The Pillars

For this section we are going back to the Front pages. I will customarily leave the page immediately opposite my Blessing blank, but this is mostly for aesthetics, and because I have a ridiculous idea that I will one day be a good enough artist to draw a Green-Man there.

On the next Page or two pages that are facing each other. We are going to record the Pillars and by this I mean the Pillars of Witchcraft. These are the anchor points of any Temple, if you don't know what they are then you either need a new mentor or I have a list of books you can read.

If you do not know, they are (stolen from the above link):

To Know: One values knowledge as everything learned is only a part of a larger puzzle. This includes knowledge and understanding of the gods and goddesses and not just by "book learning", but through personal experience; thus it means use. This pillar corresponds to the element of Air, which represents reason, intellect, intuition and wisdom.

To Dare: Be willing to take risks, not go in blindly and without thought. To approach a task boldly, be willing to face mysteries to investigate and experience as well as embrace the mysteries that surround one. This pillar corresponds with the element of Water, which represents courage, emotions and one's heart.

To Will: A deep and heartfelt belief, "If you do not believe you can succeed, you will not succeed". But one should not shy away from opposition of beliefs, but understand and believe what is in your heart. This pillar corresponds to the element of Fire, which represents discipline, one's skills, concentration and drive.

To be Silent: Magick is a gift, thus one should not "brag" or "threaten" others concerning the use of magic. Further magic will lose its potency when spoken aloud to others after the spell or incantation has been preformed. This pillar corresponds with the element of Earth, which represents cleansing and grounding of one's mind.


You don't need much room, this is important because these are principals of the Craft, but also discrete information on how each element ties to your magick. There is no hurry, by all means get your thoughts in order before setting pen to paper on this one.


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