Book of Path -- Overview/Summary

Summary

Overview

I am an eclectic kitchenwitch. I believe that magick is the energy that connects all things, and that spell work is manipulation of this energy. I live my day-to-day life with magick as a practical part of my existence. Most of my magickal work is done in the kitchen, with everyday supplies and a little “push” of magick.

History

The history of my path in particular is brief; it is a living that that I am creating it as I go, but it has some basis in Celtic traditions.

Role of Clergy

There is no specified role of clergy for my path, albeit my goal is to become a priestess of my created path. I would like to be a minister who teaches others to find their path someday, and their path would not have to be the same as mine.

Organization of Groups

I am mostly a solitary witch, but I do work with groups when invited, and also with Summerland Grove for Sabbats.

Core Beliefs

All beings and all things are connected by an energy or life force that I call magick. Most magick comes from the earth and the things harvested from her. There is a “cosmic reciprocation” for anything you put out into the world, but not exactly the threefold law.

Standards of Conduct

Mostly the golden rule – if at possible, I try to treat others better than I expect to be treated. I believe that you have a choice in everything you do, that every act is a choice – conscious or unconscious – and I try to act accordingly.

Pantheon/ Deities

Primarily Luna and Gaia. No specific pantheon.

Holidays

I celebrate the eight sabbats, with accentuation on Mabon, Samhain, Yule and Ostara.

Ways of Worship

Moon cycles are taken into account for rituals. I do group rituals when there is a group that I trust and love enough to work with (and when I’m invited). I do daily “vespers”. I maintain an altar, and celebrate the sabbats in solitary ritual regardless of whether I complete a group ritual for them. I try to take time every day to thank the gods/goddesses for another day in this life.

Reading and other References

Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen, Witch in the Kitchen: Magical Cooking for All Seasons, Magical Household, Everyday Magic, Kitchenwitch’s Cookbook, Real Witch’s Kitchen