Welcome to the Ark of the Codex. Herein lies an explaination of the general tenants of Emrysian Wicca. I leave some information out, of course, but there should be enough information to satisfy this audience.
The Emrysian Wiccan tradition was born recently after I was given the book Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Wiccan by Scott Cunningham. The last section of the book detailed the formation of a personal tradition, so I gave it a try. After several revisions and some formal Wiccan instruction, I came up with a system that worked for me. The reason my tradition came to the public was becaus I was recruited as a teacher in my local area. Now, there was a problem with this- I am in a career where I am not consistently in one area for very long. The one solution that seemed plausible was bringing my teaching to the internet. Now, I have created this on-line Temple to augment my teaching, as well as have a place for my friends to hang out and discuss Wicca and Paganism in a safe place.
Book One ~ the Emrysian Code and Canon
Herein lays the first volume of the Emrysian Code, a canon of religious laws and customary teachings to be taught to all potential priests and priestesses of the Emrysian tradition of the Wiccan faith. From previous traditions and solitaries, I draw out my personal form of practice, which I intend to teach to those who seek to learn it. This book is the only physical “authority” to which I shall rely upon within my life as a Wiccan, and find it only as a personal reflection of the divine will within myself that shall govern me. Other books shall certainly supplement this book, but it is in this book that none but the initiated shall see the realities and lore taught, even if it be that the knowledge seems commonplace. Upon their initiation, each new priestess and priest are to copy from this tome in their own hand, lest they choose not to impart any further the teachings of the Lord and Lady. As I will, So Mote it Be, from this day and forth!
The Emrysian Tradition pays Reverence to both e the Lord and Lady, and neglects either for the other. As I will, no Patron deity or pantheon of Gods is chosen for the tradition, for it is seen that we shall worship the Ancient Ones as They choose to present themselves. However, it can also be commonly seen that the Goddess always and forevermore present Herself in her heavenly form of the Moon, and the God likewise in the Sun.
Should any solitary or coven choose to elect or adopt a Patron or Matron deity, they are charged with choosing only one Patron or pantheon to follow. This is only because of the culture clash that is presented from mixing pantheons and certain deities.
The God and Goddess are equals who live in harmony to create and blend the energies of the universe together. Together the God and Goddess created the universe, the “One Song” that sustains us all. As a tribute to this perfect love and trust, we see men and women, created in polarity as the Goddess and God, as perfect equals who must act in a way so as to better the existence of the other, with neither to have greater power over the other.
The Goddess and God are both transcendent and Immanent entities. They are ever present in our lives yet beyond our complete comprehension, choosing as they will to let us discern what we may of Their infinite power. As they constantly adore and support us, let us always adore, support, and cherish Them.
The Charge of the Goddess
Whenever you have need of anything’
Once in the month,
And better it be when the Moon is Full,
You shall assemble in some secret place and adore the Spirit of Me Who is Queen of all the Wise.
Ye shall be free from slavery,
And as a sign that you be free ye shall dance, sing and be joyous in your rites,
All in My presence,
For Mine is the ecstasy of Spirit and Mine is also joy on Earth.
For My law is love unto all beings.
Mine is the secret that opens upon the door of youth,
and Mine is the cup of the wine of life that is the Cauldron of Cerridwen that is the holy grail of immortality.
I give the 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 my love is poured out upon the Earth!
Emrysian Wiccans are forever bound by the Rede, which is as follows:
“Bide the Wiccan Law ye must,
In perfect love, in perfect trust,
Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill;
An ye harm none, do what ye will.
Ever mind the Rule of Three:
What ye send out comes back to thee.
Follow this with mind and heart,
And merry ye meet, and merry ye part.
No one shall willingly hurt another by force or malice, nor behave in dangerous activities or indulgences. However, as is Nature’s way, a person may use what force is necessary to protect their life or those of others’, in a manner in which to survive. No person shall, as an Emrysian, take drugs other than as a medicine prescribed by a doctor, nor shall they recklessly consume alcohol. Nor should any person see the need to inflict injury upon themselves in any matter.
Emrysian Wicca embraces both coven and solitary practice. For many it is hard to find a group to coven with, let alone one that all practice the same tradition. For others, a coven may be too bothersome, being that there are many personalities to coordinate and such.
Emrysian Wicca is not exclusive and one may hold membership in another tradition so longs as it remains a facet of the Wiccan faith. No tradition is held above any other.
It is in my greatest observation to see that what is greatly needed amongst the ranks of the Wiccan and pagan community is a greater call for professional clergy, who personify Wicca to the rest of the world, and can be called upon to lead the community, not in ritual, but throughout the pitfalls of living in a less than ideal society.
The tradition of secrecy upon the pain of enchantment is now moot and certainly unnecessary to the point that it rarely need mention. However, the names and details of our fellows should remain protected from the outside community, for the sake of their protection. Nor should the finer points of Ritual or Magick be taught to those who have not yet proved themselves trustworthy of the knowledge.
The strain between the Pagan and Cowan communities have, since the advent of neo-pagan religions, not changed from the 1950s.
Reincarnation is accepted as fact. This is so that we may achieve reunion wit the Goddess and God, while at the same time being able to fulfill the Original Purpose for which the Wicca were created- to serve as healers and stewards of mankind. We sit in judgment of our own actions. We should strive to live the best lives we possibly can and leave a lasting positive impression upon the world till that time in which we may return.
Magick is the tool of the Wicca, but it is not ours exclusively. All magick should be done in accordance with the Rede and performed within the confines of a Circle. It should be noted, here first and foremost, that magick may NOT be taught to any student who dismisses the ethics and religious overtones of the practice of magick.
The Emrysian tradition accepts the Principles of Wiccan Belief as prescribed by the American Council of Witches in 1974, which are as follows:
We practice rite to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of life forces marked by phases of the moon and the seasonal quarters and cross-quarters.
We recognize that our intelligence gives us a unique responsibility towards our environment. We seek to live in harmony with nature, in ecological balance offering fulfillment to life and consciousness within a revolutionary concept.
We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than apparent to the average person. Because it is far greater than normal, it is sometimes called supernatural, but we see it as lying within that what is naturally potential to all.
We see the creative power of the universe as manifesting through polarity, as masculine and feminine. We value neither above the other, knowing each to be supportive of the other. We value sex as pleasure, as the symbol and embodiment of life, and as one of the sources of energy used in magickal practice and religious worship.
We recognize both outer and inner, or psychological worlds, sometimes known as the spirit world, the collective unconsciousness, inner planes, etc. we see in the interactions of these two dimensions the basis for paranormal phenomena and magickal exercise. We neglect neither dimension for the other, seeing both necessary for our fulfillment.
We do not recognize any authoritative hierarchy, but do honor those who teach, respect those who share their greater knowledge and wisdom, and acknowledge those who give themselves in leadership.
We see religion, magick, and wisdom in living as being united in the way one views the world and lives within it- a worldview and philosophy of life we identify as witchcraft- the Wiccan Way.
Calling oneself Wiccan does not make a Wiccan; but neither does heredity itself, nor does the collection of titles, degrees and initiations. A Wiccan seeks to control the forces within him or herself that make life possible in order to live wisely and well without harm to others and in harmony with nature.
We believe in the affirmation of life and its fulfillment in a continuation of education and development of consciousness giving meaning to the universe we know and or personal role within it.
Our only animosity toward Christianity, or any other religion or philosophy of life, is to the extent that these institutions have claimed to be the “only way” and have sought to deny freedom to others and suppress other forms of religious belief and practice.
As American Wiccans, we are not threatened by debates on the history of the Craft, origins of various terms, or the legitimacy of various aspects of different traditions. We are concerned with our present and our future.
We do NOT accept the concept of absolute evil, nor do we worship any entity known a “Satan” or the “devil”, as defined by the Christian religion. We do not seek power through the suffering of others, nor accept that any personal benefit can come from it.
We believe that we should seek within nature that which is contributory to our health and well-being.
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