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THE WITCH’S APPRENTICE

August 08, 2017

Witchcraft is shrouded in a veil of mystery and for the beginner witch it can seem like an impenetrable fortress. Beginning is a matter of committing and believing, once this first step is taken you have a starting point. But be warned before entering the world of witchcraft, it is a lifelong journey and every corner you turn there is new magic to be learned. So if you are ready, eager, willing, committed, have belief and faith in yourself and what you are doing, you are in for a wondrous journey.

Joining a Coven

July 23, 2017

As a practicing witch you may decide you would like to join a coven, by doing this you will be agreeing to abide by the lore of the individual group, so before you choose you may first like to inquire about the philosophy of the particular coven you are interested in. Covens do not seek members, if you want to join a coven you must find one and ask for permission to join. You will be admitted at the discretion of the coven members. As opposed to life as a solitary witch, life within a coven will have specific requirements that need to be met. The positive aspects are that there will be readily available knowledge and guidance from seasoned witches, and you will always have the companionship of like minded souls. Once you have joined a coven, there will be recognised degrees associated with the craft. Witches who choose coven life do so because they enjoy the sense of family associated with it, and like the idea of having someone to look to for guidance.

Pentagram and Witchcraft

July 22, 2017

The pentagram is a recognised and important symbol of witchcraft, it is a five pointed star with a single upright point, this represents spirit above matter, inverted it represents matter above spirit, and is associated with gain. It is a disk made of clay, wax, copper, wood, silver or gold. Silver is the metal of the Moon, the element of water and psychic forces, while gold harnesses the element of fire, and is the metal of power and energy.

Cunning Folk

July 18, 2017

Cunning folk – Traditionally the cunning man or cunning woman was a person who healed, worked magic, created herbal remedies, provided charms, anti-witch measures, spells, and fortune telling services, they were paid a fee for their work. Cunning (knowledgeable) or (wise), originated from an Old English term kenning, this referred to professional or semi-professional practitioners of magic. Some acquired their gifts through heredity, their magic was a mixed bag of folk medicine and occultism. Folk magic was passed along in oral tradition, and embellished along the way, they employed practical remedies for specific problems. It was believed they could work with supernatural powers in order to increase the effectiveness of their work. In most instances someone could set themselves up as cunning folk, with no particular background or training, although some did come from a background of magical practitioners.

Amulets

July 16, 2017

Amulets are objects imbued with magical protective properties, warding off bad luck, loss, illness, evil and curses. They are used to ensure a happy, healthy, prosperous life, and for protection during rituals, and magic work. The ancient humans used amulets to protect them from evil spirits, believing all things to be controlled by the invisible forces of good and evil.

Elementals

July 16, 2017

Elementals – Are spirits of the elements, earth – air – fire – water, gnomes are earth elementals, sylphs are air elementals, salamanders are fire elementals and undines (also nymphs) are water elements. Elementals do not have a specific form or appearance, they are invisible to humans and attach themselves to every natural thing, they are found in trees, rivers, plants, mountains and minerals.