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History
In the beginning we were all Solitaries in attendance of a Handfasting
ceremony. The ritual was the product of a man's love for a woman and
was an expression of their union through ritual magic. At the conclusion
of the ceremony many of those in attendance where deeply moved by
it's beauty, structure and symbolism.
This was the first time a Veritas ritual had been open and performed
publicly. Inquiries into the origin, theory and practices of this form of
ritual magic prompted several attendees to return and begin holding
bi-monthly open rituals. As a result, Foedus Veritas was established July
19th 2006, through of an act of love and trust, a union.
Tradition
Veritas Wicca was originally established as a secondary tradition to
enable eclectic witches of different path and practices to participate in
group rituals. Since then it has become employed as a form of solitary
practice.
Our tradition encourages members to maintain their individuality while
providing simple structure and format for single, couple or group
activities and ritual magic.
This is possible by eliminating some of the dividing factors often found in
various denominations. For example, Deities are a dividing factor for so
many. In some instances the very name of the deity can determine the
tradition itself. Some believe in the aspects concept of the divine while
others contend that each God or Goddess is separate and each an
individual entity.
We felt that it was more important to stress the potent fertility of nature
than to take a stance on divinity itself. Therefore the polarities of nature
are expressed as the genders of divinity. The God and Goddess are
acknowledged and invoked but not called by any specific or defining
name.
This same compromising attitude and non denominational approach can
be seen in all aspects of our tradition. There is no high priest or
priestess, no titles to collect. The purpose of Veritas Wicca is to promote
fellowship and support through celebration, ceremony and ritual magic
within the community.
There are positions that need be filled, by anyone wishing to participate.
There are initiations, which do not make you Wiccan or a Witch, they are
simply symbolic rites of passage that make you a member of our
tradition.
Our coven and tradition symbol is a shield, a coat of arms of heraldry. It
is not intended to be a religious symbol or an emblem of our faith; it is
only a coat of arms, a crest, a symbol of our unique coven and craft.
The Witches shield has a pillar of white between two black panels to
symbolize the strength of wisdom and the division of ignorance. The
triple moon alludes to The Vigilia.
Due to our differences with the mainstream Wicca 101 of popular
culture, we felt it necessary to more accurately define ourselves. Thus
Veritas Wicca was born.
It has been suggested that our belief and practices are not truly Wiccan
because of our lack of emphasis on the Rede or three fold laws.
We do practice and promote a similar concept called The Vigilia as well
as the Thirteen Principles of Wicca.
In the beginning we were all Solitaries in attendance of a Handfasting
ceremony. The ritual was the product of a man's love for a woman and
was an expression of their union through ritual magic. At the conclusion
of the ceremony many of those in attendance where deeply moved by
it's beauty, structure and symbolism.
This was the first time a Veritas ritual had been open and performed
publicly. Inquiries into the origin, theory and practices of this form of
ritual magic prompted several attendees to return and begin holding
bi-monthly open rituals. As a result, Foedus Veritas was established July
19th 2006, through of an act of love and trust, a union.
Tradition
Veritas Wicca was originally established as a secondary tradition to
enable eclectic witches of different path and practices to participate in
group rituals. Since then it has become employed as a form of solitary
practice.
Our tradition encourages members to maintain their individuality while
providing simple structure and format for single, couple or group
activities and ritual magic.
This is possible by eliminating some of the dividing factors often found in
various denominations. For example, Deities are a dividing factor for so
many. In some instances the very name of the deity can determine the
tradition itself. Some believe in the aspects concept of the divine while
others contend that each God or Goddess is separate and each an
individual entity.
We felt that it was more important to stress the potent fertility of nature
than to take a stance on divinity itself. Therefore the polarities of nature
are expressed as the genders of divinity. The God and Goddess are
acknowledged and invoked but not called by any specific or defining
name.
This same compromising attitude and non denominational approach can
be seen in all aspects of our tradition. There is no high priest or
priestess, no titles to collect. The purpose of Veritas Wicca is to promote
fellowship and support through celebration, ceremony and ritual magic
within the community.
There are positions that need be filled, by anyone wishing to participate.
There are initiations, which do not make you Wiccan or a Witch, they are
simply symbolic rites of passage that make you a member of our
tradition.
Our coven and tradition symbol is a shield, a coat of arms of heraldry. It
is not intended to be a religious symbol or an emblem of our faith; it is
only a coat of arms, a crest, a symbol of our unique coven and craft.
The Witches shield has a pillar of white between two black panels to
symbolize the strength of wisdom and the division of ignorance. The
triple moon alludes to The Vigilia.
Due to our differences with the mainstream Wicca 101 of popular
culture, we felt it necessary to more accurately define ourselves. Thus
Veritas Wicca was born.
It has been suggested that our belief and practices are not truly Wiccan
because of our lack of emphasis on the Rede or three fold laws.
We do practice and promote a similar concept called The Vigilia as well
as the Thirteen Principles of Wicca.