🙏 Charge of the Goddess, Prayer to the Mother of All Living - by Doreen Valiente

- Voiced by Joy Hayward
- Art by Mia Stendal
- Music by Neil Golden
- Video and idea by Francisco Huanaco for Spells8

What is the Charge of the Goddess?

One of the most symbolic Wiccan sacred texts. The Charge is the promise of the Goddess to all witches that she will teach and guide them. You can listen to it and read it in this video: https://spells8.com/charge-of-the-goddess

What is The Charge of the Goddess used for?

The Charge of the Goddess is recited during most rituals in which the High Priest/Priestess is expected to represent, and/or embody, the Goddess within a sacred circle.

This prayer may be recited in Wiccan rituals during the Opening ritual, or more precisely, during the ritual of Drawing down the Moon (which is a part of the Opening ritual.

The act of "drawing down the Moon" is the act of invoking the Goddess into the body of the High Priestess. It is essentially performed by the High Priest and continued by the High Priestess who speaks for the Goddess by reciting this poem, or through which the Goddess herself speaks. Basically, if the Goddess doesn't start speaking through the High Priestess at this point of the ritual, then the High Priestess speaks on the Goddess' behalf by reciting the Charge.

The Book Eight Sabbats for Witches: https://amzn.to/3eOfZvJ by Janet and Stewart Farrar includes a detailed version of the ritual, among other celebrations for Wiccans, such as the Great Rite and a Handfasting ceremony.

Who are the Goddesses mentioned in the poem?

Artemis: Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and chastity.
Astarte: Greek name of the Middle Eastern goddess Astoreth, a form of Ishtar/Inanna.
Diana: Roman goddess of the hunt and wild animals; later associated with the Moon
Melusine: Figure of European legends and folklore. A female spirit of fresh water in a sacred spring or river.
Aphrodite: Greek goddess associated with love, beauty, pleasure, passion and procreation.
Cerridwen: An enchantress in Welsh medieval legend. Owner of the cauldron of poetic inspiration.
Dana: Mother goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann (supernatural race in Irish mythology).
Arianrhod: A star and moon Goddess in Celtic mythology. Worshiped as priestess of the moon.
Isis: Egyptian goddess of healing and magic. Her maternal aid was invoked in healing spells.
Brig: Also known as Brigit, Brigid, she was the flame-haired Irish goddess of fertility, poetry, and the dawn.

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