Ethics Related to Witchcraft



Posted: Monday, March 05, 2007

by
old witchcraft

Don't manipulate others and force them to do things against their will. It's not worth the consequences (I didn't believe there would be any until I experienced a few myself). There is so much free energy and so many free resources that it is virtually unnecessary to manipulate (e.g. bend others to your will without giving them a choice) in order to obtain your goals. If you're ever in doubt as to whether you should do something to or for someone, just imagine how you'd feel if someone did the same thing to you without giving you a choice.

Don't use magick as a form of escapism from physical reality. You'll only end up living in and hoping for a fantasy future that never comes. Plan for the future, learn from the past, but LIVE in the present and don't neglect the physical realm. Support your magickal workings with physical action to ensure good results. The physical realm is a great mirror for reflecting your personal internal problems and issues back to yourself (through social interactions).

If you're not successful with human interaction in the physical realm, and you're not successful with establishing a comfortable (to you) physical existence for yourself through normal means, then how can you expect to become a successful magickian?

Help only those who are willing to help themselves. I know this one sounds selfish, but it avoids wasting time and energy on people who want you to do all the work while they sit back and allow you to spoon-feed them. Such individuals usually don't want to change or fix the root of their problem (which is usually in themselves). They only want a quick fix that will allow them to remain the same. That is why I prefer only to help those who are at least willing to help themselves (even if they're not in a position to do so).

Ultimately, regardless of whatever direction you decide to pursue from here, you'll have to figure out a way to put all this stuff together into One system- YOUR OWN. The solitary non-traditionalist would have an advantage here, having been developing his own personal system and ways of viewing reality all along (although in many cases such views are eclectic and often not compatible with mainstream magick systems).

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» left by Marie-christine
from Quebec 3 years 314 days ago.
gosh, what a surprise for me to find out that you have a website too, wow, plus a fan club, double wow, this is big, but I can tell that you're good in what you do, and write too, because it work for me and starting to feel much better since. Marie-christine.
» left by Anonymous
 3 years 201 days ago.
Gee, Bob,
I never knew you were so eloquent. From the writing style on your web site it is impossible to believe that you actually wrote this piece. Your mastery of the English language has improved dramatically! Whoever you employed to edit your manuscript has done an excellent job and you should not only keep him or her on your staff, you should also consider having him or her peruse that shoddy workmanship on your web site to correct all of the glaring gaffes. Regarding your mastery of witchcraft I remain skeptical, and think you are ill suited for the task of discussing ethics in the field or ethics in general, but that's just my opinion. Have you considered any other professions? Excavation, for example? Maybe you could find more gullible people if you dig deep enough. Best of luck.
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