Traditional Wiccan Laws - Coven Oriented
Coven Hierarchy/Organization
Usually lists duties of High Priestess and High Priest. The average length of time that the
offices are held is also often discussed. Many Delineate initiatory levels and define the
nature of the Council of Elders, or other such groups within the group, Many also
Describe other coven officers.
Secrecy
Traditional warnings to keep secret those things which are only for the eyes and ears
of other initiates of the same tradition. Some laws threaten the oath breaker
with divine retribution if the oaths are broken..(Solitary Wiccans can certainly Create
a secret tradition. Whether you care to discuss your religion and your religious
practices with others must be a personal decision. Only you can decide precisely
what to Reveal.)
Coven Problems
Dictates the proper method of settling problems. Some covens utilize their "Council
of Elders". In the decision making process, or to provide guidance to those with
grievances. In most traditions, the highest elevated Wiccans are free to leave
and form their own covens, if they can no longer work with their parent
coven. Many laws also concern High Priestess and High Priest who break the
Laws also concern High Priestesses and High Priest who break the Laws or who
lose interest in the Coven.
Persecution Tales and Advice
These supposedly ancient laws allow for confession during extreme torture,
but thoughtfully permits denial of ll information given to the magistrates. It also
contains the promise that drugs will reach those who have been Condemned
as Witches so that their certain deaths by execution will be less painful.(This is
obviously of little help today.)
Ritual Attendance
May traditions possess laws Regarding Attendance at rituals. Great latitude
exits, and not all traditions even have such laws. In most, Wiccans are expected
to show up for all rituals unless previously excused by the coven leaders.
In some sets of rules, missing six consecutive meetings is grounds for
banishment's from the coven, if only because the Wiccan is showing little
or no interest. (This is of little concern to Solitaries. However, a few words
of encouragement concerning the regular observance of our rituals would
be a nice touch to include in your set of laws.
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