For The New Witches

For The New Witches and Those Who Would Like To Be


Welcome! So you are interested in Witchcraft? Good for you! Allow me to give you some pointers.

Witchcraft, the study of magick is a large subject and a diverse one. In order for you to not feel too overwhelmed, consider the different parts that make up this Craft, and begin learning about one or two of these subjects. Please keep in mind that this is a practice of experience, and unlike Book Religions there are many different ways to do something. Find yourself a teacher (you can drop me a line if you are interested) or read a variety of books from different authors to get a great overview on each part of the craft.

Here are some subjects that are involved in the practice of Witchcraft (this is by far not a complete one, but one to get a new person started)


Herbology
Healing
Crystal Work
Working with Deities (the spiritual side of the craft)
Ritual
Sabbats (Holidays)
Working with Spirit Guides
Psychic Work/Intuitive Guidance
Divination
Spells

and more.


I put spells on the end of the list for a reason. While this is the subject that is mostly asked about by the new person, it is the one that should be considered not as the first thing to jump in - we are not only about spells, we are a spiritual practice in most cases of many flavors - there are Witches associated with many religious paths, whom connect with their deity as a part of their magickal practice. There are also Witches with no religious affiliation at all. Limiting this practice to spells would be like limiting the practice of Christianity to the practice of prayer.

Most people, when seeking the path of this Craft think of Wicca. Any teaching I share is from that perspective and that worldview. So for you Seekers, you are welcome to ask questions, you can reach me here via the comment section, via my  Shrine of Hecate page on Facebook or email me at homeschoolwitch@gmail.com .
Please keep in mind that Wicca, Witchcraft and any magickal path are a subject that takes long term study. Even if we will  only share a part of the journey together - may this be of longer or shorter time - dedication and openness to learning is an requirement for a deeper student/teacher relationship.


Hail Hecate!