It is not sufficient to say you are a "witch" or to
practice magick. You must also live as a witch.

Do not look for excuses for why you cannot follow the
path. Accept responsibility for your failures as well
as your successes.

Celebrate the phases of the Moon and the changing of
seasons. Do so not because it is part of a ritual
calendar, but rather because these acts keep you in
tune with Nature and Spirit.

Honor Spirit or the Goddess, but recognize that the
spirits of all entities in the Universe are equal.

All life is sacred; all acts are ritual. Your actions
should reflect your own divinity and that of all
beings.

Achieving balance with the Earth is essential for a
magickal life.

Responsibility toward the environment and the Earth's
inhabitants should be evident in the activities of
your daily life.

Do not take more from the Earth than you need to live.
We are mere visitors here; the Earth is eternal.

Wealth and fame are not necessary ingredients for a
magickal life.

Know that the joy of life is a gift. Know it as a cat
knows it, in his bones and blood.

Power is a sacred gift and must be used wisely and
with humility. Pride in ones power will ultimately
cause failure.

Power should never be used to prove your ability or in
any form of competition with others.

Power should be used to create happiness, not sorrow.

Be certain of your intentions when performing any act
of magick. Magick is neither good nor evil, positive
nor negative. The intentions of the magician determine
the path it will take.

Act always with honor and accept responsibility for
your actions. It is honorable to protect your loved
ones, but be willing to accept the consequences of
your actions with honor as well.

Words are sacred, use them wisely.

There is honor in truth.

Your word is sacred. Others must know that they can
depend on you absolutely.

Learn to forgive yourself and others.

Knowledge is the foundation of the Craft. Never
believe that you know enough.

Teach those who truly wish to learn, but take care
that you do not teach those who only wish to serve
themselves or harm others.

Teach the Craft with pride, but not to enhance your
own pride.

Recognize that even the least knowledgeable of
students may offer you lessons you need.

Live your life in a way that is above reproach to the
rest of the world. In doing so, you will bring honor
to all witches.

Do not be drawn into the feelings of hate and anger
expressed by others.

Be able to look into a mirror and be truly unafraid.

~unknown~