Three fold law wicca booklet

What goes around comes around folk wisdom a liberal man will be enriched, and one who waters himself will be watered. 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. The three fold belief of wicca not pagan, its not the same. When taken out of its ethical context the idea of the law of return begins to become more palatable non wiccan occultists. See more ideas about wiccan, book of shadows and wicca. In magik this is often called the law of 3 fold, meaning what you put out will be returned to you 3times over. We are one of the largest wicca and witchcraft sites with a complete catalog for all your magickal needs.

The threefold law or idea that for every action there is a reaction is not the same thing as the wiccan rede, but the two ideas are closely intertwined. Please know that this book is not the end all of information. 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. Basically, it is saying that everything you do will return to you in a greater form, specifically three times, what you gave out. This law relates to the use of power and energy, for when used, power is returned to the sender, three times the level it. Does it mean that the energy will be amplified by a factor of three.

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. That whatever energy you put out, will come back to you three fold. This is the law of karma, or the three fold law of return. Book of shadows the rule of threethreefold lawlaw of. And it continue reading wiccan rede and law of three. Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give. You only know half of wicca, you need to learn all the dark things, too, and i expect you to practice it. 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.

I love the theatrics in the book, lots of evil satanic pictures and words that try to play on peoples emotions. This essentially says that whatever you do will come back to you with three times the power. Posted on november, 20 by ladyoftheabyss posted in articles, daily posts tagged energy, gerald gardner, law, law of return, rule of three wicca, thought, threefold law, wicca, witchcraft. The rule of three, threefold law, law of threefold return etc had a very different meaning when wicca was founded. And its not dependent on an allknowing god watching and meting out punishment.

There is no universal threefold law in wicca 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. The rede and law will motivate a witch wiccan to not do harm to themselves or to others, taking harmful drugs, etc. But mark well, when thou receivest good, so equally art bound to return good threefold. Threefold law, or law of return as it is also called, is perhaps one of the more controversial aspects of wiccan ethics. Beginners book of shadows wiccan rede and three fold law. As you said, the three fold law is probably the most debated part of wicca. Question about the threefold law one of the frequently accepted tenets of wicca that ive never been able to fully understand in the three fold law. The three fold rule and the rule of three explained. Selfexplanatory the threefold law is the belief and principle on which magick is used. Satanic witchcraft and the threefold effect of magic. The rule of three also three fold law or law of return is a religious tenet held by some wiccanspagans. One of the frequently accepted tenets of wicca that ive never been able to fully understand in the three fold law.

The usual arguments are that the wiccan rede, an it harm none, do what you will is too simplistic and is impossible to follow, and the law of threefold return is a christian concept that is punishing in essence. You are needing to do a lot of research in your journey. 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. Love spells wicca to help you find your soul mate book. It states that both the good and the evil that one creates in the world will be returned threefold in joy or suffering. Many spell casters try to look at this law in reverse to stay far away from negative magic since as good as this three fold rule works with positive magic it can create a tragic three fold response for someone who casts negative magic. Ever mind the rule of three, what ye send out comes back to thee.

The wiccan redes lesson is to treat people the same way you would like to be treated. Steiner lays out this theory in a fairly comprehensive way in his 1904 book, knowledge of higher worlds and. As you said, the threefold law is probably the most debated part of wicca. And while the use of black magic wont create a three fold effect, or a law of return, it can affect a magic user in the long term. May 25, 2016 inamar, as you will note all throughout this site, i often explain that this is my way, not the way. Feb 25, 2009 personally i believe in the law of return if you will. One of the reasons for the debate of the validity of the threefold law is due to the law s oftenmoralistic presentation, which comes across more as a religious belief or ethical stance than a universal occult principle. Time and time again, i have read a book, an article, a website, that ushers me to heed the three fold law. Rule of three wicca the rule of three also threefold law or law of return is a religious tenet held by some wiccans pagans and occultists. 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. 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. And its not dependent on an all knowing god watching and meting out punishment.

The rule of three is a religious tenet held by some wiccanspagans and occultists. This means that whatever you do, it should not hurt anyone else. It states that every magical act sent out into the. I dont reprint the pdf files you find floating around on the internet. Then it goes on to give a horrible description of wicca. Oct 15, 2012 the wiccan rede is simply advice meant to help you be a better person. I create them all personally for my book of shadows.

Bide the wiccan rede you must, in perfect love, in perfect trust. The wiccan threefold law also known as the rule of three, the threefold law is part of many, but not all wiccan traditions. 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. Confucianism whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. In gardnerian wicca, these traditionspecific teachings demand thought before action, especially magical action spell work. The threefold rule is referenced often by the wiccans of the clan mackenzie in the s. 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. Lets look at what the rule of three might actually mean. The rule of three the law of threefold return learn religions. Many traditions adhere to a law of threefold return.

Wiccan rede the rede states an it harm none, do as thou will. The idea of an unbalanced karmalike punitive function in spirituality isnt something that resonates with me, but id really like. The threefold law is a religious tenant that wiccan s follow to obey the rules of wicca. Most would answer that it is a part of the wiccan rede, which while the. Does this mean our actions good or ill come back in three different ways, or on three separate occasions. Also known as the rule of three, the threefold law is part of many, but not all wiccan traditions. These are all sayings very familiar to all of us, all of them examples of a supposedly universal law of cause and effect, action and reaction. There is no single correct way to follow the pagan wiccan religion, pray, celebrate the sacred days, or reach our peak of spirituality.

So, the threefold law is just a fancy way of saying that the amount of each type of energy the universe throws at you is directly proportionate to the amount of that type of energy you put out into the universe. When you are first introduced to wicca you would have been told all. Modern mcwiccans will turn any damn goddess into a triple goddess or part of a triplicity because some poorly edited book with a moon on the spine said that the goddess is always maiden mother crone. 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. A modern guide to witchcraft and magick by harmony nice. The rule of three also three fold law or law of return is a religious tenet held by some wiccanspagans and occultists. The practice of wicca as a religion of recent times took root during the late forties to early fifties of the twentieth century. Some subscribe to a variant of this law in which return is not necessarily threefold. Sep 23, 2018 book of shadows spell pages what is the threefold law. He goes into western and eastern definitions of karma and how they relate to the three fold law. 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. This book also serves as a history of the wiccan rede, the importance of which i think cant be overstated. Many new wiccans, and plenty of nonwiccan pagans, are initiated with the.

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. Not in the sense that the universe exists as some sort of divine justice and is fair, because no, its not fair. This heavily motivates wiccans to behave ethically, and to avoid harming others. 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.

They believe in using their powers for good and not evil see wiccan rede. The basic premise is that anything we do comes back to us in the end, often to a greater degree such as threefold. 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. A nice new wicca book for the next generation, by young british wiccan harmony nice, following her youtube and instagram fame. Wicca and the three fold law the three fold law is something youve not doubt heard a lot in wicca and witchcraft circles.

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. Sep 02, 2003 of course, as havoc mentioned on another thread, one of the important things about wicca is the three fold law. The author discusses the complexities of the wiccan rede far beyond the watered down version that has become part of some pagan currents. But what if i told you that neither the rede nor the threefold law are. The concept of karma in witchcraft is to do good and good will be returned, either three times or at three times the intensity. It states that whatever someone puts out into the world, whether it be good or bad, will come back threefold or 3 times. 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 is the belief and principle on which magick is used. But when the three in the principio of light have the upper hand and are born out of the dark centro, so that they are in accordance with their innermost depths of light, which is the new birth in man, all seven are good, and then saturnius stands for compassion, mercurius for doing good, mars for gentleness, sol for humility, venus for. It is one of the essential threads of the universe. This is a logical result of what is known as the three fold law. A place where witches, shamans, druids and pagans meet to celebrate the magickal life. Most every wiccan is familiar with the wiccan rede and law of three.

The threefold law simply states that whatever you send out into the universe, you will get back three times. Essentially, the problem i have with the threefold law is mathematical, not philosophical. While researching the three fold law, i took the liberty of writing several early authors who had referenced it in their books. Ancient beliefs state the senders mind, body and spirit, thus the threefold concept is accountable for all actions. If you are a wiccan or pagan who follows the threefold law and the wiccan rede, then do so in peace. 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. The wiccan rede and three fold law are two things that just about every wiccan honors. Details about blessing house plants spell ritual parch pg poster wicca book of shadows witchy sage smudging a home this weekend thats full of so much negative energy. Rather than an astral spanking for wrongdoings it was a simple rule of witchly etiquette.

Used in relation with the ethos, do what thy wilt, though it harm none as stated in the wiccan rede, witches. Ever mind the rule of three three times your acts return to thee. If you wish to call it the 3 fold law, karma, law of return or anything else, in my opinion it is all the same. Of course, as havoc mentioned on another thread, one of the important things about wicca is the three fold law. First of all, wicca has an obsession some might even say an unhealthy one with threes. The rule of three, also called the law of threefold return, is a caveat given to newly initiated witches in some magical traditions, primarily neowiccan ones. Threefold law religion, spiritualism, and occult in wicca the threefold lawalso known as the law of threeis the law of return.

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. So, if you send out bad things, then youre going to get the same bad things back in your life, three times as bad. High magics aid, page 188 might be in a weird place cause its a pdf. This law, together with a commitment to follow the wiccan rede. The three fold law, sometimes known as the law of return, is probably one of the most controversial of wiccan ethics, and is not embraced by everyone. Learn how it should effect your actions and your decisions.

Sep 22, 2014 some even argue that statements like the threefold law arent wiccan at all. Book of spells book of shadows the threefold law wattpad. 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. Wiccans only abide by the wiccan rede, which is an ye harm none, do as ye will and the threefold law. It states that every magical act sent out into the universewhether positive or negativewill be returned to the witch three times.

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. The full wiccan rede begins with bide within the law you must, in perfect love and perfect trust. The wiccan threefold law basics of wicca wicca living. The three fold law is that with every action there is a reaction. Follow this with mind and heart, merry meet, and merry part. Book of shadows spell pages what is the threefold law. 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. I think that even people who arent interested and dont believe in witchcraft and magick as she ahem spells it, wouldnt be able to resist that beautiful cover. Do you beleive in the three fold law details inside.

A belief that any energy put out into the divine universe will return to the sender three times. This applies to good things as well as bad if you put. Read the rule of threethreefold lawlaw of return from the story book of. 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. The three fold law is the belief and principle on which magick is used. The threefold law states that any good that a person does to another returns to themselves, magnified three times. Your personal spell book wicca, wiccan, book of shadows, wicca for beginners, wicca spell book, spells, wiccan books at. Some wiccans interpret this to mean that the good or harm returns back to a. The threefold law is a variation of the scientific law for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, or the ecological understanding that everything is connected. They are, in a way, like the ten commandments in the judaicchristian religion. Through them we learn the basic principles of wicca. I fully believe that if you do good things, then good things will come back to you. Oct 16, 20 this video is all about the basic belief behind wicca s three fold law. The energy you put out into the worldwhether positive or negativewill be returned to you three times.

Now, im working on my book of shadows, now ive heard there are some laws in wicca. Rule of three wicca the rule of three also threefold law or law of return is a religious tenet held by some wiccanspagans and occultists. Sep 18, 2011 when reading online about the threefold law, its common to come across quotes like this. Lest in your own defense it be, ever mind the rule of three. In actuality, this isnt really a law of return as much as it is a law of accountability. The three fold law is a common belief between wiccans and i thought it would be a good topic to discuss.

Used in relation with the ethos, an it harm none do what ye will as stated in the wiccan rede. Do good, and it will be revisited upon you with good things, but do evil, and you will suffer there times worse. Its a belief that whatever you put out into the world will eventually come back to you threefold x3. All good that a person does to another returns three fold in this life. The wiccan rede and the threefold law are the two main beliefs of wiccans. Ok so the majority of witches know of the three fold law, but not as many. Sanders begins by giving us some basic and reasonably accurate definitions of simple terms, including the wiccan rede and the three fold law, that have been taken from sources such as the encarta online encyclopedia. Jun 15, 2016 now that we have a working understanding what the meets the threshold of harm, how does the rule of threelaw of three fold return come into play. The law of return aka the threefold law wicca for the rest. So, why are people casting wiccan spells not permitted to manipulate or harm others. The rule of three also three fold law or law of return is a religious tenet held by some wiccans. Does the threefold law apply to witches who are not wiccan. Shes using law of attraction to bring the energy of healing by visualizing the person as whole and healed, and shes using the micromacro law of correspondence by working on the poppet as if it were the patient.