To Know - Not Just Book-Knowledge
At first glance "to know" is easy to define. Knowledge is essential to the practice of Wicca. Learning from books and teachers, mentors, elders, asking questions is necessary in order to compently cast a spell, create a ritual, hold a rite. Still there is much more then just book knowledge that is important on the path of being a Witch. Knowing is also trusting oneself. Knowing to trust ones instincts, listening to the nudge to grab one ingredient not necessarily planned, or heading warnings and guidances in dreams and divination that might go beyond what a book would interpret the situation like.
To know oneself is also a large part of this pillar. When are we reacting out of instinct or out of our past programming is often only to desipher when one knows their shadow side. Working with and through fear creates a different knowing, that also includes the realisation that you can rely on your own strength to get through situations calmly, rather then act without contemplation, may it be mundane or magickal.
Witch, know thyself, know thy craft, and know thy relationship with the divine. To really know takes time, as does book learning, and can not be rushed, but is a road every Wiccan has to travel.
Hail Hecate!
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