THE
CHARGE OF THE GODDESS
Hear my words and know
me! I shall be called a million names by all who speak! I am
Eternal Maiden! I am Great Mother! I am the Old One who holds the
immortal key! I am shrouded in Mystery, but am known to every
soul!
Hear my words and know me! Whenever the moon rises in the Heavens
shall my children come to me. Better it be once a month when the
moon is full, shall ye assemble in some secret place,such as
this, and adore the spirite of I. I, who am the Queen of Witches!
And under my watchful eye, my children shall be taught the
mysteries of Earth and Nature, of the ways of all Magick! That
which is unknown shall be known, and that which is hidden shall
be revealed, even the secluded soul shall be pierced with my
Light. From my cauldron shall be drunk all knowledge and
immortality!
Ye shall be free from slavery and ye shall dance, sing, and
feast. Music shall surround you, for mine is the ecstasy of the
spirit, and mine is also the joy of the earth!
I do not demand sacrifice! For behold, I am the Mother of all
living things!
Create and heal!
Be strong, yet gentle.
Be noble, yet reverent.
Bring forth and replenish.
And, as does the cycle of the Moon ever begin to wax and wane and
to grow forth again, as do the seasons from one to the next flow
in smooth rhythm, from sowing to reaping, to seeming death and
rebirth...so will my children know their own pattern in both
worlds!
And ye shall say these words...
I Will love and harm none.
I Will live, love, die and live again.
I Will meet, remember, know, and embrace once more.
For the free will of ALL, And with harm to None
.....As I will
.....It now is done
.....So mote it be!