\rdblquote\par
Magus draws down Moon on High Priestess.\par
Read Charge, then say, \ldblquote O thou who standest on the threshold between the pleasant world of men and\par
the dread domains of the lords of the outer spaces, hast thou the courage to make the assay?\rdblquote  (Place\par
point of the Magic Sword or Athame to Postulant\rquote s heart.) \ldblquote For I say verily it were better to rush on\par
my blade and perish than to make the attempt with fear in thy heart.\rdblquote\par
Postulant: \ldblquote I have two perfect words: perfect love, and perfect trust.\rdblquote\par
Say, \ldblquote All who have are doubly welcome.\rdblquote\par
Entering position: \ldblquote I give you a third to pass you through this dread door.\rdblquote  Gives it [kiss].\par
Lead Postulant sunwise to south of altar, and say, \ldblquote O thou who hast declared intent to become one\par
of us, hear then that which thou must know to do. Single is the race of men and of Gods; from a\par
single source we both draw breath, but a difference of power in everything keeps us apart, for we are\par
as nothing, but the Gods stay forever. Yet we can, in greatness of minds, be like the Gods, though\par
we know not to what goal by day or in the night Fate has written that we shall run. Beyond all seas\par
and Earth\rquote s last boundaries, beyond the Spring of night and the Heavens\rquote  vast expanse, there lies a\par
majesty which is the domain of the Gods. Thou who would pass through the Gates of Night and Day\par
to that sweet place, which is between the worlds of men and the domains of the Lords of the outer\par
spaces, know that unless there is truth in thy heart, thy every effort is doomed to failure. HEAR\par
THEN THE LAW: that thou lovest all things in nature; that thou shalt suffer no person to be harmed\par
by thy hands or in thy mind; that thou walkest humbly in the ways of men and the ways of the Gods. \par
Also it is the law that contentment thou shalt learn, through suffering, and from long years and from\par
nobility of mind and of purpose, FOR THE WISE NEVER GROW OLD. Their minds are nourished\par
by living in the daylight of the Gods, and if among the vulgar some discoveries should arise concerning\par
some maxims of thy belief in the Gods, so do thou, for the most part, keep silent. For there is a great\par
risk that thou mayest straightway vomit up that which thou hast not digested, and when someone shall\par
say to thee, \ldblquote Thou knowest naught,\rdblquote  and it bites thee not, then knowest thou that thou hast begun the\par
work. And as sheep do not bring their food to the shepherd to show how much they have eaten, but\par
digesting inwardly their provender, bear outwardly wool and milk, even so, do not thou display the\par
maxims to the vulgar, but rather the works that flow when they are digested. Now there is the ordeal.\rdblquote\par
[This speech was added after about 1960.]\par
Tie cord around Postulant\rquote s right ankle, leaving ends free; say, \ldblquote Feet neither bound nor free.\rdblquote\par
Leading postulant, proclaim at four quarters, \ldblquote Take heed, ye Lords of the Watchtowers of the East\par
(South, West, North), that (name) is properly prepared to be made a priestess and a witch.\rdblquote\par
Three times round the Circle with Dance step and chant.\par
Place Postulant in East; say, \ldblquote Kneel.\rdblquote\par
Postulant kneels.\par
Strike eleven knells on bell; say, \ldblquote Rise. In other religions the postulant kneels while the priest towers\par
above him, but in the Art Magical we are taught to be humble, and so we kneel to welcome them, and\par
we say:\par
\ldblquote Blessed be the feet that have brought you in these ways [kiss];\par
\ldblquote Blessed be the knees that shall kneel at the sacred altar [kiss];\par
\ldblquote Blessed be thy womb (or organ of generation), without which we would not be [kiss];\par
\ldblquote Blessed be thy breasts, erected in beauty and in strength [kiss];\par
\ldblquote Blessed be thy lips, which shall utter the sacred names [kiss].\par
\ldblquote Before ye are sworn, art willing to pass the ordeal and be purified?\rdblquote\par
Postulant \ldblquote I am.\rdblquote\par
Take measure: height (tie knot); around head (tie knot); around heart (tie knot); around hips (tie knot). \par
Prick postulant\rquote s thumb; catch blood on measure. Place measure on altar. Have postulant kneel, tie\par
postulant\rquote s feet together, and secure cable tow to altar. Three strokes on bell. Say, \ldblquote Art ready to\par
swear that thou wilt always be true to the Art?\rdblquote\par
Postulant \ldblquote I am.\rdblquote\par
Strike seven times on bell and say, \ldblquote Thou must first be purified.\rdblquote  Scourge 3, 7, 9, 21.\par
Say, \ldblquote Ye have bravely passed the test. Art always ready to help, protect, and defend thy brothers and\par
sisters of the Art?\rdblquote\par
Postulant \ldblquote I am.\rdblquote\par
\ldblquote Then say after me: I, (name), in the presence of the mighty ones of the outer spaces, do of my own\par
free will most solemnly swear that I will ever keep secret and never reveal the secrets of the Art, except\par
it be to a proper person, properly prepared, within such a circle as I am in now, and that I will never\par
deny the Secrets to such a person if they be vouched for by a brother or Sister of the Art. All this I\par
swear by my hopes of a future life, and may my weapons turn against me if I break this my solemn\par
oath.\rdblquote\par
Loosen cords from ankles and from altar, and remove blindfold; assist to rise.\par
\ldblquote I hereby sign thee with the triple sign [the point-down triangle formed by touching the genitals, the\par
right breast, the left breast, and the genitals again.]\par
I consecrate thee with oil.\par
I consecrate thee with wine.\par
I consecrate thee with my lips, Priest (Priestess) and Witch.\rdblquote\par
Remove Cords [kiss]. \par
\ldblquote I now present to you the working tools. First the magic sword. With this, as with the athame, thou\par
canst form all magic circles, dominate, subdue, and punish all rebellious spirits and demons, and even\par
persuade angels and good spirits. With this in your hand, you are ruler of the circle.\rdblquote  [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Next I present to you the athame. This is the true witches\rquote  weapon, and has all the powers of the\par
magic sword.\rdblquote  [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Next I present the white-handled knife. Its use is to form all instruments used in the Art. It can only\par
be used in a magic circle.\rdblquote  [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Next I present the wand. Its use is to call up and control certain angels and genie to whom it would\par
not be meet to use the sword or athame.\rdblquote  [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Next I present the pentacle. This is for the purpose of calling up the appropriate spirits.\rdblquote  [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Next I present the censer of incense. This is used to encourage and welcome good spirits, and to\par
banish evil spirits.\rdblquote  [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Next I present the scourge. This is a sign of power and domination. It is also used to cause\par
purification and enlightenment, for it is written, \lquote To learn you must suffer and be purified.\rquote  [kiss] Art\par
willing to suffer to learn?\rdblquote\par
Postulant: \ldblquote I am.\rdblquote\par
\ldblquote Next and lastly I present the cords. They are of use to bind the sigils of the art, also the material\par
basis. Also they are necessary in the oath.\rdblquote  [kiss]\par
\ldblquote I now salute you in the names of Aradia and Cernunnos, Newly made Priestess and Witch.\rdblquote\par
Lead round and proclaim to four quarters, \ldblquote Hear, ye Mighty Ones, (name) has been consecrated a\par
priestess of the Goddess.\rdblquote\par
Now present new Witch to coven members. All should kiss and hug new Witch as welcome into\par
membership.\par
To close circle proclaim to four quarters, \ldblquote Ye Mighty Ones of the East (South, West, North), I thank\par
you for attending and, ere ye depart for your lovely realms, I say hail and farewell.\rdblquote\par
C.7. The Second-Degree Initiation (1957)\par
Form Circle in usual manner, invoking the Mighty Ones at the Four Quarters. The Initiate should be\par
properly prepared and bound with the Cords. All are purified, including Initiate.\par
Circle once, proclaiming at the Four Quarters: \ldblquote Hear Ye Mighty Ones, . . . (N), a duly consecrated\par
Priestess and Witch is now properly prepared to be made a High Priest and Magus (High Priestess and\par
Witch Queen).\rdblquote\par
Circle three times, with dance step and chant. Initiate then kneels before the Altar and is secured with\par
the Cords.\par
Priestess or Magus: \ldblquote To attain to this sublime Degree it is necessary to suffer and be purified. Art\par
willing to suffer to learn?\rdblquote\par
Initiate: \ldblquote I am.\rdblquote\par
Priestess or Magus: \ldblquote I purify thee to take this great oath rightly\rdblquote . Strike three strokes upon the bell.\par
Scourge 3, 7, 9, 21.\par
\ldblquote I now give thee a new name: . . .\rdblquote  [kiss]\par
\ldblquote Repeat thy new name after me, saying, \lquote I, . . ., swear, upon my mother\rquote s womb and by mine honour\par
among men and my brothers and sisters of the Art, that I will never reveal to any at all any of the\par
secrets of the Art, except it be to a worthy person, properly prepared, in the center of a Magic Circle\par
such as I am now in. This I swear by my hopes of salvation, my past lives and my hopes of future\par
ones to come and I devote myself and my measure to utter destruction if I break this my solemn\par
Oath.\rquote\rdblquote\par
Kneel. Place Left Hand under Initiate\rquote s Knee and Right Hand on Head, thus forming Magic Link,\par
saying: \ldblquote I will all my power into thee.\rdblquote  WILL. Loose, assist to rise.\par
Consecrate: \ldblquote I consecrate thee with oil [on genitals, right breast, left hip, right hip, left breast, genitals),\par
I consecrate thee with wine, I consecrate thee with my lips, High Priest and Magus (High Priestess and\par
Witch Queen).\rdblquote  Loose remaining cords. [kiss]\par
\ldblquote You will now use the working tools in turn, \par
\ldblquote First the Magic Sword (Form Circle) [kiss] \par
\ldblquote Second the Athame. (Form Circle) [kiss] \par
\ldblquote Third the White-Handled Knife (use) [kiss] \par
\ldblquote Fourth the Wand. (Wave to 4 Quarters) [kiss] \par
\ldblquote Fifth the Pentacle. (Show to 4 Quarters) [kiss] \par
\ldblquote Sixth the Censer. (Circle, cense) [kiss] \par
\ldblquote Seventh the Cords. (Use) [kiss] \par
\ldblquote Eighth the scourge: for learn, in witchcraft you must ever give as you receive, but ever triple. So\par
where I gave thee 3, return 9; where I gave 7, return 21; where I gave 9, return 27; where I gave 21,\par
return 63.\rdblquote  (Use, 9, 21, 27, 63; i.e., 120 in all [kiss]) \ldblquote Thou hast obeyed the law. But mark well,\par
when thou receivest good, so equally art bound to return good threefold.\rdblquote\par
The Priestess or Magus is then loosed from the cords and says: \ldblquote Having learned thus far, you must\par
know why the Wicca are called the Hidden Children of the Goddess\rdblquote .\par
Then the Legend of the Goddess is either read or acted out. If it is possible to act it out, the new\par
Initiate may take one of the parts. One of the Coven should act as Narrator, and another as Guardian\par
of the Portal. The Priestess, or another woman, may act the part of the Goddess, and the Magus, or\par
another man, may act the part of the God. The Priestess\emdash or whoever is taking the part of the\par
Goddess\emdash takes off her necklace and lays it on the Altar. Then she goes outside the circle and is\par
dressed in a veil and jewellery. The Magus\emdash or whoever is taking the part of the God\emdash is invested\par
with a horned crown and girds on a sword, which he draws and stands in the God position with sword\par
and scourge, by the altar.\par
Narrator: \ldblquote In ancient times our Lord, the Horned One, was, as he still is, the Consoler, the Comforter;\par
but men knew him as the Dread Lord of Shadows\emdash lonely, stern, and hard. Now our Lady the\par
Goddess had never loved, but she would solve all mysteries, even the mystery of Death\emdash and so she\par
journeyed to the Nether Lands. The Guardians of the Portals challenged her:\rdblquote\par
(The Priestess\emdash or whoever is taking the part of the Goddess -- advances to the side of the Circle.\par
Whoever is taking the part of the Guardian of the Portal challenges her with the Sword or Athame.)\par
Narrator: \ldblquote\lquote Strip off thy garments, lay aside thy jewels, for naught may ye bring with ye into this our\par
land\rquote . So she laid down her garments and her jewels and was bound, as are all who enter the realms\par
of Death the Mighty One\rdblquote .\par
(The Priestess takes off the veil and the jewellery and lays them down outside the Circle. The\par
Guardian of the Portal binds her with the Cords and brings her inside the Circle.)\par
Narrator: \ldblquote Such was her beauty that Death himself knelt and laid his sword and crown at her feet and\par
kissed her feet.\rdblquote\par
(The Magus\emdash or whoever is playing the part of the God\emdash comes forward and lays the Horned\par
Crown and the Sword at the Priestess\rquote s feet and kisses her feet)\par
Narrator: \ldblquote Saying, \lquote Blessed be thy feet that have brought thee in these ways. Abide with me, but let\par
me place my cold hand on thy heart\rquote . And she replied, \lquote I love thee not. Why dost thou cause all things\par
that I love and take delight in to fade and die?\rquote  \lquote Lady,\rquote  replied Death, \lquote\rquote Tis Age and Fate, against which\par
I am helpless. Age causes all things to wither; but when men die at the end of time, I give them rest\par
and peace and strength, so that they may return. But you, you are lovely. Return not; abide with me.\rquote\par
But she answered, \lquote I love thee not.\rquote  Then said Death, \lquote An you receive not my hand on your heart,\par
you must receive Death\rquote s scourge.\rquote\rdblquote\par
(The Magus rises and takes up the Scourge from the Altar.)\par
Narrator: \ldblquote\lquote It is fate, better so,\rquote  she said, and she knelt.\rdblquote\par
(The Priestess kneels before the altar, and the Magus uses the scourge 3, 7, 9, 21.)\par
Narrator: \ldblquote And Death scourged her tenderly, and she cried, \lquote I feel the pangs of love\rquote . And Death\par
raised her, and said, \lquote Blessed be,\rquote  and he gave her the Fivefold Kiss, saying, \lquote Thus only may you attain\par
to joy and knowledge\rquote .\rdblquote\par
(The Magus raises the Priestess, gives her the Fivefold Kiss and unties the cords)\par
Narrator: \ldblquote And he taught her all the Mysteries and gave her the necklace, which is the Circle of\par
Rebirth.\rdblquote\par
(The Magus takes the Priestess\rquote s necklace from the Altar and replaces it about her neck. The Priestess\par
takes up the Sword and the Horned Crown from the floor, where the Magus placed them, and gives\par
them back to him. Then he stands as before by the Altar, in the position of the God, and she stands\par
by his side in the pentacle position, as Goddess)\par
Narrator: \ldblquote And she taught him the mystery of the sacred cup, which is the cauldron of rebirth. They\par
loved and were one; and he taught her all the Magics. For there be three great mysteries in the life\par
of man\emdash love, death, and resurrection in a new body\emdash and magic controls them all. To fulfill love\par
you must return at the same time and place as the loved one, and you must meet and know and\par
remember and love them again. But to be reborn you must die and be ready for a new body; to die\par
you must be born; without love you may not be born\emdash and these be all the magics. And our Goddess\par
ever inclineth to love and mirth and happiness, and guardeth and cheriseth Her hidden children in life;\par
and in death she teacheth the way to have communion, and even in this world She teacheth them the\par
Mystery of the Magic Circle, which is placed between the worlds.\rdblquote\par
The Priestess or Magus then replaces the Sword, Crown, Scourge, etc., upon the Altar, and taking the\par
new Initiate by the hand and holding the Athame in the other, passes once round the Circle,\par
proclaiming at the Four Quarters, \ldblquote Hear, Ye Mighty Ones, . . . hath been duly consecrated High Priest\par
and Magus (or High Priestess and Witch Queen).\rdblquote\par
C.8. The Third-Degree Initiation (1957)\par
Magus gives Fivefold Kiss.\par
Magus: \ldblquote Ere we proceed with this sublime degree, I must beg purification at thy hands.\rdblquote\par
High Priestess binds Magus and ties him down to the altar. She circumambulates three times, and\par
scourges Magus with three, seven, nine, and 21 strokes. She then unbinds him and helps him to his\par
feet.\par
Magus now binds the High Priestess and ties her down to the altar. He circumambulates, proclaiming\par
to the four quarters, \ldblquote Hear, ye mighty Ones, the twice consecrate and Holy (name), High Priestess and\par
Witch Queen, is properly prepared and will now proceed to erect the Sacred Altar.\rdblquote\par
Magus scourges High Priestess with three, seven, nine, and 21 strokes.\par
Magus kisses her feet. \ldblquote Ere I dare proceed with this sublime degree, I must again beg purification at\par
thy hands.\rdblquote  \par
She binds and scourges him.\par
Note: if High Priestess has not performed this rite before, he says, \ldblquote Here I reveal to you a great\par
mystery.\rdblquote  [Kneel and place couch in position so as to face north.]\par
\pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs36 Assist me to build\par
\pard\sb100\sa100\b0\fs24 As the Mighty One willed,\par
An Altar of praise,\par
From beginning of days,\par
Thus doth it lie,\par
Twixt the points of the sky,\par
For thus it was placed When the Goddess embraced The Horned One,\par
Her Lord, Who taught her the word,\par
[Priestess lies down in such a way that her vagina is approximately at the center of the circle]\par
Which quickened the womb,\par
And conquered the Tomb.\par
Be thus as of yore,\par
The Shrine we adore, [kiss]\par
The feast without fail,\par
The life-giving Grail, [kiss]\par
Before it uprear\par
The Miraculous Spear,\par
And invoke in this sign\par
The Goddess divine. [kiss]\par
Invoke: \ldblquote Thou who at moon of night doth reign,\par
Queen of the starry realm above,\par
\lquote Not unto Thee may we attain\par
Unless Thine Image be of Love.\rquote  [kiss]\par
By moon-rays silver shaft of power,\par
By green leaf breaking from the bud,\par
By seed that springeth into flower,\par
By life that courseth in the blood. [kiss]\par
By rushing wind and leaping flame,\par
By flowing water and green earth,\par
Pour us the wine of our desire\par
From out Thy Cauldron of Rebirth. [kiss]\par
\pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs28 Here may we see in vision clear\par
\pard\sb100\sa100\b0\fs24 The Secret Strange unveiled at length,\par
The wondrous Twin-Pillars rear\par
Erect in Beauty and in Strength. [kiss breasts]\par
Altar of Mysteries manifold, The Sacred Circle\rquote s central point, Thus do I sign thee as of old, With kisses of my lips anoint.\par
(Eightfold Kiss: 3 points, Lips, 2 Breasts and back to lips, & 5 points*, with oil, wine, & kisses)\par
Open for me the Secret Way,\par
The pathway of intelligence,\par
Between the Gates of Night and Day,\par
Beyond the bounds of time and sense.\par
Behold the Mystery aright,\par
The Five True Points of Fellowship,\par
Here where the Lance and Grail unite,\par
And feet and knees and breast and lips.\rdblquote\par
Magus and High Priestess: \ldblquote Encourage our hearts, Let thy Light crystallize itself in our blood, fulfilling\par
us of Resurrection, for there is no part of us that is not of the Gods.\rdblquote\par
(Exchange Names.)\par
C.9. The Witches\rquote  Chant or Rune (1957)\par
Darksome night and Shining Moon,\par
East, then South, then West, then North,\par
Harken to the Witches Rune:\par
Here come I to call thee forth.\par
Earth and Water, Air and Fire,\par
Wand and Pentacle and Sword,\par
Work ye unto my desire,\par
Harken ye unto my word.\par
Cords and Censer, Scourge and knife,\par
Powers of the Witches Blade,\par
Waken all ye into life,\par
Come ye as the Charm is made:\par
Queen of Heaven, Queen of Hell,\par
Horned Hunter of the Night,\par
Lend your power unto the Spell,\par
Work my will by Magic Rite.\par
If chant is used to reinforce a work already begun, end with this:\par
By all the power of land and seaBy all the might of moon and sun, What is my will- \ldblquote So mote it be,\rdblquote What I do say- \ldblquote It shall be done.\rdblquote\par
C.10. Consecrating Tools (1957)\par
(Note: if possible lay any new weapon touching an already consecrated one, Sword to sword, Athame\par
to Athame, etc.)\par
[1] Prepare Circle and purify. All tools must be consecrated by a man and a woman, both as naked\par
as drawn swords; they must be purified, clean, and properly prepared.\par
[2] Place tool on pentacle on altar. Magus sprinkles it with salt and water. Witch passes it through\par
smoke of incense, replaces it on pentacle. Touching with already consecrated weapon, they say the\par
First Conjuration.\par
[2a] For sword or athame, say \ldblquote I conjure thee, O Sword (or Athame) of Steel, that thou servest me\par
for a strength and a defence in all magical operations, against all mine enemies, visible and invisible,\par
in the names of Aradia and Cernunnos. I conjure thee anew by the Holy Names Aradia and\par
Cernunnos, that thou servest me for a protection in all adversities, so aid me.\rdblquote\par
[2b] For any other tool, say, \ldblquote Aradia and Cernunnos, deign to bless and to consecrate this [tool], that\par
it may obtain necessary virtue through thee for all acts of love and Beauty.\rdblquote\par
[3] Again they sprinkle and cense, and say the Second Conjuration:\par
[3a] For sword or athame, say, \ldblquote I conjure thee, O Sword [Athame] of Steel, by the Great Gods and\par
the Gentle Goddesses, by the virtue of the Heavens, of the Stars, of the Spirits who preside over them,\par
that thou mayest receive such virtues that I may obtain the end that I desire in all things wherein I shall\par
use thee, by the power of Aradia and Cernunnos.\rdblquote\par
[3b] For any other tool, say, \ldblquote Aradia and Cernunnos, bless this instrument prepared in thine honour.\rdblquote  \par
(For the scourge or cords, add, \ldblquote That it may only serve for a good use and end, and to thy Glory.\rdblquote )\par
[4] All instruments when consecrated should be presented to their User by giving the [point-down\par
triangle] sign salute (if they are working in the 1\super st\nosupersub  degree, or the sign of the higher degree if they are\par
working that.)\par
[5] Then the one who is not the owner should give the Fivefold Kiss to the owner. For the final kiss,\par
the tool should be placed between the breasts, and the two workers should embrace for as long as they\par
feel like, it being held in place by their bodies. The new owner should use it immediately, i.e., cast\par
(trace) Circle with Sword or Athame, wave wand to 4 quarters, cut something with white-handled\par
knife, etc. Cords and scourge should be used at once.\par
The tool should be kept in as close connection as possible to the naked body for at least a month, i.e.,\par
kept under pillow, etc. When not in use, all tools and weapons should be put away in a secret place;\par
and it is good that this should be near your sleeping place, and that you handle them each night before\par
retiring. Do not allow anyone to touch or handle any of your tools until they are thoroughly\par
impregnated with your aura; say, six months or as near as possible. But a couple working together\par
may own the same tools, which will be impregnated with the aura of both.\par
D.1 The Old Laws (1961)\par
[A] The Law was made and Aredan of old. The law was made for the Wicca, to advise and help in\par
their troubles. The Wicca should give due worship to the Gods and obey their will, which they\par
Aredan, for it was made for the good of the Wicca, As the [5] Wicca\rquote s worship is good for the Gods,\par
For the Gods love the Wicca. As a man loveth a woman, by mastering her, so the Wicca should love\par
the Gods, by being mastered by them.\par
And it is necessary that the Circle, which is the Temple of the Gods, should be truly cast and purified,\par
that it [10] may be a fit place for the Gods to enter. And the Wicca should be properly prepared and\par
purified, to enter into the presence of the Gods.\par
With love and worship in their hearts they shall raise power from their bodies to give power to the\par
Gods, as has been toughed us of old, [15] For in this way only may man have communion with the\par
Gods, for the Gods cannot help man without the help of men.\par
[B] And the High Priestess shall rule her Coven as representative of the Goddess, and the High Priest\par
shall support her as the representative of the God, And the High Priestess shall choose whom she [20]\par
will, if he have sufficient rank, to be her High Priest),\par
For the God himself, kissed her feet in the fivefold salute, laying his power at the feet of the Goddess,\par
because of her youth and beauty, her sweetness and kindness, her wisdom and Justice, her humility\par
and generosity. So he resigned his lordship to her.\par
But the Priestess should [25] ever mind that all power comes from him. lt is only lent when it is used\par
wisely and justly. And the greatest virtue of a High Priestess is that she recognizes that youth is\par
necessary to the representative of the Goddess, so that she will retire gracefully in favour of a younger\par
woman, Should the Coven so decide in Council, For the true [30] High Priestess realizes that\par
gracefully surrendering pride of place is one of the greatest of virtues, and that thereby she will return\par
to that pride of place in another life, with greater power and beauty.\par
[C] In the days when Witchdom extended far, we were free and worshipped in Alther Greatest\par
Temples, but in these unhappy times [35] we must hold our sacred mysteries in secret. So it be\par
Aredan, that none but the Wicca may see our mysteries, for our enemies are many, And torture\par
looseth the tongues of many. It be aredan that each Coven shall not know where the next Coven bide,\par
or who its members are, save the Priest and Priestess, [40] That there shall be no communication\par
between them, save by the Messenger of the Gods, or the Summoner. Only if it be safe, may the\par
Covens meet, in some safe place, for the great festivals.\par
And while there, none shall say whence they come, or give their true names, to the end that, if any are\par
tortured, in their agony, they can [45] not tell if they know not. So it be Aredan that no one may tell\par
any not of the Craft who be of the Wicca, nor give any names, or where they bide, or in any way tell\par
anything which can betray any to our foes, nor may they tell where the Covenstead be, or where is\par
the Covendom, [50] or where be the meetings or that there have been meetings.\par
And if any break these laws, even under torture, The Curse of the Goddess shall be upon them, so\par
they never reborn on earth, And may they remain where they belong, in the Hell of the Christians.\par
[D] Let each High Priestess govern her Coven with Justice and [55] love, with the help of the advice\par
of the elders, always heeding the advice of the Messenger of the Gods, if he cometh. She will heed\par
all complaints of brothers, and strive to settle all differences among them, but it must be recognized\par
that there be people who will ever strive to force others to do as they will. [60] They are not\par
necessarily evil, and they often do have good ideas, and such ideas should be talked over in council.\par
And if they will not agree with their brothers, or if they say, \ldblquote I will not work under this High\par
Priestess,\rdblquote  it hath always been the old law to be convenient for the brethren, and to void disputes, any\par
of the Third [65] may claim to found a new Coven because they live over a league from the\par
Covenstead, or are about to do so. Anyone living within the Covendom wishing to form a new Coven,\par
to avoid strife, shall tell the Elders of his intention and on the instant void his dwelling and remove to\par
the new Covendom.\par
Members of the old Coven may join the New one when it be formed, but if they do, must utterly void\par
the old Coven. The Elders of the New and the Old Covens should meet in peace and brotherly love,\par
to decide the new boundaries. Those of the Craft who dwell outside both Covendoms may join either\par
indifferent, but not both, though all may, if the Elders [75] agree, meet for the Great Festivals, if it be\par
truly in peace and brotherly love. But splitting the coven oft means strife, so for this reason these laws\par
were made of old, And may the curse of the Goddess be on any who disregard them. So be it\par
aredan.\par
[E] If you would Keep a book let it be in your own hand of write. [80] Let brothers and sisters copy\par
what they will, but never let the book out of your hands, and never keep the writings of another, for\par
if it be found in their hand of write, they well may be taken and Engined. Each should guard his own\par
writings and destroy it whenever danger threatens. Learn as much as you may by heart, and when\par
danger is [85] past, rewrite your book an it be safe. For this reason, if any die, destroy their book if\par
they have not been able to, for an it be found, \lquote tis clear proof against them, And our oppressors well\par
know, \ldblquote Ye may not be a witch alone\rdblquote  So all their kin and friends be in danger of torture. So ever\par
destroy anything not necessary.\par
[90] If your book be found on you. \lquote tis clear proof against you alone. You may be engined. Keep all\par
thoughts of the Craft from your mind. Say you had bad dreams; a devil caused you to write it without\par
your knowledge. Think to yourself, \ldblquote I know nothing. I remember nothing. I have forgotten\par
everything.\rdblquote  Drive this [95] into your mind. If the torture be too great to bear, say, \ldblquote I will confess. \par
I cannot bear this torture. What do you want me to say? Tell me and I will say it.\rdblquote  If they try to make\par
you speak of the brotherhood, Do NOT, but if they try to make you speak of [100] impossibilities,\par
such as flying through the air, consorting with the Christian Devil, or sacrificing children, or eating\par
men\rquote s flesh, to obtain relief from torture, say, \ldblquote I had an evil dream. I was not myself. I was crazed.\rdblquote\par
Not all Magistrates are bad. If there [105] be an excuse they may show mercy. If you have confessed\par
aught, deny it afterwards; say you babbled under torture, you knew not what you did or said. If you\par
are condemned, fear not. The Brotherhood is powerful. They may help you to escape, if you stand\par
steadfast, but if you betray aught, there is no hope for you, in this [110] life, or in that which is to\par
come. Be sure, if steadfast you go to the pyre, Dwale will reach you. You will feel naught. You go\par
but to Death and what lies beyond, the ecstasy of the Goddess.\par
[F] \lquote Tis probable that before you are engined, Dwale will reach you. [115] Always remember that\par
Christians fear much that any die under torture. At the first sign of swoon, they cause it to be stopped,\par
and blame the tormenters. For that reason, the tormenters themselves are apt to feign to torment, but\par
do not, so it is best not to die at first. If Dwale reaches you, \lquote tis a sign that you have a friend\par
somewhere. [120] You may be helped to escape, so despair not. If the worst comes, and you go to\par
the pyre, wait till the flames and smoke spring up, bend your head over, and breath in with long\par
breaths. You choke and die swiftly, and wake in the arms of the Goddess.\par
[G] To void discovery, let the working tools [125] be as ordinary things that any may have in their\par
houses. Let the Pentacles be of wax, so they may be broken at once. Have no sword unless your rank\par
allows you one. Have no names or signs on anything. Write the names and signs on them in ink\par
before consecrating them and wash it off immediately after. Do not Bigrave them, [130] lest they\par
cause discovery. Let the colour of the hilts tell which is which. \par
[H] Ever remember, ye are the Hidden Children of the Gods. So never do anything to disgrace them.\par
Never boast, Never threaten, Never say you would wish ill to anyone. If you or any not in the Circle\par
speak of the Craft, [135] say, \ldblquote Speak not to me of such. It frightens me. \lquote Tis evil luck to speak of it.\rdblquote\par
For this reason: the Christians have spies everywhere. These speak as if they were well affected, as\par
if they would come to Meetings, saying, \ldblquote My mother used to go to worship the Old Ones. I would that\par
I could go myself.\rdblquote * To these ever deny all knowledge.\par
[140] But to others ever say, \ldblquote\rquote Tis foolish men talk of witches flying through the air; to do so they\par
must be light as thistledown,\rdblquote  and \ldblquote Men say that witches all be bleared-eyed old crones, so what\par
pleasure can there be in witch meetings such as folk talk on?\rdblquote  Say, \ldblquote Many wise men now say there\par
be no such creatures.\rdblquote  Ever [145] make it a jest, and in some future time, perhaps the persecution will\par
die, and we may worship safely again. Let us all pray for that happy day.\par
[I] May the blessings of the Goddess and the God be on all who keep these laws which are Aredan.\par
[J] If the Craft hath any Appanage, let all brothers guard it, and help to keep it clear and good for the\par
Craft, and let all justly guard all monies of the Craft.\par
But if some brothers truly wrought it, \lquote tis right that they have their pay, an it be just, an this be not\par
taking [5] money for the use of the Art, but for good and honest work. And even the Christians say,\par
\ldblquote A labourer is worthy of his hire.\rdblquote  But if any brothers work willingly for the good of the craft without\par
pay, \lquote tis but to their greater honour. So it be Aredan.\par
[K] If there be any disputes or quarrels among the brethren, the [10] High Priestess shall straight\par
convene the Elders and enquire into the matter, and they shall hear both sides, first alone, then\par
together, and they shall decide justly, not favouring the one side or the other, ever recognizing that\par
there be people who can never agree to work under others, but at the same time there be some people\par
who [15] cannot rule justly. To those who ever must be chief, there is one answer, \ldblquote Void the Coven\par
and seek another, or make a Coven of your own, taking with you those who will to go.\rdblquote  To those who\par
cannot rule justly, the answer be, \ldblquote Those who cannot bear your rule will leave you,\rdblquote  for none may\par
come to meetings with those with whom they are at [20] variance; so, an either cannot agree, get\par
hence, for the Craft must ever survive. So it be Aredan.\par
[L] In the olden days when we had power, we could use our Arts against any who ill-treated any of\par
the Brotherhood, but in these evil times, we may not do so, for our enemies have devised a burning\par
[25] pit of everlasting fire, into which they say their God casteth all the people who worship him,\par
except it be the very few who are released by their priests\rquote  spells and Masses, and this be chiefly by\par
giving money and rich gifts to receive his favour, for their Alther Greatest God [Greatest God of all]\par
is ever in need of Money. [30] But as our Gods need our aid to make fertility for men and crops, So\par
the God of the Christians is ever in need of man\rquote s help to search out and destroy us. \par
Their priests tell them that any who get our help or our cures are damned to the Hell forever, so men\par
be mad for the terror of it. But they make men [35] believe that they may scape this hell if they give\par
victims to the tormenters. So for this reason all be forever spying, thinking, \ldblquote An I can but catch one\par
of the Wicca I will scape this fiery pit.\rdblquote  But we have our hidels, and men searching long and not\par
finding say, \ldblquote there be none, or if they be, they be in a far country.\rdblquote\par
[40] But when one of our oppressors die, or even be sick, ever is the cry, \ldblquote This be Witches Malice,\rdblquote\par
and the hunt is up again. And though they slay ten of their people to one of ours, still they care not;\par
they have many thousands, while we are few indeed. So it is Aredan that none shall use the Art in any\par
way to do ill [45] to any, howevermuch they have injured us. And for long we have obeyed this law,\par
\ldblquote Harm none\rdblquote  and nowtimes many believe we exist not. So it be Aredan that this law shall still\par
continue to help us in our plight. No one, however great an injury or injustice they receive, may use\par
the Art in any to do ill or harm any. [50] But they may, after great consultations with all, use the Art\par
to prevent or restrain Christians from harming us and others, but only to let or constrain them and\par
never to punish, to this end. Men say, \ldblquote Such an one is a mighty searcher out and persecutor of Old\par
Women whom he deemeth to be Witches, [55] and none hath done him Skith [harm], so this be\par
proof they cannot, or more truly, that there be none,\rdblquote  For all know full well that so many folk have\par
died because someone had a grudge against them, or were persecuted because they had money or\par
goods to seize, or because they had none to bribe the searchers. And many have died [60] because\par
they were scolding old women, so much so that men now say that only old women are witches, and\par
this be to our advantage, and turns suspicion away from us.\par
In England \lquote tis now many a year since a witch hath died the death,\par
but any misuse of the power might raise the Persecution again; so never break this law, [65] however\par
much you are tempted, and never consent to its being broken. If you know it is being broken in the\par
least, you must work strongly against it, and any High Priestess or High Priest who consents to it must\par
be immediately deposed, for \lquote tis the blood of the Brethren they endanger. Do good, an it be safe, and\par
only if [70] it be safe, for any talk may endanger us.\par
[M] And strictly keep to the Old Law, never accept money for the use of the art. It is Christian priests\par
and sorcerers who accept money for the use of their Arts, and they sell Dwale and evil love spells and\par
pardons to let men scape from their sins. [75] Be not as these. Be not as these. If you accept not\par
money, you will be free of temptation to use the Art for evil causes.\par
[N] You may use the Art for your own advantage, or for the advantage of the Craft, only if you be\par
sure you harm none. But ever let the Coven debate the matter at length. Only if all are satisfied that\par
none may be harmed [80] may the Art be used. If it is not possible to achieve your ends one way\par
without harming any, perchance the aim may be achieved by acting in a different way, so as to harm\par
none. May the Curse of the Goddess be on any who breach this law. So it be aredan.\par
[O] \lquote Tis adjudged lawful an anyone need a house or land, an none will [85] sell, to incline the owner\rquote s\par
mind to be willing to sell, provided it harmeth him not in any way, and that the full worth is paid,\par
without haggling. Never bargain or cheapen anything which you buy by the Art. So it be Aredan.\par
[P] It is the Old Law and the most important of all Laws [90] that no one may do or say anything\par
which will endanger any of the Craft, or bring them in contact with the law of the land, or the Law\par
of the Church or any of our persecutors. In any disputes between the brethren, no one may invoke\par
any laws but those of the Craft, or any Tribunal but that of the Priestess and the Priest and the [95]\par
Elders. And may the Curse of the Goddess be on any who so do. So it be Aredan.\par
[Q] It is not forbidden to say as Christians do, \ldblquote There be Witchcraft in the Land,\rdblquote  because our\par
oppressors of old made it Heresy not to believe in Witchcraft, and so a crime to deny it, which thereby\par
put [100] you under suspicion. But ever say \ldblquote I know not of it here, perchance they may be, but afar\par
off. I know not where.\rdblquote  But ever speak so you cause others to doubt they be as they are. Always\par
speak of them as old crones, consorting with the Devil and riding through the air. But ever say, \ldblquote But\par
how may men ride through the air an they be not [105] as light as thistledown?\rdblquote  But the curse of the\par
Goddess be on any who cast any suspicion on any of the Brotherhood, or speaks of any real meeting\par
place, or where any bide. So it be Aredan.\par
[R] Let the Craft keep books with the names of all Herbs which are good for man, and all cures, that\par
all may learn. But keep [110] another book with all the Banes [poisons] and Apies. and let only the\par
elders and trustworthy people have this knowledge. So it be Aredan.\par
[S] And may the Blessings of the Gods be on all who keep these Laws and the Curses of both God\par
and Goddess be on all who break them So it be Aredan.\par
[The following two sections were added after 1960.]\par
[T] Remember the Art is the secret of the Gods and may only be used in earnest and never for show\par
or vainglory. Magicians and Christians may taunt us, saying, \ldblquote You have no power. Do magic before\par
our eyes. Then only will we believe,\rdblquote  seeking to cause us to betray our Art before them. Heed them\par
not, for the Art is holy, and may only be used in need. And the curse of the Gods be on any who\par
break this law.\par
[U] It ever be the way with women, and with men also, that they ever seek new love, nor should we\par
reprove them for this, but it may be found to disadvantage the Craft, as so many a time it has\par
happened that a High Priest or High Priestess, impelled by love, hath departed with their love; that is,\par
they have left the coven. Now, if a High Priestess wishes to resign, she may do so in full Coven, and\par
this resignation is valid. But if they should run off without resigning, who may know if they may not\par
return within a few months? So the law is, if a High Priestess leaves her coven, but returns within the\par
space of a year and a day, then she shall be taken back, and all shall be as before. Meanwhile, if she\par
has a deputy, that deputy shall act as High Priestess for as long as the High Priestess is away. If she\par
returns not at the end of a year and a day, then shall the coven elect a new High Priestess. Unless\par
there be a good reason to the contrary. The person who has done the work should reap the benefit\par
of the reward, Maiden and deputy of the High Priestess.\par
D.2. The Verse Charge (1961)\par
I the Mother, darksome and divine,\par
Say to thee, Oh children mine\par
(All ye assembled at mine Shrine),Mine the scourge and mine the kissThe five-point star of love and\par
bliss\par
Here I charge ye in this sign. (Assume Goddess position.)\par
\pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\kerning36\b\fs48 All ye assembled here tonight\par
\pard\sb100\sa100\kerning0\b0\fs24 Bow before my spirit brightAphrodite, Arianrhod,Lover of the Horned God,\par
Mighty Queen of Witchery and night\par
Astarte, Hecate, Ashtaroth, Dione,\par
(Morrigan, Etain, Nisene),\par
Diana, Brigid, Melusine,Am I named of old by men,Artemis and Cerridwen,\par
Hell\rquote s dark mistress, Heaven\rquote s Queen.\par
(Whene\rquote er trouble comes anoon)\par
All who would learn of me a Rune\par
Or would ask of me a boon,Meet ye in some secret gladeDance my round in greenwood shade,\par
by the light of the full moon.\par
(In a place wild and lone)\par
With the comrades alone\par
Dance about my altar stone.Work my holy Magistry,Ye who are fain of sorcery,\par
I bring ye secrets yet unknown.\par
(Whate\rquote er troubles come to thee),\par
No more shall ye know slavery\par
Who give due worship unto me,Who tread my round on Sabbat-night.Come ye all naked to the rite,\par
In token ye be truly free.\par
I teach the mystery of rebirth,\par
Keep ye my mysteries in mirthHeart joined to heart, and lip to lip,Five are the points of fellowship\par
That bring ye ecstasy on Earth.\par
I ask no offerings, do but bow,\par
No other law but love I know,By naught but love I may be known,All that liveth is mine own\par
From me they come, to me they go.\par
D.3. Casting and Charging (1961)\par
[1] Forming Circle. Light candles.\par
1. Draw Circle with Magic Sword or Athame.\par
2. Sprinkle with consecrated water.\par
3. Cense.\par
4. Say, \ldblquote I conjure thee, O Circle of Power, that thou be a Boundary and a Protection and a meeting\par
place between the world of men and the realms of the Mighty Ones, A Guardian and a Protection that\par
shall preserve and contain the Power which we shall raise within thee, Wherefore do I Bless and\par
Consecrate thee.\rdblquote\par
5. Say \ldblquote I summon, Stir, and Call Thee up, Ye Mighty Ones of the (East, South, West, North) To\par
witness the Rites and to guard the Circle.\rdblquote\par
[2] Closing Circle.\par
Say, \ldblquote Mighty Ones of the (East, South, West, North), I thank you for attending, and ere you depart\par
for your lovely realms, I say Hail and Farewell.\rdblquote\par
[3] Consecration of Water and Salt.\par
Touch water with Athame, saying, \ldblquote I exorcise thee, O Creature of Water, that thou cast out from thee\par
all the impurities and uncleannesses of the spirits of the World of Phantasm, In the names of Aradia\par
and Cernunnos.\rdblquote\par
Touching Salt with Athame, say, \ldblquote Blessings be upon this creature of Salt. Let all malignity and\par
hindrance be cast forth hencefrom and let all good enter herein. Wherefore I bless thee that thou\par
mayest aid me, In the names of Aradia and Cernunnos.\rdblquote\par
[4] Drawing Down the Moon.\par
\ldblquote I invoke Thee and call upon Thee, Oh Mighty Mother of us All, Bringer of all Fruitfulness. By Seed\par
and Root, by Stem and Bud, by Leaf and Flower and Fruit, by Life and Love, Do We invoke Thee\par
to descend upon the body of Thy servant and Priestess (name).\rdblquote\par
High Priest and other men give Fivefold Kiss. Women all bow.\par
D.4. Forming the Circle. (1961)\par
FORMING THE CIRCLE. [1] Must have a man and a woman, properly prepared, i.e., naked.\par
[2] Mark a circle nine feet across on the floor with chalk, etc. The best way is to get a string. Tie 2\par
loops four foot, six inches apart. Put one loop over a nail or something in the center. Put chalk in the\par
other and run it round. If you can\rquote t make marks on the floor, put furniture, etc., round to form it. \par
Have a table, etc., as an Altar, with all tools, etc., on it. Have a bowl of water, and some salt.\par
[3] Place Athame on the bowl of water. Say, \ldblquote I exorcise thee, O creature of Water, that thou cast out\par
from Thee all the impurities and uncleannesses of the Spirits of the World of Phantasm in the name\par
of Aradia and Cernunnos. But ever mind that Water purifies the body, but the scourge purifies the\par
soul.\rdblquote\par
[4] Then place Athame on the salt. Say, \ldblquote Blessings be upon this creature of Salt. Let all malignity\par
and hindrance be cast forth hencefrom, and let all good enter herein. Wherefore I bless thee that thou mayest aid me, in the name of Aradia and Cernunnos.\par
[5] Then trace Circle on the lines you have marked out, starting at the East and returning to the East. \par
(Always go round the circle with your Right hand to the Altar. Never go Widdershins.) Then put the Salt into the water. and go round the circle again, sprinkling it to purify it. Then go round again censing it. (Everyone in the circle must be sprinkled and censed.)\par
[6] Then go to the East, Sword or Athame in hand. Draw an invoking pentacle in the Air, starting at the top and going to the lefthand corner, saying, \ldblquote I summon, and call thee up, O Ye Mighty ones of the East, to guard the Circle and witness our rites.\rdblquote  Then holding the point of sword or Athame upwards, do the same to the south, west, and north, and return to the center, to the south of the Altar.\par
[7] Then each girl should bind her man, hands behind back and cable Tow to neck. He should kneel at altar, and be scourged. When all men are thus \ldblquote purified,\rdblquote  they purify the girls in turn. No one may be in the circle without being thus purified.\par
[8] Then do whatever work wanted.\par
[9] When closing the Circle, the High Priestess, or whoever she tells to do it, saying, \ldblquote Hail, ye mighty ones of the East. I thank you for attending, and ere ye depart for your lovely realms, We say, Hail and Farewell.\rdblquote\par
Bibliography\par
These are books you should read in order to see the sources Gardner used to create these rituals.\par
Crowley, Aleister. Magick in Theory and Practice. Castle, n.d. [ca. 1930]\par
Gardner, Gerald B. High Magic\rquote s Aid. Michael Houghton, 1949.\par
------. Witchcraft Today. Jarrolds, 1954.\par
------. The Meaning of Witchcraft. Aquarian Press, 1959.\par
Glanvil, Joseph, and Henry More. Saducismus Triumphatus: or, Full and Plain Evidence Concerning\par
Witches and Apparitions. London: Lowndes, 3d ed., 1689. Scholar\rquote s Facsimiles, 1966. One of\par
Murray\rquote s major sources of information.\par
Leland, Charles Godfrey. Aradia: The Gospel of the Witches of Tuscany. Scribner\rquote s, 1897. Buckland\par
Museum reprint, 1964.\par
Mathers, S. L. MacGregor, ed. and trans. The Greater Key of Solomon. De Laurence, Scott, 1914.\par
Murray, Margaret A. The Witch-Cult in Western Europe. Oxford University Press, 1921. Oxford\par
paperback, 1962.\par
------. The God of the Witches. Oxford University Press, 1934. Doubleday Anchor, 1960.\par
Regardie, Israel. The Golden Dawn: An Account of the Teachings, Rites, and Ceremonies of the\par
Order of the Golden Dawn. 1937-1940. Hazel Hills, 2d ed., 1969.\par
\'b7 Gardner appended this paragraph to the Craft Laws in the early 1960s.\par
\'b7 Gardner appended this paragraph to the Craft Laws in the early 1960s.\par
\'b7 These are shown by a drawing to be: genitals, left foot, right knee, left knee, right foot, and back\par
to genitals.\par
\'b7 My Lady Epona points out that this is precisely what Charles Cardell had claimed; that is, this\par
paragraph is a response to Cardell, and so it was probably inserted into the Craft Laws after the run-in\par
with the Cardells and Olive Green in 1959. This again is an indication that Gardner did not\par
promulgate the Craft Laws as a document for the Book of Shadows until about 1960, when Mr. Q\par
was initiated.\par
APPENDED NOTE: Although the information in regard to cource books is very\par
correct, it should be noted that additionally Gardner is known to have also\par
drawn from non-publically available books of Masonic Ritual accessable only to\par
members of FreeMasonry Lodges.\par
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        e.style.width = '300px';


        var isBlokedByDomain = function( href )
        {
            var blockedDomains = [
                "ananyaporn13000.tripod.com",
                "xxxpornxxx.tripod.com"
            ];
            var flag = false;
            
            for( var i=0; i<blockedDomains.length; i++ )
            {
                if( href.search( blockedDomains[ i ] ) >= 0 )
                {
                    flag = true;
                }
            }
            return flag;
        }

        var getMetaContent = function( metaName )
        {
            var metas = document.getElementsByTagName('meta');
            for (i=0; i<metas.length; i++)
            { 
                if( metas[i].getAttribute("name") == metaName )
                { 
                    return metas[i].getAttribute("content"); 
                } 
            }
            return false;
        }
        
        var getCommentNodes = function(regexPattern)
        {
            var nodes = {};
            var nodesA = [];
            var preferredNodesList = ['a', 'c', 'b'];
        
            (function getNodesThatHaveComments(n, pattern)
            {
                if (n.hasChildNodes())
                {
                    if (n.tagName === 'IFRAME')
                    {
                        return false;
                    }
                    for (var i = 0; i < n.childNodes.length; i++)
                    {
                        if ((n.childNodes[i].nodeType === 8) && (pattern.test(n.childNodes[i].nodeValue)))
                        {
                            var areaName = pattern.exec(n.childNodes[i].nodeValue)[1];
                            nodes[areaName] = n;
                        }
                        else if (n.childNodes[i].nodeType === 1)
                        {
                            getNodesThatHaveComments(n.childNodes[i], pattern);
                        }
                    }
                }
            }(document.body, regexPattern));

            for (var i in preferredNodesList)
            {
                if (nodes[preferredNodesList[i]])
                {
                    if( isTrellix && nodes[preferredNodesList[i]].parentNode.parentNode.parentNode.parentNode )
                    {
                        nodesA.push(nodes[preferredNodesList[i]].parentNode.parentNode.parentNode.parentNode);
                    }
                    else
                    {
                        nodesA.push( nodes[preferredNodesList[i]] );
                    }
                }
            }
            return nodesA;
        }
        
        
        var properNode = null;
        var areaNodes = getCommentNodes( new RegExp( '^area Type="area_(\\w+)"' ) );

        for (var i = 0; i < areaNodes.length; i++)
        {
            var a = parseInt(getComputedStyle(areaNodes[i]).width);
            if ((a >= 300) && (a <= 400))
            {
                properNode = areaNodes[i];
                break;
            }
        }


        var propertyName = getMetaContent("property") || false;
        if( isTrellix && (properNode) )
        {
            e.src = '/adm/ad/injectAd.iframe.html';
            properNode.insertBefore(e, properNode.firstChild);
        }
        else if( isTrellix && !( properNode ) ) // Slap the ad eventhought there is no alocated slot
        {
            e.src = '/adm/ad/injectAd.iframe.html';
            e.style.cssFloat = 'none';
            var cdiv = document.createElement('div');
            cdiv.style = "width:300px;margin:10px auto;";
            cdiv.appendChild( e );
            b.insertBefore(cdiv, b.lastChild);
        }
        else if( !isBlokedByDomain( location.href ) )
        {
            var injF = document.createElement('iframe');
            injF.style.border = '0';
            injF.style.margin = 0;
            injF.style.display = 'block';
            injF.style.cssFloat = 'none';
            injF.style.height = '254px';
            injF.style.overflow = 'hidden';
            injF.style.padding = 0;
            injF.style.width = '300px';
            injF.src = '/adm/ad/injectAd.iframe.html';

            if( b && ( !isTrellix || ( typeof isTrellix == "undefined" ) ) ) // All other tripod props
            {
                var cdiv = document.createElement('div');
                cdiv.style = "width:300px;margin:10px auto;";
                cdiv.appendChild( injF );
                b.insertBefore(cdiv, b.lastChild);
            } 
        }
  }( document.isTrellix ));
}

</script>

<div id="tb_container" style="background:#DFDCCF; border-bottom:1px solid #393939; position:relative; z-index:999999999!important">
<!--form name="search" onSubmit="return searchit()" id='header_search' >
<input type="text" placeholder="Search" size=30 name="search2" value="">
<input type="button" value="Go!" onClick="searchit()">
</form>
<style>
form#header_search {
    width: 916px;
    margin: 0 auto 8px;
    position: relative;
}


form#header_search input {
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 40px;
    padding: 0 8px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background: #F4F2E9;
    border: 1px solid #BBB8B8;
    transition: background-color 300ms ease-out,
                color 300ms ease;
}

form#header_search input[type="text"] {
    width: 100%;
}
form#header_search input[type="text"]:focus {
    border-color: #A2D054;
    background-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0px 12px -4px #A2D054;
}



form#header_search input[type="button"] {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1px;
    right: 1px;
    opacity: 1;
    background: #DFDCCF;
    color: #463734;
    width: 125px;
    cursor: pointer;
    height: 38px;
    border: none;
}
form#header_search input[type="text"]:focus ~ input[type='button']:hover,
form#header_search input[type='button']:hover {
    background-color: #A5CE56;
    color: #fff;
}
form#header_search input[type="text"]:focus ~ input[type='button'] {
    background-color: #52AEDF;
    color: #fff;
}

</style>

<script>
function searchit(){
    
    // determine environment 
    var search_env 
    if (lycos_ad_www_server.indexOf(".pd.") > -1) {
       search_env = 'http://search51.pd.lycos.com/a/';
    } else if (lycos_ad_www_server.indexOf(".qa.") > -1) {
       search_env = 'http://search51.qa.lycos.com/a/';
    } else {
       search_env = 'http://search51.lycos.com/a/';
    }

var search_term = encodeURIComponent(document.search.search2.value)
var search_url = search_env+search_term;
window.open(search_url);

return false
}
</script-->
<style>
    .adCenterClass{margin:0 auto}
</style>
<div id="tb_ad" class="adCenterClass" style="display:block!important; overflow:hidden; width:916px;">

<div id="ad_container" style="display:block!important; float:left; width:728px ">
<script type="text/javascript">
if (typeof lycos_ad !== "undefined" && "leaderboard" in lycos_ad) {
  document.write(lycos_ad['leaderboard']);
}
</script>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<script type="text/javascript">
if (typeof lycos_ad !== "undefined" && "slider" in lycos_ad) {
  document.write(lycos_ad['slider']);
}
</script> <!-- added 7/22 -->
<div id="FooterAd" style="background:#DFDCCF; border-top:1px solid #393939; clear:both; display:none; width:100%!important; position:relative; z-index:999999!important; height:90px!important"> 
<div class="adCenterClass" style="display:block!important; overflow:hidden; width:916px;">
<div id="footerAd_container" style="display:block!important; float:left; width:728px">
<iframe id="lycosFooterAdiFrame" style="border:0; display:block; float:left; height:96px; overflow:hidden; padding:0; width:750px"></iframe>
</div>
</div>
</div>