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Glossary of Wiccan, Neo-Pagan and Occult Terminology

WITCHES' RUNE

The Chant which, in altered forms, often precedes the main ritual of a Sabbat.   The original version written by Doreen Valiente and included in her own old Book of Shadows is as follows:

Ritual

"Darksome night and shining Moon
East, then South and West and North
Hearken to the Witch's Rune
Here come I to call ye forth!

Earth and Water, Air and Fire
Wand and Pentacle and Sword
Work ye unto my desire
Hearken ye unto my word!

Cords and Censer,
Scourge and Knife,
Powers of the witch's blade,
Waken all ye into life,

Come ye as the charm is made!
Q,ueen of Heaven, Queen of Hell,
Horned Hunter of the night,
Lend your power unto the spell,
Work my will by magic rite.

In the earth and air and sea,
By the light of Moon and Sun,
As I will, so mote it be;
Chant the spell and be it done!"


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PLEASE NOTE:
One of the major problems with 'defining' Paganism and/or its beliefs and practices is that it is an 'organic' movement, in that it is undergoing constant change and re-evaluation from within, and as such any 'one-size-fits-all' approach to understanding Paganism will be found wanting.

Due to the very 'organic' nature of Paganism, and the many differing Paths and Traditions within it, in many cases no one definition may be universally accepted by all Pagans.   Therefore, where such cases of possible conflicting and/or contradictory meanings of certain terms occur I have endevoured to give not only the generally accepted meaning, but also any major 'variations' in belief and/or practice.

Christians who believe this difference in meaning of certain key terms, beliefs and practices to be unique to Paganism need to remember that such conflicts also arise within the Body of Christ - the Church.   Take for instance the differing practices amongst Christians concerning Baptism and the different attitudes towards women in the clergy.

- Jean-Luc



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