Traditional Laws of Interest to Solitary Wiccans
Worship
Sometimes lists times and dates of ritual observances; more generally, the laws of state
that the Goddess and God are deserving of Worship, and remind the Wiccans to be
worshipful. (This makes sense. Why else would we be Wiccans? Such Words might
appear in the beginning of the laws.)
Bloodshed
Many laws state that blood is not to be shed within the circle; no ritual animal
sacrifices may be made.(This is a universal Wiccan Tradition, whether or not
its explicitly stated in the laws.)
Avoidance of Harm
The central, unifying theme of most laws; Wiccans simply don't cause
harm to others. (This law, in some form or another, should be in
your Set.)
Use of Magic
Generally states that magick is not to be worked for pay, as it could lead
to performing destructive rites. Magick is also never to be used to boost one's
pride or to cause harm in any way. However, some sets of laws do allow
Wiccans to use the power to prevent or restrain others from causing harm.
Conduct
Such laws warn Wiccans not to boast or to threaten others, and to treat others
Wiccan or Non Wiccan with kindness and compassion. Additionally, Some laws
state that Wiccans must not use drugs within or without the circle, must not gossip
about other members, and mustn't interfere with the teachings of other Wiccans.
Teaching
Some Laws state that all who express interest in Wicca should be taught, unless they begin
to misuse their instructions. Such laws have largely been either dropped or reinterpreted.
Truly following them today could lead to each Wiccan teaching 100 or more students
which would result in poor lessons and , thus, poorly instructed students. Such laws simply
aren't practical in today's world when so many clamor for teachings.
Keeping the Law
Wiccans are reminded to keep the law and not to allow it to be broken.
The Love of the Goddess and the God
A gentle Reminder that we're not alone. (Generally, its best to begin and to
end the law with confirmations of divine concern.)
Information From "Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner" by Scott Cunningham |