First Things First... Wicca Ethics
What Are the Ethics of Witchcraft?
When you say, “An it harm none,” that is exactly what it means in your work.
It is important to say this, because you are asking for an outcome that will not harm anyone.
If you ask that no one gets harmed in the process, you are stating that your intention must be granted only under these terms.
If it is not possible that no one gets harmed, then the spell will not be fulfilled.
With practice, you will get in the habit of saying “harm to none” naturally.
I think especially of my family and do not want them to come to any harm because of a spell I might cast.
This fact alone may make you very careful about always saying it.
If you forget, just say it out loud afterwards and visualize:
“Harm Coming to No One.”
— Lady Ishtar
A basic rule of Witchcraft, for me as a Wiccan, is that I cast spells for people, not on them.
Unless there are very special circumstances, I never cast spells for anyone without their permission.
Interfering with someone else’s karma affects your karma too.
This might be something you have to straighten out with that person in your next lifetime.
Remember what you learned in Physics:
“For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.”
Magic is the manipulation of energy, so this definitely applies.
— Lady Ishtar
Why Do I Have to Say “With Harm to None”?
For one thing, “With Harm to None” protects anyone who may get in the path of one of your spells — even your own family members.
This is very necessary to me.
— Lady Ishtar
The White Witch and Wizard’s Oath
In Life’s name, and for Life’s sake,
I say that I will use the Art for nothing but the service of Life.
I will guard growth and ease pain.
I will fight to preserve what grows and lives well in its own way;
and I will change no object or creature unless its growth and life,
or that of the system of which it is part, are threatened.To these ends, in the practice of my Art,
I will put aside fear for courage,
and death for life, when it is right to do so —till Universe’s end.
