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If you are really interested in pursuing study in the Craft, then the following are ideas and suggestions to get you started. Others elders may have a different opinion of what should be learnt when beginning, but these are the steps I took when I began.

Remember, the Craft is not something to play or just 'dabble' in. If you study and practice a whole new world opens up to you.

So, keep in mind the 'Threefold Law' and the Wiccan law 'Harm none'.

May the Goddess watch over you :)

THE THIRTEEN MAIN GOALS OF A WITCH

*Know yourself

*Know your craft

*Learn

*Apply that knowledge with wisdom

*Achieve balance

*Keep your words in good order

*Keep your thoughts in good order

*Celebrate life!!

*Attune with the Earth's cycles

*Breath and eat right

*Exercise

*Meditate

*Honour the ALL

1. Read EVERYTHING you can get your hands on about the Craft. Surf the net and write notes. This will help you decide if you are genuinely interested or not.

2. Make the decision that if the Craft/Wicca really and truly interests you, then you will put you all into learning and practicing.

3. Get any negative thoughts, doubts, fears and ideas you have heard or been told about the Craft out of your head. If you start feeling guilty/bad about doing witchcraft, then that will have a direct negative affect on your spells and works. Be comfortable and KNOW that you are doing what is right for you and that you can do it!

Magick is really, neutral. It is the person's heart or intent that is what makes it good or bad. If you strive to improve yourself and your life always then there is nothing to worry about. It's when you try to hurt or manipulate someone, that it becomes messy.

4. Learn to meditate and focus. Get to know yourself a little, your dreams, goals and feelings. Buy a journal and write everything down. Crystals, such as amethyst, can be of assistance during meditation.

5. Choose a special Craft name. This name may come from a dream or just pop into your head. Or you may try different names together until one sounds good for you. Don't rush this part. You need the right name. This name, you may choose to disclose to others in your coven or friends. Or you may keep it between you and the Universe. You will use this for spells, rites and works. A name is not completely necessary though. It is a personal choice wether to choose one or not.

6. Start to study and look up about different systems and Deities. Take note of which you feel draw to.

7. Get out and about and look for the basic tools needed to start off. Buy yourself a folder/binder or large notebook too. This will become your 'Book of Shadows'.

8. Learn how to create 'sacred space' and cast circle. Learn how to charge herbs, stones charms and consecrate/dedicate your tools and other items.

9. KEEP LEARNING AND READING. Learn about the magickal and healing uses of herbs, gemstones etc.

10. PRACTICE what you have learnt and become very good at circle casting.

11. Learn about basic candle magick and how to do it.

12. Delve into some basic divination, using tarot, runes etc. Be careful here though. Make sure you prepare a space before you do this. Or surround yourself with white light to protect yourself and your readings from any negative energies.

Hopefully this would have given you some place to start your path. You will find from then on, things start to open up and your horizons broaden. You will know where to go from there. TRUST yourself and you intuition!


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