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The Law of Threefold Return

By Patti Wigington, About.com

Definition:

In Wicca, many traditions adhere to a law of threefold return. This essentially says that whatever you do will come back to you with three times the power. Do good, and it will be revisited upon you with good things, but do evil, and you will suffer there times worse. There is much debate about the validity of this law within the Pagan community.

Also Known As: Rule of Three
Examples:
Because of the Law of Threefold Return, many Pagans and Wiccans refuse to do any harmful or destructive magic.
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