The International Witches' Anthem
What is a witch?
A witch is a vibration; it's a feeling; a pull. "To witch" is a calling; it's a purpose; it's a role. Witches are sisters, shamans, lovers, friends. We are leaders and communicators of the Great Unknown. We are ourselves unknown, often unheard of, whispers on the wind. We are mothers, daughters, laughter, wind, and rain. We are the dances after midnight on soft forest floor. After centuries of silence, we are crying out "No more!" Witches now rise, now remember, now restore: restore your spirit, reclaim your magic--it is yours and YOU are yours.
A Prayer for All Witches/"The International Witches' Anthem"
As I walk beside the moon
I am, myself, the month of June
both warm
and cold
silent
and bold.
I am both
darkness
and light--
an equinox unfolding.
I am beholden
to none
but my own.
Though I may at times
walk alone,
this Earth is my home;
She holds me.
I am held,
safe to cast
all of my spells.
Safe to glisten,
safe to shine
Safe
because I am Divine.
To all the witches
here I pray
you may shine
and light your way.
For every witch
long scorned
may your brilliant heart-
light burn.
May we make
a thousand suns,
may we each return
to One.
For every witch
it's this I pray,
I plant this seed
as I remember Me.
And so it is,
and so it shall be.
Rise, all witches--
remember thee.
Ashe.
-Spirit