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1a.: Re: Questions to Gaia From: gaia_d
1b.: Re: Why go Sky Clad? From: Blackbird

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1a.: Re: Questions to Gaia

Posted by: "gaia_d" Gaia_D@yahoo.com gaia_d

Fri Oct 8, 2010 8:54 am (PDT)

--- In Witch_Essentials@yahoogroups.com, "Rose" <oldroselace@...> wrote:
>
> Do 'things' have magick unto themselves?

GAIA:

Quantum Physics tells us that All things seem to be (swirls of) energy;
so in that regard i'd say yes, if you define "magick" as the deliberate
manipulation of energy toward some pre-determined end.

> ROSE:
> What is the difference between the 'science' of Magick and the
'religion' of the Craft?

GAIA:
By "The Craft" i'm assuming you mean Wicca, because that is the
Religion, while magick is a set of practices (like Spellcasting,
Divination, psychic skills, etc) that are used in and by not just Wicca
or Wiccans, but a wide variety of people in many diverse Paths --

> ROSE:
> Why is it so important to internalize what we learn?

GAIA:

Well, otherwise it's all just a superficial mess, and you're operating
in the dark; there's no real understanding of how anything works, so
unless you follow the exact same proceedure each and every time, you
won't know what to do. You can't adapt or adjust in any way .

> ROSE:
> What is the importance of 'correspondences?

GAIA:

Magick operates through symbolism; correspondences are a symbolic
"language" that allows you to concretize symbolic ideas -- For example,
if you want to promote peace and tranquility, you can drink a chamomile
tea, which has both chemical and magickal properties related to peace
and calming.

> ROSE:
> Why go 'skyclad'?

GAIA-:

Skyclad is RITUAL nudity; it's *not* -- as some have thought or
suggested -- a sexual thing or a chance to "oogle" anybody; on the
contrary, it promotes closeness and trust within the Coven....

We go before the Gods as we truly are, without all our social
"accoutrements" and personas that often disguise us, or provide the
social "clues" that we so often depend upon to perpetuate social roles ,
status , etc.

> ROSE:
> Why is 'cultural affinity' of value?

GAIA:

Well, many people do feel an affinity toward a particular culture or
homeland.....It *can* be of value if it encourages them to explore their
history, culture, etc.

Speaking magickally, there does seem to be some benefits to pursuing a
spirituality related to one's own culture -- For example, Voudun
(VooDoo) is one spirituality that is usually understood to be related
to one particular cultural group.
>
>
> ROSE:
> Gaia - I know this is the second time around for my questions, but
there are so many new readers.........Blessed Be

GAIA:

No problem -- As you say, we've many new members who might be interested
in those topics too --

Blessed Be -

~Gaia

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1b.: Re: Why go Sky Clad?

Posted by: "Blackbird" blackbird_61@yahoo.com blackbird_61

Fri Oct 8, 2010 3:14 pm (PDT)

Perhaps this bit of Fiction might help. .. BB.
To Be First of the Nine.
Pandora and Rachel were out gathering in Sacred Anar. Rachel was seeking
a wand of special Magick for a coming Ceremony had brought Pandora along
so she might feel the Magick in the Trees and branches.

Auntie Rachel, is it true that I will be Forth of the Nine.

Yes Dear, I saw it in your Runes.

But Mara is 4th of Nine.

Yes Child, but a time will come when she removes that gown.

I guess I don't quite understand, Auntie Rachel.

Rachel sat down under a great "Grandmother Tree" and sat Pandora close
to her.

You see this tree, once she was just so full of life, that she just
burst from the earth and reached for the sky. She grew and grew into the
mighty tree you see now, but where she was once filled with life, she is
now filled with memory. It is like that for us too, a time will come
when Mara is so very full of memory, and what life remains in her cup is
for herself alone, and not to spent in the tending of the garden. Then
in the time she chooses she will remove her gown.

Tell me more.

When your Mother was Born, Lady Hera was First of the Nine. She watched
over your mother and taught her the Craft of the Wise and prepared her
for the day she would wear the green gown. Then when she saw your mother
was ready, and she was herself tired. She went out into Anar under the
New Moon and Sang to the Nine. They hearing her voice followed and under
the last sliver of the Moons Light she removed her gown and left it on
the grass of Anar. The Fifth of the Nine, who went before me, had
brought for her a simple white shift and Hera returned to the keep. In
this way we knew it was your mothers time.

When the Moon Waxed Full the Nine Returned to spot Lady Hera had chosen,
and the people followed to see the ceremony. Lady Hera returned to the
spot Wearing White, as did your mother. She was the first in the Line
and your mother the last, the other members of the great circle
followed, and formed a circle around the spot.

Then all the Ladies of the Great Circle Disrobed, and stood naked under
the Full Moon.

Why?

Some things must be done at our most vulnerable, with no armor of metal
or station child.

Now Hera called the Guardians, and each of the Nine replied. As the
Adept to the 5th of the Nine I carried a Silver Chalice. The Adept of
the 3rd of the Nine carried a skin of Wine. As the Wine was Poured into
the Chalice your Mother was lead into the circle. Hera took the Chalice
from me and presented it to the 2nd of the Nine.

You mother stood before her now, the 2nd of the Nine. Naked woman to
woman with no gown of Office between them.

The Second of the Nine Said, "I charge you with the Dream of Sacred Anar
may it be safe in your keeping." Then she handed Ara the Chalice, and
she took a very small sip. Ara retuned her the Chalice, and the 2nd of
the Nine Turned and gave the Chalice to the Third of the Nine.

The 3rd of the Nine said, "I charge you with the Fields and Vines, the
Doe and the Stag. May they be safe in your keeping." Then she handed Ara
the Chalice, and again she took a small sip.

The 4th of the Nine said, "I charge you with the trees of Anar, Oak and
Elm, Apple and Ash, and she who is the Mother of All. May they be Safe
in your Keeping."

The 5th of the Nine said, "I charge you with the great book, and the
path of Our People. May they be Safe in your Keeping."

The 6th of the Nine said, "I charge you with the Love of Our People. May
it Flourish in your Keeping."

The 7th of the Nine said, "I Charge you with the Story of Our People.
May it be a Song of Celebration in your Keeping."

The 8th of the Nine said, "I Charge you with the Memory of Our People.
May it endure in your keeping."

The Keeper of the Verse said, "I Charge you with the Wisdom of Our
People. May it grow in your Keeping."

Then Ara returned to center and Hera and said, "I accept the Wisdom of
Mother Isis, and the Stewardship of Sacred Anar, may she flourish in my
Keeping."

Then Hera Dressed your Mother in the Green Gown, which had been crafted
in part by each of the Nine. Hera kissed your mother and said, "Child of
Anar, You are The Ara, I am gladdened that I leave Sacred Anar in your
keeping."

The Circle was closed, and a great celebration commenced.Your mother
conceived you that very night, and this was seen as a great blessing.

Ama tu ANKI.

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