Witchcraft is a belief system, like a religion, but is also a way of life. There are many traditions, most of which have common central ground, but vary in the detail. Generally we are all tolerant of each others views as we are of other religions and beliefs. We do not seek to convert anyone, but believe that if and when it is right, you will seek us out. If people do not, then perhaps they chose not to, or perhaps they had no need.
We have one law, which can be written in old or new language but is " do what you like, but harm no-one", this as you will discover, is harder to live up to than you might expect, because we not only have to take into account the direct action of what we do, but as far as we can see the indirect effect.
Witchcraft has nothing to do with devil worship, we don't even recognize such an entity, which as you will know is one of the many entities that form the Jewish faith and Christian church.
The current formal 'rule based society', leads many to expect a long list of rules or need for everyone to accept everything or at least pretend to, to be able to participate. One of the most difficult areas for many new to witchcraft is the idea of a 'pick and mix' culture, where there is no hierarchy setting out the rules you must live by, and where you can choose from a menu, the areas of interest to you.
Below we have laid out the basic view that we have, you will find some the amplified or explained far more under our craft.
We believe in one power, supreme entity, which is both male and female, you may call this nature, god or by any name you choose. We believe that the various gods, saints, angels,..... are all just different faces of this one god/goddess. We believe that this entity is very intelligent, not impressed by ritual that involves just going through the motion, cannot be tricked or misled, and that we each have the right to communicate with, as and when we want, without any translator, interpreter, or interference from others.
We believe that: you should "pick and mix", the individual elements of witchcraft as best suits you, and in which you can believe and perform at this time. That you can add new skills, or belief elements as you progress along life's path.
We believe we can do what we like, providing we do not harm anyone else by our actions.
We also believe that any harm we do to others by witchcraft would be rebounded on us 3 times, and any good we do is rewarded three fold. We have rituals that some members can choose to participate in that can convert the number 3 to 9 or 27, but advice against it for some years after joining. We also believe that the same factors, 3.9, 27 also effect the good or ill a person experiences when dealing with us well or otherwise.
We believe that people should become members by choice, no one should be coerced, converted, or feel that they have to follow our beliefs because it is the belief of their parents or friends.
We further believe in participation by choice, so put no duty on any member to attend specific events, or be involved in any ceremony that for any reason they wish to avoid.
We believe that you should live to the full in today while at the same time preparing for tomorrow.
We recognize the ability to cure, that doctors call psychosomatic or placebo effect, which is centered on belief, and is recorded throughout history. We also recognize many methods of curing people, that includes traditional medicine, surgery and drugs, but also what are known by many as paramedical areas. We encourage the study and gaining of expertise in at least one of these.
We recognize the ability to enter a trance state that some call hypnosis, that can be used for a very wide range of purposes using many skills.
We try not to see things in a polar way of black and white, good and bad, but recognize that life involves many shades between black and white in all things.
We do not attempt or expect to tell our members or others how they should live their lives or what actions they should take, we offer advice, help and teach skills but each member has the duty to be responsible for their own actions.
We believe in magic, and do not draw artificial lines between conjuring, miracles and skills, but look on them all as a part of a larger magical world we seek to understand and participate in.
We believe in the summerlands, past and future lives and more.
We celebrate the cycle of nature and the year, with like other witchcraft traditions have 4 major and 4 minor sabbats.
Our covens have only a light framework provided and from this as free as a self governing group to establish their own practices and ceremonies in a way that allows them to celebrate and develop the skills of their members to the full.
We recognize Aqua as the High King of the Water Witches, and the head of all our covens, we ask him to advise us, but to allow us the freedom to make our own mistakes and to learn our own lessons along the way.
We pass on the old knowledge, making as much sense as we can of it in this age, and safeguarding it for future generations, while seeking out new knowledge or new areas of application for older knowledge.
We will look in more detail at all of this under our craft.
We are not: involved in any form of devil worship, we do not have a devil in our system. If you choose to do something to harm another person, we believe it is your own choice, the effect of the community you are a part of, or the group or gang that you are in, it is not an outside entity making you do it.
We are not anti Christian, and would suggest our beliefs are far more in line with the teaching of the new testament, than any other religion. We find very little relevant to this age in the old testament, and very little that agrees with our views, or tradition.
We are not anti church, we are happy for people to choose their own path, and believe in complete tolerance. We recognize that throughout history religion has been a major excuse for conflict, and has been misused by individuals, states and others for a wide range of interests and that all religions should see it as their absolute duty to teach tolerance and the value of human life.
We are not involved with any struggle against the government of any state, neither are we involved in politics.
We have no paid people, and no subscriptions, collections or rewards for those involved.
We do not seek to get anyone to believe in anything, to participate in anything, or to take any action that is not fully their own choice.
You will see we do not believe in hocus pocus, but cause and effect, its just that some times we have to admit that we don't understand why some things work. More and more has become understandable over the years, but unfortunately some knowledge has been lost, and there are reasons why some areas that used to work no longer do.
There are many areas that we do not understand, and many questions that we cannot explain, such as how did the universe come into being. No explanation or theory so far put forward gives an explanation that bears close examination. We don't feel a need to make up a reason, or to accept others ideas just because we cannot come up with a better one. We just don't know so very much, and constantly are searching to understand more.
We don't try to get you to take an interest in things that do not interest you, if you want to become an expert we will help you and recognize as wizards the exceptional skills and knowledge of some. However if you just enjoy the lifestyle and want to join in some things, then we say enjoy the parties and what you like.
In the section labeled our craft, you will find detail of how we work, the tools we use, and a wide range of other information.