ULTRA VENEFICIA BOOK OF SPELLS

Who are we

Who We Are

First, who we are not: we are not Satanists. We do not worship the devil. In fact, we don't even have a devil. (see history of witchcraft) Moreover, we are not old crones who ride broomsticks and cast spells on unsuspecting people, perhaps to turn them into toads.

We are not all women, though it may be that the majority of witches are women-this from millennium of disembowelment by the male dominated Judeo-Christian tradition. Women have always had the Power if they seek it in themselves; and that threatens clergymen right down to their bones. Men have the Power too. Just that It may be a little hard to find within themselves, as they tend to be out of touch with their hearts, their soul, perhaps. Some men, that is. However, a male witch is not a warlock but a witch. The warlock is often the name for the head of a coven, though it may be that the term "warlock" was just another pejorative, like the word witch itself, another way to call a person a devil.

We are not evil. Don't look for curses here. You will find none, only positive life affirming spells and magical rites. If you're angry at your lover or estranged you will find a wealth of free witchcraft love spells to find someone better to help you forget your present heartache. The best revenge is living a good life.

Really, that pretty much describes us: witches are just ordinary people who use the Powers to enjoy a good life. Witches above all else are good, above all else natural, the very children of Nature.

There is no such thing as a black witch, no matter what the color of their skin. No black magyc, only magyc used for negative purposes, and little of that. A witch skilled enough in the Craft to invoke an effective curse knows better than to bring ruin down on herself. I've often heard it said that that you get back what your give out three times over,

the Rule of Three
Three time what thou givest returns to thee
This lesson well, thou must learn,
Thee only gets what thou dost earn!

Seriously, we are not dour folks. Come to a gathering and see!

What We Do

The Ways of Wicca can be divided into two acts: Magyc and Devotion.

In short, devotion involves a sort of union with the Powers of the Universe. This is often done through specific rites and ceremonies but can be done anywhere anytime by simply closing your eyes in a position where no effort is needed to hold perfectly still. Breath normally until all tension is released from your body. You can do this by meditating, or simply by letting your consciousness roam freely up and down your body until you find a tense spot. Then tighten the spot on your inhale and release on the exhale. When you're ready, simply stop your exhale half way in the middle where it feels the most comfortable. Now, let your thoughts fly like birds and feel, really feel. With a little practice you will experience the Power tingling through you like electricity flowing through your Being. At first you may find the feeling uncomfortable, even frightening, and may only be able to stand it for a few seconds. But with a little practice you will be able to get there any time you wish. This is a great retreat when things get too overwhelming in your life.

If you can't get this to work for you, don't worry. You still have the Power, just that this technique may not be the best way for you since everyone is different.

Ceremony

What about Goddesses and Gods? Yes, by all means! Wicca and the larger Pagan practices from which it springs, are a rich well of wonderful supernatural Beings--of which over 400 have been recorded for the Celtic religions alone (though most are local deities not widely known). You probably will find yourself drawn to one pantheon or another. That's as it should be. (See Gods and Goddesses)