Ok the wiccan creed, I know it isn't exaclty called a creed but i can't remember at the moment, basically says as long as you aren't bringing harm to anyone, including yourself, do as you will. So does this mean that you do keep harmful spells, or can do them?
2006-12-24 02:49:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
These are two sites that will probably tell you more than you ever wanted to know about the rede.
http://www.wiccanrede.dreamhost.com/
http://www.waningmoon.com/ethics/rede.shtml
To answer your question, "In both Pagan and secular circles, "rede" is most often interpreted according to the Middle English definition. That is, a rede is more often treated as advice or counsel, rather than a strict law or commandment."
http://www.wiccanrede.dreamhost.com/definition.html
2006-12-26 08:09:40 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Can you pray for something bad to happen? Sure. Should you? No.
it's the same with spells. The Wiccan Rede says not to do them.
Q: Do Witches and Wiccans cast spells?
A: Yes. Well, some do anyway. However, the term "spell" is widely misunderstood.
Spells, are somewhat like prayers and are used to create needed change in one's own life or the life of a loved one. But while prayers are a petition to an external Deity to create the change, most Witches and Wiccans believe that Deity is present in everything, including ourselves. Spells, then, are the channeling of our own divine selves, our own energies, to create the change.
Spells such as those which use love magic to gain the attention of a specific individual, or curses, are considered "manipulative". Most Wiccans believe that anything manipulative-that goes against the free will of another-is considered wrong. Many other pagan paths have similar codes of conduct based upon the tenets of their tradition or belief and almost all believe that the responsibility for their actions will lie with them.
2006-12-24 14:12:24 · answer #2 · answered by AmyB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the Wiccan Rede" An if it harm none do as thou wilt". Casting harmful spells harms the one it is directed at and the spell caster. A True Wiccan will not cast harmful spells. Each witch has their own take on this and some would cast a spell to protect themselves, but it would be a binding spell binding the person from harming them. A binding spell wishes the person no harm, but binds them from harming the spell caster.
This has many views and as all things it is up to the individual to decide what is right. All will agree that casting a spell to willingly harm someone like wishing for their death or hurt in a car wreck is wrong. Therefroe don't do it.
2006-12-24 03:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can perform a spell or ritual with almost limitless possible outcomes. However, you get back what you send out.
We (Pagans) also believe in the Threefold Law. Whatever you send out, you get back. Some take it literally, and believe that you get it back threefold, or three times as strong. Some take it to mean that you get it back in some multiple amount, but not necessarily three. I take it to mean that you just get it back. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. If you influence the world around you in a positive way, your life will be affected positively. If you influence the world in a negative way, your life will be affected negatively. It's as simple as that.
This is not a consequence that the gods or anything else in particular "dishes out." It is a natural law of nature, and it just happens all on it's own. Like the snap-back of a rubber band - it's just a natural outcome. Our punishments and rewards are not the gods' responsibility. They've got enough to worry about.
2006-12-24 17:49:16 · answer #4 · answered by Lady of the Pink 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we can't have harmful spells and we can't use them either. that is where the three fold rule comes into play.
bide the Wiccan law ye must
in perfect love, in perfect trust
the eight word Wiccan Rede fulfilled:
And It Harm None, Do What Ye Will.
what ye send forth comes back the,
so ever mind the rule of three
follow this with mind and heart
and merry we meet, and merry we part.
2006-12-24 02:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by myshinigami 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Wiccan Rede says you can't harm anything in any way at all. Not even an ant.
-Wiccan Teen
2006-12-24 02:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by Seeker 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A doctor takes an oath to do no harm. Can he keep poisons in his medicine cabinet?
This comes down to a matter of your will to follow a set of ethics, adhere to them and being willing to accept the consequences for breaking them.
2006-12-24 02:53:57 · answer #7 · answered by Black Dragon 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
An it harm none, do what ye will. What goes out returns threefold.
2006-12-24 02:52:00 · answer #8 · answered by teeyodi 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Spells don't exist. Except for the following which will result in this response being posted to Yahoo! Answers:
Ooga Looga Kooga Bagoonga
2006-12-24 02:53:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
THERES NO SUCH THING AS MAGIC!
2006-12-24 02:52:20 · answer #10 · answered by mandy 1 · 0⤊ 7⤋