Merry Meet, merry part and merry meet again!
The Craft is a place of power , where we are responsible for our own actions.
For reasons past and present, it's comforting to know that we are not alone.
For the apprentice:
Witchcraft is often written as one word, when in truth, it is two words:
witch (wise) and craft (an occupation requiring special skill).
Come on, people, if you don't get it then it is not for you.
First, let me say that we are no longer an initiating coven. We are here to give you food for thought, caution, to entertain and educate.
Novice - "One who is inexperienced or untrained." Merriam-Webster Dictionary
From the emails that we have received, we are astounded at the interest in the Craft. We are also disappointed at the mindset of those that think a few candles and words can accomplish a spell. The Craft is knowledge handed down from teacher or presenter to initiate for good reason. Much like an artist learns from a master, you learn what to do and most importantly, how and why before you create on your own. "...only a witch of high degree who has trained and worked the Craft for many years may cast a spell." There are rituals to perform before you try to cast spells. These rituals are easy to memorize yet much more difficult to perform without years of study and preparation. If you wish to embrace the Craft as your path without proper instruction, you may soon discover your spells aren't working.
The Craft is not for everyone and, frankly, most teachers or presenters (High Priestess, High Priest) find that only one novitiate out of many get past first degree. This is not a mail-order degree you can frame and place on the wall. It is a degree of study, hard work and advancement of ability and skill; a system of degrees in which you learn who you are and about the world in which you exist.
A presenter will advance you on the merits of your abilities and willingness to learn. First and foremost, you must accept responsibility for your own actions. What you think and do come back to you three to ten fold depending on degree; i.e., 3 to 10 times what you have sent out. If you are not careful, that return can turn into a powerful punch. The presenter is also there to guide you, as well as helping you to open your mind and heart to the truth about yourself and others.
Know that the Craft's first law is love.
Ask yourself the following questions:
Q: Am I interested in witchcraft, magick, paganism (use your own words)....
...1. as a result of influence by others?
...2. a natural instinct perhaps since childhood?
If you answered Yes to number 2, you are on the path.
Q: Am I willing to believe everything I read...
...1. as the truth?
...2. with an open mind?
If you answered Yes to number 2, you are making progress.
Q: Do I need a teacher? A: Yes.
Q: How can I find a teacher? A: When you are ready, a teacher will find you.
Q: How do I know when I am ready? A: A teacher will find you.
Q: Will I have a choice? A: From the beginning and for the rest of your lives.
Q: What is the most important tenet of the Craft?
A: That all energy you use is for the good of all and harm to none (including yourself).
Q: How do I begin?
...1. Meditate every day in a place where you are certain you will not be disturbed. Take this time for yourself alone to discover who you are and why. Remove the labels you and others may have placed upon you. Learn to control your thoughts. Look at yourself with new appreciation. Then ask yourself, "Am I ready to accept that my thoughts and actions return to me?"
...2. Be aware of your environment at all times.
...3. Learn about nature, a most powerful teacher.
We repeat, we are no longer an initiating coven. We are here to give you food for thought, caution, to entertain and to educate.
Thanks to Faded's Wicca Etc. Page for this rolling graphic.
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