Principles of Wicca and Basic North Star Principles
There are basically two categories of written principles that are followed by most Wiccans. One category has principles that are considered Wiccans own or "Direct Wiccan Principles," created for Wiccans by Wiccans. The other principles are that in which a practitioner may bring with them into the Craft, or principles they have gained in their spiritual journey. These principles are called Self-Chosen North Star Principles or also called Self-Chosen Ethical Principles.
Direct Wiccan Principles
- The Wiccan Rede (African American Wiccans Society Version)
- The Charge of the Goddess
- Thirteen Goals of a Witch (by Scott Cunningham)
African American Wiccan Society’s Wiccan Rede Version
42 Laws of Ma’at
1. I honor and practice virtue.
2. I benefit with gratitude and obligation.
3. I am peaceful and I teach peace.
4. I respect the property of others.
5. I affirm that all life is sacred.
6. I give offerings that are genuine.
7. I live by truth.
8. I regard and respect all altars as sacred.
9. I live in the pursuit of truth.
10. I consume only my fair share.
11. I offer words of good intent.
12. I relate in understanding.
13. I honor animals with reverence.
14. I am worthy of trust.
15. I care for Mother Earth.
16. I keep my own council.
17. I speak positive of others.
18. I remain in balance with my emotions.
19. I am trusted in relationships.
20. I seek life’s essence.
21. I light my world with beauty.
22. I do the best I can.
23. I communicate with openness.
24. I listen to all viewpoints.
25. I create harmony.
26. I invoke laughter.
27. I am open to love in various forms.
28. I am forgiving.
29. I am kind.
30. I act respectfully towards others.
31. I do not judge others.
32. I follow my inner guidance.
33. I converse with awareness.
34. I do good.
35. I give of myself to others.
36. I keep the waters pure.
37. I learn daily.
38. I honor the Goddess and the God.
39. I am humble.
40. I achieve with integrity.
41. I advance through my own abilities.
42. I embrace the All.
Click the Link to Read "The Charge of the Goddess"
The Thirteen Goals of a Witch by Scott Cunningham
1) Know yourself
2) Know your Craft (Wicca)
3) Learn
4) Apply knowledge with wisdom
5) Achieve balance
6) Keep your words in good order
7) Keep your thoughts in good order
8) Celebrate life
9) Attune with the cycles of the Earth
10) Breathe and eat correctly
11) Exercise the body
12) Meditate
13) Honor the Goddess and the God
In addition, The African American Wiccan Society would like to suggests adding another principle. That would be: "14) Keep an Open Mind."
In addition, The African American Wiccan Society would like to suggests adding another principle. That would be: "14) Keep an Open Mind."