The Earth hums some song of her own.
Ntozake Shange
The Charge of the Goddess 3
Listen to the words of the Great Mother, who was of old called amongst men, Isis, Artemis, Astarte, Dione Melusine, Aphrodite, Diana and by many other names.
Whenever you have need of anything, once in the month and better it be when the Moon is full or new, then shall ye assemble in some secret place and adore the spirit of Me, Queen of all Witches.
To these I shall teach that which is yet unknown. Ye shall be free from all slavery, and as a sign that you be free, ye shall be naked in your rites. You shall sing, feast, make music and love all in my name for Mine is the ecstacy of the spirit, and mine is also joy upon earth.
My law is love unto all beings. Mine is the Secret that opens upon the door of youth and mine is the cup of wine of life, the cauldron of Cerridwen, which is the Holy Grail of Immortality. I am the Gracious Goddess who gives the gift of youth unto the heart of mankind. I give knowledge of the Spirit Eternal and beyond death, I give peace and freedom and reunion with those who have gone before. Nor do I demand aught of sacrifice, for behold, I am the Mother of all things and love is poured out upon the Earth.
Hear ye the words of the Star Goddess.
She in the dust of whose feet are the hosts of heaven, whose body encircles the universe. I am the beauty of the Green Earth and the White Moon among the stars and the mystery of the Waters. I call unto thy soul, Arise and come unto me, for I am the Soul of Nature who gives life to the universe, from me all things proceed and unto me all things return. Beloved of all the Gods and men, let my worship be in the heart.
Rejoice, for behold all acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. Therefore, let there be beauty and strength - power and compassion - honor and humility - mirth and reverence within you. And you who think to seek me know that your seeking and yearing will avail you not unless you know the Mystery, that if that which you seek you find not withing yourself, you will never find it without. For behold, I have been with you from the beginning and I am that which is attained at the end. I seek the Crown of Wisdom and Understanding, that might and mercy in balance bring beauty, victory and glory find their foundation in my kingdom.
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