Cyber Wicca-the art of living that integrates
rational and irrational process through mythopoetic structures primarily
from
Wicca, then neo-Paganism and other related religious belief
systems. It should incorporate knowledge from newer and
emerging humanistic sciences. Principles of ethical self-programming
as written of by Timothy Leary, John Lilly, Robert Anton Wilson,
Antero Alli, and John Hyatt should be incorporated into the relational
processes, those setting
between solar and lunar knowledge.
It should be a political-religious-psychological
system to support and meet the needs of individuals who feel both
a
romantic and classical approach is needed in their life. These
needs could be formatted into solar and lunar knowledge bases,
rational, irrational and relational process could all be used
to a maximal degree.
Cyber Wicca could incorporate many of the
concepts contained in Humanist Manifesto II. Cyber Wicca should be
a
newer religious system that is more importantly a mode of thinking.
Smart thinking usually leads to smart living. Additionally the application
of Cyber Wicca to mundane life should be easy and seamless. Instead of
taking the individual out of the social complex it should enable them to
integrate easily with the social complex.
Cyber Wicca should appeal to the atheist as
well as the religionist as it focuses upon mythopoetic stories and structures
and the mystical connections between what is and is not seen, as opposed
to dogmatic theoretical structures.
Theoretical structures could be included as
long as they are considered metaphorical structures or models existing
within the
human mind first and foremost. These structures can then
be used to ferret out deep personal meaning.
Kingdoms or Domains are used metaphorically.
More properly they represent areas of interest. Higher and lower relate
to
density of item more than social, cultural or ethical placement.
Higher and lower display some cultural heritage. Higher should
normally refer to more dense, thus the Lower Kingdom.
External (Public) Faces--Religious Aspects--Low Domain
The low domain or Kingdom, the basis of the
religious belief system, should reflect WoMankind's relationship
to their home planet. The Earth can be personified or considered
the Grandmother or Mother of WoMankind, depending upon personal focus.
It could be called Mom, Mother or the Matrix, the space enabling the existence
of all physical and non-physical local planetary life forms. [The solar
processes could consider this a "self check" to prohibit WoMankind from
polluting their environment to the detriment of all physical life
forms.
Other Matrixes may exist. Cyber Wicca should
be concerned with local planetary manifestations without denying the
existences of other Matrixes.
Other personified or romantic entities could
exist within the matrix. These could be the Lady and Lord and be more
important or of a relatively more immediate nature being seen as doorways
to other entities; other spaces, physical energetic
natures or psychic spaces.
Working of the Craft--Mid Domain
The metaphorical mid domain or Middle Kingdom
could be the workings of the Craft. At the beginning level the emphasis
could be upon physicality. Special tools could be selected for an
individual or group. These tools may or may not reflect
traditional usage but should be more appropriate for a culture
and/or geographical locale than for a traditional usage.
Special robes may be appropriate. Nudity could
be more useful for metaprogramming. The individuals background should
be considered before choosing tools or coverings. If the individual were
normally a naturist the metaprogramming tool could be robes, etc.
Tools and rituals could be used for immediate
metaprogramming efforts. Dramatic ritual could be used to
advantage for both individual programming or group alignment.
Experiments in communication with non-physical or
discarnate entities could be a major focus. New modes of relationship in
sexual or emotional life could be incorporated providing members feel comfortable
with the activities. Safety, both physical
and emotional, should be paramount. Training of individuals for
incorporation may be needed to assist them in their growth into unknown
areas.
Physical Sciences Incorporated--High Domain
The metaphorical high domain or Kingdom could
be the human and physical knowledge systems, ie, health (birthing, child
care and physical health), nutritional, exercise, cosmetic and creative
knowledge systems, ie. sewing, cooking, building
sciences, gardening and organic farming techniques, and personal defense
techniques.
Cyber Wicca could define the extent or degree
of immersion in a Domain. The individual or group could decide for themselves
what extent they need to go.
Cyber Wicca could attempt to incorporate proven
techniques of cell or smaller group management while retaining intimacy.
Cyber Wiccan leaders could be of either sex, of any sexual
preference, but must be emotionally sound. They may choose their own names
and titles. Or Cyber Wicca may assign a title in order to establish a somewhat
formalized but unrestricted tradition.
Group or cell size should be held to about 2 to
15. However any number of cell members may be used providing genuine
intimacy is maintained.
Cyber Wicca should attempt to meet the economic
and political needs of its members. Resources are available that
address political activities in cells. An economic base must
be established in Cyber Wiccan method. Should a social threat
arise individual members may need to support themselves in a
strange or different environment. Personal enrichment and
empowerment as opposed to personal aggrandizement should be the
focus enabling the member to live well in any difficult or
strange economic or political environment.
Internal Faces
These are internal considerations not usually
presentable to the public at large. Pearls are delicate, we need not dirty
them. Internal faces can be determined at a later time.
Cyber Wicca is a game; the game of Life. Play it!
Ammond Shadowcraft, July 1989