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| The Charge of the Goddess
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| -Silver RavenWolf's poetic version
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| Hear my words and know me! I shall be called a million names by all who speak. I am Eternal Maiden. I am Great Mother. I am the old one who holds the key. I am shrouded in Mystery, but I am known to every soul! Hear my words and know me. Whenever the moon rises in the heavens shall my children come to me. Better it be once a month when the moon is full, shall ye assemble in some secret place, such as this, and adore the spirit of I. I, who am the Queen of Witches! And under my watchful eye, my children shall be taught the mysteries of Earth and Nature, of the ways of all Magick! That which is unknown shall be known, and that which is hidden shall be revealed, even the secluded soul shall be pierced with my Light. From my cauldron shall be drunk all knowledge and immortality! Ye shall be free from slavery and ye shall dance, sing, and feast. Music shall surround you, for mine is the true ecstasy of the spirit, and mine is also the joy of the earth! I do not demand sacrifice. For behold, I am the Mother of all living things. Create and heal. Be strong, yet gentle. Be noble, yet reverent. Bring forth and replenish. And, as does the cycle of moon ever begin to wax and wane and to grow forth again, as do the seasons from one to the next flow in smooth rhythm, from sowing to reaping, to seeming death and rebirth....so will my children know their own pattern in both worlds! And ye shall say these words... I Will love and harm none. I Will live, love, die, and live again. I Will meet, remember; know and embrace once more. for free will to All, An with harm to None. As I will It is now done So mote it be! |
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