Beginning Wicca-Principles of Wicca
The Council of American Witches finds it necessary to define modern Witchcraft in terms of the American experience & needs.
We are not bound by traditions from other times & other cultures, & owe no allegiance to any person or power greater than the Divinity manifest through our own being.
As American Witches, we welcome & respect all life-affirming teachings & traditions, & seek to learn from all & to share our learning within our Council.
It is in this spirit of welcome & cooperation that we adopt these few principles of Wiccan belief. In seeking to be inclusive, we do not wish to open ourselves to the destruction of our group by those on self-serving power trips, or to philosophies & practices contradictory to these principles. In
Beginning Wicca-Learning Outline
0. Introduction
This course outline is intended for the serious beginner who wishes to enter an intense and complete study of paganism, magic, wicca, and the occult. This is ONLY for those interested in a real self-education. If you’re looking for an easy, quick way to gain instant gratification, forget about it. It doesn’t exist. Knowledge is a reward you must earn.
There is no answer key, in fact, many of these will have different answers for each person. This is only an outline. You may add to it or change from the suggested route if you would like. Good luck, begin whenever you are ready. DO NOT RUSH. This course is intended to allow for years of learning, if you finish it in a week or two I guarantee you that you barely scratched the surface.
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Beginning Wicca:The Sabbats
Below are the dates and the many names of the 8 major and minor sabbats of the pagan religion. This is just a brief outline, please return to the main page and scroll down to “The Eight Pagan Sabbats”, where you will find details, rituals, and recipes for each sabbat.
Candlemas- February 2 (Imbolic, Oimelc, or Lady Day.) Read the rest of this entry »
Beginning Wicca-Magick Name
Most Wiccans choose a Craft name (also known as a magickal name or eke-name). Because Wicca is a new way of life, it is traditional to find a new name that you feel suits you. At birth, we are given names without any personality to base it on. When you choose a Craft name, it will be something very much a part of you, perfectly fitting and comfortable. A name is a symbol of yourself. You should choose a name that fits you just right. It should say something about your personality. And of course, choosing a new name represents the birth of a “new” you as you enter the world of magick, paganism, and the God and Goddess. Read the rest of this entry »
Beginning Wicca-Your Book of Shadows
The most valuable and essential tool to the witch is a BoS (Book of Shadows). This is a collection of all your learnings, memories, rituals, etc. in one place. Most modern Wiccans use a three-ring binder to make it easy to arrange documents and add in other papers. This can, of course, be hand-written or printed from a computer. Read the rest of this entry »
Beginning Wicca-4 Rules and a Law
(This is an abbreviated version of the rules and laws according to Torin.)
The Four Rules:
I. Live - Live each day as if it were your last, for one day you will be right.
II. Love - Love yourself first and foremost. For when you truly love yourself, loving those around you will come as easily as breathing - and we all must breathe. Read the rest of this entry »
Beginning Wicca-Wiccan Rede
Wiccans follow a basic law called the Wiccan Rede. The idea of the law is to that you can do whatever you want, as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone- including yourself.
Since the Wiccan Rede is the spine of Wicca, every action you take must adhere to it. The basis of the rule is ethics. Ethics must be taken into consideration in every decision, most especially when it comes to writing and casting spells. Spells must never manipulate someone to make them think or feel a certain way, and they must never cause psychological or physical damage. Read the rest of this entry »
