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The Old Religion
The Path of the Pagan
Victa Corvo Penfold
High Priest of the Order of the Morning Star
We hope that this small book will give the seeker an insight into the meaning of the OLD RELIGION.
To dispel false ideas created about the Pagan and Wiccan religion and show the seeker a new way of life.
This is a publication of the Order of the Morning Star
Order of the Morning Star was founded by Victa Corvo Penfold in 1955
and the publications of the Order are the copywrite of the founder and trustee
INTRODUCTION
What Is A Pagan?
The belief in ONE DIVINE SOURCE
One who believes in way of life as old as time itself, before the era of Christianity and other religions. That it is a COSMIC FORCE that controls all creations in the Universe. It is a religion created by GOD from the beginning of time, bound by no dogma or creeds. A belief that every person must discover their own true self and be in harmony with all creatures on this Earth. Show compassion to their fellow men and women, and our lesser brethren and live in peace. Reincarnation is a belief of the Pagan, which is why we must protect the world from mammonism and destruction. Take care of your world and protect it from evil influences produced by mankind in his search for materialistic gain.
To those who read this and If you think this way
Welcome to our World
MAY YOU FOREVER WALK IN THE LIGHT,
MAY THE GOD BLESS YOU
WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF LOVE,
AND BRING ALL THAT YOU DESIRE
A little bit of wisdom picked up here and there,
Some depth of understanding I'd not known,
Had I not paid the price of tear and care,
Had I not, too, suffered all alone.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
VICTA CORVO PENFOLD
HIGH PRIEST OF THE WICCA
ROMANI AUTHOR, ARTIST AND LECTURER
Welcome to our World
MAY YOU FOREVER WALK IN THE LIGHT,
MAY THE GOD BLESS YOU
WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF LOVE,
AND BRING ALL THAT YOU DESIRE
A little bit of wisdom picked up here and there,
Some depth of understanding I'd not known,
Had I not paid the price of tear and care,
Had I not, too, suffered all alone.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
VICTA CORVO PENFOLD
HIGH PRIEST OF THE WICCA
ROMANI AUTHOR, ARTIST AND LECTURER
Born a full-bloodied Romani and hereditary witch in the Metropolitan Gypsyry of london. 1919. Brought up in the Romani customs and traditions, the Old Religion, Pagan beliefs, occult and Wiccan teachings. Mother was a Romani Chovahani (Romani witch) from a famous circus family. Inherited the gift of painting from members of my family. Travelled with the fairs painting wagons and fairground equipment. After a very varied, colourful and exciting life decided to settle down, My upbringing as an hereditary Wiccan and psychic led me to becoming a spiritual healer, gaining a long service certification from the late harry Edwards, President & Founder of the National Federation of Spiritual Healers. Studied homeopathy for four years gaining a Diploma and Doctorate, practising at an alternative center for 15 years. Founder of the Order of the Morning Star (Stella Matutina) in 1955 and which is very active today with connections in Holland and America. High Priest of the Wicca performing handfastings, requiems, all other Pagan ceremonies & teaching. Also musician, climber & mountaineer.
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Gospel
of the
Old Religion
DOORWAY TO A NEW LIFE
PATH OF THE PAGAN & WICCAQN
BY
VICTA CORVO PENFOLD
©1999
OTHER BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR:
COLOUR, SOUND & PERFUME 1956. REVISED 1992
PAGAN PATH 1970. REVISED 1990/95
SERPENT FIRE 1992
DONT PLAY WITH MAGIC 1996
THE ROMANIES 1995
of the
Old Religion
DOORWAY TO A NEW LIFE
PATH OF THE PAGAN & WICCAQN
BY
VICTA CORVO PENFOLD
©1999
OTHER BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR:
COLOUR, SOUND & PERFUME 1956. REVISED 1992
PAGAN PATH 1970. REVISED 1990/95
SERPENT FIRE 1992
DONT PLAY WITH MAGIC 1996
THE ROMANIES 1995
A PAGAN?
FOLLOWERS OF THE OLD RELIGION
The belief of a PAGAN or WICCAN is to attune themselves with NATURE and to live in harmony with all aspects of GOD'S CREATION both animate and inanimate.
We believe in ONE CREATIVE DIVINE SOURCE.
It is a belief in a way of life as old as Time itself, the OLD RELIGION, before the era of Christianity. A COSMIC FORCE, and UNKNOWN POWER which all peoples of the world have designated GOD and controls all creation in the universe. It is a religion created by this God from the beginning of Time, bound by no dogma or creeds, but a belief that every person must discover their own true self and be in harmony with all creatures on this Earth. Show compassion to their fellow men and women, also our lesser brethren. Take care of our world and protect it from the evil scheming of greedy predatory men and women.
Reincarnation is a very strong belief of the Pagan or Wiccan, which is why our World must be preserved from destruction and mammonism.
The belief in reincarnation must be implicit if one is to succeed on the mystic path. We must realise that we cannot do everything in one lifetime. Our five senses do not constitute the whole of existence. There are others in the Astral Spheres such as intuition, premonition and prediction.
Contrary to the belief of non-pagans, there are no naked women draped across altars, no sexual orgies or blood-sacrifices. These are from Dennis Wheatley type novels and most TV and film horror programmes. It is not a cover for strange practices, drugs or sex.
The sincere Pagan or Wiccan lives for harmony, peace, beauty, compassion, to give help to his fellow men and above all the protection of NATURE and this PLANET. A Wiccan is the Keeper of the Ancient Wisdom. Wicca is an exact science.
Interest in the Pagan or Old Religion and the occult is more widespread than ever before. Wicca or the Craft as it is known is a Pagan faith as old as the human race, for man realised that he had to believe in, and worship something or there was no purpose in life.
When we talk of the occult we do not mean some magical phenomena, as perhaps the majority of people believe. The Oxford Dictionary gives the definition as hidden, obscure, concealed, covered up, and NOT PERCEIVED BY THE EYE OR UNDERSTANDING which covers many of the things we encounter in this life at present. Also the use of the word MAGIC is used to depict something that we cannot really explain.
The aim of those who follow the Old Religion or Mystic Path is to endeavour to obtain a complete understanding of every aspect of our life, and the world in which we live. To see our place in Nature and our relationship to the Cosmos. We must learn to appreciate our environment and endeavour to save it from destruction.
It is the Pagan's task to try and bring order out of chaos, harmony out of discord, and reduce unbalanced forces of equilibrium.
One must realise God's Law forbids the abuse of harmony and stability. Life and everything around us is a very different matterif we have a clue to its meaning
There are numerous societies; orders and wiccan covens that exist which are purely exoteric and elementary or really bogs or even following a satanic path. there are also groups of so-called Pagans or Wiccans who claim that they are authentic, practising the Old Religion and magical rituals in different forms. Like the orthodox churches of different denominations these can also be found in the Old Religion, for example, Traditional, Celtic, Gardnerian, Egyptian and Saxon to name but a few. So one must take their choice, but always make sure of the path you decide follow and NEVER MIX YOUR TRADITIONS.
To be a true Pagan it is not necessary to join any such group. Your religion is a personal matter between you and your God, but if it is your choice to become involved with others it is wise to check out their actual beliefs and practises first.
There are also those purporting to be priestesses and priests of the Old Religion who charge exhorbitant fees to teach you, initiate you and give you a degree. This is a fallacy as it can take 1, 2 or 3 years of dedicated training. Degrees cannot be given out willy-nilly, otherwise it makes a mockery out of our beliefs and traditions.
Always question their authenticity don't be taken in by hearsay. How and when did they acquire their degree?
There are many charlatans about who have as much power as a worn-out battery. My advice is stay clear of them. In some groups it is easy to get in but difficult to get out, especially the ones practising darker magick.
The true High Priest of a coven represents the source of knowledge. He is the magickal representative and servant of the gods. He must protect the coven and High Priestess from all destructive forces.
A genuine teacher who gives instruction is worthy of a reasonable fee if you wish to advance in the knowledge and become involved in ritualistic working. Most will give their Pagan religious knowledge and instruct them free to a sincere seeker.
All teachers of magickal and occult doctrines are, or should be responsible for those that they teach, also to make their pupils fully aware of the mental dangers involved in the realms of the unknown. If they are properly applied they are quite safe. There is nothing to fear in the metaphysical knowledge, if carried out with care and obeying the laws of occult ritual.
Those who decide to tread the mystic paths will soon realise that you can never cease learning. There is no turning back. As each day passes new things happen to us and new knowledge is gained. The more you know, the more you will want to know.
Every moment of our lives we are changing our bodies and making them better or worse by our thoughts, and also creating our own environment. Liberating or enslaving ourselves according to the quality of our thoughts. One also creates attractions and ties between other souls and us, or it can be an aversion or repulsion of someone, These are the Auric fields that encompass every human being, living creature and inanimate object.
The Old Religion and belief is free to all seekers who wish to embrace its teachings, which are to understand the Laws of Nature, protect it and the environment also this planet on which you live. This is being a true Pagan.
The way of life adopted by those of us practising rites of the Old Religion and magickal rituals are looked on as odd by the standards of orthodox society in which we live. Maybe the Pagan or followers of the Old Religion look upon the Christian rites and those of other religions in exactly the same way.
Whatever your beliefs none are right and none are wrong in the eyes of God who created all peoples of differing creeds, colours and beliefs.
Therefor God did not create a religion be it a Christian, Pagan, Oriental or any other beliefs originating on this planet.
Occultism is a philosophy; it is a study of religions of all kinds. A magician or mystic can be Pagan, Wiccan, Christian, Moslem, Jewish or any other religious beliefs.
All religions are no more than man's search for a power or belief which will guide him on his path through life.
Pagans do not accept two seperate forces of good or evil. Good intentions if misplaced can have evil effect. There is no such person as the Devil or Satan; this was an innovation of the churches to keep its followers subdued by fear, which has survived down the ages.
The Pagan concept of god, more precisely defined is best-called Life itself; - the Life Force of the Universe.
We seek to live in harmony and sympathy with Nature, which is the visible expression of Cosmic Life. By doing this true wisdom and happiness can be found.
The Pagan or mystic sees the universe as a living being. Its visible appearance masking the real nature of the powers which control it. The universe is really a Thought-Form projected from the mind of God.
Nothing is false; nothing is True; all things that exist are but masks of truth. Accept nothing, reject nothing, and learn from the study of all and also from the learner.
Occultism or any form of mysticism depends on a highly trained mind. All mystics or occult forces work upon the mental power allied to knowledge.
The subconscious must be trained to act as a radio receiver, which can communicate with other realms of existence, in order to produce magical results on the physical plane.
If one studies the science of the unseen his duty is not to decry or to laugh at anything which happens, but seek patiently, slowly and perseveringly the TRUTH.
Magick is no more than the art of employing consciously, invisible means to produce visible effects. Will, Love, Imagination and compassion are magical powers that everyone possesses, and whoever knows how to develop them to their fullest extent can call themselves a magical practitioner, a true pagan or Wiccan.
Will Power, Visualisation and Concentration are the three most important aspects of magickal training. These are the three sides of the magickal Triangle. The power of the 'Will' and the intention of the soul are the main points in magick.
The wonders that can be achieved by 'Will & Thought' when focused and concentrated in one direction is actually amazing. This is governed by occult laws, and it must be emphasised, MUST NOT be used for evil or ambitious purposes or the interference of another's will.
It is having the practical ability to set forces in motion. It is not only the successful performance of rituals but also filling one's life with magick, joy and happiness in everyday life.
The Earth is full of magick. Magick is the result of loving each other and all things in Nature. It causes the plants to grow, the birds and animals to flourish and gives man the will to live and prosper.
If you are weary with the world try leaning on a tree and asking for a little of its strength & endurance, its grace and vitality. Walk at night under the stars, climb the hills and mountains, study wildflowers and creatures.
If you seek freedom, then be free. Every person has the right to be free, to speak and think free. Speak with the Great Ones and share their feasts and festivals. This is the way of the true Pagan. This is your birthright. Remember you are an individual, Your life belongs to YOU alone and to no one else. What you do with it is your affair alone
To lose magick in one's existance is to be dead in life, to see and feel and act without purpose.
The whole thing may be summed up not by the word Magick, but by NATURE.
Life is a very different matter if we have a clue to its meaning. True existance is obscured by the necessity of commerce, survival and politics.
When one studies the esoteric teachings of evolution a vast panorama can open up before you. You will also find the key to conditions of life on the physical plane, when you arrive at a certain degree of development.
You will become a great deal more sensitive, and this will make your problems seem much more acute although you will be better equipped to deal with them, even help others with their problems.
To improve your sensitivity, it is wise to use any Extra Sensory perception (ESP) sensitivity every day. The faculty should at every opportunity be used which can enhance your life in many ways. Try psychometry daily.
In this way, the built in intuition will also assist you along the path of life. Age has no bearing on the matter, but usage has.
Magick has one dogma;
The seen is a measure of the unseen.
The art of magickal workings can command the Elements, knows the language of the stars and directs planets in their courses. If you wish to practise the craft successfully then it is as well to acquire some knowledge of astrology, phases of the Moon and planets influence.
It is also helpful to have some knowledge of other forms of divination, such as the Tarot, I Ching even the pendulum or whatever appeals to you. This helps to bring about an understanding of symbolism.
When one reaches the summit of that path which winds ever upwards, you will understand the mysteries of the Gods and Goddesses, the real teachings of the Old Religion; the ultimate power and secrets of the Universe, although very few of us can reach these heights this lifetime.
Contact with the Cosmic Forces are not things to be made at random, and two things are necessary for safety in any mystic or occult work.
Right motives and the right associates.
Good intentions are not sufficient protection. Cosmic Forces are very powerful and can get unmanageable.
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