THE CHARGE OF THE GODDESS

Listen to the words from the Great Mother, who was of old called amongst men, Isis, Artemis, Astarte, Dione, Melusine, Aphrodite, Diana, Arionrhod, and many other. Secret that opens upon the door of youth, and mine is the cup of the wine of live, 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 my love is poured out upon the Earth.

Hear ye the words of the Star Goddess, She, in the dust of whose feet are the host 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 into 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 yearning will avail you not, unless you know the Mystery, that if that which you seek you find not within 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 of desire. I seek the Crown of Wisdom and Understanding That Might and Mercy In balance bring Beauty, Victory and glory find their foundation In the Kingdom.