Themis Wiccan Creed - Our Music's Ethics

1. We of Themis shall not support anything in our music that would oppress, injure, torture, or kill other living beings.
2. We  encourage forsaking violence as a means of settling differences believing Earth cannot be changed for the better unless the consciousness of individuals is changed first.
3. Knowing that music has great influence on human  consciousness, particularly over the young, we pledge to increase our awareness by disciplining our own minds through education and by positive thinking.
4. Each of us depends on the well-being of the whole and so we of Themis have respect for the community of living beings, for people, animals, and plants, and for the preservation of Earth, the air, water and soil.

Themis makes a commitment to respect life and dignity, individuality and diversity, so that in all of our doings, every person is treated humanely, without exception. We must have patience and acceptance. We must be able to forgive, learning from the past but never allowing ourselves to be enslaved by memories of hate. Opening our hearts to one another, we the mebers of Themis must sink our narrow differences for the cause of our larger community, practicing a culture of solidarity and relatedness.

We of Themis consider humankind a family. We each strive to be kind and generous. We must not live for ourselves alone, but should also serve others, never forgetting the children, the aged, the poor, the suffering, the disabled, the refugees and the lonely. No person should ever be considered or treated as a second-class citizen, or be exploited in any way whatsoever. There should be equal partnership between men and women. We must not commit any kind of sexual immorality. We must discourage all forms of domination or abuse.

We of Themis commit ourselves to a culture of non-violence, respect, justice, and peace. We of Themis in our music, performances, lyrics or promotions shall not oppress, injure, torture, or kill other human beings, and will encourage forsaking violence as a means of settling differences.

We of Themis will strive for a just social and economic order, in which everyone has an equal chance to reach full potential as a human being. Themis band wil ensavour to speak and act truthfully and with compassion, dealing fairly with all, and avoiding prejudice and hatred. We and our music must move beyond the dominance of greed for power, prestige, money, and consumption to make a just and peaceful world.

We of Themis band believe Earth cannot be changed for the better unless the consciousness of individuals is changed first. Knowing that music and various music cultures have great influence, particularly over the young, we pledge to increase our awareness by disciplining our minds, through education and by positive thinking.

We of Themis commit ourselves to encouraging socially beneficial, peace-fostering, and nature-friendly ways of life.

Themis

Themis in greek mythology means "law of nature" rather than "human ordinance". The goddess Themis presided over the proper relation between man and woman, the basis of the rightly ordered family. She stood for justice.
Pronounced like 'FAMOUS' with a "TH" instead of "F" Spelling: tau eta epsilon mu iota sigma.

Themis music: Our singular goal is having a good time together; being happy; and sharing that happiness with you if that is your choosing. :o)

The largest proportion of members in Wicca are known as eclectic practitioners. That is, they are not a part of any specific Wicca craft and often not part of any coven. Instead, these eclectic Wiccans draw upon several sources to form their own individualized and innovative religious practices. That's what Themis Wicca Rock is all about. Live the life you choose for yourself.

A strong thread in the artistic work of Themis is the Wiccan love of life and nature. Lyrical references to the "Love of Life", the "Forest of Life", "the Honeyed Fountain", "the gentle caress of a warm summer breeze" focus on the Wiccan belief in nature's divinity.

Themis Music has drawn nature-loving Wiccans from all over the world (http://www.themismusic.com/).

Themis promotes unity among all peoples through the natural love for music among earth's peoples; and the common need to love earth and her fragility.

The Countess and Ruffian Angel form both a musical and religious partnership: they are a High Priest and a High Priestess who have each undergone the three degrees of Wiccan initiation.

Typically the defining characteristics of  Wicca are:

• A reverence for all nature;

• The Goddess and God are seen as complementary polarities and this balance is seen in nature;

• Most believe in the ability to harness the earth’s energy to work some form of 'magic' be it medicine and healing, health maintenance, food and nutrition ppreparation, and other eco-based 'tricks' . This is not generally viewed as supernatural but as natural;

• Wiccan Rede states: "If it harm none, do what you will." Members are allowed to follow whatever path they choose so long as no harm befalls others, including themselves; and

• The Threefold Law state: A person's deeds return to him/her three times over. The repercussions of both good and evil behavior return to their originator three times over.
  

The two Themis Wiccans promote Wiccan eco-philosophy in their songs and written texts/articles. Embedded in the Canadian duo's music and their published explanations of the Themis's musical inspirations, is a clear adoption of Wiccan ecology and feminism.

The Special Holidays of Wicca are tuned to the seasons of nature:

1. Samhain - Nov. 1

2. Yule/Midwinter/Winter Solstice - Dec. 22

3. Imbolc/Brigid/Candlemas - Feb. 1

4. Eostre/Vernal Equinox - March 22

5. Beltaine - May 1st

6. Litha/Midsummer/Summer Solstice - June 22

7. Lughnasadh/Lammas - Aug.1

8. Harvest Home/Autumn Equinox - Sept. 22

New and Full Moons are also generally celebrated with meditation and ritual.

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