The Wiccan's Real Version of the Creation Story from the Book of Shadows

    The basic creation story tells of the birth of the cosmos. It explains how a no-thing became a some-thing. Every culture, religion, and civilization has, somehwhere within its history, the myth of creation. These symbolic narratives often reconize specific teachings that are sacred to that generation and contain metaphors to explain how the society sees itself within its worldview. Our creation story can read during a dedication ceremony, at a Samhain ritual, or at any other event where the seeker is to be reminded of his or her roots and the decision he or she has made to become one with the Spirit of the Witches. It can also be performed in ritual drama with the addition of the musical instruments, singing, and drums.

    Long, long, ago, there was only darkness---a deep, ebony ocean of empty infinity---the void that was no place. From this place of nothingness, Spirit drew in upon itself and, with a might burst of joyful vibration, our Lady of Light exploded into being, Her essence the totality of perfect love and perfect trust. In Her heart She held the presence of Spirt, and there was no part of Her that was not part of the divine.

    In delight, our Lady began the Great Work. She danced among the heavens, Her bare feet beating out the rhythm of all creation, giving birth to every pattern of energy as sparks of light catapulted from Her flying hair and extended fingertips. She created the stars and planets, and bed them to dance with Her. As they began to move, so the cycle of the year was born, and the divine symphony of the universe came into form. She gave them names of power, each unto their own. These things moved from the void, into the thought, given the breath of life, and then into the world.

    Our Lady chanted the words of perfect love and perfect peace and, as these sounds fell to the Earth, the trees, flowers, and grasses took root in the fertile soil of Gaia. From the pure, white light of Her breath came the colors of the universe, turning all things to vibrant beauty. From the bubbling laughter in Her throat sprang the sound of the clear, running water of the streams, the gentle lapping vibrations of the lake, and the roaring of the oceans. Her tears of happiness become the rains of our survival. Our Lady was the Presence, and the Presence our Lady.

    And when Her dancing slowed, the Lady sought a companion, to share the wonders of the many worlds. As the Holy Spirit, She created the God as Her soulmate. Because our Lady so loved the Earth, the energy pattern of the God contained both the essence of the Presence and the Divine energy of the Earth---and He was known by many names: Green Man; Lord of the Forests; King of the Fields; and Father, Son, and Sage.

    Together, the Lord and Lady created all the beings of Earth. The Lord's power moved through Her, and She showered the Earth and all upon it with Her blessings. Together, They designed the birds, animals, fishes, insects, reptiles, and people of our world. To protect and guide the humans, the Lord and Lady fashioned the angels, guides, and spirits of power. These energies still walk with us, although we often cannot see them.

    To each being our Lady gave a unique vibration in which to communicate, and the Lord bestowed to each the fire of passion and the burning instinct to survive. As a gift for His magnificent handiwork and caring for the creatures of Earth, our Lady gave our Lord a crown of stag antlers, which He wears upon His great head. This aspect of half man, half animal would forever show His joy in both the human and animal creations of the Presence. The crown will always be a symbol that people can spiritually work with the duality of their own natures to reach into the core of Spirit.

    Together, the Lord and Lady blessed the first humans with free will. "We are fo the gods, and the gods are us!" the people cried. And the Lord and Lady smiled. "We are all one," said our Lady, and through a web of silver light She connected each human to the other, and then linked the hurmans to all other energy patterns on the panet. When this was done, She wove Herself and Her Lord into the divine tapestry of pulsating energy. "Loves is the law, honor is the bond," said the Lord as He empowered the tapestry of life.