Wiccan Rede, often referred to as the "Witch's Rede," is a moral code followed by many practitioners of Wicca, a modern pagan religion. The term "Rede" comes from the Old English word "rǣdan," which means "advise" or "counsel." The Wiccan Rede is based on the idea of "harm none" and encourages Wiccans to live their lives in harmony and balance with nature and all living beings. It serves as a guide for ethical behavior and decision making. The most well-known phrase of the Wiccan Rede is "An it harm none, do what ye will," which is often interpreted as meaning that as long as one's actions do not cause harm to others or oneself, one is free to act as they choose. This guideline emphasizes personal responsibility and encourages individuals to consider the consequences of their actions.
What's worse, they force you to learn magic the "proper" way. But magic isn't proper, it's wild and unpredictable! And that's why it's so beautiful.
The bile sac gland, like many other glands, is affected by emotions, which is how Amity can cast through her feet elevated response by dancing with her enchanted Grom partner, even if feet have less target cells and are covered by boots , why Eda s curse first overtakes her after she starts walking away from Lilith as she s undoubtedly feeling sad that she won t be seeing her sister for a while , or why laughter and Luz s distress have effect on Eda. It is also possible the structure of curse hormones themselves was somehow affected, but we don t yet know if Eda or Lilith transform in season 2, although it s quite likely based on Dana shushing Spencer during recent charity stream when he tries to mention something about Lilith turning into- , which we can now assume was going to be into a beast.
This guideline emphasizes personal responsibility and encourages individuals to consider the consequences of their actions. Another principle of the Wiccan Rede is the concept of the "Rule of Three" or the "Threefold Law." According to this belief, whatever energy or action one puts out into the world will come back to them threefold.
*screaming internally, eternally*
I´m a bit anxious tonight and brain won´t keep quiet, so let´s dive into the biology of witches, how magic works and then focus on Eda´s curse via SCIENCE so I can distract myself. Buckle up, because I managed to write a thousand words about this somehow.
We know following: witches can cast varied sort of magic thanks to special organ. Eda gets cursed by her sister, and the very next day she gets turned into the owl beast and then continues to transform sporadically. We do not know how she managed to change back first time, but we know that in show proper Eda´s curse can be affected by light, laughing, make Eda go back to her senses by Luz´s desperate call and so on. We also know that Eda takes potions to slow the curse process down, and we know that Lilith takes half her curse, which renders Eda´s natural magic useless, Lilith is weakened, and both acquire lesser version of the curse. I ask, how is this possible from biological standpoint? …magic, magical biological standpoint, but I’ll try to keep it close to human biology so I can draw comparisons.
First things first: the magic bile sac is attached to witch´s heart. We can therefore conclude that the magic bile travels through bloodstream. I propose that the magic bile is a special type of hormones. The bile sac is a gland secreting endocrinal magic hormone, which travels via bloodstream and affects specific response target cells just under the witch´s skin. Said target cells are located across entire witch´s body, but are heavily concentrated on hands and fingertips, which is why drawing a circle is easiest way to cast for witches.
As to how casting different spells works, I believe that each spell class (plant, abomination, illusion, elemental and so on) is caused by hormone with subtly different chemical structure. As such, depending on what the witch thinks, different spell comes out. The younger witches have sort of “precursors”, like a baby structures for each magic type programmed in their bile sac cells. By honing their skills as well as natural predisposition towards certain set of spell class structures, they can subtly teach their cells how to produce more specific and powerful structures, as well as the amount secreted. When the witch chooses a coven, they´re given a seal. This seal contains substrates that neutralize all other hormonal types of magic except the one the coven is focused on, and by having school systems already push children into specific covens, they´re even easier to neutralize as other magic types aren´t developed enough. The only coven without seals is of course, the Emperor´s coven, which accepts individuals capable and talented enough to create powerful subtypes of magic hormones.
The training wand works in such a way that it takes raw hormonal precursors and subtly changes specific parts of hormonal structure, which results in full spell. It also gives the target cells sort of reverse response, which is then carried back to brain and bile sac cells, hence why using a training wand is best option when learning as hands contain highest amount of target cells. As such the witch´s body receives a sort of helpful nudge in what direction the chemical structure of that spell´s hormone should be changed. Staffs meanwhile don´t give back information, or have anything to do with hormones; they simply amplify magic pumped through them, which is why Luz, a non-witch, can use staff during finale.
The bile sac gland, like many other glands, is affected by emotions, which is how Amity can cast through her feet (elevated response by dancing with her enchanted Grom partner, even if feet have less target cells and are covered by boots), why Eda´s curse first overtakes her after she starts walking away from Lilith (as she´s undoubtedly feeling sad that she won’t be seeing her sister for a while), or why laughter and Luz´s distress have effect on Eda.
Speaking of the curse, I imagine it functions similarly to cancer. It attacks cells of the bile sac, and cancerous curse cells slowly spread while producing mutated magic hormones that cause the target cells on Eda´s skin to send magic inside the body rather than outside, which causes the transformation. Said curse hormones must be harder to produce, so there’s less of them in Eda´s bloodstream, and as such the curse doesn’t occur all the time. If Eda is drained however, her healthy magic hormones are depleted and therefore the curse hormones have easier time accessing her target cells, transforming her. Similarly, if enough time has passed, enough curse hormones gather to activate the curse. The magic potion Eda takes slows down the process of curse hormone secretion, but it can’t stop it. Similarly, it can’t stop the cancer cell duplication, which is why Eda´s potion isn’t effective cure.
How does Lilith´s pain sharing spell work then? This part is the most complicated to work out. Let´s remember that to activate the spell Lilith has to touch Eda´s forehead with her own. What I believe is happening is that Lilith is “magically” sending specific signal via her brain into Eda´s brain and said signal affects both their bile sacs. The large portion of bile sac cells in Eda´s sac shut down completely, and part of Lilith´s cells swap for Eda´s cancerous curse cells.
That way the hormones produced are still functional, but are in much smaller capacity so Eda´s and Lilith´s magical abilities are both impaired, with Eda losing her magic almost completely (she´s still able to draw partial circle, but there´s so little healthy cells remaining their secretion just isn´t powerful enough) while Lilith´s magical ability is weakened since some healthy cells were swapped for curse cells. It is also possible the structure of curse hormones themselves was somehow affected, but we don´t yet know if Eda or Lilith transform in season 2, although it’s quite likely based on Dana shushing Spencer during recent charity stream when he tries to mention something about “Lilith turning into-”, which we can now assume was going to be “into a beast”.
So there you have it, the biology of Owl House magic, courtesy of two hours of my brain rambling in unholy morning hours.
Magic on the Boiling Isles is manipulated through a system of rituals. These rituals restrain and provide order and direction to what would ordinarily be a chaotic force. Witches invoke magic through the use of gestures, incantations, enchanted objects, potions, and elixirs. Witches require extensive education and training in order to master the system, allowing them to use magic effectively and safely. This training is accomplished at institutions such as Hexside and Glandus High. Students start training in magic at the kindergarten level and continue to develop their skills across the educational spectrum. As witches pursue their educations, they are guided down academic tracks leading to eventual coven membership and magic specialization.
It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all things and encourages individuals to act with kindness, respect, and love. In addition to these main principles, the Wiccan Rede also promotes the idea of respecting others' free will and not engaging in actions that manipulate or control others. It encourages Wiccans to seek consent and strive for communication and openness in their relationships. The Wiccan Rede is not a set of strict, inflexible rules but rather a guiding philosophy that allows for individual interpretation and personal growth. It calls for Wiccans to cultivate a deep sense of connection and reverence for nature, to strive for personal growth and self-awareness, and to live in harmony with others. Overall, the Wiccan Rede principles provide a framework for Wiccans to live ethically, promoting balance, harmony, and respect for all beings. By following this moral code, Wiccans aim to create a more just, compassionate, and sustainable world..
Reviews for "Harnessing the power of the Wiccan Rede for self-reflection and introspection"
- John - ★☆☆☆☆
I found the Wiccan rede principles to be incredibly restrictive and limiting. Following this code of conduct seemed more like a burden than a guide to living a fulfilling spiritual life. I believe that personal freedom is a fundamental aspect of any spiritual practice, and the Wiccan rede principles felt like they infringed on that freedom. They also lacked nuance and failed to address the complexities of real-life situations. Overall, I was disappointed and felt that these principles did not align with my personal beliefs and values.
- Sarah - ★★☆☆☆
While I can appreciate the intention behind the Wiccan rede principles, I found them to be impractical in today's world. The idea of "harm none" is idealistic but unrealistic. In order to survive and thrive, we sometimes have to make choices that may inadvertently cause harm to ourselves or others. The rede principles failed to acknowledge this reality, making them feel out of touch and irrelevant. I also felt that the principles lacked a sense of personal responsibility, instead putting the burden solely on adherents to avoid harm. Overall, I found the Wiccan rede principles to be too idealistic and impractical for practical application in everyday life.
- David - ★☆☆☆☆
The Wiccan rede principles seemed overly simplistic and naive to me. I don't believe that one can live a life without causing harm to others, no matter how good their intentions may be. It felt like an unrealistic expectation that set people up for failure and guilt. Additionally, the rede principles lacked depth and guidance, leaving too much room for interpretation. I found it difficult to see how these principles could provide any real guidance or support in navigating the complexities of life. Overall, I don't think the Wiccan rede principles are practical or useful for those seeking a more grounded and nuanced spiritual path.
- Jessica - ★★☆☆☆
While I admire the intention of promoting harmlessness and positivity, I found the Wiccan rede principles to be quite limiting. The emphasis on not causing harm sometimes felt unrealistic, as it is nearly impossible to navigate through life without unintentionally causing some harm. Furthermore, the rede principles didn't provide much guidance on how to deal with situations where harm is unavoidable, leaving practitioners feeling conflicted and uncertain. I appreciate the sentiment behind the Wiccan rede principles, but I believe they need more nuance and flexibility to be truly applicable and effective in today's complex world.