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Gardnerian Book of Shadows index
The Gardnerian
Book of Shadows
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This is the text of the Gardnerian Book of Shadows. In one sense, this is the central sacred text
of the Wicca religion. However, it is important to point out that there is no 'official' Book of
Shadows. Typically each coven has a hand-written copy of a Book of Shadows, sometimes in
cypher or code, which reflects its 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
claimed to have been initiated into. However, modern researchers have concluded that it was
composed by Gardner. 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. This version organizes the material in chronological order and has
estimated dates for each section, ranging from 1949 to 1961.
Because the Book of Shadows was never formally copyrighted or even attributed to an author, its copyright
status is dubious. This version was compiled by Aidan A. Kelly and was originally posted on the Internet in the
mid-90s as part of the Internet Book of Shadows material. Text in square brackets is Kelly's commentary.
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Casting the Circle
(1949)
It is most convenient to mark the circle with chalk, paint or otherwise, to show where it is; but marks on
the carpet may be utilized. Furniture may be placed to indicate the bounds. The only circle that matters is
the one drawn before every ceremony with either a duly consecrated Magic Sword or an Athame. The
circle is usually nine feet in diameter, unless made for some very special purpose. There are two outer
circles, each six inches apart, so the third circle has a diameter of eleven feet.
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[1] Having chosen a place proper, take the sickle or scimitar of Art or a Witch's Athame, if thou mayest
obtain it, and stick it into the center, then take a cord, and 'twere well to use the Cable Tow for this, and
loop it over the Instrument, four and one half feet, and so trace out the circumference of the circle, which
must be traced either with the Sword, or the knife with the black hilt, or it be of little avail, but ever leave
open a door towards the North. Make in all 3 circles, one within the other , and write names of power
between these.
[2] First draw circle with Magic Sword or Athame.
[3] Consecrate Salt and Water: Touch water with Athame, saying, "I exorcise thee, O creature of Water,
that thou cast out from Thee all the impurities and uncleannesses of the Spirits of the World of Phantasm,
so they may harm me not, in the names of Aradia and Cernunnos."
[4] Touching Salt with Athame, say, "The Blessings of Aradia and Cernunnos be upon this creature of
Salt, and let all malignity and hindrance be cast forth hencefrom, and let all good enter herein, for
without Thee man cannot live, wherefore I bless thee and invoke thee, that thou mayest aid me."
[5] Then put the Salt into the water.
[6] Sprinkle with exorcised water.
[7] Light candles; say, "I exorcise thee, O Creature of Fire, that every kind of Phantasm may retire from
thee, and be unable to harm or deceive in any way, in the names of Aradia and Cernunnos."
[8] Caution initiate (if any); warn companions; enter circle and close doors with 3 pentagrams.
[9] Proclaim object of working
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[10] Circumambulate 3 times or more before commencing work.
[11] Summon: "I summon, stir, and Call thee up, thou Mighty Ones of the East, South, West, and North."
Salute and draw pentacle with Magic Sword or Athame, the first stroke being from the top down to the
left.
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Drawing Down the Moon
(1949)
High Priestess stands in front of Altar, assumes Goddess position (arms crossed). Magus, kneeling in
front of her, draws pentacle on her body with Phallus-headed Wand, invokes, "I Invoke and beseech
Thee, O mighty Mother of all life and fertility. By seed and root, by stem and bud, by leaf and flower and
fruit, by Life and Love, do I invoke Thee to descend into the body of thy servant and High Priestess
[name]." The Moon having been drawn down, i.e., link established, Magus and other men give Fivefold
Kiss:
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(kissing feet) "Blessed be thy feet, that have brought thee in these ways";
(kissing knees) "Blessed be thy knees, that shall kneel at the sacred altar";
(kissing womb) "Blessed be thy womb, without which we would not be";
(kissing breasts) "Blessed be thy breasts, formed in beauty and in strength";
(kissing lips) "Blessed be thy lips, that shall speak the sacred names."
Women all bow.
If there be an initiation, then at this time the Magus and the High Priestess in Goddess position (Arms
Crossed) says the Charge while the Initiate stands outside the circle.
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