Wicca for Beginners: A Guide to Wiccan Beliefs, Rituals, Magic, and Witchcraft: 2 (The Mystic Library)

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Coven initiation will be up to the coven. It is common for the exact initiation rite to be a secret, even to the initiate. The most important thing when going to an initiation ceremony is to have the right mindset. You can get a more comprehensive guide to definitions via Shelley Rabinovitch and James Lewis’s The Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism, a good portion of which is available on Google Books. Before that deep dive, though, any beginner should have at least cursory knowledge of the terms listed below.

Halloween is right around the corner, but that’s not the only reason witches seem to be everywhere as of late. Increasingly, they’ve been popping up all over the place, from pop culture—see: Luca Guadagnino’s remake of the horror film Suspiria, Netflix’s remake of Sabrina the Teenage Witch—to the runways of Fashion Week (Celine and Burberry were just two of the seemingly dozens of brands that served up witchy vibes this past season alone). There are, of course, deeper things at play: Witchcraft and covens have also proven to be a source of solace and solidarity for some in the #MeToo era, following an increasing association between witches and feminism. Read, read and then read some more! There are always more interesting things to read on your journey to becoming Wiccan. Maybe you want to watch youtube videos instead or have a face to face conversation with a fellow practitioner. The next step to becoming Wiccan by yourself The phases of the moon have significant importance in witchcraft. New moons are ideal for setting intentions, while full moons amplify energy for spellcasting. Explore beginner-friendly spells for protection, healing, and prosperity. Altar CreationThis is obviously not meant to be complete. It’s merely a place to start on Wicca for beginners and a roadmap for continuing to study Wicca. Gardner updated the ancestral knowledge of witchcraft for the twentieth century and called this practice Wicca. One of the founder’s main goals was to disassociate the evil from witchcraft that was determined by Christians. So he emphasized positive values about the knowledge of nature rather than rites and mysteries. The God and Goddess are worshipped at regular intervals throughout the year. Festivals emphasizing the masculine are known as Sabbats. Corresponding with the Earth’s position relative to the Sun, they include the Solstices, the Equinoxes, and the four cross-quarter days that fall in between these solar points. Some Wiccans divide these Sabbats into “major” and “minor”: the minor Sabbats are the solstices and equinoxes, whilst the major are the remaining four, which most famously including Samhain, celebrated today in the United States as Halloween. The Goddess , on the other hand, is worshipped at every Full Moon , and these holidays are called Esbats. Magic doesn’t belong to any one spiritual or religious path. Indeed, there are many different traditions of magic, from the healing work of curanderos in Latin America to the hoodoo charms of the Appalachians to the Egyptian magical practice of Heka. These and other traditions from around the world have been passed down over the centuries and are still very much in practice today. The second purpose is that this period of learning with abandon allows you to expose yourself to many types of witchcraft that you may not even realize exist right now! I want you to think of the spectrum of magic as a buffet, and your job is to try a little of everything. Read about plant magic, and crystal magic, and ceremonial magic, and folk magic, and different magical traditions, and lunar magic, and astrology, and divination. Dip a toe into anything that even remotely sounds interesting to you. This way, when you’re ready to begin focusing on a specific subject or tradition of witchcraft, you know exactly why you’re choosing it over the other options available to you and can feel confident pursuing whatever it is that you decide is right for you in your craft. 4. Find A Cornerstone

I won’t drag this out because I have a very long guide on it already: elemental magic for beginners. Tarot/Divination Meditation is a practice of calming the mind and bringing awareness to the present moment. In witchcraft, meditation plays a crucial role in centering oneself, aligning with natural energies, and attuning to the spiritual dimensions. Regular meditation helps practitioners find inner stillness, which is essential for clear intentions and effective spellwork. It often involves grounding and centering techniques, where practitioners establish a strong connection with the Earth’s energies and find inner balance. Grounding helps release excess energy while centering allows one to find a stable and focused state of mind. It can also serve as a bridge for communicating with deities, spirits, or one’s higher self. Tools of the Craft Appreciate and respect the world in all its natural glory, this is an important part of becoming Wiccan. What are Wiccan Rules? Learning about the Threefold Law It values nature and believes that we belong to it, different from the conception that God created nature to be dominated and exploited by man. The woman has a prominent role in witchcraft, as a mother, representing the personification of Great Mother Nature. Know the origin, concepts, beliefs, and practices of this religion. Wicca’s origins Cernunnos or Cerunos is also known as the Horned God, the spouse of the Mother Goddess. It is a god who is born, dies and reborn, as well as life, seasons and plants. It is associated with male virility and was mistakenly identified as the devil by Christians.A cornerstone practice in witchcraft is a wonderful thing. This practice is one that helps to anchor your entire magical practice to give you a sense of continuity, involvement in your craft, and stability. Finding a cornerstone practice can take time, so don’t rush and try to nail this down immediately. Try on a few different practices and see what really works for you. A really well-chosen cornerstone practice can make a world of difference in how you feel and interact with your witchcraft.

Solitary: This group is made up of those who choose not to find a coven, but instead operate on their own with the type (or mix) of witchcraft that they choose. Nature Walks and Meditation: Take regular walks in nature, whether it’s a nearby park, forest, or beach. Allow yourself to be fully present and receptive to the sights, sounds, and sensations of the natural world. Nature walks can also serve as opportunities for meditation, contemplation, and introspection. One of the great things about Wicca is that it’s not a unified club you must get admitted to. If you decide to become Wiccan, that decision alone is enough to start calling yourself Wiccan. Understanding witchcraft for beginners is an ongoing process of learning, exploration, and self-discovery. As you embark on this magical journey, allow your intuition and heart to guide you, fostering a deeper connection with the mystical realms and the boundless potential that lies within. Initiating Beginner WitchcraftDivination is the art and craft of intuiting answers to questions from objects. The most traditional forms are water gazing, crystal gazing, tea leaf reading, candle reading, and tarot.