The Three-Fold Rule
The Three-Fold Law is the belief and principle on which magick is used. It is believed that what you do will come back to you.. If you send out good energy (whether it magic related or not) the energy will come back. Say, for example, that you have some extra money, so you donate it to the local animal shelter. By doing that, you are sending out good energy, so therefore, it will come back to you. Now, if you go and decide your going to curse someone, that bad energy will also come back to you.

The Three-fold law can also be looked at as Karma. What you do in this life will determine your next life. Here are some statements and rules about using magic that are followed by many Wiccans.
The Law of Power
1.  The Power shall not be used to bring harm, to injure or to control others.  But if the need arises, the Power shall be used to protect your life or the lives of others. 
2.  The Power is used only as need dictates.             

3.  The Power can be used for your own gain; as long as by doing so you harm none. 

4.  It is unwise to accept money for the use of the Power, for it quickly controls its taker.  Be not as those of other religions. 

5.  Use not the Power for prideful gain, for such cheapens the mysteries of Wicca and Magick. 

6.  Ever remember that the Power is a sacred gift of the Goddess and the God, and should never be misused or abused.

7.     And this is the Law of the Power.
The Four Powers of the Magus are the personal attributes traditionally necessary and required for the successful use and practice of magick.  These are - To Know, To Dare, To Will, and To Be Silent. 


To Know - Knowledge is no good, without the will and audacity to see magick done. 

To Dare – Audacity is no good, without the knowledge and will to see magick done.

To Will – Will power is no good, without the knowledge and audacity to see magick done.  

To Be Silent – What good are the above, without the discretion to remain silent until the magick is done?  To reveal your magick before it is done, dissipates it’s power and effectiveness.

It is believed that anyone who performs magic needs to obey these laws in order to be successful.

- From "An ABC of Witchcraft Past and Present" - By Doreen Valiente
The Four Powers of the Magus
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