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The Gardnerian Book of Shadows
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This is the text of the Gardnerian Book of Shadows.
This is the central sacred text of the Wiccan Web Weavers.
However, it is important to point out that there is
no 'official' Book of Shadows.
Our coven has a hand-written copy of a Book of Shadows,
which reflects our own practices and knowledge.
This particular text is derived from a file posted on the Internet in the early 90s, and
quotes previously published material which was known to be
in use by Gardner and his group.
The Book of Shadows was attributed by Gardner to an ancient,
clandestine witch cult, which he was initiated into.
The text shows influences from English and Celtic Folk-lore,
the Enochian system of John Dee, Thelema, the Golden Dawn,
Stregaria, Tantric Yoga, the KJV Bible and even Kipling.
Casting the Circle
Drawing Down the Moon
The Charge
Initiation: First Degree
Initiation: Second Degree
Initiation: Third Degree
Cakes and Wine
The Sabbat Rituals: November Eve
The Sabbat Rituals: February Eve
The Sabbat Rituals: May Eve
The Sabbat Rituals: August Eve
On Chants
To Help the Sick
The Scourge and the Kiss
The Priestess and the Sword
The Warning
Of the Ordeal of the Art Magical
The Eightfold Way
To Gain the Sight
Power
Properly Prepared
The Meeting Dance
To Leave the Body
The Working Tools
Skyclad
A Revision of the Casting Procedure
The Prose Charge
Cakes and Wine
The Sabbat Rituals: Spring Equinox
The Sabbat Rituals: Summer Solstice
The Sabbat Rituals: Autumn Equinox
The Sabbat Rituals: Winter Solstice
The Eightfold Path or Ways
The First-Degree Initiation
The Second-Degree Initiation
The Third-Degree Initiation
The Witches' Chant or Rune
Consecrating Tools
The Old Laws
The Verse Charge
Casting and Charging
Forming the Circle