Recently, I have been reporting on my news site some disturbing events in my tiny Midwestern city. Our local council, who were annoyed by people spreading rumors, adopted the following resolution:
"Motion to allow City Attorney ___ to file charges with the court against all parties involved in statements that have caused harm to the city."

Anyone who knows anything about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the First Amendment will see a problem with this resolution. The attorney later quantified the resolution to say that it actually meant statements that were "untrue" and "defaming".  But that is NOT what it actually says. As worded, the resolution could mean complaints about blight, calling the police to report a crime, criticism of government, funny parodies of city officials, NEWS ARTICLES, or ANY statement which the council and the attorney deem harmful. What matters is WHAT is WRITTEN, because that is what passes into LAW.

The same thing must be considered when doing acts of MAGICK.

When speaking your will into manifestation, choose your words carefully. Think it over. Write them down. Practice them to yourself silently, before enacting a rite to bring them into being. Ensure that your word is truly expressing your will. 

For example, say you do a rite to increase your abundance. Do you want an abundance of kittens, an abundance of weeds in your yard, or an abundance of money? How do you want your abundance to manifest? Do you want a beloved relative to die and leave you their life insurance? Do you want to be injured and collect a settlement, yet be disabled for the rest of your life? Or do you want your hard work and good ideas to pay off?

Be very cautious in uttering words of power. You wish to manifest your desires in ways that are beneficial, specific, and positive. Boed Felli / So Be It!

Just a friendly reminder, WitchCon Online is coming up THIS weekend. My class is Saturday at 11:30 Eastern Daylight time. It is geared for those brand-new to the Craft. Other classes are for everyone from beginners to initiates to those who've practiced for many years. There are over 100 presenters, including very famous authors and teachers: Maxine Sanders, Laurie Cabot, Silver Ravenwolf, Priestess Miriam, Oberon Zell, David Shi, Z Budapest, and many more. The presenters represent traditions from around the world: Bulgaria, the UK, Australia, Brazil, Korea, African-American Hoodoo and Voudoun, and so many more. WitchCon only costs $100 and you can watch ALL the videos, including those from previous years, forever afterward. There are also vendors, a drumming circle / concert, and opening and closing rituals. Please join us!