Wiccan Rede

Bide the Wiccan law ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust;
Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill;
‘An ye harm none, do as ye will’;
Lest in self-defense it be, ever mind the rule of three;
Follow this with mind and heart;
And merry ye meet and merry ye part.

Tools

When they work clothed, Wiccans may wear robes, cords, "Renaissance"-type clothing or normal street clothes.

Many Wiccans use a special set of magical tools in their rituals. Each of these items has a different significance. The tools themselves are just that — tools — and have no innate powers of their own, though they are usually dedicated or charged with a particular purpose, and used only in that context. For this reason, it is considered rude to touch another's tools without permission.

Note :from wikipedia

Consecrating a Sword or Athame

Lay sword (or athame) on pentacle, preferably by, and touching, another, consecrated, weapon. The man
asperges them with consecrated salt and water, whereupon the woman picks up the weapon to be
consecrated and passes it through the imcense smoke and replaces it on the pentacle. Both lay their right
hands upon the weapon and press down, saying:
Both:
I conjure thee, O Sword (Athame), by these Names, Abrahach,
Abrach, Abracadabra, that thou servest me for a strength and
defence in all magical operations against all mine enemies, visible
and invisible. I conjure thee anew by the Holy Name Aradia and
by the Holy Name Cernunnos; I conjure thee, O Sword (Athame),
that thou servest me for a protection in all adversities; so aid me
now!
Again the man asperges, and the woman censes, and the weapon is returned to the pentacle, saying:
Both:
"I conjure thee, O Sword (Athame) of Steel, by the Great Gods
and Gentle Goddesses, by the virtue of the heavens, of the stars
and of the spirits who preside over them, that thou mayest receive
such virtue that I may obtain the end I desire in all things wherein
I shall use thee, by the power of Aradia and Cernunnos.
The Partner gives the Fivefold kiss unto the owner of the weapon. If the owner is not present, or if the
weapon is jointly owned by them both, the man will give the Fivefold kiss to the woman. For the final
kiss upon the mouth, the weapon is suspended between their breasts, held there by the pressure of their
embrace. As they seperate, the owner of the weapon immediately uses it to recast the Circle, but without
words

Ritual Notes:If possible, lay sword with an already consecrated sword or athame. It should, if possible, be
consecrated by both a man and a woman, both of whom are initiated, and both naked as drawn swords.
During consecration, press down on sword hard with consecrated sword or athame. If possible partake of
Cakes and Wine first, then Magus should sprinkle with water, Witch should cense in First Conjuration,
then sprinkle and cense and conjure again with Second Conjuration. If true sword and athame are
available, a sword and athame can be consecrated at the same time in which case Magus should press
with sword on sword, and Witch with athame on athame, and new sword and athame should touch. In
any case, when finished the weapon should be handed to new owner with Fivefold Salute, and should be
pressed against the body for a time to get the aura; and it should be in as close connection as possible to
the naked body for at least a month, i.e. kept under pillow, etc. Do not allow anyone to touch or handle
any of your tools until thoroughly impregnated with your aura; say six months or as near as possible. But
a pair working together may own the same tools, which will be impregnated with the aura of both.

NOTES
published in Janet and Stewart Farrar's The Witches Way
They say it comes from GBG's BOS (Text B/C version)
They say that he derived it from The Greater Key of Solomon, but had dropped the Hebrew and
other magical names by text B (they were in text A).

See Key of Solomon Book 2, Chapt. VIII. 1st conjuration follows the text closely, but 2nd and
instructions differ.

The Farrars say that GBG's text A version can be found in The Key of Solomon and High Magic's
Aid

Consecrating Other Working Tools

(except a sword or athame)
Place tool on pentacle, and lay right hand(s) on it, saying:
Aradia and Cernunnos, deign to bless and to consecrate this
White-Hilted knife (or whatever) that it may obtain the necessary
virtue through you for all acts of love and beauty.
Magus sprinkles, Witch censes. Then say:
Aradia and Cernunnos, bless this instrument prepared in your
honour.(if Scourge or Cords, add ... that it may serve for a good
cause and end and for your glory.)
Again Magus sprinkles and Witch censes. (Hand tool to new owner as you would a sword or athame,
with a Fivefold Salute.)
All these weapons should be presented to the new owner with Salute. If a Witch Queen, the downward
pointing triangle as in the first Degree Initiation. (I rephrased the previous sentence, as the Farrar's
version is untypeable. --Sekhet) End ceremony with Fivefold Salute. The new owner should immediately
use the new instruments, i.e. form Circle with Sword, then Athame, incise something with
White-Handled knife, exhibit Pentacle to Four Quarters, cense to Four Quarters, use Cords and Scourge;
and should continue to use all of them in a Circle as often as possible, for some time.
To mark out a new Circle, stick sword or athame in ground, make a loop in cord, and slip over; then,
using cord, mark out a circle, and later mark it with point of sword or athame. Always renew the Circle
with sword or athame when about to use, but have it marked so that you always retrace it in same place.
Remember the Circle is a protection, a guard against evil influences, and to prevent power created from
dispersing; but the Witch, not being evil, may enter and leave freely. But in Art Magic, it is a barrier
against forces raised, and when once in the Magus may not leave without great danger. If any great
danger is manifested it would be advisable to take refuge in the Circle; but ordinarily sword or athame in
hand is perfect protection against anything. Those who make these tools must be purified, clean and
properly prepared. When not in use, all tools and weapons should be put away in a secret place; and it is
good that this should be near your sleeping place, and that you handle them each night before retiring.

NOTES
l published in Janet and Stewart Farrar's The Witches' Way
l They say it comes from GBG's BOS (Text B/C)
l They say GBG's original (text A) may be found in The Key of Solomon and in High Magic's Aid.

Consecration of Chalice, Athame or
Other Tool ( SEAX version)

Before these assembled spirits I bring (name type of tool) to be dedicated to the service of the
Lady and Lord.
(Pass tool three times through smoke of the incense.)
By the power of air, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of thought and to harmlessness
that all intentions for which thou art used may harm none and be for the good of all.
(Pass tool three times through or over the flame of the fire candle.)
By the power of fire, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of desire and to harmlessness
that all goals which thou doest help achieve may harm none and be for the good of all.
(Take a few drops of water and sprinkle or dab on instrument.)
By the power of water, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of emotion and to
harmlessness that all that thou shalt be used in a spirit of harmony, harming none and for the
good of all.
(Touch instrument to the stone or salt in north quarter)
By the power of earth, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to steadfastness and purity of purpose,
that my will be achieved without wavering, with harm to none and for the good of all.
(If this is a chalice, present it first to the Lady, then to the Lord, if athame, reverse order. All
other instruments use personal preference, but it is courtesy to present them to Her first.)

PRESENTATION FOR CHALICE:

Lady Freya, Keeper of Femininity, bless this chalice. Let it be as Thy cauldron, a vessel of
productivity that it may be worthy to dispense Thy bounty. Let it be used in Thy service and in
the service of humanity. Let it be so bound that no harm may come of it to any being, but let it
rather be an instrument of goodwill and understanding; of loving harmony. To Thy sacred self I
dedicate this vessel, (name of vessel), that it and I may long be of service to Thee.
Lord Thor, companion to the Lady, champion of the Gods, bless this chalice and keep watch over
it. Guard the works which come forth from it, that they ever be in the service of Thee and Thy
Lady, that they be of service to humankind, and that they abide by the laws of harmony. To Thee
I vow I shall use it for Her sacred purposes, and for no other.

So mote it be.

PRESENTATION FOR ATHAME:

Lord Thor, thunderer & hammer wielder, bless this athame. Let it be as the spring rains which
fall upon the Earth to cause Her to bring forth Her bounty.
Let it quicken my hopes and dreams, yet keep them from causing harm. Let it guide them in the
harmony of the seasons, bringing forth only good for all. Lord Thor, bless this athame, (name of
athame), that it be used ever in the worship and honor of the Gods.
Lady Freya, companion to the Thunderer, lover of the Gods, bless this athame that it shall bring
forth joy, and shall cause no pain nor disharmony to any. I dedicate this athame (name athame),
symbol of the Defender and Rain Maker, to Thy service. May it ever bring Thee joy and pride.
So mote it be.

(This ritual, with suitable changes, may be used to dedicate other tools as well as these.)

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