Three times bad, or three times good three fold law, or law of return as it is also called, is perhaps one of the more controversial aspects of wiccan ethics. All of those who call themselves wiccans live by the laws of never, under any circumstances cause harm to anyone or anything as we are all children of the goddess and gods. The familiar ever mind the rule of three poem by gwen thompson, printed ingreen egg. Used in relation with the ethos, do what thy wilt, though it harm none as stated in the wiccan rede, witches take great care when preparing and casting spells that no harm should come. It states that whatever someone puts out into the world, whether it be good or bad, will come back threefold or 3 times. The law was made for the wicca, to advise and help in their troubles. The 9 fold law also called the 3x3x3 law where xby concept is the same, however, the return is a little different. Some subscribe to a variant of this law in which return is not necessarily threefold.
Imho, the three fold law is there to make us stop and consider our actions, whether magical or mundane. Most every wiccan is familiar with the wiccan rede and law of three. For the gods love the wicca, as a man loveth a woman by mastering her. This video is all about the basic belief behind wiccas threefold law. But mark well, when thou receivest good, so equally art bound to return good threefold. Oct 15, 2012 the wiccan rede is simply advice meant to help you be a better person. Drew a wiccan bible had this to say about the number 3. There is special meaning in each and every one of these words. The rule of three also threefold law or law of return is a religious tenet held by some wiccanspagans. Question about the threefold law one of the frequently accepted tenets of wicca that ive never been able to fully understand in the threefold law.
Steiner lays out this theory in a fairly comprehensive way in his 1904 book, knowledge of higher worlds and. Your personal spell book wicca, wiccan, book of shadows, wicca for beginners, wicca spell book, spells, wiccan books at. For example, if you cast a spell to give someone good luck, you will experience thrice as much good luck later on in life. As you said, the three fold law is probably the most debated part of wicca. Sep 02, 2003 of course, as havoc mentioned on another thread, one of the important things about wicca is the three fold law. A belief that any energy put out into the divine universe will return to. The threefold rule is referenced often by the wiccans of the clan mackenzie in the s. These notes are intended to familiarise you with the introductory ritual practices and some wiccan conventions. High magics aid, page 188 might be in a weird place cause its a pdf. We each have our own ideas of right and wrong and must be prepared to live with the consequences of our actions should they backfire. As one wiccan high priestess notes, within the circle there are no absolutes no rights and wrongs. As a nonwiccan and a practitioner of eastern tantra though i initially wanted to be a wiccan, i do not believe in the threefold law. Click here if you would like to purchase copies of the four spiritual laws. The practice of wicca as a religion of recent times took root during the late forties to early fifties of the twentieth century.
Oct 16, 20 this video is all about the basic belief behind wicca s three fold law. The hoodoo voodoo spellbook for example, which by all means should be a book on hoodoo and have relativly little to do with wicca, ensures me that i should remember the three fold law everything that is sent into the universe comes back to you three fold. If you divide the output by 33 which is just a fancy 1, you get 41. This heavily motivates wiccans to behave ethically, and to avoid harming others. Military 2001 the sacred well congregation 7 what is wicca. Conventional tradition has taught us that the three fold law means that. The three fold law is that with every action there is a reaction. The idea of an unbalanced karmalike punitive function in spirituality isnt something that resonates with me, but id really like. And its not dependent on an all knowing god watching and meting out punishment. Wiccans are strong believers of this law and it certainly applies to those, that follow the religion of wicca. The school conducts a lending library system to help students find the books they need for the various courses.
Inamar, as you will note all throughout this site, i often explain that this is my way, not the way. May 25, 2016 inamar, as you will note all throughout this site, i often explain that this is my way, not the way. The rule of three the law of threefold return learn religions. If you choose to believe in a law of threefold, or the christian tenfold return, or a pick a number and pick a religion fold law, that is certainly your choice. The verse version of the rede uses this return threefold in a significantly different context, and the normal usage of the term three fold law is that one gets back evil three fold.
May 16, 2016 the wiccan rede and the threefold law are the two main beliefs of wiccans. A belief that any energy put out into the divine universe will return to the sender three times. The idea of an unbalanced karmalike punitive function in spirituality isnt something that resonates with me, but id really like to hear other peoples opinions on this. You only know half of wicca, you need to learn all the dark things, too, and i expect you to practice it. The threefold law states that any good that a person does to another returns to themselves, magnified three times. A guide to wiccan beliefs, rituals, magic, and witchcraft wicca books book 1 kindle paperwhite the best device for reading, full stop.
Most would answer that it is a part of the wiccan rede, which while the. This law is stated in the wiccan rede, a code of ethics for wiccan believers. The law of threefold helps spell casters contemplate before performing any rituals. The rule of three also three fold law or law of return is a religious tenet held by some wiccanspagans and occultists. The threefold law says that i should get back 12 units of good energy 4. A place where witches, shamans, druids and pagans meet to celebrate the magickal life. The wiccan threefold law also known as the rule of three, the threefold law is part of many, but not all wiccan traditions. The three fold law is a common belief between wiccans and i thought it would be a good topic to discuss. Also known as the rule of three, the threefold law is part of many, but not all wiccan traditions. It states that both the good and the evil that one creates in the world will be returned threefold in joy or suffering. Many new wiccans, and plenty of nonwiccan pagans, are initiated with the.
No one of the wicca may do anything which will endagner the craft, nor bring any of the wicca into conflict with the law of the land, or with any of our persecutors. The sources include the book of the law, the old laws for the old religion, the great book of the law, and the dragon law it is a detailed list of laws that we hope to live by and which should help guide us. Lets look at what the rule of three might actually mean. The law of return aka the threefold law wicca for the rest. The familiar ever mind the rule of three poem by gwen thompson, printed ingreen egg magazine in the 70s, had much to do with reinforcing and carrying the 3 fold concept into the next generations. When reading online about the threefold law, its common to come across quotes like this. I was particularly interested in finding nongardnerian sources since, unlike many other aspects of modern wicca, the threefold law appears to be a purely wiccan construct particularly of gardnerian lineage, adding a moral element to the practice of magic. The verse version of the rede uses this return threefold in a significantly different context, and the normal usage of the term threefold law is that one gets back evil threefold. The three fold law applies to when you write a spell to make something happen. These two principles or laws contain the basics of what wiccans define as ethical and moral behavior within the craft and the society in which they live. Beginners book of shadows wiccan rede and three fold law. It is a detailed list of laws that we hope to live by.
There is no universal threefold law in wicca gardnerians. Ok so the majority of witches know of the three fold law, but not as many. A guide to wiccan beliefs, rituals, magic, and witchcraft wicca books book 1 kindle edition. Wiccans believe in the role of karma in their life. In magik this is often called the law of 3 fold, meaning what you put out will be returned to you 3 times over. We are one of the largest wicca and witchcraft sites with a complete catalog for all your magickal needs. Most disturbing is this very odd and very untrue statement. Jun 15, 2016 nowif we are indeed receiving our just deserts in the here and now, what does it mean that these results are threefold. A violation of the rede will result in the threefold law having an effect on the spell caster or the person who ordered the spell. Your magickal tools are channels to that which is most precious and pure within you. The concept of karma in witchcraft is to do good and good will be returned, either three times or at three times the intensity. I was particularly interested in finding nongardnerian sources since, unlike many other aspects of modern wicca, the threefold law appears to be a purely wiccan construct particularly of gardnerian lineage, adding a moral. It states that every magical act sent out into the universewhether positive or negativewill be returned to the witch three times. This is the definition of the common belief of the rule of three or three fold rule and not the opinion of the circle of eight.
By familiarising yourself with the material in the handbook you are taking your first steps toward the work we will undertake at the witch camp. It is therefore seen as a pragmatic reason for ethical behavior and compliance with the wiccan rede. May 17, 2011 to some the three fold law is not followed. In truth there are two sets of laws, which govern us one setting forth the ways of the wiccan, and the other the ways of the universe. We have placed the common definition of the rule of three to show you how it is defined by some branches of the wicca or wiccan fai. The latin roots of the word wicca mean wise ones, or wisdom. Of course, as havoc mentioned on another thread, one of the important things about wicca is the three fold law. The law of return aka the threefold law wicca for the. And if a wiccan cant curse or hex, then they must be weak and their craft must be watered. It is really up to you and how you work on your path.
The assignment for this lesson is to meditation on what has been said about harming none, and the three fold lawas related by multiple sources, not just me. It will help to put this law into its proper context. Partner to the rede is the rule of three also called the threefold law or. The threefold law is a common belief between wiccans and i thought it would be a good topic to discuss. Remember that your children are goddessspawned, and are free spirits. The rule of three also three fold law or law of return is a religious tenet held by some wiccanspagans. The wiccan rede is simply advice meant to help you be a better person. In my years of teaching and running a group, i have always had a dissatisfaction with the popular book of the law available to most seekers. The 3fold law in magik this is often called the law of 3fold, meaning what you put out will be returned to you 3times over. It states that every magical act sent out into the. Threefold law religion, spiritualism, and occult in wicca the threefold lawalso known as the law of threeis the law of return. Book of shadows contains step by step methods and techniques to teach the beginner how to perform wiccan spells and rituals like a pro in simple noncomplex terms. The wiccan laws, also called the craft laws, the old laws, the ardanes or ordains or simply the laws are, according to claims made by gerald gardner in the 1950s, ancient laws governing the practice of covens, passed from initiate to initiate as part of the book of shadows.
Please know that i cast all my spells with the threefold law in mind and would never endanger my clients, their loved ones or myself. The law of the goddess is that none of the wicca shall take and wed someone who they do not love, whether it is to harm another, or for some form of material gain. The wiccan laws, also called the craft laws, the old laws, the ardanes or ordains or simply the laws are, according to claims made by gerald gardner in the 1950s, ancient laws governing the practice of covens, passed from initiate to initiate as part of the book of shadows the laws were first revealed by gardner to other members of the craft in 1957, citation needed after a disagreement. First proffered by gerald gardner around 1953, and attributed by gardner to the new forest coven, the old laws are a unique mix of theology, advice, and coven security procedures. The sources include the book of the law, the old laws for the old religion, the great book of the law, and the dragon law. Wiccan spells for healing, blessing, and protection. Through them we learn the basic principles of wicca. Think back to the rede, which tells followers to do what you will. The three fold law is one of the basics of wiccan belief. The best books for wiccans introductory, intermediate, and advanced. In egyptian magic you are not going to be sending anyone any negative intentions and youre not going to be forcing anyone against their will to do something they dont want to do. Like i mentioned before some throw out the entire law. This means that whatever you do, it should not hurt anyone else.
In wicca, each individual gets to decide on his or her own rules. The laws were created to give our lives form and order, that all might be balanced throughout all of the planes. One must take extra precaution of not only their actions but of what they say and what they think as more often than not, negative thoughts bring. The threefold law in wicca all of those who call themselves wiccans live by the laws of never, under any circumstances cause harm to anyone or anything as we are all children of the goddess and gods. May 02, 2015 the wiccan rede or threefold law although there are no selfimposed formal laws governing wiccans, most wiccans generally adhere to what has become known as the wiccan rede and the threefold law. This handbook contains an introduction to witchcraft as well as a number of rituals. Mar 30, 2011 inside this book you will find the 161 wiccan laws, the three fold law, principles of the wiccan belief, 10 golden rules of witchcraft, seven rules for the solitary witch, the wiccan rede, the witches chant, the witches creed, the witches alphabet and the wheel of the year. Sep 18, 2011 when reading online about the threefold law, its common to come across quotes like this. The rule of three also threefold law or law of return is a religious tenet held by some wiccanspagans and occultists. Once you cast the spell, then the same thing will happen to you later on in your life, either three times worse or three times better. Witches workshop handbook a short guide to participation. As you said, the threefold law is probably the most debated part of wicca. The basic premise is that anything we do comes back to us in the end, often to a greater degree such as three fold. Question about the three fold law one of the frequently accepted tenets of wicca that ive never been able to fully understand in the three fold law.
The book of the law, the old laws for the old religion, the great book of the law, the dragon law preface. Now, im working on my book of shadows, now ive heard there are some laws in wicca. We have placed the common definition of the rule of three to show you how it is defined by some branches of the wicca or wiccan faith. God loves you and offers a wonderful plan for your life. Develop a better understanding of nature and earth and reconnect with all living things. A wiccan cannot curse or hex because of two moral guidelines, the wiccan rede and the threefold law. That whatever energy you put out, will come back to you three fold. Now its generally accepted as a central idea of wicca, and its often citied as one of the two main rules or laws in the religion, the other being an it harm none, do as ye will. It states that whatever energy a person puts out into the world, be it positive or negative, will be returned to that person three times. This essentially says that whatever you do will come back to you with three times the power.
Do not cheapen them by haggling their price when you acquire them. Sep 28, 2014 the threefold law is a religious tenant that wiccans follow to obey the rules of wicca. But if we look at this as a ratio of good energy to bad energy, then input. Many traditions adhere to a law of threefold return. Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.
Spiritual philosophy and practice of wicca in the u. It was mentioned in their books that once a person create 3 good deeds in a row, it may be rewarded with bad deeds in a row. The rule of three is a religious tenet held by some wiccanspagans and occultists. The book was called high magics aid, and he wrote it with the permission of his high priestess.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Also known as the craft laws, the wiccan law, or the ardains one of the oldest known writings in pagan circles echoing the redeconcept is likely the old laws. The threefold law this law relates to the use of power and energy, for when used, power is returned to the sender, three times the level it was sent out. One of my alert readers brought a booklet by catherine edwards sanders on the focus on the family web site to my attention the other day. Just as there are physical laws that govern the physical universe, so are there spiritual laws that govern your relationship with god. Those 8 words have divided pagans since thier creation. We call it a law, i think, because in our respectdeficient culture we associate laws with punishment, and when what we put out comes back to us three fold, it often feels like. There were a number of books and manuscripts that that were published during this time by people who had done research work into the early beginnings of wicca and witchcraft, which reaches back thousands of years. They are your brethren, come to visit for a while, that they may share in. The three fold rule and the rule of three explained.
As a nonwiccan and a practitioner of eastern tantra though i initially wanted to be a wiccan, i do not believe in the three fold law. Compiled and edited by our founder lady galadriel, the new wiccan book of the law is a compilation and modernization of other sets of laws collected by lady galadriel. The three fold belief of wicca not pagan, its not the same. The full wiccan rede begins with bide within the law you must, in perfect love and perfect trust. Wicca is a neopagan, earth based, mystery religion. The wiccan threefold law basics of wicca wicca living. I told him i rather not because of the threefold law and he had gone on a rant that three fold law is only put there to keep you from trying anything bad. The wiccan rede or threefold law although there are no selfimposed formal laws governing wiccans, most wiccans generally adhere to what has become known as the wiccan rede and the threefold law. The popular misconception that there is a wiccan rule or law of three or threefold return comes from a misinterpretation of a passage in a work of fiction written by gerald gardner, the grandfather of modern wicca. With egyptian magic spells, since youre only sending out good intentions that do not harm anyone, the threefold law will not apply. Starting with books in the 60s, i sought to find any reference to the threefold law or variations of that theme. In these traditions, the essence of the mind holds within itself the energy of mind, body and spirit. The law of accountability the 3, 9 and 10 fold law. Despite the name, the three fold law isnt a wiccan law, exactly, but rather a universal spiritual principle.