Blue Moon Wicca Basic

 Never work for your own gain at someone else's expense.  Word your spell precisely and carefully, to leave no loopholes which may result

in your inadvertently breaking Rules 1 to 4. 3. Creating Spells  Formulate: Decide through careful thought, divination, and/or group discussion:

a. b. c. d. e.

Does What What Is a Will

this spell need to be done? is the best type of spell for this situation? materials if any are needed? chant or rhyme appropriate? it cause harm?

 Prepare your working space:

a. Cast complete circle including sweeping, calling Elements, etc.; or b. Center, ground, cast circle around yourself mentally  Ask for assistance of the God, the Goddess and the Elements  Raise energy:

a. By chanting, b. Dancing, or c. Whatever else works.  Send the energy.  Ground leftover energy.  Thank the God, the Goddess and the Elements.  Close the circle.

4. Rites of passage: a. What constitutes a rite of passage: "A rite of passage enables us to integrate the art of noticing into each day's e xperience. . . All moments of your individual experience may be perceived as mom ents of growth and initiation. Any moment you choose may be marked with a rite o f passage." (From Celebrating Life - Rites of Passage for All Ages by Tizpora Kl ein). b. How we can celebrate rites of passage: Rites of passage can be commemorated alone or with friends. The ritual can be si mple with few props, or as elaborate as you choose. The following is a list of a few of the events which can be considered rites of passage: Conception  Birth  Dedication to the Gods Initiation  Menopause  Becoming Grandparents Death  Retirement  Miscarriage Wiccaning  First Solid Food  First House or Apartment First Steps  First Day of School  Abortion Puberty  Driver's or Pilot's License  Handfasting (marriage) Graduation  First Union  First Visit to a new Country

First Job  Betrothal (engagement) 5. Paths of Power There are so many things to learn and skills to develop in the Craft. We find it easier to concentrate on different skills at appropriate times on the Wheel of the Year. This does not mean you can not practice divination in the summer, or r aise herbs in the winter (especially here in South Florida) The Paths of Power g ive you a defined space of time in which to concentrate (and perhaps make a vow) to improve yourself in a particular area. Meditation and Trance (between Samhain and Yule): This is a good time to make a point of meditating every day even you can not man age it year round. It is a time for looking inward and evaluating what has happe ned during the past year. It is a time for determining what in your life needs c hanging. Divination (between Yule and Imbolc): Pick one or two types of divination to study in depth. Use your divinatory skill s to examine how best to change those things in your life which need changing th at you discovered through meditation. Traditionally, this was a time for divinin g when planting time would occur so everything could be made ready. Astral Projection (between Imbolc and Ostara): This is a time when we may be restless and anxious for the spring, for travel (a migratory instinct perhaps?) or just something new. Take some time to visit and work on your astral temple. Explore and discover new areas. If you have no plac e for an actual garden you can plant one in your astral temple. Try doing a comp lete ritual in your astral temple. Herbology (between Ostara and Beltaine): If you saved seeds from your previous crop of herbs this is the time for sorting them out and planning your herb garden. If you have never grown herbs before ch oose three to study in depth and grow if possible. Learn about the medicinal and magical purposes of herbs. Love (between Beltaine and Litha): "Practice Random Acts of Kindness and Senseless Beauty". How many ways are there to show love? Think about doing some volunteer work in your community. Take a f resh look at all the relationships in your life. Music and Dance (between Litha and Lammas): Have fun. Traditionally, this time between planting and harvest would have allow ed for a some leisure activity, and any work in the fields was sometimes accompa nied by singing. Ritual (between Lammas and Mabon): This is harvest time, a time for celebrating. Practice your ritual techniques an d work on developing your own traditional rituals. Psychic Development (between Mabon and Samhain): The veil between the worlds grows thinner and we can feel our psychic awareness growing stronger. Test your ESP and practice psychic other development technique