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The Charge of the Goddess
As adapted by Starhawk
See the original version HERE.


      Listen to the words of the Great Mother, Who of old was called Artemis, Astarte, Dione, Melusine, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Diana, Arionrhod, Brigid, and by many other names:


      Whenever you have need of anything, once a 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 the queen of all the Wise.

      You shall be free from slavery, and as a sign that you be free you shall be naked in your rites.

      Sing, feast, dance, make music and love, all in My presence, for Mine is the ecstasy of the spirit and Mine also is joy on earth.

      For My law is Love unto all beings.   Mine is the secret that opens the door of youth, and Mine is the cup of 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 that 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.